Our Salt Spa Team
Brooke Swango
Front Desk Coordinator &
Assistant to Owner
Lydia Roberts
Massage Therapist NC License #19421
“I have always been drawn to movement and the connection between mind and body. After spending years exploring movement through dance and yoga, I discovered the healing art of massage.
I believe massage is a sacred space where we can let go of external stimulus and bring our mind and body into a deeper state of awareness and a place of deep rest. With the amount of stimulus we are being bombarded with on a daily basis it is so important to allow our nervous systems to reset and become grounded.
I strive to create a space for my clients where they feel safe and supported. My massage style is flowing and intuitive incorporating relaxation techniques with specific targeted work.”
Paige Foran
Massage Therapist NC License #12702
I believe that nature is the the ultimate healer. At our core is an innate intelligence that comes from the same source. In a chaotic world it is easy to forget this.
It is my intention to assist you in remembering the intuitive capacity your body has for healing through the restorative power of massage.
From gentle and relaxing touch, to deeper or specific work, and anything in between, I look forward to helping you. I’m in awe of the power of a healing environment to positively impact the human nervous system and The Salt Spa of Asheville is a very sacred and therapeutic space.
I am deeply honored to be part of this incredible team.
Derek Mazerolle
Massage Therapist NC License #8760
Jamie Hunnicutt
Massage Therapist NC License #06319
I’ve been practicing massage for over 25 years. I love the healing power of touch.
Massage can calm the mind and body. I like to think of massage as a mental vacation and reset which we all need!
Witnessing the relief and joy clients experience after a session inspires me every day.
Dana DeGraw
Massage Therapist NC License #11226
I love being a massage therapist because it lets me meet people exactly where they are—with compassion, presence, and genuine care. Every session is an opportunity to help calm the nervous system, ease pain, and create a space where the body feels safe enough to let go and heal. I’m deeply fulfilled by the quiet moments when breath softens, tension melts, and clients reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way. Supporting the body’s natural ability to heal, while offering grounding touch and attentive listening, feels like purposeful work that nourishes both my clients and my own heart.
Windy Donovan
Massage Therapist NC License # 19643
I came to the healing art of massage therapy through a love of movement and a fascination with the body's innate ability to heal itself.
The slow, intentional and harmonious nature of massage has captured my heart.
My intention for our massage session is to offer a place where you feel safe and supported.
While some need a gentle, relaxing massage, others need significantly more pressure and specific targeted work. I enjoy creating an integrative experience. My bodywork is often described as flowing and connected, nurturing and intuitively effective. I look forward to being a part of your healing journey.
Krisstal Champness
Massage Therapist NC License #21647
Michael Brasunas
Massage Therapist NC License #11933
Christina Cruz
Sound Practitioner
Performing Sound Baths became second nature to me after a year and a half of studying what exactly Sound Healing does to the body and mind, and many different techniques to promote the process. I combine Crystal Sound Bowls with many other Sound Therapy instruments, which gives a unique experience at each Sound Bath not only for the individual but also for myself. I am so Grateful to be able to give Sound Therapy in such a unique space as the Himalayan Salt Cave here at The Salt Spa of Asheville that offers its own benefits at the same time.
-Gratitude turns what we have into enough 🙏🏽
Our Story
Our journey into healing with The Salt Spa of Asheville began in 2009 when we were introduced to Halotherapy. European Halotherapy Centers were helping hundreds of thousands of people to feel and breathe better with a natural approach.
We were very intrigued with this therapy for the beautiful combination of healing and relaxation. We started with a vision, inspiration and a purpose to bring this natural therapy to Asheville. We, that is me, my husband and our son…
I, Ines was called into the healing field in 1995 after a long period of health issues. I was still living in my home Country Germany when I began my training as Physical Therapist which included many natural healing methods, including Hydro/Balneotherapy, Light Therapy, Ultrasound, Electro Therapy and Massage Therapy.
I also learned about Speleotherapy (underground climate therapy in natural mines, including salt mines). After finishing my Physical Therapy training I continued to be a student of multiple other energy therapies, including Cranio-sacral Therapy, Manual Therapy, diverse Neurophysiological Methods not available in the US and Meditation/Relaxation Techniques while working with handicapped children.
This experience opened me to a new dimension of healing. Many of the children I was privileged to support were not able to communicate on a physical level. As they taught me to be more sensitive to the unseen, I realized more deeply that healing is not just a physical affair. So my own journey brought me to the US for a personal inner pilgrimage.
Because of the missing reciprocity for my German Physical Therapy training and experience in the US, I became a Board Certified Massage Therapist and worked for several years as a licensed massage therapist in Florida before I dedicated my time entirely nurturing and caring for my son.
Although my husband Brad was not trained in mainstream therapies, his knowledge is amazing and he is a healer in his own subtle way, radiating kindness and compassion.
When we learned about Halotherapy Centers on our travels to Germany, we knew the healing environment would become part of our lives. In 2010, our family decided to manifest our vision of a salt spa here in Asheville, offering the only solid scientifically researched form of salt therapy known as Halotherapy.
The decision to use only environmentally friendly and healthy materials to build the Salt Spa was a consequence of our own natural and health oriented lifestyle and my chemical sensitivities. We did not use any glues, toxic and off-gassing substances. We loved the process of envisioning and designing our logo and our salt spa, which we were to build by hand by ourselves with the purest Himalayan Salt and we did.
The 3 of us applied Millions of salt crystals to all walls and the floor. It was a labor intensive and also fun experience. Our son was just 7 years old back then. It is very rewarding to see the outcome of ones own effort and it becomes more personal than having a company design and build it.
On December 8, 2011 the doors to The Salt Spa of Asheville opened for the first time.
We are ever so grateful to this Himalayan Salt Sanctuary and its dry salt micro-climate which supports our own health and well-being and that of others.
We wouldn't have evolved to the wellness center we are now without the wonderful support, input, dedication and big hearts of our team members. Thank you!!
On a level much deeper than certificates and degrees, we are seekers of the true meaning of life and lovers of nature. We love our family life, traveling, all sorts of outdoor activities and being under the sun and the stars as often as we can. Smiles are never short in our lives.
Ely is grown up now and found his passion in photography. He is off on his journey to touch peoples heart with his imagery. https://elyclark.com
We are honored to serve, support and inspire you into healing.
Be Well,
Ines, Brad & Ely Clark