The Blue Skies Team
At Blue Skies Massage & Wellness Spa, we have an award-winning team devoted to making you feel relaxed and cared for the moment you walk in our door.
Our team of massage therapists and estheticians are highly trained, deeply skilled, and genuinely invested in how you feel when you leave.
Owner Emily Bauer
Not currently taking new clients.
Emily Bauer found her love of massage therapy as a child when she learned to massage her grandmother to help alleviate chronic pain. She believes massage can not only alleviate pain but provide clarity and a change in perspective.
Emily brings to massage therapy a lifetime of work in high-end hospitality, from chartering yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean to managing a resort-town spa. Like all hospitality pros, Emily has an aptitude for predicting the needs of others and tending to them with remarkable detail. She is an enthusiastic hostess and passionate about creating an unforgettable experience for each and every client.
Emily’s goal is that every client walks away with a clear mind, open heart, and improved physical condition and is able to see life’s blue skies once again.
Specialties: Emily specializes in Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular massage work.
Education: Denver School of Massage Therapy
Loves: Traveling, live music & extreme sports.
Isn't So Happy About: Rude or mean people.
Belle Edwards, Lead Massage Therapist
Education: Boulder College of Massage Therapy, 2008
Specialties: Swedish massage, prenatal and postpartum massage
My perfect day looks like: A day with only one place I have to be at a specific time… or the motivation to finish my never ending to-do list!
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Belle would tell you that she found her way to Massage Therapy entirely by accident, but her passion for movement and anatomy inevitably guided her towards this fulfilling career. While working as a waitress (where she was more than happy to be an arm’s length away from others at all times), she unexpectedly fell in love with human anatomy during a couples massage workshop. This led her to pursue studies at Boulder College of Massage Therapy, where she found herself falling in love with every aspect of the field.
Belle’s dedication to learning progressed through various continuing education courses, where she developed a profound interest and keen understanding of somatic patterning, prenatal and postpartum massage, kinesiology, and pain neuroscience. With experience in corporate, spa, and at Longmont United Hospital, Belle’s massage style aims to restore and create movement in her clients’ lives.
Laura Warner-Jennings, Massage Therapist
Education: Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Integral Touch Institute
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Orthopedic/Neuromuscular Massage, TMJ Intraoral Massage, Pre & Post Natal Massage, Shiatsu, Thai Yoga Massage
What do you geek out about? History, specifically Medieval History, Anatomy, and other Natural Sciences… and these often overlap with Massage Therapy!
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Laura discovered her healing touch early on when she consistently massaged the necks and shoulders of her peers in choir warmups. Her curiosity led her to delve into Thai Yoga Massage and continue her education in many modalities. With a diverse background in industries like restaurants, manufacturing, silversmithing, and office work, Laura has a profound understanding of how different lifestyles impact the body and she used these experiences to propel her training in both Western and Eastern techniques to cater to each client’s unique needs. Laura’s interests in nature, historical recreation, crafting, and learning inform her holistic approach to wellbeing.
Laura’s journey (which is shaped by her compassionate touch, dedication to bringing relief to her diverse client population, and promoting wellness) embodies the fusion of healing arts and highlights the body’s innate capacity for holistic wellbeing and transformation.
Kristin Madl, RN, Massage Therapist
Education: The Lauterstein-Conway School in Austin, TX
Specialties: Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Prenatal
What do you enjoy doing most in your freetime? I love the outdoors, especially running, hiking, and camping, and I’ve recently picked up pickleball thanks to my mom! I enjoy life with my husband and young daughter.
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Kristin, a northern Virginia native, has always been active in swimming and tennis. With a passion for sports medicine and health, she studied it in college and began her career as a physical therapy aide, high school athletic trainer, and personal trainer. Her journey led her to the medical device industry, where she worked with orthopedic braces to neurosurgical devices.
After grad school in biomechanics and becoming a triathlete, she discovered the immense benefits of bodywork for physical and emotional health. Kristin is not only a licensed massage therapist, but a Neonatal Touch & Massage Therapist as well, and champions massage for alleviating physical ailments and reducing stress. She also holds a nursing degree and works as a NICU and postpartum nurse.
Hannah Bernard, Massage Therapist
Education: Front Range Community College
Specialties: Swedish massage and Deep Tissue work
What are you most thankful for? I am most thankful for the people I have in my life and for the things that made me into a person who has gratitude for the little things!
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Hannah discovered her true calling in Massage Therapy, driven by her passion for wellness and helping others. She believes that massage plays a vital role in achieving and maintaining optimal health and is a key ingredient to restoring balance to both the body and the mind. Hannah has spent her life surrounded by nature and animals! Not only did she find joy from growing up riding horses, it has given her a deep appreciation for the necessity of consistent and positive lifestyle choices.
Her love for animals, camping, and hiking has allowed Hannah to implement these positive lifestyle choices in her work in massage therapy. It is her greatest hope that through connecting with her clients, she can make them each feel seen and heard - which is a powerful tool for providing comfort, relief, and relaxation.
Shayla Johnson, Massage Therapist
Education: IBMC Massage Program, Ft Collins
Specialties: Deep Tissue Massage, Injury Rehabilitation
What do you love to do outside work? I embrace the beautiful chaos of my active and busy home life. My household is never dull, consisting of 3 kids, one dog, two cats, and a very large bunny! I love spending time in my lively home and staying active.
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Since the start of her massage career in 2010, Shayla has been dedicated to helping clients move freely and feel fantastic. Her passion is rooted in Deep Tissue Massage and Injury Rehabilitation, driven by a powerful blend of science (kinesiology is her jam!) and extensive hands-on experience.
Shayla believes in getting to the root of the problem. Whether you're struggling with chronic tension, recovering from a recent injury, or simply seeking to melt away stress, she will work with you to create a truly personalized treatment plan. Her goal is to get you back to doing the things you love, blissfully unaware of any aches or pains. Her motto? “Let's ditch the discomfort and rediscover the joy of movement!” In addition to traditional rehabilitation, she has ample experience working with clients experiencing chronic medical conditions. Her approach is deeply informed by her own personal journey—having navigated life with Ehlers Danlos and related co-morbidities. This experience has given her a unique perspective and the skills to help others effectively manage their own conditions and find lasting relief. She is committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Marissa Farrer, Massage Therapist
Education: Institute of Business and Medical Careers: Ft Collins
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Injury Rehabilitation, TMJ Intraoral Massage
What brings you joy? Soft/fuzzy things, moss, cuddling my dog, crisp air.
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Marissa found a love of massage when her sister, who is also a massage therapist, started massaging her at 11 years old. Her plan was to use massage to put her through fashion design school and after graduating in 2010, her passion for bodywork deepened so quickly that she has not gone back to school for fashion design. As soon as she started working in the field, the profound effects that ripple out from massage astounded her and she has been fascinated with massage and bodywork since. Having specialized in car accident and injury recovery for well over a decade, Marissa brings dynamic problem solving to each session, recognizing that sometimes the puzzle to solve is simply how to invite the client into deeper presence and relaxation. She has clients find more vitality in their life and has worked with a wide range of unique needs, and has a keen skill of anticipating needs of her clients. Marissa’s studies with Reiki, acupressure, sound healing, and other practices have helped her develop an understanding of how one’s internal environment can affect their external health, even when it’s a subtle shift.
She has an amazing talent to invite a client into a deeper resonance of healing, allowing clients to leave feeling more vibrancy in their life.
SydneyJo Studholme, Massage Therapist
Education: The Academy of Natural Therapy
Specialties: Traction, Compression
Best place to spent an afternoon in Colorado? I’m a homebody, but when I’m feeling adventurous, I wander the Loveland Sculpture Park. I also always love a good lake visit!
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SydneyJo is a dedicated massage therapist keen on improving wellbeing and focusing on her clients’ goals to achieve optimal health. SydneyJo was born into a family of artists, designers, painters, sculptors, and musicians who always encouraged her creativity and self-expression. However, she had never found her creative niche - she drew, painted, danced, and sang but never found a place that fit the criteria of true creative freedom and passion until she found massage therapy.
She discovered massage at a point of uncertainty in her life. Craving an outlet for her creative, thoughtful, and empathetic personality, she longed to find something worthwhile to study and dedicate herself to. Of all her research and pursuits, massage therapy intrigued her the most. She received her education at the Academy of Natural Therapy, where she joyously found that massage could be more customizable, vast, and energetically fulfilling. Every stroke and breath released her soul in ways she never thought possible. Every time a client leaves with a smile and a pep in their step, SydneyJo knows that she has contributed to helping their wellbeing stay afloat so they may continue their passions pain-free.
Samantha Friedrich, Massage Therapist & Esthetician
Education: Stone School of Massage
Specialties: Deep tissue, myofascial release
What is your favorite season? Fall, for sure!
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Samantha began her journey into bodywork in Tyler, TX, earning her license in 2017. Her early career saw her honing her skills at Hand & Stone and Headquarters: Male Grooming Salon & Spa, where her curiosity for wellness led her to also become a licensed esthetician in 2019. For nearly a decade, she has refined her craft at Deeper Kneads, establishing herself as a specialist in functional and medical bodywork.
Samantha is deeply dedicated to being a vital part of her clients’ healthcare support teams, offering a customized spectrum of healing that includes Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and Oncology massage. Since joining the Blue Skies family in the Summer of 2026, she has been thrilled to bring her intentional touch to the Longmont community. When she isn’t helping others find balance, Samantha enjoys life with her husband and their two cats, Eleanor and Thumbs. A true creative at heart, you can find her knitting, baking bread, or tailoring thrifted treasures. She also finds her own harmony by staying active through swimming and exploring Colorado’s trails!