The Longevity Story
The Founders
Mary & travis
Mary and Travis grew up in Kingston, TN, they now live in South Knoxville, and have been together since high school. Mary started her career in nursing but realized she had a passion for skincare. She started her esthetics career in 2006.
Travis started his massage career in 2000. He quickly made his way to the top of one of Knoxville’s best spas. Becoming a massage manager in 2002 and spa director in 2004. With an understanding of the spa industry and passion for people he helped lead that company for the next 10 years. Travis has been voted best massage therapist on 22 different occasions by 4 different publications.
In 2014 Mary and Travis decided they wanted to open Longevity and deliver what clients really want in the spa industry – An intimate relaxing environment that allows you to escape the world – Even if it’s only for an hour.
They planned for over a year before they signed their first lease on Northshore. The planning has paid off as Longevity has grown faster than they ever dreamed. They opened their second location December 2017 due to the demand for high quality massage therapy in Knoxville. The Bearden Hill location has allowed Longevity to employee more therapists and offer more availability to Knoxville.
Travis and Mary uses the first three years with the Northshore location to listen and learn from their guests and what they wanted with the continued growth of their brand.
Our team
Kay Kay Smith
Northshore
Kay Kay Smith is a graduate of Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage, and was recognized as the most outstanding student in 2006. Kay Kay is nationally certified in Therapeutic massage and bodywork, and has refined her technique in one of the area’s premier spas for the last eight years. Kay Kay’s massage specialties include, but are not limited to, Relaxation, Pregnancy, Hot Stone and Deep Tissue. She has received training in managing chronic pain, Aromatherapy, Basic Lymphatic Drainage and Acupressure for stress relief. For Kay Kay, the most important aspect of massage is listening to and carefully consulting her clients to create a unique massage experience that accommodates their specific needs.
Lora Tuck
Northshore
Originally from Knoxville, Lora graduated from the Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage as their most outstanding student in 2008. Five of her six years as a therapist have been spent at one of Knoxville’s top spas. She is certified in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Pregnancy, Accupressure and Reflexology, among others. By specializing in Sports Massage and Therapeutic Massage, Lora focuses on restoring balance between the mind and body systems.
Linda Dima
Northshore
Linda graduated in 2011 after completing the 800 hour Massage Therapy program at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland OR. She specializes in customizing Massage Therapy for each individual client. The modalities Linda specializes in, Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Medium to Firm pressure, Pre Natal, Cranial Sacral and Ashiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage Certification.
“I chose to be a Massage Therapist as a way to challenge myself in a new profession that would also compliment my being a Certified Yoga Instructor. I wanted to incorporate more knowledge and better tools to decrease pain and tension in my clients so they could reach a state of well being through greater range of motion.”
Ellie Royce
Northshore
Ellie is a 2013 graduate of Arbor College in Knoxville Tennessee, where she earned a Certificate of Clinical Massage Therapy. While studying at Arbor College, Ellie discovered her passion for understanding the musculoskeletal system. Her skills range from light relaxation to deep therapeutic massage, as well as sports massage and myofascial work. Her goal as a massage therapist is to help her clients achieve improved wellness by decreasing muscle pain and tension, and providing relaxation. She is also dedicated to educating the public on the benefits of massage therapy.
Kersten Evans
Bearden hill
Kersten graduated from Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage in 2012. Kersten specializes in therapeutic deep massage, classic relaxation, hot stone, prenatal, migraine technique, aromatherapy and acupressure. She loves to blend these talents into every massage to give the client a fully customized massage.
Kersten specializes in relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression through massage therapy. She has completed AMTA courses focusing on massage for anxiety.
Patricia Cable
Northshore
Patricia has been licensed since 2005 after graduating from the Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage in Knoxville. She is trained in Swedish, pregnancy massage, hot stone massage, therapeutic/deep tissue massage as well as acupressure for stress relief. She most enjoys mixing relaxation along with therapeutic bodywork. “Massage allows me to help a client find relief from pain, tension and stress that they may not otherwise have been able to achieve.”
Ashley Gentry
Bearden hill
Ashley graduated from Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage in March 2016. She specializes in Swedish massage, prenatal, medium to firm pressure and hot stone massage.
“ I had felt drawn to this path for a couple of years before I made the decision to pursue it. I feel that helping others has always been my calling and it was not until I truly became knowledgeable of the human body and how it operates that I then learned just how much I can help others. The human body is a remarkable machine that requires constant upkeep, filled with a shared energy that us humans all experience. Being a therapist, I have the wonderful opportunity to assist others in the upkeep of the vehicles that carry them as well as to experience the energy shared among the entire human species through touch. To me that is so fulfilling.”
Alyssa Terry
Northshore
Alyssa is a 2019 graduate of Tennessee School of Therapeutic massage. She explored several career fields before finding her niche in massage therapy.
She specializes in swedish, prenatal, deep tissue, and hot stone massage. She strives to achieve her client’s goals ranging from relaxation to pain management in each individualized session. She became a massage therapist because she has a deep desire to help others.
“I strive to help others heal in a holistic and natural way. Helping others learn the art of self care is one of most important things that I want to do with my life and work.”
Ricki Robinson
Bearden hill
Ricki graduated from Tennessee school of therapeutic massage. Ricki is certified in deep tissue, table stretching, acupressure, myofascial, prenatal and hot stone therapy. Ricki believes in the power of massage to help her clients recover from the stresses of todays environment. Ricki customizes ever massage to the clients needs and believes that this approach has the best path to recovery.
Owen Kniep
Bearden hill + Northshore
Owen graduated from Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage in March of 2016. After getting a B.S. in Animal Biology, he decided to switch his path to massage where he felt he could better serve and connect to those around him and his passion for massage is felt by his clients. He specializes in a blend of relaxation and deep tissue massage, looking to bring a balance to the body and the mind of his clients. He also has some training in hot stone, myofascial, trigger point, and sport massage.
Above all, Owen cares about bringing joy and peace into the lives of those he comes in contact with. I love the peaceful work environment that massage provides and especially bringing relief into the lives of my clients” “All bodies are different and the massage must adapt to the needs of the client”
Mandie Miller
Northshore
Mandie has a specific focus and training in Sports and Therapeutic massage. She also had training in Functional Movement Techniques from RockTape such as Kinesiology Tape and IASTM tools. She has been a therapist since 2012 and is very passionate about her work and all things movement.
Mandie is motivated to help her clients achieve their level of success, and helping them from assessment, to intervention, to recovery.
Eric irons
Bearden hill
Eric’s style of massage is a blend of all the modalities he has studied ranging from Swedish, Reiki, Deep Pressure , Acupressure, Trigger Point, TMJ dysfunction and Cranial Sacral.
My goal with each massage session is to deliver what my client needs because those needs can change from session to session. From just basic relaxation to fine tuned trigger point and Deep Pressure work.
I want to always provide the best results with the least amount of pain.
Caitlin Leathers
Bearden hill
Inspired by the numerous benefits of massage, Caitlin Leathers became a massage therapist after graduating from Arbor College in Knoxville in 2016. Her true joy in this profession lies in assisting others to attain relaxation and peace while alleviating pain and discomfort. Caitlin embraces a simple yet compassionate approach, recognizing the unique needs of each client. With a specialization in therapeutic table massage, she seamlessly integrates elements from myofascial release, Swedish, and deep tissue techniques. This results in a purposeful and flowing bodywork session that not only induces deep relaxation but also provides restorative benefits tailored to the individual.
Danielle Moore
Northshore
Danielle is a graduate of Arbor College. She is passionate on being a helping hand in every clients specific need. She specializes in deep tissue and relaxation.
With having a B.S. in Athletic Training and being a former athlete she utilizes the knowledge she has of the body and sports related injuries to give the client a therapeutic experience.
Jolene Maurino
Northshore
Jolene is a graduate of Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage. She is certified in deep tissue and classic relaxation along with, but not limited to, trigger point therapy, aromatherapy and hot stone massage. Her study in physical therapy assistance, along with a background in Lyengar yoga, has given her a unique compassionate approach to her clients’ needs.
Her diverse skill set tailors every treatment to each individual need with the goal of facilitating symptom relief, enhanced range of motion and relaxation.
Erin Kampen
Bearden hill
Erin became a massage therapist to help people live in their best body, free of pain and stress. Erin specializes in therapeutic and clinical massage.
“With every session, my aim is to reduce feelings of stress and discomfort, and promote a feeling of well-being.”
Genevieve Lundquist
Bearden hill
Genevieve specializes in relaxation, deep tissue and therapeutic massage. I have always had a desire to help those in pain around me but have felt helpless until I discovered the benefits that massage therapy has to offer. It was while receiving massage that it clicked to me that massage truly is something necessary for the bodies healing.
I have seen the power that pain has on someones life. I have also seen the power of massage therapy on the body. It brings me great joy to be a part of the massage therapy world. It is such a wonderful alternative and I hope it will be one of the first options people look to for pain, relaxation, and health.
Ryan Mcgough
Bearden hill
Ryan is a graduate from Big Island Academy of Massage in Hilo Hawaii, and also Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage in Knoxville Tennessee. Ryan is trained in Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage, Swedish massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Hot Stone and Deep Tissue massage. Ryan uses a blend of techniques he has learned to provide a deeply relaxing and therapeutic massage.
Ryan was passionate to become a massage therapist after receiving massage therapy and learning first hand how effective massage can be for physical and mental health, and what a positive change we can make on others through skilled touch and healing intentions.
Josh Bell
Bearden hill
Josh is a graduate of Arbor College School of Massage. He graduated with honors, sure, but he’s not one to brag about glowing reviews or past accolades. No, Josh is more concerned about the here and now, and how he’ll be using his skills to facilitate a unique massage experience for every client. You may think that Josh is crazy for talking in the third person, but the only thing he’s crazy about is his client’s well-being. Let’s end this with a quote from the man himself: “Your touch is a brand that makes a true impression on people, so make sure that impression imparts good health, good intention, and confidence in your craft.”
Lakeesha Smith
Bearden hill
Lakeesha became a massage therapist to find a natural way to heal joint pain. “Many people that are close to me were suffering and I wanted to help them” Lakeesha specializes in Relaxation, Deep Tissue and Bamboo Massage.
Lakeesha is also certified in hot stone and pregnancy massage “With every massage session I listen to the client to ensure their needs are met as well as educating them so that they may continue their self care routine at home”
Kelsey ayers
Bearden Hill
Kelsey Jo Ayers has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2013. Kelsey graduated from Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage. Kelsey is a certified Reflexologist and is also certified in Hot Stone and prenatal massage. She specializes in deep relaxation massage customizing each session to meet the clients needs.
“I chose Massage therapy because I have a huge desire to help others. Massage has helped me in so many ways, and my hope is that I can pass that to others as well”
Mackenzie Parrot
Bearden Hill
Mackenzie Parrott, a licensed massage therapist since 2005, possesses a natural intuitive touch that guided her into providing exceptional massages. Specializing in relieving stress and pain, her services promote overall wellbeing for clients’ minds and bodies. Mackenzie continually expands her expertise through ongoing education, covering areas such as prenatal massage, geriatric massage, reflexology, TMJ work, Thai massage, and more.
Mackenzie has been recognized as the best massage therapist in Knoxville’s Metro Pulse and nominated in City View Magazine.
Rachael Georgiev
Bearden hill
Rachael Georgiev is a highly experienced massage therapist with over 12 years of practice, graduating from the Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage in 2011. She began her career at a chiropractic office, obtaining a chiropractic therapy assistant certificate, then transitioned to a salon and spa where she honed her skills in various spa modalities. Rachael’s unique blend of deep pressure, medical and relaxation massage techniques has made her a standout in the Alcoa, Maryville, and Knoxville areas.
Rachael’s passion for massage therapy began at a young age, fueled by her fascination with anatomy and physiology. Her goal remains unchanged throughout her career: ensuring her clients leave feeling mentally and physically rejuvenated. Specializing in deep tissue techniques, Rachael also offers pregnancy, hot stone, Swedish, and trigger point therapy, tailoring each session to her client’s individual needs. With a lifelong dedication to her craft, Rachael’s love for massage therapy shines through in every session.
Nathan beamon
Bearden hill
Ever since I was young, I’ve been fascinated with the mechanics and functionality of the human body. From watching Francesco Totti play soccer, to Micheal Jordan playing basketball, I have always wondered how athletes use their bodies to accomplish the goals in their particular activities.
I enrolled in the Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage to help people in a different way. Since beginning my journey into Massage Therapy, I have learned many things including Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, and neuromuscular therapy of the cervical spine, and also enjoy incorporating stretching into each session.
Gui pinto
Bearden hill
Meet Gui Pinto, a distinguished graduate of Arbor College School of Massage Therapy and a second-generation Massage Therapist hailing from São Paulo, Brazil. Within the Longevity team, Gui brings a wealth of expertise, specializing in deep tissue and sports massage, muscle rehabilitation, therapeutic relaxing shiatsu massage, ano neuromuscular reeducation.
Gui’s commitment to excellence is evident in every session, where skill and passion seamlessly blend to offer clients a holistic experience. With a foundation in deep tissue and sports massage, Gui’s repertoire extends to therapeutic relaxation through shiatsu, ensuring a diverse and personalized approach to each individual’s needs.
Ross Barrientos
Bearden hill + Northshore
Meet Ross Barrientos, a dedicated massage therapist driven by a profound desire to be a healer for the people.
Ross firmly believes in our collective purpose to spread love, grace, and respect. For him, the fulfillment of this purpose lies in the transformative power of massage and its expansive nature. As a highly skilled therapist, Ross employs his intuition to guide clients in achieving their wellness goals during sessions. Ross specializes in a diverse range of bodywork techniques, ensuring a customized and holistic approach to each session.
From the soothing strokes of Swedish massage to the targeted therapy of deep tissue work, Ross’s repertoire also includes stretching, myofascial spreading, sports massage, structural integration, Thai on the table, reflexology, and craniosacral therapy. Embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery with Ross, where his expertise and genuine commitment to your well-being create a space for rejuvenation and balance.
Christina Clark
Northshore
Christina Clark, an experienced massage therapist with an
8-year journey, is dedicated to healing and enhancing well-being. Specializing in therapeutic and relaxation massage, she combines skill and empathy to create transformative experiences. Christina excels in light to medium pressure massages, tailored for rejuvenation.
Additionally, her expertise includes techniques like trigger point therapy to address specific tension areas. With o warm heart and healing touch, Christina embodies holistic wellness, leaving restored bodies and uplifted spirits in her wake.
Dena Marlow
Bearden hill
Dena Marlow embarked on her massage journey in early 2012 following graduation from Arbor College. Fueled by a longstanding passion for improving others’ well-being, she finds deep reward in the knowledge that she has positively impacted her clients every day.
Specializing in deep tissue and therapeutic massage, Dena also offers a diverse range of modalities such as Swedish/relaxation, hot stone, prenatal, and reflexology. With a healing touch and a commitment to holistic well-being, Dena brings a wealth of expertise to her clients.
Bre Cullen
Bearden hill
Meet Bre Cullen, a compassionate and skilled massage therapist dedicated to enhancing the well-being of her clients. With a focus on creating a serene and calming environment, Bre’s favorite approach to massage is centered around destressing relaxation with a targeted focus on areas needing clinical attention.
Her greatest joy comes from witnessing the transformative effects of her work, where clients who walk in with pain leave feeling weightless and rejuvenated. While she doesn’t wish for anyone to experience discomfort, Bre finds immense fulfillment in facilitating this journey towards relief and relaxation.
Driven by a desire to contribute to both physical and mental wellness, Bre chose the field of massage therapy for its ability to provide a tranquil sanctuary for healing. Her pressure ranges from medium relaxation to deep tissue, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.
Mary jacobi
Bearden hill
Mary Jacobi is a dedicated massage therapist with a passion for healing and wellness. Graduating from RCC of Rockford, Illinois in 2017, she has since amassed over 72 hours in continuing education, ensuring she stays abreast of the latest techniques and practices in the field.
Specializing in Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and pregnancy massage, Mary’s skill set caters to a diverse range of client needs. As a proud member of the AMTA since 2017, Mary is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in her practice.
Her journey into massage therapy was inspired by her work in restorative rehab, where she discovered a profound desire to offer therapeutic care beyond conventional methods. Mary’s holistic approach and compassionate nature make her a trusted ally in her clients’ pursuit of health and well-being.
Christina Clark
Northshore
Christina Clark, an experienced massage therapist with an
8-year journey, is dedicated to healing and enhancing well-being. Specializing in therapeutic and relaxation massage, she combines skill and empathy to create transformative experiences. Christina excels in light to medium pressure massages, tailored for rejuvenation.
Additionally, her expertise includes techniques like trigger point therapy to address specific tension areas. With o warm heart and healing touch, Christina embodies holistic wellness, leaving restored bodies and uplifted spirits in her wake.
Dena Marlow
Bearden hill
Dena Marlow embarked on her massage journey in early 2012 following graduation from Arbor College. Fueled by a longstanding passion for improving others’ well-being, she finds deep reward in the knowledge that she has positively impacted her clients every day.
Specializing in deep tissue and therapeutic massage, Dena also offers a diverse range of modalities such as Swedish/relaxation, hot stone, prenatal, and reflexology. With a healing touch and a commitment to holistic well-being, Dena brings a wealth of expertise to her clients.
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Rest easy in our hands. With expertise and certifications ranging from Sports Massage to Reflexology, one of our licensed therapists is sure to meet your specific needs..
Customized Care
During your visit, a therapist will conduct a thorough consultation to ensure that you receive the appropriate massage modality. Further customize your experience with massage enhancements, lash extensions or a hydrating facial.