Our Team

Danielle was raised in Orchard Park. She attended Trocaire College for massage and received her associates degree. She graduated Trocaire with honors in Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, Thai massage, and deep tissue therapy. She has had the privilege of being in the massage industry for over 16 years. She caters to her clients, giving them a massage that fits their specific needs.

Emma is a recent graduate of the New York Institute of Massage. She uses her skills and knowledge of Swedish Massage, Myofascial Therapy, Relaxation Techniques, and Deep Tissue Massage to help her clients achieve holistic healing and wellness. Understanding the importance of individualized care, Emma approaches each session with a unique perspective tailored to each client’s specific needs. She believes in working with the body to guide it toward healing and recovery, ensuring that every massage is a personalized experience aimed at restoring balance and promoting relaxation. Emma strives to create a nurturing environment where clients can unwind and rejuvenate. Her commitment to healing, combined with her compassionate approach, allows her to build strong connections with clients, ensuring they feel heard and valued.

Jessica graduated from the New York Institute of Massage, where she gained expertise in Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release techniques. With a deep passion for helping others, she is dedicated to enhancing her clients’ well-being through personalized massage sessions. Jessica strives to create a comfortable and relaxing environment, tailoring each massage to meet the unique needs of every client.

Johanna has been with Blu Spa & Salon since its opening in 2008. After graduating from Mount Mercy Academy, she went on to the massage therapy program at Trocaire College. As a practicing Licensed Massage Therapist for over 10 years, Johanna is passionate about accessing her client’s individual needs, in order to provide them with the best experience in a warm, relaxing environment.

Jordan's ultimate goal is to create a serene and comfortable environment where you can unwind, rejuvenate, and experience the healing power of massage. He is dedicated to providing a professional and compassionate service that leaves you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Julia graduated from the New York Institue of Massage where she has learned and gained expertise in swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial therapy, and passive/active stretching. Julia focuses in on each clients wants and needs while also applying her own knowledge in massage to further improve the well being of her client. Julia strives to create a comforting environment allowing the client to be able to relax and escape from the real world.

Lisa is a passionate and dedicated massage therapist. She graduated from New York Institute of Massage, where she honed her skills and knowledge in various massage techniques. What she loves most about being a massage therapist is knowing that she has positively impacted her clients' well-being.

Having graduated from The Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY, Melinda has immersed herself in a diverse range of techniques including Swedish, pregnancy, sports massage, reflexology, trigger point work, and neuromuscular modalities. Her passion lies in harnessing the restorative power of touch to alleviate your discomfort, aid in injury recovery, enhance circulation, and envelop you in a profound sense of calm.

Molly Anne loves to pamper her clients by regularly offering 90-minute sessions to help them attain their relaxation & recovery goals.  Molly graduated 3rd in her class from NY Institute of Massage, previously educated in Complementary & Integrative Medicine & certified to practice Vibrational Sound Therapy, Energy Work & Guided Meditation.  She offers a reliably medium-natured & sensitive hand, while infusing deep tissue, myofascial, trigger point, or light, feathering, serene work, as needed.  Her style is a blend of Swedish, Ayurvedic, Thai Yoga, Sports & Shiatsu massage, aiding with flexibility & circulation, and influenced by her experience as both a yoga & a fitness instructor.  Molly comes from a military family, with a working class up-bringing, a love of music, art, games & all of nature, while being driven to help others on their journey & make a difference.

Valencia has been an active member of the massage therapy community since 2009. Valencia’s focus is on the treatment of clients with multiple sclerosis and senior wellness and maintains the highest standard of care. She is a graduate of the New York Institute of Massage, where she is an alumni member.

Alyssa graduated from The Salon Professional Academy in 2022. Her passion for Esthetics is deeply rooted in her past experiences with her own skin issues. Through this, she learned the right technique and products to use to combat problem skin and live a healthier lifestyle. As a passionate and caring provider, she is here to take care of all your essential beauty and skin related needs!

Crysta is a licensed Esthetician and certified Borbolletta lash artist. Crysta loves to incorporate technology into her facials. She aims to create a relaxing environment for you while offering a truly personalized experience. Crysta enjoys using her product knowledge to educate her clients. She stays up to date on all things skin so her clients can be sure they are always getting her best. She also specializes in waxing and laser hair removal. Crysta wants her clients to leave feeling refreshed and glowing from the inside out.

Jessica has been with Blu as an esthetician since 2015.Her passion is to give the best results-driven treatment all while pampering her clients with the ultimate spa experience. She is skilled in all esthetic services offered by Blu, as well as personalized facials and Brazilian waxing. She loves every part of esthetics but her favorite part is the relationship she builds with her clients. Whether it be a facial, eyebrow shaping, lash lift and tints, or waxing, Jess has acquired the knowledge to ensure each of her clients get the best treatment for their needs. Jess looks forward to educating you with all the tools you need to achieve your skin care goals!

Megan is a Licensed Esthetician and a 2022 graduate of The Salon Professional Academy. Her journey in the esthetics industry began in 2018 as a Licensed Lash and Microblading Artist, complemented by her studies in biology and chemistry at D’Youville University. Megan’s strong science background enriches her skincare treatments and home care recommendations, allowing her to provide informed, effective solutions tailored to each client. Constantly staying up-to-date with the latest in skincare, Megan brings both expertise and passion to her work. As a Certified Educator, she’s dedicated to helping clients achieve their best results, specializing in corrective skincare treatments, chemical peels, waxing, and everything lashes and brows!

Nicole graduated from the Esthetics Program at Continental School of Beauty in 2005. She has been practicing for 15 years and has been with Blu Spa since its inception in 2008. Her passion for helping others, coupled with her love for skin care is what sparked her interest in becoming an Esthetician. She is always looking to learn something new and expand her knowledge in the ever-growing beauty industry. She specializes in medical esthetics, including Vectus Laser Hair Removal, HydraFacial MD and DermaMed microdermabrasion. Nicole offers several other services including personalized facials, waxing, eyelash extensions and spray tans. She makes sure that all her services incorporate relaxation as well as remarkable results. It is difficult to make time for self-care in today’s busy world, so Nicole strives to make each of her clients’ time at Blu Spa a peaceful, calming experience!

Veronica is a graduate from the New York Institute of Esthetics. She loves taking care of clients and enhancing their natural beauty as well as helping them become more knowledgeable about their skin. She is always looking to further her education in order to provide the best service for her clients. Veronica is passionate about the art of facial massage and the many benefits that it includes such as boosting circulation and deep relaxation.

Megan is a Licensed Esthetician and a 2022 graduate of The Salon Professional Academy. Her journey in the esthetics industry began in 2018 as a Licensed Lash and Microblading Artist, complemented by her studies in biology and chemistry at D’Youville University. Megan’s strong science background enriches her skincare treatments and home care recommendations, allowing her to provide informed, effective solutions tailored to each client. Constantly staying up-to-date with the latest in skincare, Megan brings both expertise and passion to her work. As a Certified Educator, she’s dedicated to helping clients achieve their best results, specializing in corrective skincare treatments, chemical peels, waxing, and everything lashes and brows!

Heather has been in the beauty industry for nearly 12 years. She studied Cosmetology at Continental School of Beauty. Heather's motto is "A little can go a long way". Besides cutting and styling hair, Heather's favorite part about her career is pampering others to make them feel their best!

As a passionate cosmetologist with 15 years of experience, Liz believes in the power of a great hairstyle to transform not only the way you look but also how you feel. With a love for artistry and a keen eye for detail, she aims to help each client discover their unique style with results tailored to their lifestyle. Liz specializes in precision barbering, women's cuts, color and highlighting, styling, and nails. She prides herself on creating a warm, friendly environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their vision. Whether you’re looking for a bold transformation or a subtle touch-up, Liz is here to listen, guide, and collaborate with you to achieve your desired look.

Megan is a creative stylist and color technician who has a passion for detail. She loves to do customized coloring, precision scissor and razor hair cutting and special occasion styling. Aside from hair, Meg is also an active Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki Master Practicioner and a member of the ICRT.

Stephanie has always had a passion for doing hair. After 18 years in the industry, she still enjoys pursuing ongoing education opportunities to keep up with the latest techniques and styles. Stephanie offers many services including haircuts, highlights, color transformations, as well as special occasion hair.

Summer is a licensed cosmetologist specializing in blondes, lived-in colors and fashion colors! She also does hair tinsel and braids. She would love to work with you on your hair needs! Check out her Instagram at @beautybyremmus to see her work!

Tricia loves the beauty industry and keeping up with the latest trends. She has been doing hair for eight years now. She specializes in highlights and balayage. Need your hair done for a special occasion? This is also a strong passion of Tricia's!

Amanda is a certified nail technician, specializing in manicures and pedicures. She demonstrates precision and attention to detail in all of her work. She transforms the physical form to a vision, as she tailors each service to her clients' preferences. Amanda is further recognized for her personable conduct and her ability to create a relaxing and pleasurable experience for each and every client.

Amanda is a licensed cosmetologist who graduated from Continental School of Beauty in 2022. She specializes in manicures and pedicures, and loves doing nail art. She is very passionate about helping people feel beautiful.

Brittany is a licensed nail technician who loves being able to use her creativity. She specializes in gel and Gel-X application, and enjoys doing nail art. Be sure to book extra time for more detailed nail art!

Brook’Lynn is a licensed cosmetologist who loves serving others while doing nails. Specializing in pedicures and manicures, she has a knack for creativity and an eye for detail. She shows off her talent through her nail art and looks forward to introducing new products and techniques to her clients at Blu.

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Heather has been in the beauty industry for nearly 12 years. She studied Cosmetology at Continental School of Beauty. Heather's motto is "A little can go a long way". Besides cutting and styling hair, Heather's favorite part about her career is pampering others to make them feel their best!

Kaylynn has been a licensed Cosmetologist since 2019, but she has found a passion for Nails. She loves helping people feel great about themselves. She enjoys doing manicures and pedicures, and she is enthusiastic about French nail design.

As a passionate cosmetologist with 15 years of experience, Liz believes in the power of a great hairstyle to transform not only the way you look but also how you feel. With a love for artistry and a keen eye for detail, she aims to help each client discover their unique style with results tailored to their lifestyle. Liz specializes in precision barbering, women's cuts, color and highlighting, styling, and nails. She prides herself on creating a warm, friendly environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their vision. Whether you’re looking for a bold transformation or a subtle touch-up, Liz is here to listen, guide, and collaborate with you to achieve your desired look.

Emma received her Nursing degree from D'Youville University, and started her career at Oishei Children's Hospital as a Maternity Float Nurse. It was there that she enjoyed assessing, monitoring and advocating for her high-risk obstetric patients. She has always had a passion for helping women feel their absolute best and providing support to them during their most vulnerable, and sometimes biggest life moments. Emma has always had an affinity towards beauty, cosmetics, and artistic symmetry. After moving away from the hospital setting, Emma became a certified injector. in her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and chasing around her two kids under two. She looks forward to meeting you and hopes to help you feel like your most beautiful self with the subtle enhancements that injections can provide.

As a PA I have worked in women’s health for 20+ years with the goal of making my patients feel their best! Now as a certified injector,  this is a natural extension to allow people to enhance their natural beauty and  gain even more confidence. I love working with clients to formulate a plan that will make people wonder what your secret is.  As a woman who is trying to age “gracefully” I understand that sometimes we need a little help. Iam a D’Youville University graduate and have been a Buffalo girl  my whole life.  My two teenage girls help me stay on point with what is trending, and also give me those wrinkles that have now been so easily erased. I am honored to work with the amazing team at Blu and can’t wait to see you!