Meet Our Team
Aimee, Owner
Hi, I'm Aimee the proud owner of Barefoot Bliss massage. Having worked as a therapist in the luxury spa industry since 2004, I developed a passion for creating an exceptional experience for each of my guests. In 2015 I thought my career in massage therapy was ending due to repetitive movement injuries. It was at that time that I received an Ashiatsu massage and fell in love with how amazing it felt and the relief I got. I kept saying to the therapist “I can’t believe that’s your feet!”. I came to learn that not only could I extend my career by using my feet instead of my hands, but that I could also introduce this technique to other therapists, which led me to become an instructor. I love Ashiatsu massage for the long fluid strokes and depth of pressure that can be achieved, putting you into a state of deep relaxation.
I'm very proud of our team members. They are all uniquely gifted therapists and share the same passion as I do-that of creating an exceptional experience each time you visit Barefoot Bliss Massage.
Angie
As a California native, Angie embodies the local healing essence of the pacific ocean mixed with the colorful joy of the wildflowers on the hillside. She has over 8 years of experience working in healing environments from clinical to five-star resort settings. Her focus is on the relief clients would like to facilitate in their bodies and mind. She promotes healing through her passion for nurturing bodywork modalities. As a therapist, she supports a client's continued wellness by suggesting continued care and creating an awareness of their own daily health and self-care.
Success for Angie is keeping herself on a track of her holistic wellness to be fit to facilitate such demanding healing work. In 2023 Angie completed her a long-time goal of becoming a Registered Nurse and would like to focus on women's health and healing alongside the practice of massage therapy. Angie is currently learning the modality Ashiatsu. It is her goal to always keep growing and expanding her healing portfolio to be of service to the community.
Modalities: Ashiatsu therapist in training, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Prenatal, Hot Stone, Himalayan Stone
Eze
Eze (E-Z) has an incredible intuition that guides his work, helping relieve his guest’s stress and pain. He has had many years of spa experience and continues to be an integral part of Barefoot Bliss.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Hot Stone, Himalayan Stone
Gaya
Gaya is a skilled therapist with a passion for holistic healing. A graduate of the National Holistic Institute of Massage Therapy, Gaya’s expertise lies in her unique fusion of Eastern and Western philosophies. She is committed to her clients’ well-being, providing effective pain relief through massage, specialized stretching techniques, and addressing heart-related issues
With Gaya, you can expect a transformative experience as she harmonizes the mind, body and spirit through her holistic approach
Modalities: Ashiatsu, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Hot Stone, Himalayan Stone
Sage
Sage has worked in a variety of massage settings from spas to physical therapy offices. She combines the relaxation of a spa setting with the clinical work she has learned over her seven years as a therapist to address chronic pain. Sage guides you through your focus areas with the use of breathing techniques to help you achieve results in diminishing pain and dysfunction. Sage is our most practiced Ashiatsu therapist, having studied under Aimee’s training since 2021; she has become confident in her skills to help manage pain, induce relaxation, and facilitate recovery. She utilizes her knowledge in Triggerpoint, Sports, and Neuromuscular therapies to assist her treatments.
Modalities: Ashiatsu, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Himalayan Stone
Kaila
Born and raised in Brooklyn NY, Kaila was introduced to massage therapy as a result of her own injury stemming from a car accident. Inspired by great therapists who helped her to heal, Kaila enrolled in Finger Lakes School of Massage in Mt. Kisco, NY. There, she completed her training in several modalities including Shiatsu, Neuromuscular Therapy, Reflexology, Energy Healing, Aromatherapy, Hydrotherapy, TriggerPoint, Prenatal, Sports Massage and Connective Tissue Therapy.
Kaila specializes in custom massages, tailored to each client’s specific needs.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Prenatal, Hot Stone, Himalayan Stone, Cupping
Said (sah-eed)
Said is trained in a variety of techniques and has been working in the industry since 2002.
He takes a therapeutic approaches to his sessions and is passionate about providing an effective healing environment. He works to tailor to each client's individual needs. He incorporates his knowledge of myofascial release and physiology as well as his varying skill sets to target the muscles while providing relief to the body and mind. He’s worked with many athletes and high end clientele. Said specializes in Myofacial release and therapeutic work.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish
Nicole
Nicole is an intuitive massage therapist that started off in the energy healing and Eastern modality realm. She understands the harmony between the physical and spiritual. Nicole is an athlete who’s had many different injuries and health issues; she’s healed herself and many others with her vast knowledge and experience in holistic health. Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Meditation, Strength and Mobility training are all tools in her tool box. Our bodies have wear and tear, Nicole helps ease those chronic pains.
She specializes in Structural Integration, Sports, Acupressure, and Reiki.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Hot Stone, Himalayan Stone
Tathiana
Born in Brazil, well-traveled and trilingual, Tathiana brings a vibrant mix of intuitive and academic work to her practice with a unique perspective. She graduated from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health and brings a therapeutic approach to her clients. She incorporates Myofascial Release through targeted pressure points to stiff and tight muscles, promoting a better range of motion and improved circulation and blood flow to the muscles.
An avid learner when it comes to mind and body balance, she is deliberate about gaining new insights to become better at what she does every day. In harmony with Barefoot Bliss’ passion and reputation for the best Ashiatsu Massage in San Clemente, Tathiana has initiated her training in this unique and very effective modality and is looking forward to providing an exceptional experience to every client she interacts with. Her experience in premier luxury spas, her warm smile and compassionate demeanor will have you looking forward to your next session.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Ashiatsu Student
Katrina
Katrina is a skilled and passionate pro who specializes in Neuromuscular, Sports, and Shiatsu massage. She graduated from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health in holistic healing with an emphasis on homeopathy and superfoods, and has been trained in multiple movement disciplines from dance and Pilates to Tai Chi and Karate. Katrina plays the guitar and violin, so healing the body from repetitive motion is something she relates to. She believes in the body's ability to heal itself with the correct tools and proper techniques to facilitate rebuilding of the cells.
Katrina creates unique therapy for each client for their individual needs and provides treatments she deems most beneficial for exceptional quality of life.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Ashiatsu Student
Kenzie
Kenzie is a devoted massage therapist with experience in both the spa and clinical setting. She is committed to creating a relaxing and healing environment for anyone who walks through the door. Kenzie is a graduate from Chattanooga State Community College, where she found her specialty in neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, and Triggerpoint Therapy. She is also certified in Reiki Level 1 and Reflexology. Her goal is to help her clients achieve a pain-free life and leave feeling rejuvenated.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Prenatal, Neuromuscular Therapy, Hot Stones