Vitality Spa

Rooted in our belief that Longevity & Vitality are your greatest wealth, our team of expert therapists redefine your spa experience.  Fusing intuition with advanced technical skills we provide you with results-driven massage, facial and body therapies.   Our tranquil environment appeals to both men and women seeking a therapeutic oasis in which to experience the powerful health benefits of relaxation and stress reduction.

Our Spa Boutique offers a range of products for your wellness lifestyle including Organic Skincare, therapeutic and stress relief tools, eco-conscious clothing, jewelry and gifts for home.

Our aim is to always exceed your expectations. We strive to give you the best possible spa experience by utilizing the only the highest quality organic products.

Rebecca Posner
"Our feet carry and guide our intention. Like a mirror, they reflect internal rhythm, individual expression and beauty of movement."

Qualifications: Certified Reflexologist

I have been in the helping professions for over twenty years. Growing up in an expressive, artistic and literary home, I became interested in the arts as a form of expression, and later, I expanded that.

As an art therapist and psychotherapist, I am able to help individuals explore connections, that can lead to awakening and channeling new insights, offering opportunities toward personal understanding. Reflexology has been a natural progression, that supports and awakens individual healing by activating reflex points on the feet and lower legs.

During a reflexology session, my trained skills and personal perceptions combined with the use of my original aroma therapy formulas, facilitate the release of stress points and offers support for developing more recognition of what constitutes a healthy mind and body.

Click the "book now" button for an initial consultation or go to our spa-menu above and look for reflexology under wellness and integrative services for other options.

Bethany Chinigo
"The way to multiply
happiness is to divide it"

Qualifications: Certified Esthetician

Bethany is a graduate in the field of esthetics of Brio Academy, a Marinello School of Beauty.

"Skin care has always been an interest of mine. The reward of making my clients feel great during a treatment and also seeing positive end results is what drives me. I love this field, it is my passion and I am delighted to have joined a team at vitality Spa who share my philosophy and my passion as much as I do".

Lindsay and her Associates are CT Licensed Massage Therapists, Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and members of the American Massage Therapy Association. Vitality's Certified Estheticians have over 600hr training each and all Vitality's Associates are trained in Solavedi Ayeurvedic skincare treatment.

Lindsay Eisensmith
"Live Long, Live Well"

Owner and Spa Director

Qualifications: LMT, CES
CT Licensed Massage Therapist: #4402
Corrective Exercise Specialist

Vitality Spa was opened in December 2010 by Lindsay Eisensmith and is the realization of Lindsay's passion to provide a unique Spa Therapy setting in Historic Lyme Street on the Connecticut Shoreline.

Lindsay's professionalism and vision have come together to expand her already successful venture, Better Health Massage & Bodywork and is a perfect complement to the Spa services that Lindsay and her team already provide to guests at the Bee & Thistle Inn in Old Lyme. "I am passionate about what we are doing here at Vitality" says Eisensmith. "Bodywork is an essential investment in your health, just like exercise, adequate sleep, proper nutrition and plenty of water".

Read more about Lindsay

Read more about her philosophy - Live Long Live Well

Sharon Silver
"it's all about
customer service"

Wellness Program Coordinator

Sharon Silver recently joined the Vitality Spa team as Wellness Program Coordinator. She brings with her many years of corporate management experience in sales,  customer service and project management.

Her sales and service skills have continued through her work as a local Realtor. Sharon is all about customer satisfaction and will help deliver a great guest experience.

Lesley Bolton
"Simplicity, patience, compassion"

Qualifications: LMT, BSc
CT Licensed Massage Therapist: #6324

Lesley graduated with honors for academic and hands on excellence from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy after receiving her B.S. in Exercise Science from Colby Sawyer College where she was a 4 year starter on the women's soccer team.

She is a "red shirt" member of the award winning CT Sports Massage Team and specializes in deep specific work with full body integration for sports specific injuries and problem areas. These include upper back & neck, postural work, de-stressing of the mind and body by easing muscle strains, pains & spasms. Lesley incorporates stretching and ROM into all of her sessions.

Lesley is also trained in Solavedi Ayurvedic Facial techniques.

Nikki Clark
"Sunshine & Rainbows"

Qualifications: LMT
CT Licensed Massage Therapist: #6025

Nikki graduated in 2005 from the Rising Spirit Institute of Natural Health in Atlanta GA. At Vitality she specializes in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy Massage.

Her work is characterized by fluidity, tailored to your individual needs. Her intuitive hands love what she does and it shows in each and every massage.

Nikki is also known for her deep tissue massages but gives them with a relaxing touch, ideal for de-stressing and relaxing.

Nikki is an avid hobbyist and loves "everything". Her zest for life, upbeat positive energy is certainly catching!

Mark DeSantis
"treat yourself well"

Qualifications: LMT
CT Licensed Massage Therapist: #7237

Mark graduated with honors for academic and hands on excellence from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy. His philosophy is to establish a therapeutic connection with each client according to their own individual needs. By establishing open lines of communication before, during and after every session, it is his goal to promote the immediate and overall long term wellness of each client entrusted to him.

Mark's approach to bodywork includes an integration of techniques that can both promote relaxation and a general state of well-being. At the same time his focus is on managing problems such as muscle tension or weakness, pain management, headaches, back pain, recovery from injury, stress, anxiety, fatigue, reduction of scar tissue, spasms and cramps. He can also work to help improve joint flexibility, posture and circulation, increase athletic performance, and facilitate recovery from exercise or strenuous activity. Mark is trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial, Acupressure and Sports Massage and actively pursues continuing education opportunities.

Mark is also active in the community volunteering his services to many great causes and he also works with the Connecticut Sun Women's National Basketball Association.

Ivey Gianetti
"The Spine is The Tree of Life"

Qualifications: LMT
CT Licensed Massage Therapist: #6617

Ivey graduated with highest honors for academic and hands on excellence from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy.

She believes that the spine is the "Tree of Life" and in the importance of keeping it flexible and healthy. She also believes in the body's ability to heal itself and that massage therapy is an important path to restoring health and wellness to the whole body. A strong supporter of self-care, Ivey works with her clients to tailor massage towards their individual needs by using multiple techniques to get the best results possible. She works to restore her clients' vital sense of well-being through the relief of chronic pain and stiffness, increasing flexibility and range of motion or relaxing a stressed nervous system and invigorating a depleted spirit.

Ivey deeply appreciates the relationship between states of mind, and what is manifesting in the physical body. Her intention for every session is to create a space that allows the mind and body to return to its natural state of harmony and balance. Her integrative bodywork combines Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage. Stretching, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point, Acupressure, and Reiki.

Kara Richardson
"Pursue wellness-mind,
body, spirit"

Mary Lou Rice
"Nurture family, friends & life."

Qualifications: B.Sc., OTR/L, LMT, CPMT
CT Licensed Massage Therapist: #5662

Mary Lou's goal of becoming a Massage Therapist was realized when she graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2008, adding another dimension to her work with individuals seeking therapeutic intervention or relaxation.

She began her career in the field of health and wellness in 1980, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University's Sargent College of Allied Health Professions. She has been a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist for 30 years working in a variety of settings including short term rehabilitation, home care, pediatrics and developmental disabilities. She maintains her CT OT license and is a member of NBCOT.

Vitality is proud to have Mary Lou as our Pediatric and Infant Massage specialist, she is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage through International Association of Infant Massage and a Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist. Individual or group lessons available by appointment, for more information call the spa or email info@vitalityspa.com