Our Licensed Professionals
Meet the highest quality team of Massage Therapists, Estheticians, and Cosmetologists, in Plattsburgh.
Chad Hunkins (Owner)
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed Esthetician
Certified in Medi-Cupping
Chad Hunkins has been a massage therapist since 2006 and esthetician since 2009. He received his massage degree from North Country Community College (NCCC) in Saranac Lake, NY, and his esthetics license from the Aesthetics Science Institute in Latham, NY. For a decade Chad worked for the Mirror Lake Inn, a premier Lake Placid, NY spa and resort. The Mirror Lake Inn is where Chad learned an expansive array of massage services along with top-notch professionalism. Chad's spa background has progressively elevated him through numerous studies within the medical arena to include; piriformis syndrome, plantar fasciitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatic nerve compression, and rotator cuff injuries which have allowed him to continually improve his client’s experience as well. Chad started StoneWorks Massage and Skincare at the beginning of 2015 and the business has blossomed!
Kat Clark
Lead Massage Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist
Specialties: Swedish and Cupping
Kat Clark passed her state board in New York and is excited to get work with familiar faces. Kat is originally from the Plattsburgh area and is eager to work with local clients! Swedish and Deep Tissue may be Kat’s specialties but she also is trained in Hot Stones, Foot Reflexology, and Prenatal Massage. Like many of our massage therapists, Kat is an alum from North Country Community College (NCCC) in Saranac Lake, NY with a degree in Applied Science for Massage Therapy. Kat also is a Lead Massage Therapist at StoneWorks!
Mallory Carron
Licensed Esthetician
Mallory recently graduated from the Aesthetic Science Institute where she completed her esthetic, paramedical, dermaplaning, and laser certifications. Mallory’s passion for self-care and helping others feel their best has been the guiding force to pursue a career in the wellness industry. Mallory’s background in healthcare has instilled a strong sense of empathy, compassion, and dedication to client well-being in and out of the treatment room. Mallory’s intention as an esthetician is to create a safe and welcoming space where clients can escape the stresses of everyday life and reconnect with themselves on a deeper level. Mallory’s expertise lies in providing personalized skincare solutions tailored to meet each client's unique needs and concerns. Mallory is committed to delivering results-driven treatments focusing on relaxation and rejuvenation to the Plattsburgh community
Alyssa Hammack
Licensed Massage Therapist
Alyssa has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2013 - after she graduated with an Associates Degree of Applied Science - focusing in Massage Therapy. She obtained her state license shortly after and has developed her art over the years. She has worked in several facets of the Massage world and has recently joined the spa chapter of her career; which has been a welcomed change from her in home practice! Alyssa loves to provide a custom experience for every one of her clients and she respects that every body is different and every session has different goals. She is well demonstrated in Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques - with a great respect for PreNatal massage. She is a member of American Massage Therapy Association and is always eager to learn more about advancements and research in the Massage world!
Sadie Robinson
Licensed Massage Therapist and Cosmetologist
I got my Cosmetology license in 2016 after graduating from CV-TEC, and my massage therapy license in 2019 after graduating from North Country Community College. I am always trying to stay current in both fields. I like to do a wide variety of services in both fields, such as manicures, pedicures, facials, swedish massage, pregnancy massage, triggerpoint and more.
Emilie Pecore
Licensed Cosmetologist
Emilie graduated Cv-Tec in 2025. She is most passionate about offering quality care to the community. Emilie is perusing more education in lash extensions.
Donna Gadue
Yoga Instructor
Donna began her yoga journey in 2010 when a co-worker invited her to a community class at Plattsburgh State University. At first, she enjoyed the physical aspect of yoga (asana) - moving, stretching and holding the poses. But as she started to attend this class on a regular basis, she began to notice subtle shifts happening - connecting to mind, body and spirit through the practice. The instructor chanted a Sanskrit prayer before and after each class.
Always a “seeker”, this provoked Donna’s curiosity even more. Her introduction to Kundalini Yoga began in 2014. The practice resonated deeply within her and she just couldn’t get enough of this style of yoga. Yoga expertise, a certain body type or level flexibility weren’t required to practice it! Kundalini Yoga also satisfied her yearning to be in harmony with universal love. The practice of using mantras was where the magic of KY really struck her heart - The Bhakti (devotional) aspect of yoga.
Kundalini Yoga uses poses, breaths, mantra and meditation to move and expand energy in the body. It is called the “Yoga of Awareness” because with consistent practice, it can bring awareness and clarity to your life. However, even just one class can deliver beautiful breakthroughs!
Donna is committed to sharing this practice as she find that teaching is positive outlet to remain accountable to herself, her students and ultimately, the Universe. Her passion is to help others connect to their own truth which is love and light!
Donna has studied with Ramdesh Kaur, author of the “The Body Temple”. She has also completed both a 200 hour and 300 hour training with Ravi Singh. Last year, she added a year long “Compassionate Kundalini” teacher training with Ravi to her credentials. Aqua Yoga certification is on the horizon! She has been a yoga instructor since 2017.
Donna loves to spend time with family and friends. She and her husband Jim also love to travel. They have three pets, four children and one darling granddaughter! She retired from Plattsburgh State University in 2022 after 30 years of service. She and her yoga friends love to go on “yoga adventures” often!
Karen Johnson
Licensed Massage Therapist and Cosmetologist
Specialties: Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Pain Management
Karen Johnson has been a massage therapist for 17 years, initially developing an interest in massage therapy while attending CV-TEC for cosmetology. After graduating from CV-TEC in 2006, she chose to attend North Country Community College (NCCC) in Saranac Lake, NY for massage due to her enjoyment for providing a relaxing experience for clients doing manicures, pedicures, and facials.
Upon graduation from NCCC in 2008 with an Associate in Applied Science for massage therapy, Karen worked doing massage and cosmetology in Saranac, NY and Dannemora, NY. Since 2012, she has focused solely on massage.
Karen actively pursues ongoing education, continuously expanding her knowledge of the massage therapist field.
Jenn Odgers
Licensed Massage Therapist
Jenn started her journey after graduating at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York with an Associates in Applied Science in Massage Therapy, in the year of 2009. After receiving her license in 2011, she has practiced in multiple settings in Rochester - including private studios and local spas. Specialities include Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy massage. Bringing that experience to Plattsburgh, NY. Her focus is creating a customized experience for each individuals wishes. Always learning new ways to expand her craft!
Lauren McNamara
Licensed Massage Therapist
With 10 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist in Vermont and Massachusetts, Lauren specializes in deep tissue, Swedish, cupping, and sports massage. She is passionate about helping clients feel safe, relaxed, and rejuvenated through personalized treatments that addresses their unique needs. Originally from New Mexico, she recently moved to New York after living in Vermont, bringing with her a love for the outdoors, music, and art. Her goal is to help clients reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and restore balance in a welcoming and nurturing space.
Bianka Snider
Licensed Cosmetologist
Bianka Snider is a licensed New York State cosmetologist and is attending SUNY Plattsburgh. She enjoys doing nails and facials. Bianka hopes she will “be able to make you feel as beautiful as you are!”
Lacey Herrling
Licensed Cosmetologist
Lacey recently graduated from the CV-TEC cosmetology program in 2025. She has had a strong passion for the spa setting and helping people feel relaxed through her educational journey. While working at the spa, She will be attending Clinton Community College and will be graduating in 2027. Lacey grew up in Plattsburgh but originally lived in California for a while. She is happy to be starting this journey in her career. Her goal is to provide the most relaxing service you will ever have!
Cheley Frazier
Lead Instructor
Yoga Instructor
200 hour RYT Dharma, Sound Practioner + Reiki Practitioner
Merdith Jacobs
Yoga Instructor
(200 hour of Kundalini)
As a larger bodied person, Meredith (she/her) has dabbled with yoga in many different forms over the last 20+ years but never felt she was allowed/welcome to practice due to her body. After experiencing an injury that left her with a loss of movement, she attended a Kundalini yoga class with a friend. It was through this experience in which the world of yoga opened up for her. Kundalini yoga allowed Meredith to regain movement again and journey deeply inward in order to have her own personal experience. She felt welcomed to the yoga practice and free to adapt the asanas (movements) to her body’s needs. She discovered that the practice helped to open her body up for increased physical movement and flexibility, as well as quieting the mind.
It only took practicing a few Kundalini Yoga classes for Meredith to decide that one day she would pursue becoming a teacher, as she knew so many could benefit from the teachings and practices. Fast forward to five years later - In 2020 Meredith completed her 200 hour Kundalini teacher training with Ravi Singh and courageously began her teaching journey online during a worldwide pandemic.
Phung Pham
Buti Instructor
Phung has been a student of yoga for almost 20 years, first dabbling into Vinyasa and then Hot Yoga. She never thought becoming a yoga teacher was ever possible, since she did not have the “right” body. It was not until 2024 when she met her BUTI teacher (Jess) who embodied a spirit Phung had rarely seen before: Yoga is for all bodies. Yoga was never meant to be limited to body size, shape, age, or flexibility—it's a practice for every body, connecting with our body's capabilities and finding peace. Inspired by her connection to her teacher and the BUTI practice, Phung decided to step into her power. She got her certification in BUTI Movement and BUTI Deep in 2025. She hopes to bring the spirit of expression and fun, all while strengthening our spiritual, mental and physical capabilities to support our healing journeys.
Jackie Cameron
Licensed Cosmetologist & Spa Manager
Jackie believes self-care, self-love and mental wellness is the foundation to a healthy life, after graduating in 2005 with a Cosmetology License she has been practicing ever since. Her favorite services to offer are pedicures and facials with her main focus being relaxation. Jackie also brings many years of business management to the Spa. She holds a degree in business management and a bachelor’s in early childhood administration. She hopes to enhance the overall experience for the guests of StoneWorks by providing a quality experience with a friendly smile.
Chelsea Mashaw
Licensed Massage Therapist
Specialties: Pain Management, Cupping and Trigger Point Therapy
Chelsea Mashaw has been a massage therapist since 2009 when she received her Associate in Applied Science from North Country Community College in Saranac Lake, NY. She has practiced in various areas of Upstate New York, from Watertown, to Lake Placid, to Utica. Chelsea’s specialties include Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Cupping, Trigger Point, Pin and Stretch, and General Stretching. She has worked with a variety of clients through different programs including clients who have been in car accidents (No Fault), veterans (VA program), and Compassion Net (clients who have a child or unborn child dealing with life threatening health issues). Chelsea enjoys working with different types of clients from the people who need relaxation and time for themselves, to clients who have ongoing issues and need help managing pain.
Taylor James
Lead Cosmetologist and Licensed Esthetician
Taylor attended CV-TEC in Plattsburgh where she graduated with her education in Cosmetology 2020. Taylors passion for continuing education then led her to the Aesthetics Science Institute in Latham, NY 2021. Taylor advanced her knowledge in Facials, Waxing, Makeup, and more. Taylor specialty’s include Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, and facial waxing. Taylor joined the StoneWorks team in 2019.
Tom Vega
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties: deep targeted specific touch therapy
Tom has been practicing massage therapy since 2008 and graduated from the Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences, in Manhattan NY. Originally from Bayside, NY, his career began as an LMT in physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture offices, seeing a wide range of patients, pathologies, and problems. He also extensively worked in exclusive NYC gyms and sports clubs seeing professional athletes and weekend warriors with exercise and sports related issues. Tom has also worked in luxury spas and 5-Diamond hotels, helping craft bespoke relaxation experiences. He became a certified personal trainer in 2023 and is skilled in planning movement and recovery routines for beginners and exercise enthusiasts. Tom looks forward to helping you live your best life.
Carrie Baker
Licensed Massage Therapist
Carrie is a lifelong resident of the north country. She grew up in Saranac Lake area and has always loved taking photos and appreciating the beautiful scenery the area offers. She graduated from North County Community College in Saranac Lake in 2006 and went on to work at the Mirror Lake Inn in Lake Placid, NY. Later she moved to Lockhart, TX for a few years before coming back home and was blessed to be a stay at home mom to her daughter, Emma. Carrie is eager and excited to focus on massage and has big plans for her future, including joining the StoneWorks team!
Lisa Newton
Yoga Instructor
Lisa has always had a lifelong passion for physical and psychological fitness. Through the years she has engaged in a variety of activities and practices to maintain personal well-being while working to encourage and motivate others to “take care of themselves.” In her younger years she taught fitness classes at Clinton Community College and the YMCA. Then the demands of her professional career took over. Although she maintained her personal fitness journey she could no longer commit to teaching fitness classes. After retiring from her professional career Lisa continued on her life-long learning and fitness journey, and her quest to give back by helping others find health and happiness through physical fitness. She became certified in Breath Work and completed a 200 hour Yoga certification process. Her goal is to use her lifelong knowledge and skills to give back to others, particularly Seniors, by offering classes designed to help people get and become functionally fit using breath work and a variety of fitness and yoga based techniques.
Lisa is a lifelong resident of the North Country. From a young age Lisa knew she wanted to use her life to help others. After earning advanced degrees in Clinical Counseling she had a long and successful career doing just that. Lisa worked for the Social Security Administration for over twenty years and retired after several years serving as District Manager in the Plattsburgh office. During those years she also taught classes as an Adjunct Instructor at Plattsburgh State University and Clinton Community College and served on many local Boards of Directors and community service organizations.
Cypris Gregorio
200 hour YTT Yoga Renew
Cypris started her yoga journey 11 years ago after her son was born so that she could have a hobby that would help her get healthy and strong. The first in person class she attended was in the Catskill Mountains of NY where she grew up, this was a life changing experience. This class left Cypris grounded, calm, and rejuvenated from the asanas she practiced that day. Her personal practice continued at home through the years, and she looked for more in person classes after relocating to Champlain Ny, Donna Guade was offering a class at the Champlain meeting house in 2017 and that is where Cypris met Donna. She wanted to deepen her knowledge and further her practice so she decided to take the 200 hour yoga teacher training through Yoga Renew in the beginning of 2025. The course was very inspirational, and the community of yogis has always been one of love and acceptance. This gave her the opportunity to meet other yoga teachers in the Clinton County area. In July 2025 she volunteered at the Catskill Mountain Yoga festival in Delhi, NY founded by Raegan Reed. she also attended her yoga retreat in Hancock, NY in October. She completed and passed the 200hr ytt for vinyasa and hatha styles in December of 2025. Cypris’ mission as a vinyasa yoga teacher is to guide people through classes so they can feel connected, balanced and love. Yoga is much more than stretching, it is a practice for the mind, body and soul. She sends all her love and light as she joins the Stoneworks Team.