Robin Fann-Costanzo

Co-Owner, BodyWork Director, Esalen Massage® Instructor, Esalen® MAssage & Craniosacral Therapist, Yoga Instructor
NC LMBT#10171, RYT 500

I often feel as though the massage is a dance- with our bodies, the breath, the heartbeat.  My inspiration is in the awareness that arises for my clients when they are able to drop into deep acceptance and observation of their own process of being human.

My hope for my client is a deep sense of relaxation, peace, suspending time and space, spaciousness, deepening of breath, a sense of wholeness, connectedness, spiritual awakening, deep awareness of self. self acceptance, surrender.

Robin Fann-Costanzo has been working at the Esalen Institute and internationally since 1992 as an Esalen massage staff member, instructor, and registered yoga teacher.   In addition to Esalen massage, Robin brings a lifetime of experience as a trained dancer and has extensive training in craniosacral therapy, somatoemotional release, gestalt therapy, life coaching, and dance therapy.

Her love for learning and teaching led her to collaborate in the development of Esalen teacher’s training program.  Robin is featured in the Esalen massage DVD.  She has developed  continuing education programs taught at Esalen and offers classes in Asheville, NC where she currently resides with her husband and daughters. 

In 2012 at the World Massage Festival, Robin was honored for her years of dedication in the field of massage and bodywork, by being inducted into the World Massage Hall of Fame!

Corey Costanzo

CO-OWNER, Clinical Addictions specialist, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Esalen® MAssage & Craniosacral Therapist
MA, LCAS #2749, NC LMBT#10862

I seek to help you establish greater flow in your life experience, connect the dots between subconscious and conscious forces that exist within the inner landscape of possibility.  

You are likely to feel deeply relaxed, cared for, seen, and appreciated during our session. Whether you are looking for a plain ole good massage or a platform to set your transformative experience in motion, you can find it in a session with me.

Corey specializes in Esalen® Massage, Craniosacral therapy, Addictions Counseling, Somatic Experiencing®, and Body/Mind Coaching. From 2003-2008, Corey lived in Big Sur, California at the Esalen Institute where he was part of the massage staff and led a weekly Didgeridoo Meditation at the famed Esalen hot tubs. His recordings from Esalen are available for download through iTunes. Corey earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Somatic Psychology from the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute in 2008.  

Ben Survant

Esalen® Massage Therapist
NC LMBT# 11992

I find I can do deeper, more effective work by moving slowly, at the pace of the body.

I especially enjoy energetically sensitive work, working with injuries/physical traumas. Bodywork has helped me to heal from the varied physical traumas I have experienced, and connect back into a more pain free, healthy version of myself. I am honored to get to share that with others.   

Ben began his massage practice in 2011 after spending several years working in the mental health field. He studied with Corey and Robin at the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville and has continued to extensively pursue an education in Esalen massage through Robin. Ben credits Esalen massage to offering him the connection, context and support he needed to move through a vast array of trauma in his life and settle into a more relaxed whole version of himself, something that he is grateful to share with his clients.

Terrie Cooper

Esalen® MAssage & Craniosacral Therapist
NC LMBT#12226

When my hands initially come in contact with you, my hope is that you feel safe, well-cared for, and that you are the only other person in the world.

I find that the very slow pace of Esalen Massage creates a place where the nervous system becomes calm, and ultimately, the holding in the muscles and even the thoughts seem to vanish. Added to that is some passive stretch and movement to further release tension, and if needed, regain an inner smile.

After spending many years on the spiritual path, along with some physical health concerns, Terrie began to explore alternative healing modalities more and more. This included Tai Chi, Reiki, and Inner Alchemy. Her path naturally led her to study at Center for Massage and Natural Health with Robin and Corey and ultimately, Esalen Massage. In addition to being an Esalen Massage Therapist, Terrie is also a practitioner of CranioSacral Therapy.

Emily Watson

Lead Massage Therapist, EsAlen® Massage Therapist
NC lmbt#14291

My intention for our massage session is to create a place where you are able to feel safe and supported, allowing whatever needs to happen to unfold naturally. I feel honored to be able to hold space and witness these beautiful and sometimes transformative experiences.

I try to maintain a deep presence and follow my intuition and curiosity, allowing the body to guide me. I hope you will leave feeling deeply seen and cared for and have a more embodied sense of self.

After graduating from the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville, Emily discovered Esalen Massage and studied with Robin Fann-Costanzo. She considers Esalen Massage to be her most influential training and the foundation of her practice. By working with clients and sometimes witnessing the unfolding of emotions that can happen with massage, Emily was called to explore more deeply into the field of mental health counseling. She earned a Bachelor's from UNCA in Psychology prior to becoming a massage therapist, and is now in graduate school pursuing a Master’s in Counseling. Emily plans to incorporate her skills and experience as a bodyworker into her work as a counselor, to further explore the mind, body, spirit connection.

Ellis Moses

Esalen® Massage Therapist
NC LMBT# 10248
 

I'm interested in cultivating my ability to deeply listen with my hands and body and to respond sensitively to the person on my table. My aim is to help you slow down and get present in your body, and to support your intention whatever that may be – pain relief, relaxation, and/or greater presence and embodiment. 

If you're in pain, I want to bring relief and peace in your body. If you're lacking touch, I want to nurture with my hands so you may feel the restorative power of human contact. If you're an athlete, I want provide bodywork that is both therapeutically rigorous and relaxing leaving you ready to go back to your workouts refreshed.

In 2002, Ellis graduated from Crestone Healing Arts Center in Crestone, Colorado. He has studied a variety of approaches to massage including Jin Shin Do, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Japanese Hot Stone Therapy and Reiki as well aromatherapy. Since receiving his Esalen Massage Certification as well as doing his Practicum at Esalen in Big Sur, Ellis’ focus has been on mindfulness, with a broad range of integrated full body strokes, and focused attention on the whole body.

Sarah Eisenstein

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Esalen® Massage Therapist
NC LMBT# 16530
 

Growing up, my parents had a massage therapist in their lives and I saw the difference it made for them. It's a wonderful feeling to help people return to a state of connection to themselves in a world full of stress.

I cherish the sacred sanctuary created through massage therapy when the healing dimension can be accessed. I am continuously amazed by the depth of healing available through bodywork and am grateful to offer it.

Sarah graduated from Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 1997 and went on to attend Maternidad La Luz midwifery school and became a Florida licensed midwife and Ayurvedic postpartum care practitioner. Sarah's Esalen massages also draw on her training in Shiatsu, Swedish massage, Integrative, Neuromuscular Therapy and Reiki Tummo.

Sanne Schijven

ESALEN® MASSAGE THERAPIST
NC LMBT#14856
 

My hope for each session is to show up fully for my clients in presence, and to be able to listen to their needs with a sense of curiosity and exploration.

To hold space and create awareness. For the client to be able to drop into their own body, to enter a deep state of relaxation and re-connection. To feel whole, connected and cared for.

Sanne graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts Maastricht, The Netherlands in 2009. After moving to the US in 2011, she pursued her interest in bodywork, and graduated from the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga in 2015.

From an early age and during extensive travels, Sanne became fascinated by the body and a variety of healing arts and modalities, including yoga, meditation, Thai massage, and most recently 5 rhythms dance. To Sanne, these modalities are a practice of non judgemental awareness of our body, our breath, our mind.

Donna M Gray

Esalen® Massage Therapist, Esalen® Massage Instructor
NC lmbt#13655

I have chosen to study modalities that quiet the mind, release stress and allow the body to reconnect to its own natural healing abilities. A time set aside for you, providing a path to inner peace and tranquility for your whole being; mind, body & spirit.

I honor the time you schedule with me. From my heart I offer a safe and nurturing space for you, your massage is customized to your specific needs. A time to reset your body, a gentle reminder that we are not a human doing, and ease back into the natural state of a human being.

Donna was drawn to the mindfulness practice that is Esalen® Massage while she was in massage school in Asheville. She was introduced to Esalen by Corey and Robin Constanzo and knew that Esalen was the modality that spoke to her. Her certifications and studies include, The Center for Massage & Natural Healing 600 Hour Massage Certification, Esalen® Massage 100 Hour Certification, International Esalen® Massage Teacher Training in 2019, Esalen® Approach to Trauma, Reiki I&II, CranioSacral, Reflexology, Thai Yoga Massage, Advanced  Myofascial Techniques and River Rock Massage. In addition, she completed the Healing from the Core® curriculum and is currently in their Presenter Program. 

Sarah Robinson

EsAlen® Massage Therapist
NC lmbt#15804

It is my hope that during our time together you feel welcome and comfortable in my hands to take a pause from the outside world, and that after you feel that your needs were met.

Sarah graduated from the Center for Massage and Natural Health in Asheville in 2016. Since then she has offered massage at some of North Carolina’s most sought after spa locations including Lakeview Resort and Spa, Canyon Spa and Grove Park Inn. Sarah facilitates healing both physically and emotionally by truly listening to a client’s body as well as their spoken desires for the session. She incorporates dynamic deep tissue techniques when appropriate, including myofascial release in order to soften the surface and deeper layers of facial bindings.

Marissa Gross

Esalen® Massage Therapist
LMBT#12281
 

I think the most important element I draw upon during a session with a client is their comfort level. I really want to be as present as possible so that they will leave the session feeling safe and secure in the knowledge that we targeted their areas of concern, while also addressing those areas in relation to their personal comfort level.

Marissa initially studied kinesiology at The Ohio State University. She then earned a BFA in Fine Art Photography with minors in Art History and Gallery Management from the University of Arizona, and finally a Masters in Science Psychology before attending the Center for Massage and Natural Health in 2011. She feels that all of her prior education combined seamlessly to lead her to a career in health care, where her goal is simply to help others.

John Sales

Esalen® Massage Therapist
LMBT#20309
 

It is my goal in each session to hold a space for you to go as deep as you are wanting to go. I draw upon the present moment, my knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, my intuition and my clients specific request, using a variety of tools including deeper sustained pressure, stretching, passive joint movements, pauses, tapping, and full body long strokes to help settle and integrate the nervous system.

John graduated from the Center for Massage & Natural Health in 2022 and completed a 100-hour Esalen massage certification with Robin Fann-Costanzo soon after. He was drawn to massage therapy because it helped him improve his own quality of life, by allowing him to manage chronic muscle pain and heal trauma that was stored in his body. Having spent time traveling around the world, studying meditation, mindfulness, sound healing and shamanic traditions, John draws on these experiences for inspiration in his bodywork.

ERIC POAGE

Esalen® Massage Therapist
NC LMBT# 20430
 

I blend neuromuscular therapy to deactivate trigger points in chronically tightened muscles, with the incredibly relaxing flow of Esalen massage to bring the central nervous system into balance with the musculoskeletal system. I hope that you will feel cared for and walk away with a better sense of freedom and movement in your body. 

Eric graduated from the Western North Carolina School of Massage in May 2022 and received an additional 100 hour certification in neuromuscular therapy. In the spring of 2023, Eric completed the 100-hour Esalen massage certification with Robin Fann-Costanzo and Jessica Fagan. Having previously worked in hospitality, Eric was drawn to massage as a way of providing care for himself and others, noticing that massage allowed him to return to a state of well being. He is inspired to create a similar experience for his clients. 

Karen Lindholm

Esalen® Massage Therapist
NC LMBT# 11029
 

I hope that through my presence and awareness, my clients are able to feel that they are in a safe, peaceful, calm place to deeply relax their body and mind. I hope they are able to allow their worries and concerns to drift away and to feel nurtured, connecting to their deepest self and all that is.

Karen received her massage and bodywork license in 2011 from the NC School of Advanced Bodywork. She became interested in bodywork after personally finding massage as a supportive tool for her own chronic back pain. Karen became interested in the Esalen massage approach and completed the 100-hour Esalen massage certification in 2023. She also has a background in Reiki and Thai massage.

Ashley lee

Spa Director

My life's passion is exploring the vulnerabilities of communication and how subtle shifts in perspective, curiosity, and awareness can have big impacts on relationships.

My hope for you is that as soon as you step over the threshold into Still Point Wellness, you feel the love and care of this community and feel completely safe to let go and simply be.

Ashley graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, and since then has collected an array of professional experiences from around the world including working with Keep America Beautiful, the Miami Art Institute, a dive boat on the Great Barrier Reef, and an English College in New Zealand. She's a mom, former ballet dancer, graphic designer, avid organizer, and DIY enthusiast.

DREW HALL

SPA SUPERVISOR

Working here I feel aligned with the purpose and goals of the business in a way that allows me to express myself authentically, and that not only feels amazing, but also grants me the opportunity to connect with others and grow alongside my coworkers and our clients.

Drew is a Bachelor of the Art of Philosophy and has a wide range of interests. He is a skilled oil painter and has a passion for music and literature. He loves a good conversation and is intrigued by the ideas and beliefs of others. Drew is currently in graduate school working towards a Masters in Counseling.

JULIA LEIKIN

SPa Coordinator

I hope everyone who visits Still Point feels free to be themselves and explore their own mind, body, & spirit on a deeper level, and to escape their busy lives & enjoy a moment of true peace. Personally, I float for stillness, refuge, and to tune in more clearly to the wisdom within me.

Julia studied business and sustainability at the University of Maryland, and is a certified yoga instructor & Reiki practitioner. She is co-founder of a CBD wellness business, and is exploring becoming a birth Doula. In her free time, she loves to be immersed in nature, engaged in long, aimless conversation, writing, or eating noodles.

Lindsay Chewning

Spa Coordinator

I hope you feel seen and witnessed in your unique experiences, that you feel warm and welcome from the time you enter our doors and continue to feel nourished even after leaving our space.

Lindsay has a B.S. in Recreational Therapy with a minor in Art. She is also a 200 hr registered yoga teacher, wellness retreat leader and certified breathwork facilitator. She enjoys hiking, rock climbing and just being outside in general, reading, creating in the kitchen whether that is through cooking or baking, making art, traveling to new places, and spending quality time with my loved ones.

James Sturgill

Spa Coordinator

My favorite part of being at Still Point is the sense of community, family even, with my coworkers. I hope clients visiting Still Point experience a warm, welcoming environment that holds space for wherever a person may be in that moment. My recommendation would be to approach your float experience with zero expectations and simply an openness for the journey. 

James recently graduated from massage school and feels his work at the Front Desk compliments his massage career quite well. He met Corey through his studies in massage school and knew he wanted to connect with the team. He loves to read, sauna, hike, run and kayak.

Austin Mitchell

Spa Coordinator

I hope you experience a space where your mind and body can settle. No matter what the service you are here for, I hope you are immersed in a calm, quiet, and accepting environment that allows you to find stillness. I believe there is real healing that comes from intentionally setting aside time to be still and silent.

Austin is currently in grad school studying Chinese medicine and looks forward to becoming a licensed acupuncturist next year. He comes from a background in athletics and finds joy outdoors in rock climbing, white water rafting, and hiking, especially with his dog, Lucy. He is also passionate about Qi Gong and Taiji.