Lynne Wiggins – Owner
Home Town: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Favorite Travel Destination: Nepal, Peru and Egypt
Favorite Fashion Style: Scarves and Layered Jewelry
Favorite Spa Service: 90 min Chi Massage and Sphinx Deluxe Facial
Why I created Ahlara: I created Ahlara as a healing and community center offering an oasis of peace and tranquility. After traveling to Asia for many years, I wanted to recreate the calm, relaxing and soothing atmosphere of an Asian inspired spa. I wanted to share the beauty and artistry of the textiles, art and wood-work I found during my travels and create an exotic spa culture in which to show case my treasures.
Don Simmons – Owner
Home Town: Columbia, MO
Education: Tulane University on a Basketball Scholarship and University of Missouri Business School and Law School
Favorite Travel Destination: Paris, France and New Orleans
Favorite Fashion Style: 501 Levi's and anything Purple!
Favorite Spa Service: Mani Stone Massage
Goal: To help create a thriving business from the ground up that will benefit the community and provide a peaceful, healing environment for our clients.
Sandra Harris – General Manager
Home Town: Blacksburg, VA
Education: Biology at Randolph Macon College, Ashland, VA
Why did you choose Ahlara? It was what I had been dreaming of.
Favorite Travel Destination: Bora Bora and Switzerland
Favorite Fashion Style: I love anything Aqua.
Favorite Spa Service: Pacha Papa Massage
Goal: My desire is for each client to experience the beauty and peace of Ahlara and to walk away completely relaxed and replenished.
Angelica Costea – Customer Service Coordinator
Home Town: Arad, Romania
Why did you choose Ahlara? I love the people.
Favorite Travel Destination: Atlantis, Bahamas
Favorite Fashion Style: Jeans and T-shirts
Favorite Spa Service: Sphinx Facial
Goal: I love working with people and helping the find them perfect service or outfit.
Brittany May - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: Tucson, AZ
Education: Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy, Charlotte, NC 2009
Why did you choose Ahlara? They hired me!
Favorite Travel Destination: Las Vegas
Favorite Fashion Style: I love my gauchos
Favorite Spa Service: Pacha Papa Massage
Goal: My goal is to make sure each client is completely relaxed while relieving tight and stressed muscles.
Brooke Steffen – Licensed Esthetician/Nail Technician
Home Town: Dayton, OH
Education: Davidson County Community College, Lexington, NC 2000
Why did you choose Ahlara? I love the variety of services Ahlara offers.
Favorite Travel Destination: Charleston, SC
Favorite Fashion Style: Jeans and Flip Flops
Favorite Spa Service: Jasmine Facial
Goal: I am passionate about helping clients achieve their skincare goals and feeling good about themselves.
Dorie Fallon - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Education: Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage, Charlotte
Why did you choose Ahlara? I believe in Ahlara's vision in wellness. It is a beautiful place to find balance for spirit, mind and body.
Favorite Travel Destination: San Diego, England, Switzerland, Scottland, France and Mexico
Favorite Fashion Style: 100% cotton, yoga pants and tank tops
Favorite Spa Services: Shiva Massage
Goal: To celebrate life everyday.
Erin Boyle - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Education: Edmund Morgan School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy, Cornelius, NC 2007
Why did you choose Ahlara? I knew I would fit in.
Favorite Travel Destination: Belize
Favorite Fashion Style: Sport
Favorite Spa Service: The Ahlara Harmony Package
Goal: I want to continue learning all that I can about massage so that I can further my career as a body worker.
Jarrett Worster - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: Holbrook, NY
Education: Syossett New York College of Holistic Health Education 2002
Why did you choose Ahlara? This place was so me!
Favorite Travel Destination: New York, New York
Favorite Fashion Style: My Leopard Pajamas
Favorite Spa Service: Pacha Papa Massage
Goal: My goal is to always be massaging!
Jennifer Warren - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: New Braunfels, TX
Education: Natural Touch School of Massage Therapy 2000
Why did you choose Ahlara? Ahlara provides me a place to do exceptional work, in an amazing environment, with great people, in a place that celebrates me as I am.
Favorite Travel Destination: Anywhere life takes me.
Favorite Fashion Style: "...threw stones, and cans and comic books in a kettle, and you came out like a shinning goddess of heavy metal..." - Montreal, Branvan3000
Favorite Spa Service: Pacha Papa Massage
Jessica Brown - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: San Diego, CA
Education: Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy, Charlotte, NC 2010
Wy did you choose Ahlara? The atmosphere. I want to work at a place that I am comfortable using.
Favorite Travel Destination: Any tropical island.
Favorite Fashion Style: Comfortable: tanks, jeans, shorts and sandals
Favorite Spa Service: Benben Body Scrub and any Massage
Goal: To provide a wonderful experience for our clients. To work in a place where I am passionate and can continue to learn.
Maurita Simmons - Retail Specialist
Home Town: Chicago, IL
Why did you choose Ahlara? It is a family business. My husband and best friend are the owners.
Favorite Travel Destination: New Orleans and Chicago
Favorite Fashion Style: What ever fits!
Favorite Spa Service: Sphinx Deluxe Facial
Goal: I love merchandizing d'lynne boutique and helping clients discover something new at Ahlara.
Maureen Jennings – Licensed Esthetician
Home Town: Locust Valley, NY
Education: Mitchelle Community College, Statesville, NC 2010
Why did you choose Ahlara? Perfect fit!
Favorite Travel Destination: Scotland
Favorite Fashion Style: Casual Classic
Favorite Spa Service: Benben Body Scrub
Goal: I am very passionate about educating clients on the importance of proper skincare products and treatments.
Missy Fail - Licensed Esthetician
Home Town: Findlay, OH
Education: Mitchell's Academy, Cary, NC 2005
Why did you choose Ahlara? It is a beautiful work environment.
Favorite Travel Destination: Maui, HI
Favorite Fashion Style: A great pair of jeans and flip flops.
Favorite Spa Service: Sands of Cairo
Goal: To help my clients reach their skin care goals.
Samantha Rossello - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: Clinton Township, MI
Education: Augusta School of Massage 2009
Why did you choose Ahlara: I wanted to work in an atmosphere where the customer is valued and employees are respected.
Favorite Travel Destination: Paris, France
Favorite Fashion Style: High Heel Shoes
Favorite Spa Service: Pacha Papa Massage
Goal: To provide therapeutic relaxation to help every guest lead a pain and stress free life.
Shannon Kilgos - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: North Carolina
Education: Blue Ridge Healing Arts Academy, Concord, NC 2001
Why did you choose Ahlara? I love the people and the atomosphere.
Favorite Travel Destination: Mackinac Island, MI
Favorite Fashion Style: Farm Chic
Favorite Spa Service: Prana Massage
Goal: My goal is to give each client a positive, safe environment that allows them complete relaxation.
Sheila Alexander - Licensed Massage Therapist
Home Town: Charlotte, NC
Education: Sun Coast School of Natural Healing, Tampa, FL 1993
Why did you choose Ahlara? I wanted to learn more about the spa industry.
Favorite Travel Destination: Blue Ridge Parkway
Favorite Fashion Style: Eclectic and Hippie
Favorite Spa Service: Pacha Papa Massage
Goal: I believe that massage is about making a difference in someone's life. My focus is making touch therapy accessible for seniors who are most unserved in our culture.
*All of our therapist our licensed and certified through the state of North Carolina.