Hudavi Staff
Founder
| Sophia Nguyen | |
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Sophia Nguyen has over 15 years of professional experience working as an esthetician and certified massage therapist in Long Beach, California. As the founder of Escape Above / Hudavi Wellness Spa, Sophia had the skills and expertise necessary to run a successful spa. Through countless years of practicing and performing an abundance of waxing services, she has transformed her skills into art. Sophia utilizes waxing techniques that ensure client comfort, professionalism, optimal body mechanics, and cleanliness. |
Licensed Estheticians
| Dana Panerali | |
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Dana Panerali is a licensed Esthetician who takes a very nurturing approach to her services while maintaining a focus on getting results she and her clients are looking for. She is passionate about Esthetics and is constantly expanding her knowledge through advanced Esthetics courses. Dana genuinely cares for her clients and enjoys customizing treatments for each individual based on her expertise and by listening to her clients' needs. She has many skills as an Esthetician, ranging from clinical treatments to careful waxing techniques. Dana has a long history as a massage therapist and enjoys incorporating this into her facial to provide a truly exceptional experience. |
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| Ginger Pearcy | |
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Ginger Pearcy has been practicing massage therapy full time since 1998. Ginger is also a full time esthetician and has been practicing since 2001. A graduate from the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing, Polarity Healing Arts of California, and Redondo Beach Beauty College, Ginger has an immense amount of experience in wellness, beauty, relaxation, and healing. Ginger performs Swedish massage, Esalan, Deep Tissue, Sports massage, and Prenatal Massage. As an esthetician, Ginger specializes in a wide range of waxing treatments, ultimately making sure that each client leaves comfortable and satisfied. As a massage therapist, Ginger specializes in strong Sports massage, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy as she incorporates stretching and traction into each massage. Ginger’s slower pace allows for release of the lower lying tension and stress that lies deep within the muscles. Ginger is passionate about helping people and creating a space for healing. She enjoys working and making sure her guests leave happy, stress-free, and relaxed. |
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Certified Massage Therapists
| Amber Peterson | |
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Amber Peterson is a graduate from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Having over four years of experience, Amber can perform a wide range of modalities including Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Cranial Sacral, Pre-Natal, and Reflexology. In each massage session, Amber integrates subtle energy work, making for an overall healing centered experience. She also likes to combine different techniques into each massage, insuring that each treatment is catered specifically to the needs of the guest. Amber enjoys the nurturing and healing aspect of massage therapy and constantly strives to help her guests leave happier than when they came in. She also enjoys that there is always room for personal growth and new knowledge within the field of massage therapy. |
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| Deonne Geib | |
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Deonne Geib has over eight years of experience as a licensed massage therapist. A graduate from the Mesa Academy of Massage, Deonne is passionate about making people feel comfortable, relaxed, and peaceful. Deonne performs a wide range of modalities including Lomi Lomi, Thai, Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone, Myofascial, Sports, Prenatal, and Shiatsu, all with an added touch of energy work. |
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| Carla Esquivel | |
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Carla Esquivel is a graduate of the Cal Copa Massage School in Huntington Beach, California. She has continued her education through Global Touch Education studying rotator cuff syndrome, sciatica piriformis syndrome, and scalp therapy. Carla is certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Body workers. Carla specializes in Swedish/Therapeutic massage, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and Sports massage. Carla enjoys having the ability to help people feel better, whether it be with general relaxation massage, or working on specific areas of tension. From stress due to sporting activities, work, or just the “stresses of life,” Carla is passionate about making her guests feel relaxed and stress-free. |
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| Kevin Hallmeyer | |
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Kevin Hallmeyer is a graduate from the Healing Arts Institute in Sacramento, California. He is currently completing Pre-Med classes as he plans to attend Naturopathic Medical School in the future. Kevin performs modalities including Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Chair massage, and Reflexology. Kevin’s approach to massage is different from others as he bases his practice on each clients needs, as opposed to just a routine approach. Kevin is passionate about making people happy. Kevin is humble about having the ability to relieve his clients of pain, stress, and the worries that come daily. As his knowledge in natural healing grows, Kevin is enticed to improve his technique while looking at each situation from a new perspective. |
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| Edmond Guan | |
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Edmond Guan is a graduate from the Cal Lion Institute in El Monte, California and has been practicing for over four years. Edmond performs a wide range of modalities including, Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Cupping, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Thai and Scalp Therapy. Edmond specializes in identifying and healing the problems associated with muscles that are most prone to stress, pain, and pressure. He has the ability to feel the problem areas of each guest and can customize each treatment specifically to the client. Edmond is passionate about helping those who are suffering from pain, stress, or tension. |
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| Ginger Pearcy | |
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Ginger Pearcy has been practicing massage therapy full time since 1998. Ginger is also a full time esthetician and has been practicing since 2001. A graduate from the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing, Polarity Healing Arts of California, and Redondo Beach Beauty College, Ginger has an immense amount of experience in wellness, beauty, relaxation, and healing. Ginger performs Swedish massage, Esalan, Deep Tissue, Sports massage, and Prenatal Massage. As an esthetician, Ginger specializes in a wide range of waxing treatments, ultimately making sure that each client leaves comfortable and satisfied. As a massage therapist, Ginger specializes in strong Sports massage, Deep Tissue, and Pregnancy as she incorporates stretching and traction into each massage. Ginger’s slower pace allows for release of the lower lying tension and stress that lies deep within the muscles. Ginger is passionate about helping people and creating a space for healing. She enjoys working and making sure her guests leave happy, stress-free, and relaxed. |
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| Isis Arjeta | |
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Isis Arjeta is a graduate from the Institute for Integrative Heath Care Studies and the Sebastopol Massage Center. She has been practicing massage therapy full time for over three years, performing a variety of massage experiences. Isis performs many modalities including Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Sports massage, Hot Stone massage, Reiki, and Reflexology. She specializes in joint mobilization, Reiki, and extremely relaxing but effective Deep Tissue massage. Isis loves massage therapy because it is a change to blend relaxation with therapeutic “body fixing.” She enjoys the long term results on multiple levels of wellness. Isis is passionate about massage as a healing modality that brings mind, body, and spirit into alignment so that wellness can become reality. Isis believes that there is nothing better than watching clients become progressively more mobile and healthy. |
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| Sharon MacNett | |
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Sharon MacNett is a graduate from Charter College in Long Beach, California. Sharon performs a wide range of modalities ranging from Swedish massage to reflexology massage. Sharon believes in the meditative nature of massage therapy and its importance within modern life. She also believes that massage is vital to the greater picture of holistic wellness. Sharon is proud to be part of the team at Hudavi and is always looking forward to helping clients on their journey to wellness. |
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| Elizabeth Gonzalez | |
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Elizabeth Gonzalez is a graduate from Shiatsu Massage School of California, in Santa Monica. She performs a wide range of modalities ranging from Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Cranial Saccral, Ampuku and Reflexology massage. Elizabeth loves aiding her clients in their everyday life. Her touch is perfect for those suffering from stress, and in need of some deep relaxation. She will work with her clients to achieve the best treatment and suited for their needs. Simply, she enjoys helping people be healthier and happier. |
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Chiropractic Therapists
| Dr. Peter Jung | |
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Dr. Peter Jung is a graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and has been practicing chiropratic since 1998. He is currently practicing in Anaheim, Fullerton, and San Pedro. Dr. Jung has taught several X-Ray classes at the American College of Medical Technology in Garden Grove as well as conducted stress seminars for women and other health seminars. As a chiropractor, he places great importance in providing a thorough diagnosis of his patients’ pain and needs. It is his passion to ensure his patients receive the best care and treatment so that they can live a better and pain-free life. Dr. Jung also specializes in nutritional care and believes that many chronic pain and diseases can be avoided through proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle. He is committed to educating his patients as well as supporting their choice to live a healthy and wholesome life. |

