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Relax, Restore, Regenerate

  • August 2025
  • By Verandah

Treat yourself to a massage with one of our three therapists here at Verandah fitness center 7 days a week. Whether you’re recovering, realigning or simply unwinding, we’ve got you covered.

The club offers deep tissue relief, soothing Swedish massage, injury-focused medical and myoskeletal alignment, lymphatic drainage, Reflexology, Reiki and more. Our therapists offer a wide range of techniques to match your needs. Massages range from 30 to 90 minutes.

To book an appointment visit the Verandah Club website and go to Wellness Activities – Spa Services. You will find a list of all the massage offerings, prices and information about how to book an appointment.

Meet our three therapists below.

TAMEE FERGUSON

Tamee began her career in massage therapy after graduating from Florida Academy in 2013. In addition to Verandah, Tamee also sees clients in Sanibel. She discovered Erik Dalton’s technique of Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy MAT. This technique works with the muscles and the bones together as a unit because everything is connected. She attended Dalton’s ultimate workshop traveling to Costa Rica for a 7-day intensive course and she continues to increase her skills attending Dalton’s workshops. The Freedom from Pain Institute taught her that the site of the pain is often not the cause. Correcting posture and incorrect cross patterning movements will decrease pain and increase range of motion. While she specializes in Myofascial release, neuromuscular massage and range of motion trough MAT, she tailors each massage to the client.

JANICE HARTWEL

Janice has been licensed massage therapist for 19 years, having graduated in 2005 from FL Academy of Massage and Skincare in Ft. Myers, FL. She has been a member of the Verandah Fitness team for over 6 years as a massage therapist. Her work experience includes The Sanibel Day Spa, and massage companies in Naples and Bonita Springs. Janice has a passion for health and natural healing methods. After becoming a Reiki master, she graduated from the Rosemary Gladstar herbal correspondence course, wanting to delve more deeply into energy work, she graduated from a 3 yr. program at Corestar Energy Healing School in Mission, KS. She receives much joy from seeing clients walk out after a session with less pain, increased relaxation and peace of mind. Janice incorporates different healing techniques to affect this change. These include Swedish massage, neuromuscular, Trigger PT, Reflexology, and Reiki.

BAILEY WOOD

Bailey is a U.S. Navy veteran, former EMT, and health coach. He brings a unique blend of experience and care to his work. With over 6 years as a massage therapist and an associate’s degree in therapeutic massage, he specializes in helping people feel better through various massage techniques. Bailey’s focus is on anatomy, physiology, and pathology. He strives to ensure each session is tailored to the specific needs of the client promoting comfort, healing, and overall well-being. He is passionate about making health and wellness accessible to everyone, and here to help clients feel their best.