Please take a moment to meet our therapists and staff.
About The Body is owned and operated by Layton and Karen M. Watts. Karen is our lead Massage (SC# 2815) and Skin Care Therapist (SC # 60588). Karen and Layton have twin daughters. Karen is dedicated to her clients and that is demonstrated through her education, training and experience achieved in over 10 years as a Licensed and Certified Massage and 5 years as a Skin Care Therapist. She has earned many certification hours in varying massage techniques; including Deep Tissue, Hot Stone Therapy, Prenatal/Postnatal, Thai Massage and Injury Therapies. She attends classes regularly through Dermalogica and the International Dermal Institute. Karen specializes in Deep Tissue, Hot Stone Massage, Bikini/Brazilian Waxing (male and female), Spray Tanning, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels and Reflexology. Karen is a member of the ASCP and AMBP.
Kim LaVina has been a Certified and Licensed Esthetician since 2007. Kim is
married to Deputy Sheriff Kirk LaVina and they have twin sons. Kim
studied Esthetics at Esthetics International in Columbia, SC. She is certified and Licensed (SC# 62861) for Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, lymphatic drainage, Spray Tanning and body waxing. Kim is very excited about the opportunity to work with you to improve your skins health and appearance. Kim is a member of the AMBP and the ASCP.
Ann Holloman is a graduate of The South Carolina Massage and Esthetic Institute, SC license #6109. A long time believer in the healing benefits of massage therapy, Ann specializes in Deep Tissue, Stretching, Hot Stone Massage and she is member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. Her husband and 5 children have been long time residents of Bishopville.
Leah Martin is a Sumter native who graduated from Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy is Columbia in 2008. She is looking forward to helping you to relax or ease your pain. Leah practices Hot Stone, Swedish, and Pre-Natal Massage. She is a certified and Licensed Massage Therapist (SC# 6071) and is a member of the AMTA.
(Tamara) Chris Hale is a graduate of the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in Columbia in 2009 (SC Lic #6783). She was a long term resident of Irmo, SC and recently moved to Sumter . Her goal is to share with her clients the physical and emotional benefits of massage. Chris specializes in deep tissue massages, reflexology and sweet feet therapies. She has a son and daughter and is an avid bowler.
Tiffany Johnson is a graduate of National University of Health Science. She is licensed in the State of South Carolina (#6872) and is a nationally certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Therapist. Tiffany has relocated from Illinois to be closer to family and has joined the About the Body Team where she hopes to share her bodywork skill and knowledge with her future clients. Techniques Tiffany perform include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Myofacial Release, and Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST). Tiffany has a warm and caring heart and will customize each session to her client’s individual needs.
655 Bultman Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 803-774-8567 AboutTheBody@yahoo.com
About The Body welcomes walk-ins and can usually accomodate same day appointments. Sundays are by request.