About Bethany Massage & Healing Arts

Meet Our Staff

Yolanda McCoy, Licensed Massage Therapist. Yolanda graduated from Delaware Learning Institute in Dagsboro, DE in 2010. She has worked in different spa settings over the years. Yolanda discovered her passion for massage therapy while working with Adults with Disabilities in a Day Program; she discovered the effects of calm contact. She believes the connection of the mind, body and soul is One! Yolanda’s specified massage modalities consist of Therapeutic Massage, Warm Bamboo, Thai on the Table and Cupping.

Christopher Brinson, LMT. Chris is a Licensed Massage Therapist, he graduated from The Academy of Massage & Bodywork in Bear, DE. He is also certified in Level I & II of Dr. Ron Carter’s Integrative Muscular Movement Technique (IMMT). Chris is a Reiki Practitioner with natural intuitive abilities that allow him to zone in on the source of any issue. He combines a variety of skills such as, IMMT, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point, Acupressure and Stretching along with his knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology to provide his clients with a unique Healing experience.

Sandra Rodriguez is a Licensed Massage Therapist, who graduated from Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach, VA. She specializes in the following massage techniques: Cayce/Reilly massage (blends three different techniques: Swedish, Osteopathic and Neuropathic), Touch for Health levels I-IV (achieves natural health with acupressure touch using kinesiology), Swedish and Geriatric. She is a Reiki Practitioner, level I and II since 2000 in the Traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho Linage. Sandra is a Foreign Language teacher (Spanish, French & ESOL). In 2018 Sandra received her Master’s in Applied Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College. She is working on getting her Certified Nutritionist Specialist (CNS) designation. Sandra feels honored to help each client achieve balance and wellness through a sacred journey that involves the Mind, Body and Spirit.

Thomas Townsend, LMT. Thomas began his career at Topper’s Spa in Dover, DE in 2011. Since then he has worked alongside chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturist and at a pain management facility. He was a teaching assistant at Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology in their massage therapy program. He spent several years in Salisbury MD and currently resides between Bethany Beach, DE and the Eastern Shore Of VA. Thomas specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Hot/Cold Stones, Thai Massage, Prenatal and Spa Treatments.

Amy Burgard, LMT. Amy is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She graduated from Peachtree City School of Massage in the Atlanta area. Amy’s specialty is one of our most popular modalities; Swedish Massage. Amy is a relaxation specialist! Her goal is to provide her clients with a healing touch so they can find relief from life’s stresses, she has a great way of taking care of your tension areas as you enjoy your relaxing massage. Also, Amy is an inspirational author and speaker.

Jean Georges, CMT, is a graduate of The Academy of Massage and Bodywork in Bear, DE. His extensive knowledge of anatomy and psychology help him to isolate the source of the problem and work the areas involved to release muscle tension to facilitate pain relief and healing. He specializes in Deep Tissue work but can provide Therapeutic Swedish, Swedish and stretching. Jean offers a full time schedule to accommodate his clients.

Chyvonne ‘CiCi’ Cruz is a 2008 graduate from the Florida College of Natural Health with an Associates Degree focused on Advanced Therapeutic Massage. She has studied and practiced a variety of massage modalities; however her specialization is stress/pain relief and neuromuscular therapy. She is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and the American Massage Therapist Association (AMTA).
CiCi developed an interest in massage and bodywork after a number of sports related injuries and corrective surgeries. Massage quickly became an integral part of her healing process. She has personally experienced the body’s powerful ability to self-correct and heal. CiCi treats the body as a whole and blends knowledge and techniques during each session to adapt to your present issues. Whether it is addressing tension headaches by improving blood circulation through intentional massage strokes toward the heart, improving range of motion through pinning and stretching, or decreasing stiffness through soft tissue manipulation, CiCi’s mission is to aid you in achieving your goals by relieving pain and stress to relax your mind and body to improve your quality of life.

Jaime Lynn Schneider, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT). Jaime has been a massage therapist since 2015. She graduated from Whatcom Community College, in Bellingham Washington, where she received her massage therapy training. She went on to take and pass the massage and bodywork licensing exam (MBLEx). Jaime is insured by American Massage Therapy Association, AMTA.
After graduating she continued to learn new modality to incorporate into her massage practice; such as cupping massage, hot stone massage, prenatal massage and pain pattern’s and solutions technique. Jaime’s style of massage is a mix of relaxation and therapeutic massage. Over the years she has noticed using this style and modalities creates lasting results and great improvement with her clients sleep patterns, pain relief, range of motion and mobility.
In 2021 Jaime transferred her massage license to Delaware to be closer to family. She is currently working full-time at Bethany Massage and Healing Arts in southern Delaware. Jaime believes that her massage technique is unique in the ways that she customizes her skills to tailor clients specific complement or issue. Jaime is also a firm believer that the clients who need her healing touch will gravitate to her naturally.

LaDonna Kapustensky is a Delaware and Maryland Licensed Massage Therapist, who began her career after graduating from The Baltimore School of Massage in 2006. LaDonna has massage therapy experience in the medical field as well as the spa. Trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release and Pregnancy Massage. She has enhanced her practice including the modalities of Sports Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Cupping, Hot Stone and stretching.

Wendy Potter has been practicing bodywork for over 20 years. Her goal is to provide a safe, calm space in order to facilitate a holistic approach to balancing the body. She is a graduate of Towson State University, Rizzieri Institute for the Healing Arts, and the Massage Institute of Maryland. She was the Lead Instructor for the Massage Therapy program at the Medix School for 10 years. In addition to being a Licensed Massage Therapist, Wendy is a Wildlife Biologist and works with special needs children. Wendy is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy, Pfimmer Deep Muscle Therapy, Massage Cupping, Thai Massage, Trager Approach, Reflexology, Hot Stone Massage and Lymphatic Drainage. Having taught Anatomy and Physiology courses for many years, Wendy has an in-depth understanding of the body and postural deviations can bring about balance. With her firm and fluid style, she integrates a clinical approach through intuitive touch. Wendy adjusts each session to provide specific work for her clients needs and takes the time to educate her clients about self care in order to live a progressively pain free life.

LuLu Trone, Esthetician: LuLu graduated from Delaware Leaning Institute of Cosmetology in Frankfort, DE. She specializes in advanced facials, waxing, tinting, lifting, body treatments and dermaplaning. LuLu is very passionate about educating her clients on their skin while also relieving them from stress.

Kathy Twining-Bozman, LMT, RM. Kathy is a graduate of The Academy Of Massage and Bodywork in Bear, DE. She began her massage career at Bethany Massage & Healing Arts and has since become the owner. Her mission has been to create a place for Healing Mind, Body and Spirit, for both coworkers and clients. Kathy is also a Reiki Master.

Tara Whitehouse, Psychic Medium. Tara is a nationally renowned Psychic Medium from New York. She has read for celebrities in NYC and LA. Her readings include: clarity, communication and closure with loved ones who have passed over to the other side. Past Life readings and intuitive readings relating to health, career, love, relationships, finances or any other area of life. Tara’s readings are healing, uplifting and inspirational. She also is an Energy Healer. Her Healing sessions use her many tools and talents to balance blocked Chakras.

Policies

• Groups of 3 or more will now require a 50% deposit for all services. If there is a cancellation before 24 hours we will refund your money. If anyone in the group cancels less than 24 hours before the appointment and we CAN NOT refill the appointment the deposit for the individual cancellation will be forfeited. We apologize for any inconvenience.
• We reserve the right to refuse treatment based on inappropriate behavior or obvious impairment from drugs (prescription or illicit), alcohol or illness.
• We reserve the right to terminate treatment. We will not tolerate any inappropriate behavior. You will be asked to leave and required to pay for your session plus 20% gratuity and be permanently banned from our facility.
• Gift Certificates are issued with a one year expiration date. We ask that you please redeem them within that time period.
• All clients under the age of 18 are required by Delaware law to have a parent or guardian in the room while they are receiving any type of treatment. This includes massage, facials, energy work, readings or Tarot.