About Us – Meet the Team

Maciek Lyko – BS, LMT, RYT

“One needs to experience a good massage to know its benefits to the body and spirit.”

My mission as a massage therapist is to provide you with a comfortable, safe and relaxing environment to improve your health and well-being. My extensive studies and mastery in European massage techniques as well as Thai massage, combined with my specialty in deep tissue and trigger point therapy, create a unique and one of a kind massage experience.

Maciek is:

  • An expert with over 14 years of experience, both independently and in salon/medical office environments.
  • Professionally trained in a broad scope of Western, European and Oriental massage modalities.
  • Personable with excellent listening skills and the ability to easily establish an ease and rapport with clients through his knowledge, compassion, gentle manner, and trustworthiness.
  • A consummate professional with a high level of dignity and integrity, as well as dedication to his craft.

Maciek attended Advanced Thai Massage Training, held January 22, 2011, at the Lek Chaya massage school in Thailand. Maciek’s Thai massage studies include Thai reflexology and advanced training in traditional Thai massage techniques. Additionally, Thai Nerve Touch Massage with Medical Herb Packs (Lek Chaiya Style) was part of his study.

Maciek is available by referral only and is excluded from promotions and discounts.

Appointment Length and Fees

  • The initial evaluation session costs $200. It typically consists of 30 minutes consultation plus 90 min hands on treatment time, but may take longer depending on the complexity of the injury issues.
  • Treatments cost $125 per 60-minute session. (The majority of treatment sessions last between 60 and 90 minutes. Some cases of complex or multiple injuries may require longer sessions.)
  • Financing options and a sliding scale are available for those in need.

Dorota Zientara

Dorota ZientaraDorota Zientara has been in the skin care industry for over 20 years and is a Licensed Esthetician whose passion is to help people feel beautiful inside and out. Originally from Europe, Dorota owned her own spa in Krakow, Poland and also taught at the university level and consulted on the development of the cosmetology curriculum at one of Poland’s most prestigious institutes. She takes a holistic approach to her services, incorporating massage techniques with her vast knowledge of cosmetology, esthetics, dermatology, and physiology. Dorota offers facials, body treatments, and waxing for all skin types. She has a gentle touch and brings comfort to her clients, making each service a relaxing, pleasurable experience. Many of her clients have referred to her as having “magic hands” or a “magic touch.” Dorota prides herself on extensive training, knowledge, and diligence in working with high-end European skin care products that guarantee results and leave your skin glowing, refreshed, and rejuvenated. She understands that each client comes to her with unique needs, and she works closely with each client to customize the treatment to specifically achieve the goals and results they require. Whether you are seeking a relaxing facial, or to correct a skin problem and develop a new skin care regimen, Dorota brings the experience, professionalism, and knowledge to assist you with all of your skin care and hair removal needs.

Marjorie Bordenkircher, Spa Manager

Majorie BordenkircherMarjorie is the manager of Spa Mariana an idyllic spa in Birmingham, MI

As the Spa manager, she oversees all operations in the spa. She also creates and implements unique packages that provide our guests with life-enriching and memorable experiences.

Marjorie has previously owned her own businesses and she has been in the health & wellness industry for several years. This experience has given her the ability to see infinite possibilities for growing the spa industry in every dimension. Marjorie believes that with her passion and leadership skills, she can provide standards and tools while inspiring & empowering members of our team to achieve their goals. She is thrilled to have the privilege of working in a luxurious environment that is dedicated entirely to relaxation, total health and well-being & takes pride in working alongside a team of skilled professionals.

Her goal is to successfully meet and exceed the needs of our guests through the highest standard for quality, service, product and providers. She is genuinely committed to creating truly an unforgettable spa experience.

Magdalena Sakowski, MMT

Magda Sakowska
Magdalena is a nationally certified Medical Manual Therapist with 1200 hours of training. Graduated in 2007 from Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts and Sciences in Troy, Michigan.

Magdalena provides individualized massage therapy treatments such as: Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Mixed Technique Massage, Prenatal Massage. She understands that every client comes with different needs and she’s always open for a conversation so she can be sure everyone gets the treatment they hope for and deserve. Magdalena is very supportive and wants to help her clients achieve optimum health and wellness, find relaxation and tranquility. She likes to incorporate aromatherapy into her treatments to support pain relief, mood enhancement and increased cognitive function. She also uses body scrubs for exfoliation of the skin and stimulation of blood circulation.

Magdalena believes that taking a holistic approach to life promotes preventative medicine by maintaining the health of all aspects of the self—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

Tianna Rubio, LMT

Tianna Rubio is a Clinical Massage Therapist who graduated from the Soma Institute in Chicago in 2006.  While she was in Chicago she worked at Kindred Hospital with Terminally Ill patients and she also did massages for the runners at the Chicago Marathon in 2007. After that she has great experience working as a Massage therapist in a Spa atmosphere.  Tianna is very passionate about what she does and finds it very fulfilling doing massage and helping others to relax and get some relief from everyday stress. Tianna’s specialties are Deep Tissue, Trigger Poing and Hot Stone. She also loves to do body wraps and scrubs to make your skin beautiful for any event!

Jennifer Monro, CMT

Jennifer MonroJennifer Monro is a nationally certified massage therapist who graduated from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2008. Her passion is massage therapy and energy work. As a reiki master, she finds it natural to combine energy work along with her manual massage techniques. She’s also fascinated by the science behind massage therapy, and often studies when she is not massaging. She combines Swedish, deep tissue and trigger point therapy into her body work sessions. Jennifer is an excellent listener and her kind and welcoming demeanor help clients to easily communicate their needs. She strives to make each and every client feel they are receiving a massage specifically designed to address their unique needs. She and her husband love to travel and live in Royal Oak with their two dogs.

Andreea Iakab, Esthetician

andreea-iakabAndreea graduated top of her class, from Mi College of Beauty, Troy, Mi where she specialized in facial treatments, body treatments and waxing. This training along with her previous education in anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the human body, gives her a better understanding of the skin, its important functions and also its challenges under stress and environmental pollutants. So come in for a thorough consultation, where the focus is on your specific skin care needs and then experience a new level of pampering, relaxation and well being. Andreea is in never ending search for best in beauty and health and her passion and commitment will show through every step of her service.

Mischelle Endsley

Certified Life and Holistic Wellness Coach

mischelle-endsleyBeing in the Salon/Spa Industry for over 30 years Mischelle has experienced her own wellness success and also helped hundreds of people nation wide. Her passion for supporting natural health and health maintenance came for getting professional support from a naturopath in Traverse City. Mischelle was dealing with duo-carpal tunnel, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue.

After years of searching for an answer other than surgery or pharmaceutical drugs, she was introduced to Isotonic NutraMetrix products which changed her course of healing. Isotonic capable nutrients are designed to be absorbed by any human no matter what their digestive health is. The product is at the same tone and pressure of the bodies saliva, mucous, and tears, it resembles an IV solution, except you drink these nutrients. Once experiencing the ability to absorb healing nutrients, Mischelle learned that there truly can be help for people suffering from poor health and nutrient absorption. From there she went on a journey to learn as much as possible to help others to maintenance their health and bring their health to an optimal level.

By coaching people in various areas and helping them improve their health through diet, exercise, therapeutic treatments, and nutrients, she has found the right combination for each individual is the key. By sorting out life habits and details there is a formula that fits for all.

By going to her site bewell4yourlife.com , you will learn more about her practice and how she may be able to help you through your health journey.