Acupuncturist Dr. Li
Dr. Weidong Li from China has been trained in Australia, Japan and USA in Medical Science research and Chinese Medicine. He is an expert on acupuncture, Chinese herbal remedies, acupressure, ear seeds, moxibustion, cupping, and acupuncture electrical stimulation (TENS)
Professional Experience
2009-2010 Cardiovascular Center of Medical College of Wisconsin Postdoctor Fellow
2006-2007 Hematology/Oncology Division, Department of Medicine. Duke Medical Center, Duke University. (As Research associate)
2003-2005 Molecular Oncology Department of Osaka Bioscience Institute PhD student
2000-2003 Molecular Behavioral Biology Department of Osaka Bioscience Institute, PhD student
2000.2-2000.6 Orthopedic Surgery Department, Osaka City University Guest Researcher
1999.4-2000.2 Institute of Bone and Joint Researches at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney University, Australia WHO Research Fellow
1992-1999 Orthopedic Surgery Department, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital.
Education
2014-2015,7 Virginia Univeristy of Oriental Medicine
2013,1-2014 Maryland University of Integrative Health
2011.5-2011.12 Central Maryland School of Massage
2001.4-2005 PhD Program of Medical Biosignaling, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan
1987-1992 8-Year-Course, Medical Department, Tianjin Medical University, China
1984-1987 Biochemistry (premedical course) in Biology Department, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
Founder Cathy
Cathy graduated from Central Maryland School of Massage in Frederick, MD in 2012. She is also a Reiki Master. The healing of the body, body, and spirit has always been her passion and mission. The body is like a cup; energy is like tea. She wants to create a zen place where people can refill their cups. As a massage therapist, she knows that knots and tension are a reflection of life experience; therefore, the healing of tensed muscle goes beyond physical well-being. She makes a commitment that Tea Spa will only hire people both highly skilled and passionate about this profession. Her mission is to enhance people’s physical and spiritual wellbeing, one touch at a time.
Co-Founder & Massage Director Melanie，LMT
Melanie Wang was a pediatrician and ER doctor with over 14 years of medical experience in China. She has over 10 years of experience in massage therapy in health clinics and spas since obtaining her RMP designation from Seattle, Washington. She combines her expertise in physiology and acupressure to offer clients personalized sessions focused on pain relief, stress alleviation, or accelerated recovery. Skilled in Swedish massage, Combinations Therapeutic massage, Lymph Drainage Massage, and Prenatal massage. Melanie is able to bring to each client relaxation and rejuvenation for the body and mind.
Co-Founder Lulu
After High School, LuLu attended the University of Maryland College Park and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. After years of working in the banking industry, she realized her passion for Esthetics and decided to enroll at The Paul Mitchell School where she graduated with a certificate in Esthetics. She has a passion to help clients to improve their skin condition and build up relationships with them. She believes that healthy, glowing skin brings people confidence and better lifestyle.
Nail Artist & Esthetician Ivy
Ivy is licensed and experienced nail technician dedicated to remaining up to date with the latest nail service technologies, designs, and trends. She brings forth advanced nail technical abilities and the desire to provide clients with the best and most pleasurable salon experience possible. Ivy applies her specialized knowledge of hand and foot anatomy to enhance the physical contact experience in achieving beautiful manicures and pedicures.
Nail Artist & Esthetician Rita
Rita graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is a Certified Nail Technician offering strong attention to detail and is trained in the latest nail artistry techniques and trends. She provides excellent manicure and pedicure services to her customers and ensures that every customer leaves with beautiful smiles before the departure. Rita insists on the highest level of excellence for herself. Continuing education on nail artistry and customer satisfaction is of utmost importance to her.
Massage Director Amy，LMT
Amy started this profession in 2009. She is a very talented therapist. Bringing people healing and relaxation is her passion. Amy is always so welcoming, willing to listen, and performs her best. She loves to take a walk in nature; she writes journals every day to record the people she appreciates. She cares about everyone, and of course her customers. When you walk into Tea Spa Gaithersburg, you can feel the ambiance is full of light and positive energy, just like Amy’s personality. She is excellent with Swedish, Combination, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal Massage. People come to her regularly just like visiting an old friend, book ahead of time if you like to see her because she is always so booked!
Managing Partner Sunny
Sunny graduated from Columbia College; she has 8 years of experience in this field. She always greets her customers with a bright smile and performs her massage with patience and professionalism. She is excellent with Swedish, Combination, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage; she helped a lot of customers who had chronic lower back pain. Her mission is not only to heal the body but also the spirit. And that is why she became a manager at Tea Spa, to make the business a better place for people to unwind and recharge. She loves to exercise, travel, decorate, and read. When you walk into Tea Spa Rockville, the elegant, beautiful ambiance, spotless rooms, show her passion for life, her care for people. She is there to make your spa experience as perfect as possible.
Managing Partner Angela
Angela graduated from Columbia College and has been working in this field since 2011. She is a true believer that a massage therapist must be patient and care for others, in order to perform their job well. She cares about her clients, and always takes the time to find out their needs and wants. She loves to help people feel better with regular massages and creates a lifestyle that emphasizes on self-care. She is great with Swedish, Combination Therapeutic Massage, Deep-Tissue, and Pre-natal Massage. Angela works at Gaithersburg and Rockville location, she is looking forward to seeing you and offering her talent and skills.
Massage Therapist James
James graduated from Colombia College and started his massage career in 2013. The reason why he becomes a massage therapist is that he wants to provide comfort and healing to people who are tired and worn out. Every time after giving a massage, knowing the client is satisfied with his work, he felt a sense of pride and joy. He specializes in Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal. His clients rave about his ability to relax them with his patient approach and the perfect amount of pressure.
Massage Therapist Lisa，LMT
Lisa is a registered massage therapist with more than 9 years of experience. She is an expert with Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and reflexology massage. She is very kind, attentive, and detail-oriented. She always does her best to make the client feel relaxed, and help her client to reduce pain and discomfort.
Massage Therapist Brenda，RN，RMP
Brenda has 11 years of experience in this profession. She was an RN before and has a rich knowledge of anatomy&physiology, and compassion for others. She takes the time to interview her client, educate them client and respect them. She is a people person, always making sure her clients feel comfortable and relaxed. She loves to travel, meditate and take long walks.
Massage Therapist Lily，LMT
Graduated from Columbia College for Massage Therapy in 2016 and received her MD license. She is a shy kind person who truly likes to help others with relieving their stress, tension, and pain. She understands that the jobs and life of today come with many additional stresses that take their toll on our bodies. As a massage therapist, she truly believes that massages can play a big role in helping maintain the body, both physically and spiritually. She specializes in Swedish, Combination, Deep Tissue, and Prenatal massage. Her kindness will make you feel comfortable and relaxed while you are here.
Massage Therapist Jenny Song，LMT
Massage Therapist Tony，LMT
Tony came from China. He is a professional massage therapist who passed the national and state examination and with eight years of experience. His specialty is Swedish, Combination, Deep Tissue, Sports, and Hot Stone. He enjoys this profession because he wants people to feel relaxed through his work, he is extremely good at relieving pain in various parts, relieving muscular fatigue and knots. Tony hopes that all his customers will be stress-free, physically, and mentally, after the massage.
Massage Therapist Mary，LMT
Mary always starts her session by asking “what result are you looking for from today’s massage” when customers tell her where is stiffing or where hurts, Mary takes that as her duty and mission. She always ends her session by saying “Thank you for your patient, your massage session completed”, And when your customers give her a thumb up and tell her they feel much better now, Mary is so grateful. She is a faithful Christian, she is grateful to God for giving her healing hands. She believes that God used her hands to ease people’s pain and discomfort. She has worked as a massage therapist in both clinical settings and spa settings for more than 8 years now. Her specialty is Combination Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage, and Swedish Massage. She is committed to doing her best for every single customer.
Massage Therapist Jesse – LMT Coming Soon
Massage Therapist Jenny C – Coming Soon
Massage Therapist Mandy- Coming Soon
Massage Therapist May – Coming Soon
Massage Therapist Jamie – Coming Soon
Massage Therapist Gia – Coming Soon
Massage Therapist Aung – Coming Soon
Massage Therapist Aly – Coming Soon
Massage Therapist & Esthetician Mia，LMT
Mia has more than 7 years of experience in the spa industry. She is a licensed esthetician and a massage therapist. She loves to take care of her customers with her whole heart. She specializes in Therapeutic Massage, as well as Swedish, Deep-Tissue, and Prenatal. She performs all types of facial, her techniques are super relaxing, and as well as result-oriented.
Esthetician Director Paige-coming soon
Lead Esthetician Yan
Yan has several years of experience as an esthetician, and she began her career when she graduated from Esthetic Institute. She is very passionate about helping clients feel comfortable and relaxed while leaving their skin glowing and healthy. Yan takes a personal approach to her profession and enjoys building a relationship with each client and helping them throughout their skincare journey.
Lead Esthetician Zahar
Zahar is inspired to utilize all esthetic services and provide strong interpersonal skills as an esthetician to provide my clients with my make-up artistic skills. Her technique encompasses a broad range of disciplines and responsibilities which includes identification of requirements and type of services needed for clients to receive the highest quality of treatment and home care.
Lead Esthetician Wen
Wen has more than ten years of experience as an esthetician. She graduates from the Aesthetic Institute of Cosmetology. Wen loves to care for and educate her customers not just to see the result after a facial but maintain and improve their skin in the long run and resolve any skin problems to reach beautiful skin conditions. Her facial is very relaxing, detail-oriented, she is very precise at recommending products to her customers, her client has followed her for years, because she is so trustworthy, and make you feel at ease.
Customer Service Manager Alice
Customer Service Representative Nahomy
Customer Service Representative Britney
Customer Service Representative Kyra
Customer Service Representative Chinoyelum
Customer Service Representative Daniela
Customer Service Representative Ghaiesha
Reiki Practitioners:
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