Emily has been part of our KarasMatic team for over 3 years.

Her passion for skincare was prompted by her own journey of trying to find effective ways to treat her own troubled skin. She embarked on a holistic approach, concentrating on diet and organic skincare. Her positive results encouraged her to want help others achieve healthy, clear skin.

Having worked on the medical side of treating skin, she learned the value of combining treatments to obtain positive results.

Emily’s career has taken her to Florida, Australia, and Boston, but now she’s here to stay on Long Island. “Working at KarasMatic, in such a positive and nurturing environment, has made my desire to help clients feel good in their own skin, all the more joyful.”

A graduate of New York College of Health Professionals, Alaine pursued her desire to help people feel their very best. As a seasoned massage therapist, Alaine customizes treatments to accommodate the needs of each individual. Whether someone seeks pure relaxation or wants specific concerns addressed, she’s able to plan a course of action to ensure a positive and productive outcome. “I feel extremely grateful to work in such a positive and nurturing environment. Helping people feel good is one of the happiest, most fulfilling parts of my work.”

Karen has been part of our Karasmatic Day Spa family for more than 7 years. With never-ending passion for all things skin, she takes pride and joy in helping people achieve their best complexions.

A graduate of the New York Institute of Beauty, as well as a former Clinic teacher at the same school, Karen has been able to realize a dream of being able to serve people in a way that makes a difference. “Our face is our calling card. We don’t remember what color nails someone has but seeing pretty, clear, glowing skin resonates with all of us.”

Karen believes that everyone can have great skin even if you weren’t born with it. “Self-care, including a consistent, results-driven facial routine is the path to beautiful, healthy skin”

These concepts go hand in hand and come from seeing her clients grow to love their skin more and more, time and time again.

Linda is a graduate of The New York College of Health Professionals, 2008. She specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage and incorporates an instinctual blend of massage techniques depending on the clients specific needs.

Linda works to create a calming and nurturing environment for the client to feel safe and at ease. She truly believes that healing begins when the body is relaxed.

Daniella is a certified Holistic Health Coach and an ITA Energy Medicine Practitioner. She works with her clients providing the necessary tools to help them heal emotionally and physically through the implementation of integrative nutrition and energy healing. Her unique approach allows her to weave these teachings together to inspire deep and sustainable change.

As a certified Holistic Health Coach, she has learned the healing power of nutrition, mindset, relationships, and the use of non-toxic products.

As an ITA Energy Medicine Practitioner, she has learned that our stored emotions impact our energetic and physical body. When you experience physical pain, your body is telling you there is something deeper going on and it’s important to go below the surface. There is an underlying issue and it is important to get to the root cause of the problem.

Daniella believes that “Being healthy is more than just nutrition and exercise. Being emotionally balanced and aligned, and understanding the power of our thoughts is essential to true health and overall well-being.”

Ashley is a NYS Licensed Esthetician and Skin Coach specializing in results-driven skincare. She has a customized approach that takes a holistic view of the body, lifestyle, skin history and products being used to restore balance, educate the individual and set you up for success in your daily beauty habits.

Beauty product junkie & sun-worshiper turned skincare expert & SPF advocate. Her absolute favorite treatments offered at Karasmatic Day Spa are the DMK Facial, Microneedling and Clear + Brilliant laser --- which completely changed her skin last year!

Ash is a skincare & beauty enthusiast, mental health advocate, mama, explorer, creator, connector, hat-lover, Scorpio, and avid vintage shopper.

Ash comes up with a step-up style plan that works for your lifestyle. This means it’s a slow burn and we’re here for the long game - she’ll gradually introduce products into your routine step by step in time. Ashley’s services reflect her higher esthetics education and unyielding passion for an elite quality of care. Ashley’s personal philosophy is to understand the whole skin and body story so that she can create a comprehensive treatment plan that meets your goals.

Deb is a South Shore Native who has been a licensed esthetician for over 10 years. She began her journey in health and wellness when she became a certified massage therapist in 2009 at the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy. Upon returning to New York she enrolled in Esthetics school and a year later was licensed.

She has continued to grow by becoming Reiki 2 certified as well as a mindful educator. She loves to use her forever evolving knowledge of skin care and her massage background to not only treat her clients skin but also leave them with a feeling of overall balance.

A graduate of New York College of Health Professionals, Lorraine has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for more than 20 years. She joined our Karasmatic team 8 years ago.

Specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Hot Stone massages, Lorraine is able to fulfill her passion for helping people feel good. By customizing treatments to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of her clients, she’s able to help people experience pain relief, increased flexibility and improved circulation , relaxation, and mental clarity.

“It’s so rewarding to see how well people respond to treatments. For some, massage therapy can be life changing.”

Madeline Martinez is a Physician Assistant and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

A graduate of SUNY Stonybrook with a degree in Health Sciences, she also received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese herbs, with particular interest in facial rejuvenation and biofunctional medicine.

With extensive experience in clinical medicine, dermatology, laser medicine, esthetics, and surgery, Maddy joined the Karasmatic team in 2020.

Madeline’s passion lies in helping patients look and feel their best. She believes that thorough consultations with patients, really listening to their concerns, then tailoring individual treatment plans, as well as artistry, is how you achieve superior results.

Madeline is bilingual, speaking Fluent Spanish.

Alexa was fascinated by the beauty industry at a very young age. She studied the art of Makeup in NYC and got a Master Makeup Artistry certificate. Alexa has been doing Makeup now professionally for over 6 years Her main goal as an esthetician is to educate clients about the importance of maintaining a regular skincare routine. She encourages her clients to make time for themselves and and indulge in self care.

“I fell in love with skin care when I was struggling myself with cystic acne. After battling self esteem issues from my troubled skin I decided to dive deeper and educate myself about skincare, health and remedies for acne in order to get my skin healed. My mission is to use the knowledge of skincare to help others feel beautiful and confident in their own skin!”

Norman R. Bennett, MD, received his MD from Autonomous University of Guadalajara in 1982 after first attending New York University (NYU). He had further training at NYU Medical Center and then went on to a medical residency and internship at Bridgeport Hospital-Yale New Haven Health in Bridgeport, CT.

After starting a private practice specializing in vascular and wound care medicine, Dr. Bennett added aesthetic injectibles to his practice.

An expert when it comes to proper injection technique, he is able to redefine and enhance the contours of the face, leaving his patients looking natural and refreshed.

A 2008 graduate of Boces and the New York Institute of Beauty, Kelsey is dual licensed in both Cosmetology and Esthetics. She is also a 2017 graduate of Chamberlain Nursing School.

After graduating nursing school, Kelsey worked alongside plastic surgeons specializing in facial cosmetic surgery.

With her vast knowledge of the skin and facial structures, along with extensive training with natural skincare ingredients enables Kelsey to customize treatments to meet the individual needs of her clients.

Carolyn, a 27 year veteran in massage therapy, is a local Bayport-Blue Point graduate and a graduate of New York College.

Specializing in deep tissue, sports, and medical massage, as well as swedish, prenatal, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, Carolyn’s focus is to allow her clients to live their best, active and pain-free lives.

When she’s not working with clients Carolyn is happily focused on spending time with her family, grandkids, travel and staying healthy with yoga and kickboxing.

 Meet Loni Catalano, Your Skincare Expert 🌟 With 22 years of experience under her belt, Loni is a seasoned esthetician and licensed cosmetologist as well as a talented makeup artist. A proud graduate of BOCES in 2001, she’s been on a mission to bring out the inner radiance in everyone she serves. Loni is a firm believer in the transformative power of self-care. She knows that true beauty comes from within and that the key to looking and feeling your best starts with nurturing your skin – your body’s largest organ. Her passion lies in helping clients feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. She’s dedicated to creating a space where self-care is celebrated, and where her clients can embark on their own journey to self-love. When you choose Loni, you’re not just getting a skilled esthetician; you’re gaining an advocate for self-care and a partner in your path to radiant, healthy skin. Join her in embracing your unique beauty and discovering the magic of self-care. Let’s unlock your inner glow together

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Vince is a holistic health-care practitioner integrating three separate, yet related practices that each deal with body, mind, and spirit from a different angle: massage/myofascial release therapy; Transcendental Meditation (TM); and Ayurveda (a comprehensive system of natural health care). Each of these three components of Vince’s holistic practice relieves clients of physical and emotional stresses stored in the mind and body, resulting in a more focused, enjoyable way of living in tune with nature with less pain and anxiety, thus naturally promoting a more spiritual existence.

A Connecticut native,Jill has been a Licensed Esthetician for more than 30 years. With a passion for skincare and makeup, she opened her own business in 1993, creating the day spa she’d always dreamed of owning. As a spa owner, Jill continued to expand her knowledge and talent as she grew her business.

After meeting her husband, a Long Island local, Jill closed her spa and relocated to the South Shore. Desiring to work in an environment that resembled the one she’d created in her own business, she found Karasmatic.

Jill enjoys educating her clients in the best course of action to achieve their skin goals both in-spa and at home. When she’s not working, she enjoys her family and friends, and most especially her 2 Boston terriers.

A graduate of New York Institute of Beauty, Gia was motivated to become an esthetician as a result of the many challenges with her own skin.

Having struggled with cystic acne and uneven skin texture for many years, Gia tried everything from dermatologist prescribed medications to social media skin care trends. Seeing no improvement in the health of her skin she decided to learn for herself about how our skin functions and how to get and keep healthy skin.

“Learning about how to successfully treat my skin gave me the confidence to share my knowledge and help others achieve their best complexion.” And the education never ends. “I’m so grateful to be part of an amazing team who I continue to learn from.”

Introducing Brittany, a dedicated esthetician with a fervent passion for results-driven skincare. With an impressive array of certifications, including DMK MD, Skin Pen Microneedling, BioRePeel, and more, Brittany is committed to helping her clients achieve their skincare goals through personalized treatments and home care. Her approach revolves around recognizing that each individual's skin is unique, and she takes the time to understand your specific needs, concerns, and preferences, ensuring a tailored experience that yields remarkable results. Beyond just skincare, Brittany's mission is to boost the confidence of everyone who walks through her door. When you leave, you not only feel rejuvenated but empowered to conquer the world with your newfound radiance.