MELISSA HARRINGTON
THE VISION OF NIRVANA
Owner/LMT

Melissa is the owner and founder of Nirvana Bodywork and Mobility. Born in California and a member of the Virginia Beach community since 1998 -  and moved to Virginia in ’98. Her passion for massage therapy started when she was 19 and now it has grown into her full-time job and motivation.

When she created Nirvana, she had one thing in mind: to build an environment in which her team and her clientele could thrive together.

SHIANNE PFEUFER
LMT/MMP

Shianne is a Virginia Beach local who graduated from the Asheville School of Massage & Yoga. She has always been intrigued by Alternative Healing methods, Eastern Medicine, and the Holistic outlook of treating people as a whole.

Shianne is captivated by the body’s innate ability to heal and transform. She believes massage and bodywork help guide that somatic intelligence towards healing most efficiently, and that not all journeys have the same protocol. Shianne specializes in an integrated massage usually including deep, methodical strokes, sports, cupping, myofascial, and medical aspects. Shianne is a versatile therapist who loves to slow it down for her pregnant folks as well!

TRACEY ALEXANDER KISER
Reiki Master/NLP

Tracy is a fully trained Reiki Master in addition to being a nutritional expert, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) certified practitioner, coach, and essential oil educator. A session of Reiki healing lasts 60 minutes. While enjoying a heated BioMat, essential oils will be applied in order to address pain, trauma, relationships, and other ailments. Book today to balance your mind and cleanse your chakras.

KACI MORGAN
LMT

Kaci is a licensed clinical massage therapist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Active/Static Cupping, and Myofascial Release Techniques. She holds certifications in Myofascial Cupping, Prenatal Massage, and is a M1 Graston™ Provider.

Born and raised in the midwest, Kaci’s career started in athletic facilities working with professional and college athletes to improve mobility and skill performance. She assisted the 2018 IGI Gymnastics meet & the 2019 NFL Combine Development Program in Illinois. After shadowing various Physical Therapists and Chiropractors, Kaci went on to start her own massage therapy business in 2019.

Her goal for each session is to facilitate the body’s natural healing process by using a variety of hybrid techniques. She strives to tailor each session to your individual needs and preferences.

MARGOT LUCCHESI
LMT

Margot was homegrown in the Pacific North West. She is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and advocate for wellness. She graduated from Alexandar School of Natural Therapeutics, and also has a 200 RYT certification.

Margot specializes in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Relaxation Massage. Margot is intentional with each treatment and aims to create a welcoming atmosphere. She will work closely to achieve your goals on your healing journey.

RACHAEL CHEEK
LMT

Rachael grew up in Hampton Roads, and graduated from Fuller Advanced School of Massage. Sport Massage, Myofascial, and Trauma Informed Massage are her specialties.

Rachael is fufilled to be a part of someones healing journey and it is the most satisfying thing to her. She wants to increase range of motion and decrease the pain a person might feel on a daily basis. Rachael works within the clients comfort level ensuring the ability to breathe and let physical tension go, thus restoring the mind body connection. She is especially drawn to clients who have experienced traumatic events, or if the person is in a highly stressful occupation. She wants to help people live free from pain.

Cassandra Keegan
LMT

Cassandra is a duel licensed massage therapist and aesthetician with training in deep feet barefoot massage. Her love to help people feel better has always been a passion.  She strives to continue learning and believes there is always room to grow. Cassandra is a mother to two teenagers, two dogs and a cat. In her free time she is signed up for a dance class, spending time with friends and family or taking a nap. She wants to help you feel better with the knowledge and training she has while she continues to expand and grow with Nirvana.

TAYLOR FRIEND
Holistic Energy Therapist

Taylor is a Virginia Beach native. Her true passion is guiding others to heal their mind, body, and spirit so they can live a life full of gratitude and harmony.

Taylor received her Reiki Practitioner Certification from Miracles Wellness Center, her Clinical Hypnotist Certification from the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, and her Breath, Body, & Sound Certification from Cultivating Inner Stillness. She offers Breathwork, Hypnotherapy, Sound healing, and Reiki healing. Taylor uses a unique approach of combining certain practices during your session to provide each client with an experience that is tailored to their unique needs in order to provide both immediate and lasting benefits. These combinations create a synergistic healing experience that nurtures your body, mind, and soul. Whether you are seeking relaxation, stress reduction, mindfulness, or transformation, incorporating energy healing into your wellness routine can help you achieve your goals and enhance your overall well-being.

FRANCESCA BARBERIO
CPT / Stretch Therapist

Francesca is an Italian mother of 3 who moved to the United States 10 years ago. Francesca was a massage therapist in Italy for 14 years. When she moved to the US she started her career as a personal trainer with NASM.

She continued her education with a TRX certification, corrective exercises, stretching and flexibility coach, and Animal Flow coach L1. Francesca’s goal as a personal trainer is to push clients out of their comfort zones. Initially clients have contacted her to lose weight, but at the end they get more, by increasing their self-confidence, bettering their lives and feel full of renewed energy. Francesca’s deeply passionate in helping individuals shine with a new light. Being a trainer is way more than exercises, it is feeling and helping her clients. She is a cheerleader of being healthy, in all its meaning – body mind and soul. Stretching is a good way she can help clients relax and work on muscular imbalances which improves their posture. She truly loves to see the physical change and a big smile on her clients faces.

BRITTANY JONES
Wellness Coordinator

Brittany is super excited to be a part of this incredible team of women. She truly loves when women come together to empower and celebrate one another. Brittany is passionate about holistic health as she believes true wellness is about healing the mind, body, and soul. She enjoys nature and spending time outdoors as much as possible. Some of her favorite places are in the mountains or by the water. Brittany is a plant mom at heart who’s on a journey of self discovery but dreams to one day open her own botanical shop and to have a garden big enough to share food with her family and community.