Our Team

I am Julie Bevel

Owner & Operator

Massage Therapist

20 years experience

JulieB (as they call her around the Spa) is the fun and energetic owner of Fox River MedSpa. Returning to the Chicago suburbs after 9 years with the 5 Diamond Bellagio Spa in Las Vegas as their Lead Therapist & Nationally Certified Educator, she has returned home with her family to fulfill her entrepreneurship dream locally. With 20 years of bodywork experience that started at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA, Julie loves sharing her passion for massage and all things Spa. After the pandemic hit, she partnered with Dr. Steve and added a gorgeous clinic for chiropractic services and holistic healing in Algonquin. She specializes in Sports and Thai Massage, helping her guests increase range of motion and flexibility in a therapeutic and relaxing blend of techniques. She is licensed to perform lymphatic drainage, prenatal, and many types massage. With her resort leadership background and commitment to excellence, Julie has brought the 5 Star experience and top level of service with her to Fox River Spa. Besides building her business, Julie loves spending time with her 4 daughters, making music, golfing, and volunteering with Dollars For Scholars 501©3.

Dr. Arora

Skin by dr. arora at fox river spa, clinic partner

Introducing Dr Mukesh Arora who is a board certified physician, with expertise in the field of medical esthetics. Dr. Mukesh Arora, MD is a Internal Medicine Specialist and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ggs Medical College in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, and brings his passion for aesthetic skincare to Fox River MedSpa this November!

He has taken aesthetic medicine and advancements to a whole new level of skin and collagen rejuvenation.“Providing state of the art skincare through expert advise, personal empowerment, compassion and transparency.”

At Fox River MedSpa, we are incorporating a more holistic approach for your skincare, enhancing your own body’s immune system coupled with cutting edge aesthetic treatments. Dr. Arora’s services will leave your skin looking more youthful and natural. Our team of experienced aesthetic experts offer the most advanced, and innovative treatments.

“Our focus is geared towards not only delivering transformational results but also providing optimal satisfaction for our patients.”

Intro Special – Just $10/Unit (Regularly $13)

All Other Services Like Are By Consultation & Quote.

Schedule Your Time With Dr. Arora Today!

Available Tuesdays 1pm-5pm, Some Friday Afternoons And Some Wednesday Mornings – Plus One Sunday A Month!

Dr. steve

clinic partner, Chiropractor

chiropractor

7 years experience

Dr. Steve Stachura grew up in Lisle, IL and attended National University of Health Sciences in Lombard. He joined the company in July 2020 after the Covid shutdown and helped design the new business flow to elevate the level of care and results for our community.

He has been helping people get free from pain using Chiropractic Medicine for over 7 years before joining Fox River MedSpa. He takes a broad holistic approach to the body, and believes spinal health is one of the critical pillars of wellness. Healthy nerve pathways and great range of motion make a different in the quality of life, especially as we age.

Dr. Steve uses a variety of adjustment techniques to accommodate patient needs and is experienced working with all levels of health. Adjustments can be as gentle or strong as appropriate. He is certified in the Webster Technique which caters to women experiencing discomfort during pregnancy. He is also certified in Acupuncture which has been shown to be extremely effective in treating a wide range of disorders and symptoms.

By combining skilled hands-on-techniques, state of the art therapeutic procedures and providing sincere and thoughtful care, Dr. Steve is able to help patients on all types of levels.

Lisa

Lead Esthetician,
Elleebana Lash Lift & Tint Artist

Years in the industry: 7

Lisa is a graduate of Cosmetology & Spa Academy and has been PCASKIN certified since 2014. As the Lead Aesthetician, Lisa sets the customer service standard and is dedicated to the skincare success of her clients. She has a “never done learning” attitude and is constantly educating herself on the latest trends in the industry. Expect her to incorporate different modalities and advanced techniques into her treatments whenever possible. Lisa also recognizes the importance of a comfortable & soothing environment and seamlessly integrates relaxation into all of her services. Even a simple brow wax can feel like a retreat! As a senior member of the Fox River Spa & Salon team, she has formed strong bonds with her regulars and strives to create trusting relationships with every new client that walks through the door. Count on Lisa to be your quick & efficient waxer, skillful skincare specialist and makeup guru on your wedding day!

Specialties – PCA Skin Certified Chemical Peels, Elleebana Lash Lift & Tint, Microdermabrasion, Ultrasonic Facials, Speed Waxing, Bridal Makeup

Schedule – varies by appointment

Cinde

Lead Massage Therapist & Cosmetologist

Years in the Industry: 25
Hometown: Planet Earth

Cinde is one of our most diversely talented and amazing team members. She has a passion for health, wellness and beauty and believes they are all an integral part of our well-being. She is bodywork therapist with 25 years in the massage industry, and licensed since 1987 in hair and skin care. She believes beauty is the style of wellness, creating looks that are uniquely yours by integrating style and spirit. Cinde always knew she was a healer and bodywork therapist, in 1990 she began that journey and traveled worldwide to learn and diversify her massage skills and healing techniques. Her work is both clinical and esoteric. She works with myo-fascial, orthopedic, Cranial-sacral, Thai massage, Cupping, Qi-gong, Reiki, and more. Her work is defined as healing, soothing, direct and deep. She is also Yoga, Pilates and a group fitness instructor, with a degree in Health and wellness management as well as a wellness coach. We feel honored to have such a talent as she on our team and hope you give her a try for your next service!

Specialties – Face & Body Combo’s, Cupping, Rocktape, Advanced Therapeutic Healing, Cranial Release sessions, Energy work

Schedule – Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat @ Algonquin

Paula

Massage Therapist

Years in the industry: 4
Hometown: Algonquin, IL

Paula is an amazing, well rounded therapist, with thumbs of steel. She not only has taken advanced Reiki energy classes, but comes from a clinical chiropractic massage background, so is able to assess the body and make educated recommendations for self-care. Paula enjoys forming long lasting therapeutic relationships with her clients, and is known for documenting and remembering patterns of holding she’s noticed throughout her sessions. With this clinical approach to massage therapy, Paula is truly a partner in health and wellness for her clients, and looks forward to helping even more people at Fox River Spa.

Specialties – Prenatal, Deep Tissue, Energy Work, Quiet Meditative Sessions, able to customize

Schedule – Wed 9:30 am-5:00 pm Thurs 10:00 am-4:00 pm Friday 9:30 am-5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Jill

Massage Therapist, Cupping & Pregnancy Massage Certified

Years in the industry: 9
Hometown: West Dundee, IL

Jill brings her clinical background in massage therapy to the Fox River Spa team and assesses the body for imbalances and tension. She is also certified in cupping, a method that can help with circulation, detoxification, and opening up stagnant areas of tissue. Jill loves helping her clients come up with a treatment plan for self-care to go along with her bodywork and works on a lot of athletes. Weekend warriors and runners are some of her favorite people, as they appreciate her knowledge of how everything is connected through fascia and how her work can help release it. Keeping people fluid and moving is her goal. Plus she’s compassionate and quiet – which her clients also love her for! Fox River Spa considers themselves lucky she’s chosen to work with us here!

Claire
2017 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Esthetician & Lash Artist

Years in the Industry: 6
Hometown: Algonquin, IL

Claire is part of the opening team here at the Algonquin location. She has been working in the spa industry for five years now. Although skincare has been her passion ever since she went to her first dermatologist to help with her own problem skin. Being able to help people transform their skin into something they can love is her goal with every client she meets. Extracting acne and blackheads is Claire’s favorite service to perform because you can see an instant change in your skin.

Claire is also obsessed with anything Halloween and horror, she has been working at haunted houses for about seven years now doing makeup and acting. She is self-taught in special effects makeup and continues to learn all the time. She grew up here in the area and plans on staying here to further herself in this wonderful industry.

Specialties: Brazilian Waxing, PCA Skin Certified Chemical Peels, Farmhouse Fresh vegan product line, Acne & Aging

Schedule: Algonquin Full Time

Monday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Thursday 3:00 pm-9:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am-5:00

Kim
2018 Employee Of The Year

Massage Therapist & Esthetician

Years in the Industry: 20
Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL

Kim joined Fox River Spa Algonquin as a previous employee of the former business. She is dual licensed in Massage Therapy and Esthetics and loves helping people both look and feel amazing. Kim’s style is clinical and technical, and she loves sharing observations about people’s bodies with them. She also is an avid chef and foodie who will share a recipe just as quick as she’ll share a recommended stretch or product for your skin.

Specialties – Face-Body Combo’s, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Aromatherapy, PCA Skin Facials, Farmhouse Fresh Facials, Waxing, Lash Lifts & Tints

Schedule – Full Time

Marzanna

Bilingual Massage Therapist

Bilingual Language: Polish
Years in the Industry: 5
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Marzanna has been practicing massage therapy for 5 years. Her goal is to help heal people inside and out. She believes that self-care is a MUST in today’s busy world, and massage and regular body work are the keys to living up to your fullest potential. Marzanna has spent years working in a variety of massage environments including: chiropractic clinic, high end spa and corporate massages giving her great knowledge and skill in the massage therapy field. As your massage therapist she brings all of this to one table combining her talent, endless effort and unique style to achieve the best therapeutic results for your needs. Book with her today for your “me time” getaway. She looks forward to seeing you.

TiffanyAnn

Massage Therapist

Years in the Industry: 6
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Tiffany is a seasoned massage therapist who took a littlw time off with her baby and is now back and ready to build clientel here at Fox River Spa. She loves helping people decompress, fall asleep, and get deeply into adhesions and “knots” when needed! She prides herself on being warm and professional, able to tune into every clients specific needs and goals for their session. She loves being able to make a difference to her clients.
When not practicing the art of massage, she loves spending time with her little man, listening to and playing music, being outdoors, and dabbling in mixology and creating something tasty to enjoy.

Natalie

Massage Therapist

Years in the Industry: 2
Hometown: Algonquin, IL

Please welcome our newest Fox River Spa Team Member Natalie!

••or welcome back I should say!!••

Some of you may recognize Natalie as our past Spa Manager! She also set up our awesome Vendor Blender we did in September of 2020! Natalie has a lot to do with the amazing culture of our Spa! Natalie has recently graduated from First Institute & we are very excited to welcome her back as a new Massage Therapist! We don’t often hire fresh out of school but she is EXCEPTIONAL, hard working, and an amazing team player! Not to mention she has amazing energy that gives everyone a sense of calm when she is around!

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Maria

Massage Therapist

Years in the Industry: 5
Hometown: Carpentersville, IL

Maria has been with Fox River Spa for over a year now and loves helping people get out of pain. She is a deeper style therapist who enjoys working with athletes and people of all levels of health. Maria also takes great pride in professionalism and consultation, making sure she understands exactly what your goals are for each session, and is able to make everyone comfortable and relaxed on her table.

Specialties – Cupping, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Swedish, Aromatherapy. Spanish Speaker

Schedule – Daytime at Algonquin or Carpentersville

Jessica

Massage Therapist

Years in the Industry: 7
Hometown: Marengo, IL

Jessica graduated in the top of her class from Cortiva institute in 2011. She has a versatile style and is able to customize each session to adjust to your specific needs. She brings experience in Swedish relaxation, deep tissues, sports massage and stretching, reflexology, and myofacial techniques. She has detailed knowledge with essential oils and can help you find the best aromatherapy. Her hobbies include hiking, traveling, and training her dog as a therapy dog.

Lissa

Massage Therapist, clinic assistant

Years In The Industry: 20
Hometown: San Diego, CA

Lissa joined Fox River Med Spa in 2020. She is new to the Spa but not to Massage. Lissa started her wellness path in San Diego 20 yrs. ago where she studied Holistic Health, Nutrition and Bodywork and became a Certified Massage Therapist. Lissa moved back to the Midwest

where her family has roots and continued her education at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy/Cortiva Institute where earned her National Certification in 2008.

Lissa works with Dr. Steve in our Chiropractic Clinic as well as providing all Spa Massage on our menu. She takes special care during consultations in order to focus where your body needs extra attention or healing support. With her deep level of experience and wide range of techniques, she’s able to work with all levels of health and customize as needed.

Lissa lives in Crystal Lake and loves hiking with her Shiba Inu, Takashi, spending time with family, dancing and listening to Reggae music!

Specialties – Therapeutic Massage, Pain Management, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, Swedish Circulatory and Pre/ Post Natal Massage.

Schedule –full time, varies as needed! Request her today!

Elizabeth

Massage Therapist, Assistant Manager

Years in the Industry: 8
Hometown: Lexington, KY

Elizabeth brings 8 years of experience as a Massage Therapist and a lifetime of passion and learned understanding about the human body into her sessions. She is a former college athlete and presently active “has been” whose goal is to join her clients in their individual journeys toward health and restoration. Whether it’s pampering or intense bodywork that you seek, Elizabeth’s Swedish massage is just as luxurious as her deep tissue. She was trained at the Florida College of Natural Health in Miami, Florida. After which, she spent two years working at a 4-star hotel spa in South Beach and the following six years at the premier place to receive a massage in her hometown.

Her type of client has run the gamut, and therefore, so has her massage experience. She is passionate about health, wellness, and people receiving the recovery they need so that they can continue to live the full and productive lives they want.

Elizabeth is brand new to the area. So, in her free time she is exploring all Chicagoland has to offer with her boyfriend and their dog. She loves culture, good coffee, good food, and new experiences.

Specialties: Swedish, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Reflexology, Sports Massage andStretching

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Sunday

JoyAnn

Esthetician, lash artist, assistant manager

Years in the industry: 4
Hometown: Elgin

JoyAnn has been in the industry for 7 years, she decided to pursue a career in esthetics after working a spa front desk job and she witnessed the amazing things estheticians were doing for their client’s confidence & overall happiness. JoyAnn is passionate about caring for others whether it’s in a personal or professional environment; she loves providing result orientated services and specializes in microdermabrasion & eyebrow shaping/tints. On top of being an exceptional esthetician she is also a loving mother, a passionate plant lover. She loves to enjoy time outdoors; camping, gardening, going for walks, and when weather is poor she likes to hide indoors cooking or cuddled up on the couch with her variety of pets.

Specialties – Elleebana Lash Lift & Tint, Full Body Waxing (comfortable working with both hard and soft waxes), PCA Skin certified – Peels, Anti-Aging, Acne, Microdermabrasion, Ultrasonic & Deep Pore Detox

Schedule – Flexible

Scott

Massage Therapist

Years in the industry: 20
Hometown: Chicago

Scott has been a Massage Therapist for 20 years, and his formal training is in Neuromuscular Therapy, which treats a myriad of conditions, such as Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint (Jaw) problems, Plantar Fasciitis, pre and post operative orthopedic conditions, and sports related injuries. Scott has worked with several orthopedic Surgeons, Chiropractors, and Dentists to combine Therapeutic Massage with traditional medical and alternative care. His approach to massage and bodywork is based on helping clientele reach their highest potential use of the vital machine that is the human form.

Specialties – Chronic Pain Relief, Rehabilitation & Injury Recovery, CBD, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Trigger Point, able to customize

Schedule – Sundays & by request.

Maggie

massage therapist

Years in the industry: 4
Hometown: Chicago

Maggie is a LMT and graduate of The Soma Institute of Clinical Massage in Chicago. Her skills include traditional Swedish techniques, deep tissue & trigger point release as well as pre & postnatal massage, designed to relax and sooth the rapidly changing body. A calming demeanor and skilled hands, enables her to accurately gage the pressure needed for each massage while keeping her client comfortable. Her effective therapy has warranted a steady stream of appointments treating all ages from children to elderly!

Specialties – Prenatal, CBD, Aromatherapy, Warm Stone, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Trigger Point, able to customize

Schedule – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday and by request.

Erika

Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist
Years in the industry: 7
Hometown: Chicago

Erika specializes in working with people who are interested in the benefits of exploring a mind-body practice that improves every aspect of life. Having a background as a Yoga Instructor, she decided to add to her education and pursue massage therapy. Erika enjoys giving her clients a relaxing and positive experience. “I give 120% during every session, staying completely focused on my client and what they need to receive from the massage session.” Erika brings with her a very grounded, calming presence and a customizable experience to be able to tailor the massage to fit the client’s specific needs. When Erika isn’t working, she loves spending time with her 2 children. She loves yoga, music, traveling and the outdoors!

Specialties – CBD, Aromatherapy, Warm Stone, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Sports Massage, Trigger Point, able to customize

Schedule – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday and by request.

Alyssa

Chiropractic Assistant

Years in the industry: 2
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Alyssa needs to write her bio and share it with us!

Leslie

Chiropractic Assistant

Years in the industry: 2
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Leslie needs to write her bio and share it with us!

Dava

Licensed Esthetician

Years in the industry: 2
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Dava loves to see skin goals be met! She believes personalization and education are the best approach to your unique skin care needs, and aims to provide both with every treatment. Whether it be a simple wax or basic facial, or something more advanced like a chemical peel, microdermabrasion, or microcurrent, you can always expect a productive and relaxing session.

Nancy

Happy Hour Yoga Owner

Early in 2017, Nancy Meyers, bought Body & Mind Pilates Plus and evolved it into Happy Hour Yoga.

As she grew that business, she formed referral partnerships and friendships with lots of fabulous wellness professionals. When Fox River MedSpa wanted to start offering Yoga, Nancy was happy to share some good energy and create wonderful experiences for their guests.

Fox River MedSpa is thrilled to have Happy Hour Yoga as a partner in the wellness community!

Taylor

Massage Therapist

Years in the Industry: 3
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Taylor loves helping her clients achieve their maximum wellness potential. Her professional goal is to customize the perfect routine to help guide you to feel your very best, inside and out! She’s a busy mother of two little girls, and likes to stay busy. She enjoys working with people and building lasting relationships. She loves being crafty in her work and is also a professional photographer. “You cannot put a price tag on health and wellness. We only have one shot at this life and your body is your temple. So, protect it!”

Terra

Massage Therapist

Years in the Industry: 2
Hometown: Chicago, IL

Terra’s love for bodywork and healing began long before her career path to massage therapy. Her passion for holistic healthcare led her to an Applied Kinesiology apprenticeship at Touch for Health in 2019. She chose to combine her training with massage therapy for an ultimate healing experience. Terra is a natural at her craft. As an intent listener, her calm and quiet nature reflects into sessions with her guests. She has a true love for learning new modalities and aiding the body in its ultimate self healing process.

Katie

Yoga instructor

Katie was introduced to yoga 20 years ago as a way to balance the challenges of dance, weightlifting, and everyday stress. In 2020, she was limited to online yoga classes and realized how much her mental health depended on the combination of movement, inward focus, and rest. In 2021, she immersed herself in classes at two different studios to experience multiple styles of yoga and to learn from different teachers.

Katie noticed a huge difference in her flexibility and strength of both her body and mind. She also felt that the power of doing yoga in a group setting was infinitely more profound.

In 2022, she jumped at the opportunity to take a 5-month, 200-hour yoga teacher training program under Nancy Meyers and Eric Paskel. This experience changed her life as she studied yoga philosophy, along with Hatha practices such as Ashtanga, Yin, and Vinyasa yoga.

Katie’s approach to yoga combines physical challenges with a dose of philosophy that students can carry with them to improve their daily lives. In her classes, you can expect vinyasa flows, core strengthening, balancing postures, and a touch of relaxing Yin at the end of every class.

Tiffany

Spa Manager

Years in the industry: 8
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Tiffany needs to write her bio and share it with us!

Juliana

Receptionist

Years in the industry: 1
Hometown: Algonquin, IL

Juliana is currently a senior at Hampshire High School and has been here at Fox River MedSpa for just about a year! She loves bringing a smile to everyone’s face and helping out where she is needed! In the fall, she will be sadly leaving us (temporarily) to go to SIUe to get her Masters of Science in Nursing on a full-tuition scholarship! She’s been a competitive dancer and snowboarder since she was five and has competed against some of the best in the world like Olympian Courtney Rummel! Juliana is TRI-LINGUAL speaking English, Spanish, and American Sign Language! She loves spending time with friends, family, dogs, drinking coffee, and singing at her schools Chamber Choir!

Fel

Receptionist

Years in the industry: 1
Fel needs to write her bio and share it with us!

Daniella

Receptionist, Clinic Assistant

Years in the industry: 1
Hometown: Algonquin, IL

Dani needs to write her bio and share it with us! She also speaks Spanish!

Cori

Esthetician & Permanent Makeup Artist

Years in the industry: 6
Hometown: Algonquin

Cori is a graduate from Universal Spa Training Academy and has been a licensed esthetician for 6 years. In those 6 years Cori has performed many services such as make-up application, waxing and basic facials along with more advanced facial services like microdermabrasion, micro current, chemical peels and ultrasonic. She enjoys customizing her facials and using advanced tools to target her clients skin care needs and is confident in her ability to maintain and improve the appearance and health of your skin while offering you the relaxation and pampering that you deserve during all of your services.
Cori is also a Certified Permanent Make-up Artist and is very passionate about the PMU Industry. Her PMU abilities include Microblading, Ombré/Powder Brows and Lip Blushing. She loves mixing to match when carefully choosing pigments to suit your hair color and skin tone for brows and uses your “inspiration” color to customize your desired lip blush pigment!

Specialties – Permanent Makeup, Microblading, Lip Blushing, Facials, Chemical Peels, & Waxing

Schedule – Sunday, Monday, & Tues, or by request.

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Meet Our Talented Staff

Julie Bevel

Dr. Arora

Dr. Steve

Lisa

Cinde

Paula

Jill

Claire

Kim

Marzanna

TifannyAnn

Natalie

Maria

Jessica

Lissa

Elizabeth

JoyAnn

Scott

Maggie

Erika

Alyssa

Leslie

Dava

Nancy

Taylor

Terra

Katie

Tiffany

Juliana

Fel

Daniella

Cori

Elizabeth

JoyAnn

Tiffany

Fel

Daniella

Juliana

Julie Bevel

Dr. Arora

Dr. Steve

Lissa

Scott

Alyssa

Daniella

Leslie

JoyAnn

Cori

Claire

Lisa

Lisa

Cinde

Claire

Kim

Cori

JoyAnn

Dava

Julie Bevel

Jessica

Maria

Kim

Jill

Paula

Cinde

Erika

terra

Elizabeth

Lissa

Natalie

TifannyAnn

Marzanna

Maggie

Scott

Taylor

Katie

Nancy

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Claire
2017 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

Kim
2018 Employee Of The Year

Years In The Industry: 20
Hometown: San Diego, CA