Meet Haven’s assistant manager, Vonnie! She coordinates client care, the shop, and sauna, and aids in the day-to-day function and flow of business, helping us provide a top-notch experience. Vonnie’s primary mission revolves around crafting a nurturing, positive, and tranquil atmosphere for everyone who walks through Haven’s door.

Originally from Chicago and raised in the Kansas City area, Vonnie holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Emporia State and comes from a marketing background. She has been vegetarian for three years and has a profound passion for holistic living. As a loving mom to Khalil, a miniature Australian shepherd, and an all-around good boy, her nurturing spirit extends to all beings.

Jacklyn is passionate about holistic health and wellness and is in service to support and enhance your journey. Her approach to massage is to provide a comfortable, sacred, safe space for the body to heal and for the mind to unwind. She loves inviting breath and movement into her sessions and blends rhythmic, soothing therapies, like Thai Yoga Massage and Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy. Jacklyn is certified in Manual Lymph Drainage - Vodder Technique. Her goal is for you to feel clear, light, free, and at peace.

Jacklyn’s journey began when she shifted to plant-based living and started practicing yoga. Fascinated with bodywork, she became a licensed massage therapist in 2021 and went on to complete a 200-hour yoga teacher training. She loves learning about how the body functions, not just physically, but physiologically, emotionally, and energetically. Outside of massage and bodywork, Jacklyn is studying herbalism and is also becoming a birth doula. She is an artist and a poet and is in love with life.

Hours:
Monday: 12 to 8 p.m.
Thursday + Friday: 12 to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 3 to 8 p.m.

Jessica has a heart full of passion for helping others on their unique journey toward overall wellness. Her own path has fostered a profound appreciation for the human body and its potential for healing and growth. Stepping into massage therapy has allowed Jessica to take a holistic approach to self-care, creating a safe space where individuals can feel nurtured, supported, and empowered.

Jessica recognizes the body as a gift and embraces the concept of healing from the inside out. Her focus as a massage therapist is to meet the specific needs of each individual, tailoring a massage that supports their unique journey of healing and growth. She strives to create a space where you can deepen your awareness of your body and connect with the divinity of your spirit. In a world that often pulls us away from connection, Jessica’s hope is that you leave each session feeling more attuned and balanced in your body, mind, and spirit. Her approach is designed to release tension, relax the body, and incorporate deep tissue work where the body communicates it is needed. 

Outside of massage, Jessica is passionate about expanding her knowledge of holistic health. She believes food is medicine and is dedicated to learning how to live in sync with the menstrual cycle while exploring women’s hormones and metabolic health. She has aspirations to incorporate coaching for nutrition and women’s hormonal wellness into her practice in the future. 

Beyond her professional passions, Jessica loves practicing hot yoga, playing basketball and disc golf, finding peace in the outdoors, and spending wholesome time with her family and dogs. 

Maggie is from the mountains of New Mexico where she has always been surrounded by holistic wellness. She has a love for nurturing the whole mind, body, and spirit. She offers prenatal massage, hot stone massage, and loves the benefits of incorporating stretching into her sessions. She specializes in therapeutic, medium-deep tissue work. Maggie is also Reiki certified and finds incorporating energy and sound healing into massage sessions (by request) has profound effects on the client as a whole.

By combing a blend of relaxation and therapeutic massage techniques with the powerful work of sound healing and Reiki, she is able to customize your session for your individual needs and help you reach a physical and energetic reset with each visit.

Outside of work you can find her traveling all over the US, attending music festivals, cooking, out in nature, or hanging out at home with her cat.

Daniela is a holistic esthetician with a passion for nurturing both the body and spirit. With deep belief in healing modalities that address the mind, body, and skin— she offers intentional and personalized care to each of her clients. Drawing from a blend of botanical remedies and modern skincare techniques, Daniela provides an experience that is deeply restorative, peaceful, and helps you achieve your overall skincare goals. Daniela believes that beauty is an expression of inner health, and her approach is designed to not only rejuvenate the skin, but also restore balance and harmony within. Her mindful and intuitive nature creates a sanctuary for those looking to nourish their skin and soul. Whether you’re seeking a soothing facial, a moment of peace, or simply a place to reconnect with yourself— Daniela is happy to facilitate a space where you feel beautiful and seen.

Emma is a dedicated holistic esthetician who blends her love for natural beauty with healing practices. Her journey into skincare and wellness started in 2021, and she believes in the connection between inner balance and outer radiance. With a unique approach that integrates skincare treatments, soothing massage techniques, and crystal healing, Emma offers a transformative experience that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. Specializing in personalized skincare, Emma crafts treatments tailored to each client’s needs, using natural products that promote healthy, glowing skin. She also incorporates gentle massage techniques to release tension and stimulate circulation, enhancing the overall therapeutic effect of her facials.

Additionally, Emma’s  incorporation of crystal and reiki healing helps enhance emotional and energetic balance, adding an extra layer of care to the physical treatments. Whether you’re seeking to address skin concerns, release stress, or connect with your inner energy, Emma provides a safe environment where beauty and wellness unite. 

When she’s not working with clients, Emma enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and hanging out with her cat Frankie. As a Kansas City native, she finds inspiration in nature and is always expanding her knowledge of holistic healing practices to bring the best to her clients.

Zakara is an intuitive sound healer and oracle reader. Alongside a lifelong exploration of music and art, she originally graduated and received her massage therapy certification, which led her down the path of implementing creative outlets such as art and sound as her gateway to guidance and healing. She now has a decade of experiential learning within the healing arts and incorporates creative expression within her energy sessions and oracle readings.

Hours:
Saturday: 4 to 7 p.m.

Vitalia is a seasoned Reiki Master Teacher with 11 years of experience in guiding clients on their personal healing journey. Vitalia specializes in using energy healing techniques that incorporate sound, including the use of her voice and tuning forks, to create a deeply transformative experience. As a passionate Oracle and Tarot Reader Vitalia brings intuitive insight to every session. Blending spiritual practice with experienced techniques to facilitate personal growth, healing, and expansion. With a strong belief in the power of energy to unlock deeper understanding, she aims to be a clear channel for healing, empowering her clients to align with their highest personal potential. Outside of Reiki, Vitalia has a deep interest in astrology, numerology, and other spiritual alignments, continuously seeking new ways to connect with the wisdom of the universe. Through her open-minded approach and dedication to holistic healing, she helps individuals tap into their own inner wisdom and reach profound shifts in their mind, body, and spirit