​Fran Hasekoester received her training from the Cincinnati School of Medical Massage and has been a massage therapist for 18 years. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and is licensed in both Kentucky and Ohio.  Fran is certified by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation as a BWC provider. Along the way, she has acquired additional training in Precision Neuromuscular Techniques, Prenatal Massage, Cold Stone Therapy for Migraines, and Craniosacral Therapy. Fran is also certified to teach "Baby's First Massage".  This program teaches new parents basic massage techniques that will help improve the parent-child bonding that is so important in the early stages of life.  In addition to this, for fun and relaxation, she likes to treat her clients to salt body scrubs, hot salt stones, facial toning massage and now introducing a body contouring technique called lypossage. 

Ashley originally went to Gateway earning her Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting. She went on to be a Medical Nanny for years. She wanted to make a bigger medical impact - she returned to Gateway. In 2014, she graduated with a degree in  Massage Therapy. Since graduating her continuing education classes have lead her to work in special fields such as oncology, cupping, and manual lymphatic drainage. She works with the Cancer Family Care providing oncology massage to cancer patients and survivors. 

A member of AMTA, holding licenses in Florida, Kentucky, Oregon, and Maine, Karen has worked as a therapeutic massage specialist in several states across the US for the past seven years.  After retiring from competitive gymnastics and coaching, she became a Mother to four children, who are now creative young adults living in various places across the nation. A lover of dogs and horses, gardening and outdoor activities including hiking and cycling, she is a newly published author of two books:

Crossing America Finding Home and

Stepping Stones 

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Karen specializes in Sports Massage, Prenatal Massage, and Hot Stone Massage.

Diana Giebler joined our team here at Sweet Serenity Massage & Salt Therapy in August of 2024. She is a Licensed Esthetician in Kentucky & Ohio. She will be offering facials, sugaring and Salt Scrubs.

"I strive to provide contagious kindness and a unique experience for each individual."

Diana's facials prioritize custom botanical ingredients known for calming and nourishing properties, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation. She aims to provide a tranquil oasis experience while addressing carious skin concerns for a radiant complexion. She uses the Free & True Skincare line for facials, Diana finds this line relaxing and effective.

Sugaring is an all-natural hair removal service using a room temperature paste made of sugar, water and lemon juice. It is known for its effectiveness, gentleness and longer lasting results compared to waxing. 

​Patty studied massage therapy through the Myotherapy Institute of Utah. Her hands-on trainers were Peggy Roberts and Nora Hale in Hebron, Kentucky. She specializes in Swedish massage, Craniosacral Therapy, and Reiki. Patty's training with these have taught her that the body will tell you what is wrong if you let it. She says massage therapy is the best to get the body back on track and gain some insight as to what it may need to be for future care. She calls this Body Awareness. When you schedule with Patty you probably won't hear anything you don't already know, but it's confirmation of what you may have been thinking.

Anya is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Kentucky with roots in the Cincinnati area.  Her journey into massage therapy was driven by the belief that touch is a fundamental part of our existence.  Having completed her studies at Gateway in May of 2023, she now specializes in providing specific relaxing experiences that go beyond the surface.

Recognizing how emotional stress can impact on our physical well-being, she is dedicated to helping clients activate their parasympathetic nervous system through massage therapy.  By doing so, the client can effectively reprogram the nervous system and make life feel more manageable. Anya’s goal is to guide clients towards a state of contentment in both their bodies and minds.

“Thank you for considering me as your Massage Therapist.  I look forward to assisting you on your journey to a more comfortable and content state”

Tracy is a Reiki Master-Teacher, Health Coach & Yoga Instructor.  She is passionate about evidence-based practices and holistic care for family health.  Her goal is to help people apply simple and sustainable tools as they navigate the often overwhelming journey of life. 

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Tracy offers several services including Reiki, Chakra Bonding with Reiki, Yoga Classes, Personal Yoga Instruction, & Wellness Coaching.

Alexis went to school at Cincinnati School of Medical Massage in 2019 and became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2021.  She enjoys creating customized session plans for each of her clients to maximize their care and reach their goals.  She specializes in trigger point therapy, prenatal massage, assisted stretch and salt stone massage.  Her pressure ranges from light-firm/deep depending on her client’s request.

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“Over my journey, I’ve learned in a profound way that massage eases the body and opens the heart.  I look forward to this next chapter at Sweet Serenity Massage & Salt Therapy.”