Leigh Ann Keels
Owner
Leigh Ann Keels, with more than 30 years professional and administrative
experience, is the owner of Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa and director of
Augusta School of Massage, Inc . She attended Clemson University, in
Pre-Physical therapy, and the South Carolina Massage Therapy Institute in
Columbia, SC. She continued her training in Neuromuscular Therapy and
Orthopedic & Pain Management along with Structural Integration. Leigh Ann is
a nationally certified massage therapist and specializes in medical massage
therapy for injury and pain management. Leigh Ann is also the owner of
Augusta School of Massage, located at 608 Ponder Place Drive, Evans, Georgia.
Leigh Ann designed Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa, to be a place of escape, a
place of relaxation and calming balance - where old world charm and
impeccable service work in harmony to relax the senses. It’s a place where
mind, body, and soul unite in holistic health and well-being.
Christy Smith
Guest Relations Assistant Manager
Christy joined the receptionist team at Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa in November 2019. Being a mom of five children and her background as Assistant Manager at Mount Vintage Golf Club qualifies her for her position of Head of Sales. She says the best part of working at Tuscany is the conversations with the staff and clients that build lasting relationships. Her goal is to elevate your spa experience by recommending the best treatments and products tailored to your health and wellness journey.
Bryson Lopez
Licensed Massage Therapist
Bryson is a Licensed Massage Therapist and has been working at Tuscany, A
Classic Italian Spa since 2017. As a yoga teacher, he enjoys combining
massage and stretching to help guests create freedom in their mobility. Along
with a yoga certification, he also has training in Burn and Scar Tissue Mobility,
Sports Relief Techniques, ACE Massage Cupping Bodywork Therapy,
Aromatherapy, Reiki Energy Work and meditation.
Charmaine Smith
Licensed Massage Therapist
Charmaine started her journey to become a Massage Therapist in Greenville,
NC in 2011. She has been licensed for 10 years and won a trophy for 1000
massages in 2015. Her gift to the world is to relieve stress one massage at a
time.
Haley Crowe
Licensed Massage Therapist
Haley is a Licensed Massage Therapist and has been practicing massage
for over two years and it is her passion! Taking care of her clients and helping
them reach their goals such as stress relief, pain relief, and maintaining quality
of life are very rewarding and important components that come secondhand
from raising her son. Soon after she began at Augusta School of Massage, she
quickly began to realize the gift of being able to intuitively connect with her
clients and their multi-layered needs. With individualized approaches to
specifically and effectively reach her client's goals; no two massages are the
same, even though they are always geared toward treating the muscular and
nervous system in the most efficient way. Clients are usually left with
"homework", whether it be stretching, strengthening, or just taking it easy and
finding ways to reduce stress and find balance
Joi Sablan
Licensed Massage Therapist
Joi moved here with her husband from the island of Guam in 2008. She
graduated from the Augusta School of Massage in 2022 after getting a
massage table as a birthday gift from her husband during the pandemic in
2020. It took her about a year to find her true calling. Joi loves to focus on the
wellness of every client and adapting her techniques to their specific needs.
She wants everyone to feel their best and remember that self care is important.
Kylandrea King
Licensed Massage Therapist
This is Kylandrea King. She loves working with others and helping out wherever
she can. She gained her love for helping others with her upbringing, and
dedication with her community outreach as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She
sees being a Massage Therapist as an additional great outlet to help many to
improve their wellness. She became a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), in
2022, graduating from Augusta School of Massage. She has been trained in
stretching, deep tissue, Swedish, myofascial, aromatherapy, prenatal, and hot
stones which helps enhance the massage. For her, the client's health and
safety is of high importance. You will be in great hands under her care!
Meagin Harris
Licensed Massage Therapist
Meagin Harris graduated from the Augusta School of Massage program in
2014. She started working at Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa as a Licensed
Massage Therapist and after several years, she became an instructor at
Augusta School of Massage. She now also works in the school office as Student
and Staff Support. Meagin’s main subject that she teaches is Swedish Massage,
but she also assists in other modality classes/subjects. Meagin is very
passionate about her work as an LMT, and tries her best to impart that same
passion onto the students. She loves working with clients to achieve their
overall wellness and relaxation goals.
Rosalyn McCladdie
Licensed Massage Therapist
Rosalyn has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 9 years. She graduated
from Augusta School of Massage in 2014 and began working at Tuscany, A
Classic Italian Spa in 2021. Her ultimate goal for her clients is their comfort. Her
knowledge in the craft of Massage Therapy helps make each person feel
better!
Shakyla McLeod
Licensed Massage Therapist
Shakyla is a very kind and gentle soul who has a gift for making people feel
comfortable and at ease. She graduated from Augusta School of Massage
October 2021 and has loved every bit of her Massage Therapy journey. She
specializes in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal Massage. She
approaches every client with good intentions and always strives to provide
ultimate relaxation.
Steven Young
Licensed Massage Therapist
After a few years of traveling and job shifting, Steven found his calling in
Massage Therapy. He became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2021, and has
been diving into the most up-to-date techniques in order to give the best
experience and relief a person may need. He specializes in Deep Tissue,
Swedish, Aromatherapy, and Myofascial while working toward certification in
Neural Reset Therapy.
Vicky Kimbell
Licensed Massage Therapist
Vicky is a Veteran, and a Veteran Spouse who left healthcare within the
hospital setting after 22 years to pursue her lifelong dream of being a Licensed
Massage Therapist. She feels her experiences in different avenues of nursing
have given her an edge in understanding the body in a more holistic way from
the inside out. Vicky expresses witnessing through the years, the way in which
mainstream healthcare has been steering far from hands on patient care,
providing fragmented care at best. Vicky believes wholeheartedly in the power
of touch and the importance of it when it comes to the tripod of well-being and
reduction of pain. Seeing her clients from a holistic standpoint not only
addresses the physical aspects of healing, but also the therapeutic effects on
a person’s mental health and spirituality. |The reduction of pain without the use
of opioids and putting the body in the best position to help its own internal
physician heal itself.
Joelle Jeffers
Licensed Esthetician
Joelle got her Master Cosmetology License right after highschool in 2013. She
lived in New York and practiced Cosmetology for a while before moving to
Georgia in 2017. She started at Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa in 2018 and
worked with us as a receptionist until she finished transferring her license in
2019. She immediately became one of our Estheticians right away. Her favorite
part about aesthetics is building long lasting relationships with clients as well
as helping people feel comfortable and confident in their skincare routines
inside and outside of the spa environment. She enjoys helping people treat
their acne concerns and addressing the problem head on. When she is not
working, she is enjoying the company of her husband, daughter, and son.
Nathalia Flores
Licensed Esthetician
Nathalia is one of our amazing estheticians at Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa.
She has been an Esthetician since 2020. Her favorite part of esthetics is doing
Facial Treatments. She loves how versatile and result driven they can be. She
loves helping people feel more confident in their skin after each and every
session.
In Loving Memory
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. From now on, the crown of righteousness is stored up for me,which the lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearance. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Matt Keels
June 8, 1969 - August 17, 2021
Matt was Co-owner of Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa and Augusta School of
Massage Inc. Matt loved and committed himself to Leigh Ann Raiford Keels for
almost 22 years. He received his Bachelor of Industrial Engineering and
Certificate in Foreign Affairs from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1993. He
then earned his Master of Business Administration from Georgia Southern
University in 1998. Matt loved to read, and he relished a great debate. He loved
adventure and travel. He had the hardiest laugh that was loved by all who
knew him. Most of all he loved his family and his Lord Jesus.He was a Member
of Grace Baptist Church, Evans, GA and was dedicated to the Xhosa Gospel
Mission of South Africa. We miss him dearly, but we know he is with us every
day
Geraldine Jones
September 19, 1949 - November 30, 2022
Ms.Geraldine was a member of the first graduating class of Augusta School of
Massage and was a founding member of the Tuscany family. She was heavily
involved with her church and served as the matriarch to her large family. She
took great pride in her work and said that becoming a massage therapist was
her calling in life. Throughout her career she was able to impart her knowledge
of the trade to many classes of students at Augusta School of Massage. Her
presence, old school ways, and work ethic will be greatly missed around the
spa. We know her "regulars" will not only miss her amazing massages but also
her companionship. As one member of our team said this morning "To know
Ms. Geraldine was to know she loved the Lord and she's with him now!". Words
cannot describe the legacy Ms. G leaves behind both here at the spa and in
her personal life. She was one special lady!