Get To Know The Balance Spa Team
Local Massage Therapists & Spa Specialists
Boca Raton’s Best Massage Therapists & Skin Care Specialists
Healing Hands, Caring Hearts
Balance Spa has the most talented licensed massage therapists and skin care specialists of any Boca Raton spa! Our staff is not only knowledgeable, but they are truly passionate about their chosen career, and this comes through in their spa and esthetician services. Unlike at some Boca Raton spas, our staff of skilled and diverse experts enjoy the freedom to personalize each service to truly meet your needs. Our local massage therapists will provide a private and appropriate setting during each visit, ensuring you have a great experience every time you are with us. Read through their bios below and find the best massage therapists and skin care specialists for you. In Boca Raton, massage therapy is best at Balance Spa!
Local Massage Therapists, Facial Specialists, & Physical Therapist
Michelle Boster, LMT, LE
Owner
MA28963 & FB0715747
Licensed Facial Specialist and Massage Therapist since 1999
Skin care, massage, and all things health and wellness have always been Michelle’s passion. Combined with a background in customer service and management, she founded Balance Spa in 2010. Business operations provide her with the ability to do what she loves every day. As a dual-licensed local massage therapist and esthetician, she applies her experience and training toward building and growing Balance Spa. She sees to it that Balance Spa has only the best massage therapists in Boca Raton. Her and her team’s goal is to ensure every client leaves feeling happy, relaxed, and enriched by their experience.
Michelle makes an effort to stay on the edge of industry trends and discoveries in esthetician services. Over the years, she has continued to research and introduce new modalities of relaxation, stress relief, and wellness to Balance Spa. She believes ongoing education, training, and new challenges are vital for personal and professional success.
Mary Abraham, LMT
Spa Manager – MA94836
Licensed since 1999
Specialties include: Lymphatic drainage therapy, cupping massage, endermologie, deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal and Swedish.
Mary has been in the Hospitality industry since 1999. She is a licensed massage therapist and lymphatic drainage therapist with years of experience in hospitality and spa management.
Mary’s attention to detail and enjoyment in bringing the best experience to all of her clientele make her a valuable addition to our Balance Spa community.
Dr. Bozena Pisla-Khalil, PT, DPT, cert. DN (“Dr. Bo”)
Affiliated Physical Therapist – PT 33517
Physical Therapist Since 1994
Dr. Bo, PT, has been practicing for over 20 years in a variety of professional environments, including private practices, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Hunter College/CUNY with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, with distinction, from the New York Institute of Technology in 2009.
She specializes in blending hands-on manual therapy techniques like Myofascial Release, Joint and Spinal Mobilization and Manipulation, and Cupping. Dr. Bo uses the most cutting-edge advanced modalities like EPAT/ Radial Shockwave and Class IV Deep Tissue Laser to speed up the natural healing process, lessen pain, and improve function as quickly as possible.
At Balance Spa, Dr. Bo offers a Therapeutic Myofascial Release medical massage program to reduce fascial restrictions and elongate and release tight tissues, thus improving flexibility and reducing chronic pain of musculoskeletal origin. All within the relaxing Balance Spa atmosphere.
Harolyn Larsen, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist – MA99712
Licensed Massage Therapist since 1998.
Specialties include: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and Prenatal Massage
Originally from New York, Harolyn also lived in New England and the Midwest but is thrilled to now call Florida home.
She loves helping people relax, unwind, reduce tension, and feel their best through massage. In her spare time, Harolyn is an artist who loves to paint outdoors. She also loves spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Yogi. And, of course, she enjoys the beautiful weather in paradise!
Alison Williams, LMT
Licensed Massage Thearpist – MA46664
Licensed Massage Therapist since 2006.
Specialties include: Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Prenatal, Neuromuscular, and Trigger Point Therapy.
Originally from Jamaica, Alison brings 18 years of experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Alison’s unique style combines the warmth and hospitality of the Caribbean with advanced therapeutic techniques. Her expertise spans a variety of modalities, including Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Prenatal, Neuromuscular, and Trigger Point Therapy.
Alison is dedicated to providing each of her clients with a personalized treatment plan that targets chronic pain, enhances mobility, and promotes overall well-being, ensuring that each client experiences both pain relief and relaxation.
Rosie Gutierrez, LE
Licensed Facial Specialist – FB9786187
Licensed Facial Specialist since 2019.
Specialties include: Dermaplaning, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent, LED Light Therapy Certified and more!
With over seven years of experience in prestigious Boca Raton country clubs, Rosie brings a luxury-level of skin care to every client’s experience. She specializes in customized facial treatments and advanced modalities, including dermaplaning, hydrobrasion, microdermabrasion, microcurrent, LED, sculpting gua sha and lymphatic facial massage. Rosie is also trained in the European technologies of LPG Endermologie ® and Cryo T-Shock for both the face and body.
A graduate of the Florida Academy of Medical Aesthetics, she has spent years perfecting her technique while cultivating a thoughtful, elevated approach to skincare. Rosie’s advanced skin care education includes certification in Face Reality Advanced Acne treatments, Circadia University Certifications, Dermal Institute training, ISClinical advanced education and more.
Clients love Rosie for her attention to detail, personalized approach, and consistent results. Her natural skills combined with advanced education and experience turn each treatment into a truly elevated experience.
Danielle Finkel, LE
Licensed Facial Specialist -FB 9813277
Licensed since 2019
Specialties include: Dermaplaning, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Microcurrent, LED Light Therapy Certified, Gua Sha and more.
Danielle’s passion for skincare has grown into a true commitment to helping clients feel confident in their skin. Since 2019, she has worked alongside dermatologists and in top-tier skin clinics, gaining hands-on experience with a wide range of skin types and concerns. This background allows her to approach every facial with both a clinical understanding and a personalized touch.
She specializes in fully customized facial treatments, combining advanced techniques like dermaplaning, hydrodermabrasion, microdermabrasion, microcurrent, LED therapy, and lymphatic facial massage. Every service is tailored to what your skin needs in that moment, whether you’re focused on improving texture, targeting breakouts, reducing signs of aging, or simply restoring a healthy glow.
What sets Danielle apart is how intentional she is with each client. She takes the time to understand your goals, explains what she’s doing throughout the treatment, and ensures you leave with a clear plan to maintain your results at home. Nothing is one-size-fits-all. Every step is designed specifically for you.
Clients love her for the results they see and the way they feel during and after their treatment. Her facials are both effective and deeply relaxing, giving you the perfect balance of real skin improvement and time to unwind.
Your skin goals are personal, and your treatment should be too. Book with Danielle and experience a facial that is truly customized to you.
Sandra Lobo, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist -MA109572
Licensed since 2020
Specialties include: Neuromuscular Therapy and can incorporate Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Cupping, and Craniosacral Therapy into her customized treatments.
Sandra brings a unique blend of therapeutic expertise, compassion, and hospitality to every session. With more than six years of massage therapy experience and over 15 years in the hospitality industry, including luxury spa environments, she is dedicated to helping clients feel their best.
A graduate of the National Holistic Institute’s Advanced Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Program, Sandra specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy and can incorporate Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Cupping, and Craniosacral Therapy into her customized treatments.
Known for her nurturing touch, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients, Sandra creates a relaxing and restorative experience while helping to relieve pain, reduce tension, improve mobility, and support overall wellness.
Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic discomfort, recovering from physical activity, or simply looking to relax and recharge, Sandra is passionate about helping you achieve lasting results and renewed balance.
Cassie Benjamin, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist -MA107509
Licensed since 2023
Specialties include: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, and Cupping.
Born in Michigan and raised across nine different states, Cassie now calls South Florida home. Her practice is rooted in rhythmic, flowing movement that soothes the nervous system and allows the mind, body, and spirit to restore.
She begins every session by asking whether a client is there to work through pain or simply to rest, then builds the session around what the client needs: locating and releasing trigger points and sending them home with stretches to use between visits, or creating a session designed entirely for rest.
She brings careful listening, close attention to detail, and genuine care for the person in front of her. In her free time, Cassie spends as much time as she can in nature, and is an avid reader and writer.
Melissa Saco-Vertiz, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist -MA109014
Licensed since 2010
Specialties include: Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue, Prenatal Massage, Sports Massage and Stretching, Trigger Point Therapy and Swedish Relaxation Massage.
Melissa brings more than 15 years of experience in spa, fitness and wellness, chiropractic, and physical therapy settings. She specializes in customized massage that combines therapeutic results with deep relaxation. Her treatments may help relieve chronic neck and shoulder tension, low-back and hip discomfort, tech-related strain, stress, and muscle soreness while supporting mobility, athletic recovery, and overall well-being.
Known for her intuitive pressure, flowing technique, and attention to detail, Melissa carefully adapts each session from gentle relaxation to focused deep-tissue work. She takes time to understand each client’s needs, checks in throughout the treatment, and offers practical guidance for maintaining results between sessions.
Melissa’s lifelong fascination with anatomy, combined with her additional background as a licensed esthetician, gives her a thoughtful understanding of the body and a highly personalized approach to care. Her greatest professional joy is helping clients experience meaningful, lasting relief while treating each person with warmth and genuine care.
Outside the treatment room, Melissa is an active mother of four who enjoys cooking, reading, and spending quality time with her family.
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