Our Team

Alaina is the owner of The Salty Moon, and has had a love of healing since she was a little girl.  She has been doing strictly Cryoskin treatments and esthetic services for over a year before opening up The Salty Moon.  

Alaina started her journey to becoming a healer at the age of 14, by reading books and asking questions!  Alaina is a Licensed Esthetician, Certified Sound Therapist, and has obtained  a vast knowledge through her working experience and training.  Her main focus is in the combination of medical backed studies and spiritual healing. She is well-versed in holistic and homeopathic health and wellness. 

Alaina loves working with the moon energy, and full moon and new moon workshops will be a huge part of The Salty Moon Wellness Center.  All of the retail sold at The Salty Moon has been carefully chosen to align with our mission and vision.

Some of Alaina's qualifications are:

 ·Reiki Master Teacher; teach/perform Reiki healing on clients 

·Rahanni Teacher; teach/perform Rahanni healing on clients 

·EFT/Tapping expert; helped clients relive anxiety and stress through the emotional freedom technique 

·Bach flower remedies to be followed to obtain optimal health.  

Certified in the Alexander Method of Vibrational Sound Therapy 

·Certified Aromatherapist; Create individual aromatherapy blends for clients based on their complaints and needs 

Some of her certifications are:

 Certified Reiki Master/Holy Fire Master Certified Rahanni Practioner/Teacher Certified Master Aromatherapist 

MUD Make-Up Design 

Certified Professional Life Coach 

Certified Spiritual Coach & Certified Health Coach 

Gua Sha Trained by Krista Buccari At True Nature Body Therapy 

Certified Nutritional Coach Manual Lymphatic Drainage 

Certification in The Alexander Method Vibrational Therapy for Meridians and Face

Well versed in almost all esthetic machines and modalities.

Alaina believes in being educated in the field of holistic healing as a whole, and continuing education is a huge part of her life.

Weekly Schedule: 

Monday: 9:30a-5p

Tuesday: 9:30a-7p

Thursday: 9:30a-7p

Saturday: 9:30a-5p (every other) 

Karina is a compassionate soul with a heart as warm as her touch. At age 20, she embarked on a journey from Paraguay to the USA with her parents and sister, carrying with her a passion for healing and helping others. A few years later, her desire to heal through touch became a reality, when she became a Massage Therapist and cosmetologist. Karina believes deeply in the power of touch to heal both body and soul. Her dedication to her craft stems from a genuine desire to make a positive impact in people's lives.

Outside of work, Karina is deeply involved with her family, cherishing every moment spent with them. She also has a soft spot for animals, often finding joy in their company and advocating for their well-being. A true nature enthusiast, Karina finds solace and inspiration in the great outdoors, whether it's hiking through lush forests or simply basking in the sun. Some of the additional massage techniques she will be bringing to The Salty Moon are:

Thai Herbal Ball Therapy (Poultice)

Thai Massage

Myofascial Release

Body Sugaring

Lipossage

Karina also does other forms of basic massage as well.

Weekly Schedule: 

Wednesday: 9:30a-7:30p

Friday: 9:30a-7:30p

Thursday: 9:30a-7p 

Michelle Kassick is a graduate of Somerset School of Massage Therapy.  After graduating over 30 years ago, Michelle has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge in the bodywork field.  She uses many techniques, including light touch, deep tissue, Swedish, specializing in neck and back issues.  Michelle can also relieve normal day to day stresses with a mix of any of the above techniques, and as already put a few clients to sleep with her therapeutic touch.  Michelle is local to Hillsborough, married with children, an avid gardener and lover of music.  

Weekly Schedule: 

Wednesday: 10a-5p

Friday: 12a-7p

Thursday: 12p-7:30p

Saturday: 9a-4p (every other)

Gianna is a licensed esthetician. She graduated from Raritan Valley Community College. Growing up she always knew she wanted to help people. When she found herself in the beauty and wellness industry she knew that's exactly what she wanted to do. She has worked in customer service from a young age and learned a tremendous amount during that experience. Her passion is helping others feel beautiful and build their self confidence from the inside out. She wants to help share her education with as many people as possible.

Weekly Schedule: 

Monday: 1p-7p

Thursday: 1p-7p

Friday: 1p-7p

Saturday: 9a-12p (every other) 

Sandi is one of our Cryoskin technicians, and she began her path in healthcare almost a decade ago after becoming a licensed Emergency Medical Technician and joining Montgomery EMS, an all-volunteer rescue squad.  Subsequently she has worked in orthopedics, surgical scheduling, and physical therapy.  She says “Providing Cryoskin Therapy will afford me the opportunity to assist people proactively enjoy self care”.  You can imagine the warmth and compassion in Sandi's touch being a healer of all things.  Sandi is also AED/CPR certified, enjoys cooking, the outdoors, and playing with her two Jack Russell Terriers, Brighton and Bailey. 

Weekly Schedule: 

Monday: 7p-9p

Tuesday: 9a-3p | 7p-9p

Thursday: 8a-3p

Sunday: 9a-1p 

Marlisa is a Toxin Free Lifestyle Coach & Holistic Minister Practitioner. She specializes in Raindrop Technique. Passionate about living a holistic and vegan lifestyle, Marlisa is a devoted mother of two energetic boys and a loving wife to her wonderful husband. Committed to wellness and sustainability, she integrates mindful practices into her daily life, inspiring her family to thrive through natural living and conscious choices. Whether she’s preparing nourishing plant-based meals or fostering a peaceful, balanced home environment, her focus is always on promoting health and happiness for those she loves.

Agnieszka (Aga),  was born in Poland and came to the United States 32 years ago. She is a licensed manicurist and esthetician. Her journey with skincare started in 1999 when she became a manicurist at European spa “Classique Beauty” in Rocky Hill NJ. After her experience working as a manicurist, she attended “Christine Valmy International School of Esthetic and Cosmetology” where she received her  skincare education. Working for so many years in her profession gave her much experience and knowledge about different skin conditions and as well as a variety of cosmetic brands. Continuing her career in skin care, she has joined The Salty Moon Spa as a Cryoskin Technician, as well as a skin care specialist right in her hometown of Hillsborough NJ.  Aga loves to meet new people, making them happy and feeling good about themselves, teaching them how to love their skin and  how to keep it healthy and attractive. Besides skincare and taking care of her body outside, she loves taking care of her body on the inside as well. She is passionate about a healthy lifestyle, cooking healthy, and exercising. Her main goal is to provide the best treatment and to help clients with all of their body and skin care and body needs. 

Magda is originally from Poland and living in Hillsborough for the part 25 years. Married and a mother of two .In recent years she devote herself to help people to focus on healthy living through supplementation and healthy relationship with food. Recently Access bars became her passion.  Have you ever felt different , stressed or like you just do not fit , Access Bars have  tools which are simple and practical, almost magical how they work. 

Magda is very excited to be offering Access Bars and soon Access Energetic Facelifts at The Salty Moon!