Nicole Kiilerich
Esthetician

Nicole is a licensed esthetician who graduated from Redwood Empire Beauty College. She has been practicing for 7 years and has extensive training in facial treatments, skin analysis, waxing, and product knowledge. Nicole only uses skincare products she believes in, which is why the Spa at Mill Valley Health Club is now carrying Glymed plus and Ilike Organics in addition to our already existing line Pevonia.

Hernan Goldstein
Massage Therapist

Hernan is a professional Member of the American Massage Therapy Association and a graduate of the National Holistic Institute, a highly respected California School of Massage Therapy (720 hour program) in Emeryville, CA. At school, he received extensive training in anatomy and physiology, pathology, Swedish massage, regional massage techniques with deep tissue and trigger point focus, sports massage and shiatsu as well as introductory training in hydrotherapy, polarity and reflexology. He has advanced training in Myofascial Therapy (MFT-Range of Motion release) and pregnancy/prenatal bodywork, as well as facial massage. Additionally, he has participated in a human cadaver lab at the University of the Pacific Physical Therapy School, which deepened his knowledge and respect for human anatomy. Hernan is on a lifelong quest for the study of healing, creativity and exploring the ways that we can benefit from the conscious application of spirit in our lives. Believing that massage can assist our bodies in creating balance within itself, he offers warmth, humor, sensitivity and a variety of modalities to help you accomplish your goals.

Karsson Seale
Massage Therapist

Karsson’s philosophy and approach to massage is to build interpersonal relationships with her clients in an effort to truly treat the body as a whole. “each client deserves a massage that will fulfill both areas of comprehension; because the needs of the physical body are vastly parallel to that of the emotional needs of each client at hand.” She strives to be a catalyst for such integration and considers it very important for each client to experience. Karsson was originally interested in the field of journalism with an integrated interest in health and nutrition but found that it lacked the personal connections she was striving for. after making the switch to massage therapy, she quickly discovered that this profession was an exact fit for her talents and goals. Karsson received her degree in Massage Therapy from the Chicago School of Massage where her emphasis was largely centered on the study of deep tissue and positional release. She was also certified in pre-natal massage and cranial-sacral. She is currently a professional member of the american Massage Therapy association for the fourth year in a row. Karsson recently moved to Marin from Chicago where she had her own practice for 4 years while also working at Discover Chiropractic and other reputable establishments. Over the years she has acquired extensive knowledge and training working with people of diverse backgrounds. “I look at each person as a puzzle to discover what their bodies are missing and what kinds of massage techniques they could benefit from the most. To me, this is the most exciting kind of challenge.” Massage therapy is truly her lifelong passion and she looks forward to sharing her skills and training in supporting MVHC members attain their health and fitness goals.

Laila Pattarawadi Dessle
Massage Therapist

Laila describes her massage with this simple motto: " My massage is the art of two hands and a heart." Laila is a deep, soulful person and it is reflected in her massage. She has studied massage and its different modalities both in school and in her free time. Originally from Thailand, Laila is an expert at Thai massage and she has studied the ancient art form extensively back home. In 2004, she came to the United States and immediately earned her CMT at The Institute of Conscious Bodywork-Alive and Well. Laila says her education is far from over and that she never intends to stop learning about massage. She acknowledges that while extensive knowledge of technique and body mechanics is helpful, it is not enough to make you an excellent massage therapist. She sees massage as a meditative and healing art form that the practitioner must truly focus his or her energy to heal the client.

Joseph Adams
Massage Therapist

Joseph Adams, CMT, received extensive training in Swedish, Deep Tissue and polarity as part of his certification from Alive and Well Massage School in San Anselmo. In a continuing fascination with healing arts, Joseph also gained expertise in Shiatsu and acupressure while earning a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine. Joseph has been practicing massage since 1992.
By combining His knowledge of structural anatomy, a variety of massage techniques and a whole-body approach, clients are treated to amazingly relaxing and comprehensive massage sessions. Joseph will focus on specific areas of concern, sports injuries and chronically painful locations, but is always mindful of approaching the whole person.