About Us
The Spa
Welcome to Expressions Massage: a female-owned spa. Expressions Massage started in Orange Park, FL in 2019. With a vision to grow and a desire to bring healing and relaxation to more people in the Jacksonville area,
Expression Massage expanded to a new location in Mandarin, FL. In May 2021, the doors were opened, and the creation of a new spa adventure began.
At Expressions Massage, our mission is to help you create a treatment design that will assist you in an overall wellness plan. Our massage therapists and facial specialists have years of experience to meet your needs.
Expressions Massage understands the importance of listening to its clients and providing the right plan tailored to the individual. After all, we believe in our slogan, “Expressed serenity though massage.”
Our Philosophy
“Expressed Serenity Through Massage”
We aim to create a relaxing, comfortable, and professional environment for everyone that comes to visit our location.
We promise to work in collaboration with each person to develop an individual treatment plan to ensure your massage goals are met.
Therapists
Carrie Ann Jackson
Carrie Ann worked in a rewarding career for 14 years in homes with people with intellectual and physical disabilities. In 2009 she decided it was time for a life change and attended Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in Rochester, NY.
After earning her massage license 2010, she moved to Jacksonville, FL, obtained her esthetician license, and began working in well-known spas throughout Jacksonville. In 2019, she left her position as a massage therapist and facial specialist to rent a small room in Orange Park working for herself. She then followed her dream to open her own spa “Expressions Massage” which now resides in its current location, Mandarin, FL.
She enjoys Swedish massage to help people relax and specializes in deep tissue massage with treatment to specific areas of concern, using slow static pressure, and working with specific muscle groups. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and baking for family and friends and outside adventures to work on photography.
Dawn Leytem
Dawn was working in the legal field for almost 20 years. The high stress and demand of her career were beginning to become too much. She had to make some big changes, but had no idea what she wanted to do. She knew she was happiest taking care of her two boys and making others happy.
While getting a massage one day she had her “Ah Ha! ” moment. She has now been doing massage for 5 years and has never been happier. She specializes in trigger point therapy, but also enjoys providing a relaxing Swedish massage.
Dawn prefers to move slower in her practice to avoid the fight or flight response in her client, which creates a relaxing outcome no matter if she has to “dig in” to any problem areas.
Megan Dugger
Before becoming a massage therapist, Megan was working as a technical support agent for a local security company and in various customer service positions. In 2015, she decided that she needed a career change.
Helping people feel better has always been a passion and being able to use her skills as a therapist to help manage pain relief and provide relaxation for her clients was exactly the balance she was looking for.
She specializes in deep tissue, trigger point, and migraine work.
In her spare time, she homeschools her daughter and enjoys planning adventure trips to take together.
Leah Batchelor
Leah has lived in the sunshine state for half her life, and there’s nowhere else she would rather call home. She absolutely loves the beach and sun, and loves anything that can make her smile. When she’s not working, you may find her playing the piano or volunteering at her church.
Growing up, Leah had quite the struggle with acne and finding the right things to help her skin. After lots of trying and learning from her mistakes, she hopes that she can help other people around her feel confident in their own skin by teaching them what she wished she had know.
Leah is looking forward to continuing her education in the ever-growing field of aesthetics to find new and exciting ways to help her clients skin and confidence. Leah loves meeting new people and can’t wait to meet you!
Renee Haire
Renee has always had a passion for massage, so it seemed only natural that she makes it into a career. Graduating from Southeastern School for Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in 2004, she received her certification in Neuromuscular Therapy. She has since also received training in Sports Massage, Medical Massage, and certification in Cupping Therapy.
Since starting her career in 2005, Renee has worked for various companies including spas, chiropractors, and the very first Massage Envy in Jacksonville, FL.
In 2019, Renee began working at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute where she was able to work with some of the best orthopedic clinicians in the field. During this time, she was able to treat hundreds of clients and patients, gaining the much-needed practice and confidence all therapists require before finally branching out on her own.
Cat Neis
Cat has been a licensed massage therapist Florida for 12 years, and most recently won Massage Envy’s Massage Therapist of the Year for the region.
Her specialty is a 75-minute relaxation massage, incorporating hot towels, cupping and scalp massage helping your body relax and unwind. She is a dual-licensed therapist who can help you with your massage, waxing and skin care needs.
When she has free time, she enjoys spending time cross-stitching and rollerblading.
Carrie Jackson of Expressions Massage is hereby recognized as a TOP GUN Business Professional.
Carrie Jackson, you and your company are hereby commended for your work in Duval County as a massage company by the County Advisory Board. …[Read More]