Karen Koch
Owner
Hello! I’m Karen Lyons Koch, the owner of Salt Essentials Wellness. I have been proudly calling the Tampa Bay area home for over 45 years. I am a Gulf High School and Tampa College graduate. I spent my prior life working as a court reporter in Pasco and Pinellas Counties, and then was a stay-at-home mom, raising two now adult boys.
As an allergy/asthma sufferer my entire life, I was looking for an all-natural therapy to alleviate my symptoms. That’s when I discovered Halo (salt) therapy while traveling to DelRay Beach, Florida. From that first 45-minute session, I felt immediate relief and noticed incredible results. Unfortunately, there was not a dry salt therapy facility in our area. So, after much research and consideration, I decided to open one of my own. We started our buildout prior to the pandemic, and after much perseverance, opened our doors in October of 2020.
Now, after serving our clients and community for nearly 5 years, we see more than ever the power of Halotherapy and how it can help with respiratory and skin health, as well as overall wellness by boosting our powerful immune systems. We are proud to offer life-enhancing wellness services, not only with Halotherapy, but with Infrared Sauna, Massage, Esthetician Services, and Magnetic Resonance Therapy.
It has been and will continue to be my privilege to offer the best in holistic healing to our clients and community, both young and old, and greatly appreciate your patronage.
Frannie
Massage Therapist
Nurturing. Intuitive. Integrative.
Frannie has over 30 years of training and experience working in holistic health and wellness centers, spas, and chiropractic settings and has found a home at Salt Essentials. She also has done extensive work with special populations and as a creative arts facilitator. Frannie specializes in integrative therapeutic massage, including:
Nick
Massage Therapist
Clinical. Firm. Unconventional.
Nicholas has 35 years of experience. His massage incorporates sports, deep tissue, lymphatic, cross-fiber, trigger point, compression, and reflexology, depending on your specific needs. He is also proficient in rapid tension relief with the use of a massage gun.
Nick specializes in firm to deep, and extreme pressure if desired. Through postural assessment and knowing a client’s profession, he can tailor the massage to muscle groups affected by daily routine. While implementing reflexology, he can assist in working on various parts of the body in a less intense manner. Nick’s work is like no other and he can resolve many issues in a short amount of time.
Wendy
Massage Therapist
Relaxing. Intentional. Focused.
Wendy has been practicing therapeutic massage for over 20 years. She was trained and licensed in Ohio. For 18 years she collaborated with a chiropractor to facilitate the well-being of the patients. She and her husband recently moved to Florida where she passed the Florida state boards to continue her work here in the sunshine state.
She has extensive experience in deep tissue therapeutic, Swedish massage, and neuromuscular therapy.
Ariana
Lead Esthetician + Spa Manager
Rejuvenating. Balanced. Bespoke.
Ariana has over a decade of experience in the aesthetics field, a passion sparked by her skincare journey. She graduated from Bellus Academy in California, with over 900 hours of training, and remains dedicated to staying at the forefront of the latest skincare innovations and treatments for all skin types.
With a wealth of experience across various modalities and skincare product lines, Ariana has developed a deep understanding of what works best for each individual’s unique needs.
What she loves most about being an Esthetician is helping clients rediscover their confidence by falling in love with their skin. Through her expert recommendations and personalized facial treatments, Ariana ensures you leave feeling like the best version of yourself.
Shae
Massage Therapist + Esthetician
Soothing. Therapeutic. Tailored.
We are excited to welcome Shae Goldsmith to the Salt Essentials team. Shae is a compassionate and adaptable professional who is deeply passionate and engaged with the wellness and beauty industry. Shae’s passion is to empower clients to feel their best and tailor solutions to meet their unique needs.
Shae relocated from West Virginia to Florida to pursue her career and joined Salt Essentials Wellness with licenses in massage therapy and esthetics. We look forward to supporting Shea while she helps you on your wellness journey.
She specializes in different variations of deep tissue, relaxation, and therapeutic massage to relieve tension and restore balance. Shae also offers esthetician services designed to help clients achieve their ultimate skin care goals.