OUR TEAM

Lead Team Member – I’m from Florida. I graduated from Bellevue massage school. My technique focuses on treatment work, relaxation, deep tissue massage and also body services . It gives me great satisfaction to see people feel better after the session, and I love to hear people snoring on my table!

Antonio, a Seattle native, embodies the Pacific Northwest lifestyle with a love for sports, fitness, and his canine companions. He studied exercise science and kinesiology at Shoreline Community College before refining his skills in Massage Therapy at Everest College. With a decade of experience, Antonio specializes in deep tissue, sports therapy, and injury treatment. Antonio’s dedication to his craft and his clients shines through in every session. Whether you seek relief from muscle tension, targeted therapy, or guidance for improving your physical well-being, Antonio’s holistic approach and seasoned proficiency are at your service.

Araceli’s journey began as a care provider, where she dedicated herself to assisting others. However, she soon realized that she could extend her support to people through the power of massage. During her time in hospice, she came to understand the profound connection between mental health and restfulness. Araceli firmly believes that a restless mind leads to a restless body. Witnessing the transformative effects of massage therapy, she underwent a significant perspective shift in 2018 and decided to pursue a career change. As a dedicated massage therapist, her goal is to make a positive impact on her guests’ lives by applying the techniques she has mastered. Araceli recognizes that every individual has unique needs, and she tailors her approach accordingly. For some, specific massage styles may be required to address physical issues, while for others, finding inner peace and reducing anxiety from the challenges of daily life is paramount.

Born and raised in Phoenix Arizona, Brittany discovered her love for massage therapy at a young age. She was always drawn to the healing arts. Brittany completed her training at Washington Spa Academy in Bellevue. I have a deep understanding of the human body and the many benefits that massage therapy can offer. My passion is promoting relaxation, overall health, and well-being. Specializing in a range of techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone, and cupping therapy, I work closely with each of my clients to develop personalized sessions that address their unique individual needs and concerns. I feel privileged to be able to help others on their journey to better health and wellness. In my free time, you will find me enjoying the outdoors with my family, hiking, camping, off roading, and rock climbing.
“Taking care of yourself, mind, body, and spirit, is your greatest responsibility. It’s the foundation for your life and the key to living fully.” – Unknown

Hi there! My name is Cindy and I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of Bellevue Massage School. I also hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington Bothell in Health Studies and Health Education and Promotion. I am very passionate about bodywork for sports performance, rehabilitation, injury recovery, and mobility. I love to educate my clients as well to better understand their bodies and improve function. My hobbies include dancing, Crossfit, cooking, anything out on the water, and of course nerding out on all things regarding body mechanics and muscular function. 

Dani Lindstrom is from Cle Elum WA and enjoys spending time with her dog outdoors and winter sports. She graduated from Bellevue Massage School in 2016 and enjoys therapeutic work. She commonly uses Trigger Point as well as Sports Therapy techniques among other modalities.

David integrates Mind (thoughts, language), Body (feelings, emotions), Spirit (Soul, Higher Self) into a soothing, relaxing, enlightening and potentially healing massage. I Love connecting through the neck, upper back, low back and glutes. These areas carry most of our tension. Using Swedish and deep tissue massage and enhancing with CBD, hot stones and cupping treatments adds to your experience.  What I bring to our session is as unique as my personality. Bringing to our massage session the essence of energy modalities like Reiki and Cranial Sacral together with eastern and western philosophies and can be expressed in many ways. Through intentional presence of my whole being with yours our energies combine which opens many subtle awarenesses within. Unlocking something inside most say they can’t describe with words. Beginning our session let me know you’ve found me here and we’ll quickly connect to what you need.
Some of my hobbies are yoga, trail running, Mt. Climbing, cooking, traveling and ever broadening my Spiritual practice.
Namaste = The Devine Light in me sees the Devine Light in you, I bow to you.

Desmond has been in the body therapeutic field since 2013 and is grateful beyond measure to have the chance to work with our members and guests to help them feel their best. Some of his specialties include, but are not limited to, Myoskeletal Alignment Release, Deep Therapeutic work, Muscle Energy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage (Thai Stretching, Lomi Lomi), and Ashiatsu (Neuromuscular therapy).

I’m Diego, a Seattle University graduate in Sports and Exercise Science. I’m a licensed massage therapist from Bellevue Massage School, specializing in therapeutic, deep tissue, and sports massage. Former D1 soccer player, PNW native, and outdoor enthusiast, I enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, and photography. I’ve explored global destinations like Seoul, Korea, Senegal, Africa, and Czech Republic. An EDM lover, I’m also into urban photography and am a passionate foodie. Fluent in Spanish, I’m a dog lover and once swam beside an 8ft crocodile in Mexico. My deep passion lies in assisting others in any possible manner, particularly in educating them about the human body. This knowledge empowers individuals both physically and mentally, enabling them to embrace life to its fullest. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you and be a part of your massage therapy journey!

Evan has been a massage therapist since 2015 working in both spa and treatment work.  He enjoys working with his guests to customize each service, and excels in deep tissue work.

Gary brings over 20 years of structural bodywork expertise to Yuan Spa. He has experience in a variety of settings with clients ranging in age from 8-89. One of his specialties is athletic massage; he has worked with several athletes including members of the Sounders, Storm, and Seahawks. He is passionate about helping clients create balance by addressing the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of life.

As a licensed massage practitioner, with special expertise in Soma Neuromuscular Integration® & Fascial Stretch Therapy, two stand-alone modalities, Gary works with clients to improve the balance in their lives through efficient movement and breath. After each session, clients will feel upright with ease in gravity, along with easy access to their core, strength & power.

Ask him about the sky hook!

Hunter has been a Massage Therapist for almost 10 years, working in the PNW not far from where he grew up.  He specializes in the two, differing approaches of Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage. As a therapist and active individual himself, he knows the frustration of not getting the pressure desired, or not having time focused on the problem areas causing you pain. Hunter has extensive experience and specialty towards the “weekend warrior”, the office worker, and even the stay-at-home parent. He provides the right kind of massage if you want to relax AND feel better.

Lead Team Member

It’s very nice to meet you! I’ve been a therapist for over 15yrs and I believe in a holistic approach to self care. Balancing internal and external aspects of self. The body holds the weight of the mind, one cannot expect the body to relax if the mind is full, the mind cannot be at peace when the body is in pain. I’ll customize your massage to your current needs, drawing from both western and eastern philosophies as needed for the best results. I use my intuition (and communication) to read your body, what it needs and how much pressure is optimum to ease out the tension. I encourage you to come as you are and I promise to take very good care of you!

I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012 and have worked in various different environments, so I can cater to any clients needs. My style of massage is a mixture of deep tissue with a soft touch to it. I have a background with teaching massage as well. I bring a calm energy to my massage and practice.

Jake specializes in neck treatment work. He graduated from Capri College for massage in 2018 and has spent his time since developing his unique style and techniques to treat chronic pain. Jake blends Thai, Lomi Lomi, Swedish, and neuromuscular work into a deep, slow, relaxing massage with a gentle hand.

Jane loves to give the gift of conscious touch ~ she understands the body holds memories, stress, and trauma. She has been told her style is very intuitive, healing, and at times necessarily deep and relieving. She shows up to support the body in what it needs that day whether that be a beautiful pampering, a classic Swedish, more intuitive exploratory work, or techniques that will support optimal posture and break pain cycles. Jane has her bachelors of science in Kinesiology from Western Washington University with a focus in Somatic Therapy and graduated with her massage therapy license from Northwest Academy of Healing Arts.

Janene can help you reduce stress, anxiety and pain while relaxing muscles intuitively and creatively with different modalities. She offers a variety of services ranging from our Chinese Body Scrub and different styles of massage, including Deep Tissue and Swedish. She also recommends enhancing your massage experience with any one of our add-ons, including hot stones, aromatherapy and more.

She is passionate about helping people and spends her spare time traveling to where she feels called, to work on her Native American community affected by trauma, keeping true to her native tribal culture and tradition of taking care of each other and sharing their gifts to support their people in a positive way

A healer does not heal you. A healer is someone who holds space for you while you awake your inner healer, so you may heal yourself ~ Maryam Hasnaa

Combining muscle specific treatment with relaxation is my specialty. Heart centered and intuitive, each massage is designed to address the specific needs of your body. Using an eclectic combination of massage modalities, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral, Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki, Cupping and Hot Stones, you’re sure to leave your session feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Lead Team Member – My name is Jessica and I’m a pug mom originally from Queens, NY. I enjoy providing a full body experience centered on relaxation and healing by mixing Eastern and Western modalities. Relaxation is subjective, so my method is personalized, client centered massage with treatment/focus work. The body holds trauma and stress but it has an inherent wisdom to heal. Through bodywork I’d like to help you find balance in mind, body, and spirit

Julie Agpalo is a dedicated massage therapist with over a decade of experience, having begun her career in 2011. A proud graduate of the renowned Cortiva Institute in Seattle, Julie combines her extensive training with a deep commitment to client wellness. She specializes in therapeutic techniques designed to relieve stress, alleviate pain, and promote holistic healing. Julie’s approach is both intuitive and evidence-based, ensuring each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.

I graduated from Northwest Academy of Healing Arts massage school in 2020. My passion is helping people feel their best from the inside out so that they may carry that into their everyday lives. I enjoy treatment work, deep tissue massage, myofascial stretching as well as relaxation techniques. Listening to my clients needs and comfort levels will always be my first priority. In my free time I love to do yoga and I am currently in school for culinary arts and nutrition science.

Leslie has been a massage therapist since 2005. Many clients appreciate her strong, healing touch and ability to focus on the client’s individual needs. She excels at stretching work and specific muscle work. As part of her extensive continuing education, she traveled to Thailand to study traditional Thai Massage.  Her specialties include: Deep Tissue, Swedish, and Thai Massage

Mako has been fascinated with naturopathic medicine, kinesiology, and health his whole life. After his service in the Marine Corps, he attended Bastyr University for Pre-med Health Psychology. This is where he found Bastyr’s partner program for massage therapy, transfered to Bellevue Massage School, and has been practicing massage since. Mako puts a focus on combining the therapeutic techniques of deep tissue with the relaxation and tranquility of Swedish massage.

Nate has been practicing bodywork professionally since 2013, and has worked in high volume studios ever since. In his last position of six years, he was the first and only (so far) therapist to provide more than 5,000 services to clients. He is excited to join the phenomenal team at Yuan Spa so he can continue to provide relaxing yet therapeutic experiences for clients and guests who need to reconnect with their Source of being. Nate specializes in Swedish, myofascial release, deep tissue, sports style, therapeutic treatment, and especially loves using heated Himalayan Salt stones to iron out your sore muscles and leave you wrinkle free. He also took a course in Indian Scalp Massage in London in 2017, so if you really enjoy scalp work, please feel free to request.

Tinneca has dedicated over two decades to the practice and reverence of the human body. Her journey began as a community midwife and has since evolved into a multifaceted career encompassing bodywork, somatic practice, and reiki. Tinneca holds a diploma from the Soma Institute for Structural Integration, where she fuses her expertise in physical anatomy with a profound sensitivity to the unspoken emotional and spiritual dimensions of her clients. Her approach transcends mere physicality, and those fortunate enough to experience her sessions often describe them as intuitive, nurturing, and profoundly relaxing.

Tinneca’s specialization lies in several areas: Structural Integration for individuals seeking long-term functional improvement, deeply relaxing Swedish massage infused with aromatherapy, pregnancy massage, and the rejuvenating practice of Reiki.

Beyond her professional practice, Tinneca extends her wisdom to others. She is actively involved in teaching meditation and guiding young individuals to become stewards of the Earth. Additionally, she is diligently pursuing her education to become a trauma therapist. In her leisure time, Tinneca can be found immersed in the earth, working alongside her husband and five grown children on their dynamic organic farm.

Meet Tony, also known as TJ, a bundle of energy ready to make a positive impact on your life. With 11 years of experience in massage, pole dancing, and circus training, he utilizes his diverse background to understand your body’s needs and target the root of physical pain. Tony’s passion extends to energetic healing through Reiki and other energy work, aiming to eliminate patterns that no longer serve you, ensuring balance and a fantastic sense of well-being.

On a personal note, Tony hails from Knoxville, TN, and boasts a myriad of hobbies, from writing graphic novels to playing tennis and mastering makeup artistry. For the full list, just ask at your visit with him.

Tyler has been a Massage Therapist since 2016, and is a graduate of Bellevue Massage School. He specializes in Deep Tissue, utilizing Myofascial release and Trigger point therapy. He excels in applying pressure to areas of attention while also preforming full body integrative therapy; treating the whole body, not just the problem areas. His favorite massage styles at the spa include the Yuan Signature, Deep Tissue, and Cupping