Therapists - Handcrafted Healing

Meet Our Team of Healers

We are a talented group of therapists and natural healers dedicated to bringing wellness to the St. Petersburg community.

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Kelly Perkoski – Founder

FL lic. #MA 79634

Kelly is no longer taking new clients and is focusing on management and growing Handcrafted Healing’s service offerings to bring more wellness to St. Pete.

Alex – LMT since 2019

Specialties: Medium to Deep Pressure, Trigger Point, Swedish Relaxation
FL lic. #MA 56372

Alex brings over 13 years of deep tissue knowledge and strength to the table with his experience in spas and high end chiropractic clinics. Alex incorporates medium to deep pressure into a calm and flowy relaxation-style massage. Let him take you to a whole new level of tranquility while releasing muscle adhesions and tension.

Ernie – LMT since 2017

Specialties: Light, Medium and Deep Pressure, Therapeutic, Cupping, Myofascial Release, Swedish Relaxation, Prenatal, TMJ
FL lic. #MA 86961

Throughout his life, Ernie has played extensive sports and sustained multiple injuries, and has used massage therapy to heal himself. Having also worked in chiropractic offices, Ernie applies his intuitive knowledge of stress, tension, injuries, and the structure of the body to create a combination of techniques to alleviate pain, discomfort, inflammation, and stressors on the body.

Sara – LMT since 2011

Specialties: Medium Pressure, Swedish Relaxation, Warm Stone, Reflexology, Cupping, Chakra Balancing, Crystal Therapy, Reiki, Energy Work, Guided Visualizations
FL lic# MA 105092

Sara specializes in a deeply relaxing and flowing style of bodywork, embracing a holistic approach to massage therapy. Beyond addressing physical tension, she also focuses on calming the nervous system, intuitively reading the energy bodies, balancing the chakras and intentionally clearing energy at a cellular level. With a diverse skill set, Sara aims to rejuvenate clients on every level – leaving them restored, balanced and relieved of tension.

Wendy – LMT since 2015

Specialties: Deep Pressure, Thai Massage, Cupping, Lomi Lomi, Reiki
FL lic. #MA 82995

Wendy loves to use tools to assist her practice along with deep tissue, Thai massage, and energy healing. She often blends the use of hot stones, vibration tools, cupping, dolphin neurostim, and tuning forks to create faster healing and long lasting results.

Kimberly – LMT since 2017

Specialties: Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Reflexology
(FL lic. # MA85763)

Kimberly’s style is deep, with a steady rhythmic flow. Having previously worked closely with an acupuncturist, Kimberly incorporates her knowledge of reflexology and holistic wellness into her sessions to help balance your mind, body and spirit.

Carleen – LMT since 2000

Specialties: Medium to Deep Pressure, Prenatal, Hot Stone, Stretching, Sports Massage, Therapeutic, Cupping, Swedish Relaxation, Reiki
FL lic. # MA 103486

Carleen has joined us as a seasonal massage therapist, spending November through April in Florida, and the rest of the year at her family home in Maine. Carleen has worked in high end luxury spas for most of her career with some additional work in a chiropractic office. She enjoys helping others work through their discomfort and keeping her clients pain and injury free. She will discuss your needs and goals and will customize your session accordingly. You will leave the massage table feeling refreshed and your body will feel rejuvenated.

LuLu – LMT since 2013

Specialties: Deep Pressure, Cupping, Prenatal, Hot Stone
FL lic. #MA106132

Using long, deep repetative strokes, LuLu lulls your body into deep relaxation with her intuitive skills, calm energy and healing arts to Handcraft each session.

Karen – LMT since 1993

Specialties: Thai bodywork, Deep Tissue, Swedish Relaxation, TMJ, Prenatal, Pre and Post Surgery and Injury Recovery and Prevention.
FL lic. #MA 19290

Karen has worked in hospitals, with chiropractors, sports teams and high-end spas. She incorporates this wide-variety of experience to cater to her client’s individual needs, combining relaxation with therapeutic touch so you leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Karen also teaches continuing education classes for the board of massage therapy to her fellow therapists. She started a product line 8 years ago that offers organic essential oil-based products for healing and well-being that she uses on her clients, and sells on-line.

Zoe – LMT since 2016

Specialties: Medium to Deep Pressure, Prenatal, Neurosomatic Massage, Trigger Point, Thai Yoga Massage, Swedish Relaxation, TMJ, Reiki, Cupping, Medical Massage, Lymphatic Drainage
FL lic. #MA 89758

Zoe found her passion for massage after receiving therapeutic body work in 2008, paving the way for a path of healing. In college, she started a massage club to explore different modalities with her fellow students. She then trained in Thai massage through classes and workshops abroad. Since graduating from the Center for Neurosomatic Studies in 2018, she has practiced a medical massage approach, specializing in pain relief and postural alignment, and going on to start her own business in 2021. After a session with Zoe, you will leave feeling aligned and relaxed, with a sense of freedom in your body, and maybe even half an inch taller!

Lisa – LMT since 2009

Specialties: Medium to Deep Pressure, Thai Massage, Reiki, Cupping, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Swedish Relaxation
FL lic. #MA 58236

Our lead therapist Lisa uses an integrative technique and intuitive touch to help powerfully unwind the unique tension in your body. She includes a wide variety of modalities to maximise your healing experience.

Avery – LMT since 2014

Specialties: Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Orthopedic Cupping, Neuromuscular, Reflexology, Sports, Medical Massage, Swedish Relaxation
FL lic. #MA 78526

Avery was introduced to massage therapy and alternative medicine for pain relief over a decade ago after suffering from her own sports-related injuries. Results-driven body work is her goal. Whether you just want to relax and melt away your stress, or you are looking for deep restorative work, each one of her sessions is tailored to every individual, so they leave feeling more balanced and pain-free.

Theresa – LMT since 2017

Specialties: Medium to Deep Pressure, Prenatal, Cupping, Hot Stone, Reflexology, Swedish Relaxation
FL lic. #MA 97955

Theresa brings her experience to Florida from Denver and has a wide variety of modalities she incorporates into her sessions. She enjoys working with hot stones and has excellent cupping skills that she blends with her deep tissue sessions.

Sierra – LMT since 2010

Specialties: Deep to Very Deep Pressure, Cupping, Sports Massage, Thai Massage, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Massage
FL lic. #MA 61873

Sierra brings over a decade of massage experience, and has been with us since we first opened our doors! She offers deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy and stretching techniques to our clients.

Kayla – LMT since 2017

Specialties: Medium to Deep Pressure, Cupping, Prenatal, Therapeutic, Medical Massage
FL lic. #MA 101618

Kayla brings her background working in chiropractic offices to her massage practice, using deep tissue therapeutic techniques to provide relief from aches and pains, sore muscles, and to help foster a sense of peace and relaxation.

James – LMT since 2010

Specialties: Medium to Deep Pressure, Sports Massage, Neuromuscular, Myofascial Release, Prenatal, Swedish Relaxation
FL lic. #MA 97690

Born and raised in Olympia, Washington on a small hobby farm, James’ first massages were given to his family’s horses. James loves helping people improve their quality of life by listening to his client’s needs and patiently performing his treatment- centered bodywork. When not working James enjoys serving at church, training jiu jitsu, and walking the family dogs.

Maria – LMT since 1995

Specialties: Medium Pressure, Cranial Sacral, Cupping, Prenatal, Swedish Relaxation, Reiki, Reflexology, Energy Work, Chakra Balancing

Maria began her journey into massage in 1995, becoming a Massage Therapy Instructor in 2005 and a Reiki Master in 2006. She incorporates an intuitive-style massage, connecting with the muscles and tissue to see where she is guided. She incorporates scalp and feet massage and energy work, and may incorporate cupping, tuning forks, and low-level laser therapy if aligned or requested. You will leave the table feeling completely relaxed, recentered, and with pain relieved.

Deedee – LMT since 2010

Specialties: Medium to Firm Pressure, Cupping, Prenatal, Swedish Relaxation
FL lic. #MA 98692

Deedee loves her work and enjoys focusing on her client’s comfort and breathing to achieve the ultimate relaxing experience. Her touch aims to put you at ease and relieve stress in your mind and body. She has experience working in hotel, chiropractic, fitness centers, corporate and spa settings.