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About the Blissful Journey Team 

Jacqueline J. Muench 

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Owner/Esthetician/Permanent Make-Up Artist

NC License E1741

NY License 28JA1172269

Jacqueline specializes in all types of facials. She has been practicing permanent cosmetics since 2002. She started her career in New York where she worked with plastic surgeons and Laser Hair Removal Centers. She believes in creating customized home skincare regimens to maintain healthy beautiful skin. She has helped many clients with problematic skin types. She realizes that diet, age, and hormonal issues all play a very important role and addresses those issues individually. Her passion for learning shows in her work. She believes in educating her clients so that they have a better understanding of their skin and why product knowledge is so important. There are many harmful ingredients in many high-end and low-end skincare lines. She feels that integrity and comparison of skin-care products are always important. Her healing hands revitalize your skin and provide much-needed relief to stressed muscles. She believes that stress plays a major role in aging and the decline of your body. Each session is designed to help each individual relax deeply so that the healing process can occur inside the body at a deep accelerated rate. This form of healing radiates to the outside body. Each personalized session will leave you feeling beautiful inside and out. She comes highly recommended by her clients and educational teachers. Call her today and make a commitment to healthier skin. 

(919) 619-5279  

Lila Kirk, LMBT

Massage Therapist, NC License #312

 Lila Kirk has been a state and nationally certified massage therapist since 1998. She graduated from the Carolina School of Massage Therapy and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, and has completed training as a Reiki Master. Lila's practice is built upon enabling her clients to promote their own wellness program by tailoring her massage to fit each person's individual needs. Her work encompasses everything from gentle relaxation massage to a deeper or more specific massage for pain relief and post-surgery rehabilitation. Lila realizes her clients may need very different approaches depending upon the day and what it presents to them both emotionally and physically. She incorporates intuitive energy work into her sessions, having been trained in Reiki and Polarity Therapy. A sample of the modalities Lila offers is Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, energy work, reflexology, and hot stone massage. Lila's goal is to create a space where her clients feel safe, respected, and listened to. She understands such an environment will provide clients a greater ability to tap into their own inner potential for healing and relaxation. 

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​Lilakirklmbt.weebly.com

919-368-5049

Terri Alessi Edmiston 

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Terri Alessi Edmiston is Nationally Certified for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Therapy. She graduated from the North Carolina School of Natural Healing in October 2003. Her practice includes but is not limited to Neuromuscular Therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Hot Palms, and is an Energy Medicine Practitioner. Her massage has been described as very eclectic. She skillfully moves in and out of different modalities to provide clients with the best care possible. It is said, “When The Body Relaxes, The Healing Begins.”

 

Terri offers her Signature Massage that is a 90 Minute Massage that includes Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Hot Palms (Oatmeal Packs), Hot Towel, and Cranial Sacral Release as well as Reflexology Zone Therapy and Shiatsu Techniques. Designed to get you out of pain cycles and allow the body to rest and release. 60 minutes @ $115.00

90 minutes@ 155.00

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954-830-3690

 

 

Jennifer Matherly

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Hair Stylist & Japanese Scalp Massage Specialist

Jennifer is a skilled cosmetologist specializing in scalp facials, Japanese scalp massages, special occasion hairstyles, and hair color services. Trained at Leon’s Beauty School, she focuses on scalp health and holistic beauty, offering sought-after treatments at her salon, Bo!d Intentions LLC. Jennifer is known for her personalized care, creating stunning looks for weddings and proms, and continually updating her skills through industry training. Her dedication to excellence and client satisfaction has earned her a loyal following, making her a standout in the beauty industry.

336-264-4004

Sarah Foote

Massage Therapist

LMBT #15305

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Sarah Foot is a licensed massage therapist, yoga instructor, and bodywork specialist dedicated to helping clients achieve optimal health and relaxation. Specializing in Ashiatsu barefoot massage, Anatomy Trains Structural Integration, ACE Vacuum Cupping Therapy, Floor Thai massage, stretch sessions, and Gua Sha, Sarah combines ancient techniques with modern science to relieve tension, improve posture, and promote healing. With expertise in hot stone/cold stone therapy and personalized yoga instruction, Sarah creates customized treatments that restore balance, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being

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​Vagaro.com/sarahsfootellc

919-740-0087

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Yoshi Shaka

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NC LBMT #23123, CO LMT #MT-0027111, CA LMT #15678

With nearly four decades of experience, Yoshi Shaka is a dedicated and intuitive massage therapist who has been practicing since 1986. Trained on the Big Island of Hawaii, Yoshi brings a grounded, holistic approach to bodywork, blending technical expertise with a deeply personalized touch.

Her specialties include deep tissue, Swedish, sports massage, prenatal massage, manual lymphatic drainage, and craniosacral therapy. 

Fluent in Spanish and trained in Forbes Five-Star customer service standards, Yoshi is committed to creating a welcoming, professional, and comfortable experience for every client. She has also completed recent reviews in anatomy and physiology, ensuring her knowledge remains current and aligned with best practices.

Yoshi believes that each session is an opportunity to support healing, relaxation, and overall well-being, and she brings decades of experience and care to every treatment.

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(541) 977-2700

Blissful Journey Day Spa 114 West Corbin Street Hillsborough

(919)644-0003

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