Meet the Team!
OWNER | Originally from upstate New York, Christina lived in Bend, Oregon for thirty years before returning to her beloved Adirondack Mountains where she lives with her partner, Mark, and her orange kitties, Pepin + Kevin. Christina’s experience in the Spa and Wellness Industry began in 1995. She taught for ten years teaching within the Massage Therapy Program at Central Oregon Community College. There she founded the Spa Training Curriculum. She also has worked as a trainer for Sundari, an Ayurvedic international inspired product line, teaching Ayurvedic principles and Sundari Facials, Body Treatments and Massage.
Christina’s travels have brought her through the US, Asia, and Europe, allowing her to experience world class and premier spas, private tours and teachings from influencers in Asian and European philosophies involving hydrotherapy, product, treatments and massage. She highly values her 3+ year time span spent in mentorship with Embodied Life instructor, Russell Delman. As a visionary and entrepreneur, Christina has the ability to create healing spaces and ritual practices. She holds the title and licensure of NYS Nail Technician, Reiki Master, Educator and Spa Consultant. Christina is an Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist. She is also a contributing International Best Selling Author of Navigating The Clickety-Clack, Volume 3. Christina combines a mixture of compassionate presence, humor, and kindness, believes in the art of relaxation, and is inspired by beauty and the love of travel.
Christina Frazier
PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST | Erin recently moved to Keene from Illinois to live with her boyfriend. She lived in Illinois for over 50 years and has worked as an analytical chemist, Harley-Davidson dealership Operations Manager, church office manager, and as a secretary/bookkeeper for a general contractor and HVAC company.
Erin is a proud Mom of two great kids, loves the Adirondacks and is so happy to be a member of the Sanctuary team!
NAIL TECHNICIAN & FOOT THERAPIST | Maddy grew up in the Adirondacks and enjoys working on her self care and self love. She wasn’t sure what path she wanted to go down at first, but tried cosmetology for school and ended up falling in love with it. She saw how happy clients were after receiving a treatment, which made her enjoy what she was doing even more. Maddy just graduated high school this past year (2024) and is going to college for Massage Therapy.
Outside of the cosmetology life, Maddy loves being active by playing sports, taking pictures/modeling, meeting genuine souls and making people smile. Maddy can’t wait to see where the next chapter in her life goes and is thankful she has found such a great work environment.
Madison Moody
Erin Vandervelde
Elyssa was born and raised in the Adirondacks and has always enjoyed helping others. Her care for people and love of making others feel their best is what drew her to the wellness industry. She loves getting to know each client and creating a relaxing experience where they can take a break from the stress of everyday life and leave feeling refreshed, confident, and cared for.Outside of work, Elyssa enjoys spending time outdoors, staying active, and making memories with family and friends. She values genuine connections, kindness, and believes that even the smallest acts of self-care can make a big difference. Elyssa is excited to continue growing in her career and is grateful to be part of such a supportive team. She looks forward to welcoming both new and returning guests and helping make every visit a positive and relaxing experience.
Addyson Colby
LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST | Addyson was born and raised in Lake Placid New York! She studied Cosmetology at Paul Mitchell and has been a licensed professional since 2024. Always eager to grow, Addyson explored a variety of services in the industry to discover where her heart felt most at home- which ultimately inspired her to take a leap and join The ADK Foot Sanctuary.
She loves learning more about spirituality, positivity and all things self-help and self-care related. Addyson is excited to bring relaxation and relief to amazing people who share her passion for wellness, healing, and good energy
Elyssa Strack
Hailey has lived in the Adirondacks her whole life, but eventually one day would love to move to Memphis, Tennessee. Hailey wasn’t sure what she wanted to do as she got older, until she was introduced to the beauty industry through BOCES in Saranac Lake. At first it was just a fun program to try out until her senior year of High School, when she learned how much she loves Cosmetology. Hailey just graduated High School, graduating with her temporary license in Cosmetology.
Besides from working, Hailey loves going home to see her loving family, especially her best friend (mom) Misty who has pushed her to becoming the woman she is today. Hailey also loves being with her friends and being as active as she possibly can while she’s still young. Hailey is so excited to be working in this industry and can’t wait to see where it will take her.
Hailey Minnie
REIKI PRACTITIONER | Macie Huwiler is a certified Level III Reiki Practitioner. She works with you to help the flow of energy and remove blocks, similar to acupuncture or acupressure, thus helping the body heal itself. Reiki is known to enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed up healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness. It is especially helpful for pain management, ameliorating the affects of chemo, and all types [of illness].
When not doing healing work, Macie is a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway Adirondack Premier Properties. She loves to garden, hike, ski, skate, and cook. She is an avid supporter of the performing arts, and loves going to concerts and theater.
Macie Huwiler
Elyssa was born and raised in the Adirondacks and has always enjoyed helping others. Her care for people and love of making others feel their best is what drew her to the wellness industry. She loves getting to know each client and creating a relaxing experience where they can take a break from the stress of everyday life and leave feeling refreshed, confident, and cared for.
Outside of work, Elyssa enjoys spending time outdoors, staying active, and making memories with family and friends. She values genuine connections, kindness, and believes that even the smallest acts of self-care can make a big difference. Elyssa is excited to continue growing in her career and is grateful to be part of such a supportive team. She looks forward to welcoming both new and returning guests and helping make every visit a positive and relaxing experience.
Deanna is our wellness support, our human resource, and our ‘go to’ when we have work, personal, or health challenges. She is part of our benefits package for our staff. Deanna has had many varied careers: from running a day care in her home to designing and implementing the first long range in-school suspension program for the local school system, and co-creating a local artists Co-op.
As the Executive Director of the Tupper Lake Chamber of Commerce she facilitated businesses working together. She comes to us with a wide array of knowledge about business, communication, about systems and about health. Her life experience serves our entire staff tremendously. Along with helping us here at the Sanctuary, she created UpYourVibe.Us and teaches individuals and groups online by teaching the Biology of the Body—called Germanic Healing Knowledge. She offers her humor, creativity and knowledge base to our staff year round with her Health Assurance Program.
When Deanna is not teaching people about how amazing their bodies are, she visits her 3 children and 3 grand children. She loves the outdoors, and loves creating “Home.” And currently is re-designing aspects of her childhood home so she can offer onsite, short-term learning and healing retreats. Her faith in God is great and prioritizes time in nature with her daily walks, biking, stand up paddle boarding (in the summer) and any snowy fun adventures in the winter. Deanna loves to sing for funerals as it honors Life…and has fun singing karaoke and open mic. If it is fun, Deanna is in!