Dr. Gretchen Rivas, D.Ac, LMBT
Hello! I’m Gretchen Rivas, owner of Relax! Massage Therapy & Skin Care. My passion for massage grew out of a personal experience in 2000 when I received a really bad massage! Massage is supposed to help people, and I knew I could do that. I went back to school and after graduating I opened my massage practice. After being a one-person business for many years, I added additional massage therapists when I went back to acupuncture school and needed help caring for clients while I was gone. Relax! Massage Therapy & Skin Care was still operating out of my home office until 2012, when I took a leap of faith and moved the massage and acupuncture practice to its current locations in Oleander Office Park behind Flaming Amy’s. Today, our practice has expanded to eight treatment rooms, including two couples massage rooms and two skincare rooms. Infinity Acupuncture is located in a separate building, just across the parking lot.
We are here to serve all of your massage therapy and skincare needs. Schedule your next appointment today!
LMBT #03153
Check out my 2 truths and a lie on our Facebook page. The answer is #1. I do not have 4 grandchildren, I have 5! 4 boys, 2 are identical twins, and 1 girl. I am a lucky woman!
Our Massage Therapists
Relax! Massage Therapy & Skin Care has many experienced massage therapists that are here for you. With a multitude of different skills, training and healing modalities, there is someone here to help you with any problem you may encounter. Whether you need to relax and unwind, get a specific issue worked on, or get your skin looking gorgeous, our team can help. We operate from a place of compassion and genuine concern for our clients, so relax, you are in good hands. Take a minute and meet the team below. Please call or book online with any of these talented therapists.
Stephanie Arnold
LMBT#13751
Hi! My name is Stephanie. I'm a massage therapist and esthetician at Relax! I have been with this company since 2017 and had the immense privilege of being nominated in Encore Magazine's Top 3 massage therapists in "Best of Wilmington" for 2018 and 2019!
Heidi Horn
LMBT #17173
My name is Heidi. I moved to North Carolina from upstate New York a few years ago to continue my passion for massage and gain new life experiences in a new city. I developed a passion for massage therapy at a young age.
Steffie Ellis
LMBT #07685
Hi, I am Steffi and I have always appreciated self-care and mind-body practices as an integral part of maintaining health and being a happy human!
Anjel Bilezikian
LMBT #19731
Hello, my name is Anjel and I moved here a year ago from Florida. I am crazy about this cure beachy hideaway! Wilmington is a gem. I started doing massage 26 years ago.....
Chrissy Monzon
LMBT #08535
Hey, my name is Chrissy and I was born and raised here in Wilmington. I have been a licensed massage therapist since 2008 and absolutely LOVE what I do!
Deb Harrell
LMBT #15834
Hi, my name is Deb. Although I hail from northern Virginia, I have lived in all the southeastern coastal states. I feel like I’m living my best life when I am watching the sun rise/set with my golden retriever Sully, at the beach. After living in Florida, I made Wilmington my home in 2019.
Kris Jammer
LMBT #16221
Hey y'all! My name is Kristopher Jammer and I was born and raised in Jacksonville, NC. Being born and raised in Jacksonville, NC, I have a lot of experience dealing with a wide variety of our population....
Hillary Taylor
LMBT #20080
Hi, my name is Hillary. I'm half-Japanese, half-American and I grew up in many different countries around the world. In my previous life, I worked for several years in international development. I fell in love with massage when I was working in Thailand......
Jodi Bunting
LMBT #12716
Hi! My name is Jodi Bunting. What drew me to massage therapy is the natural, holistic aspect of it and my love of anatomy. Since I was a child I was what you'd call an "old soul". I've always enjoyed helping people and was a natural nurturer.
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Gigi Daniels
LMBT #15527
Hi, I’m Gigi! I’m a North Carolina native, and live in Wilmington with my husband and cat. I have been a licensed massage therapist since graduating from Living Arts Institute in 2014.....
Richard Bové, III
Hello, my name is Richard Bové III, and my massage journey began when I was living in Florida working as a hairstylist. We had to massage our clients' heads while they were laying back at the shampoo bowl. Many of my clients told me their favorite part of seeing me was the massage portion and I should pursue it further.
Morgan Sisk
LMBT #13766
I am offering massages in Hampstead because, although I am a native of Wilmington, I currently live in the Hampstead area. At 21, I started a very traditional style of martial arts that became a core part of my adult life. When I was 25 years old, I had one of those humbling life moments that resulted in my Martial Arts Instructor saying, "Tomorrow you are going up to the school and signing up for massage classes. You can do more with your life.".....
Our Estheticians
Stephanie Arnold
Licensed Esthetician #E23624
My name is Stephanie Arnold! I have had the privilege of being a full time massage and bodywork therapist here at Relax! Massage & Skincare since 2017. I am honored to have been nominated in the top 3 Wilmington's "Best Massage Therapist" by Encore Magazine for both 2019 and 2020.
Bella Conway
Licensed Esthetician #E23814
I am a licensed Esthetician and Certified Reiki healer. My passion for skincare, makeup and everything beauty began at a very early age! I spent countless hours of my teenage years reading beauty blogs and magazine articles....
Relax! Front Desk Staff ~ We Are Here To Help You!
Lindsay Thomas, LMBT, CYT
Spa Manager
Hello! My name is Lindsay, and I am the Spa Manager at Relax! Massage Therapy and Skin Care. I have devoted my life to self care, resilience, embodiment and all things healing. I am a yoga teacher, a licensed massage therapist and an herbalist. I also have a deep passion for rallying cohesive teams to create ripples of healing and positive change in the greater community. I am blown away daily by the skillset, the authenticity and the kindness of the team at Relax! It is an absolute honor to work alongside such phenomenal humans and to provide an oasis for healing and restoration for the Wilmington community and beyond!
Check out my 2 truths and a lie on our Facebook page. The answer is: The lie is number 1. The truth is I broke both arms simultaneously while playing soccer over the summer at age 16. I ended up with 2 full arm casts!
LMBT #08989
Cathy Armstrong
Front Desk
Hi! My name is Cathy. I am a Master Esthetician and Instructor. I moved to Wilmington when Covid hit to help take care of my two beautiful grandaughters. They are my 
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When the schools opened back up and the grans went back, I was lucky enough to find a home at Relax working the Front Desk with some incredible therapists and staff. I will always love and continue to be a part of this wonderful industry as the main focus is helping others
Check out my 2 truths and a lie on our Facebook page. The answer is: The lie is number 2: The truth is I love to spend my free time at the beach.
Nikita Verma
Front Desk
Hi, my name is Nikita! I am a student at UNCW studying Psychology and Neuroscience. In my free time, I love to work out, crochet, and go to the beach. I am so happy to be apart of the Relax team!
Ashleigh Coe
Front Desk
Hi! I'm Ashleigh, I moved to North Carolina from Ohio last year. I also am a floor Manager for a restaurant in Kure Beach, North Carolina. I love the sunshine and the Ocean. 🙂
Check out my 2 truths and a lie on our Facebook page. The answer is: The lie is number 1: The truth is I play the trumpet.
Katie Stock
Front Desk
Hi! My name is Katie Stock! I’m a student at UNCW, but I am originally from Raleigh, NC. I’m getting my degree in Psychology, and I plan to become a guidance counselor after I finish school. I’ve been living in Wilmington for two years and I love it here! I enjoy spending time at the beach and exploring the city!
I am also loving working at Relax with such an amazing team by my side!
Jennifer Foltz
Office & Accounting Manager
Hi, My name is Jennifer and I am the Office and Accounting Manager here are Relax! Massage Therapy and Skin Care. I have over 25 years of accounting and office experience. Working here at Relax! gives me the ability to do what I love the most while feeling like I am helping people feel their best. Working with this amazing group of people - I have learned a lot about taking care of myself - body, mind and soul.