We dare to claim that we didn’t pick the team of OJAI: our team was brought together as if it was always meant to be. We met, drawn towards each other by life’s unpredictable ways, and bonded over our like-minded vision of beauty and care.
Our team is the core of what we do. It’s our endless source of unique knowledge and positive energy. It is OJAI.
Beauty comes threefold for our founder, Alisa: a peaceful mind, a healthy body, and a gentle heart. Working in the fast-paced fashion industry and battling severe health issues in her mid-20s, Alisa discovered holistic health, which helped manage her struggles with kidney failure. Being fascinated by skincare all her life, she got into holistic beauty not long after. At OJAI, she shares the knowledge she obtained during her exploration of natural treatments as Alisa strongly believes in uniting holistic beauty and care with modern medicine and sciences. Working from the state of peace, she helps others discover the same. Doing so, Alisa carries expertise in sculpting massage, non-surgical facelifts, treating skin conditions and offering scalp treatment.
Nely is a firm believer in the body's innate capacity to heal itself through a healthy lifestyle, which includes proper nutrition, positive thinking, and quality sleep. During her treatments, she follows her intuition and works closely with the client to ensure that the energy flows and the system is stimulated. Her interest in health and beauty from within dates back to her childhood, and she always keeps up-to-date with the latest developments in this field, both ancient and modern. With extensive experience gained from working in various beauty salons and wellness centers, and collaborating with high-end skincare brands, Nely is highly motivated to continue learning and growing. She feels incredibly proud to have turned her passion into her profession.
Sara has a deep appreciation for all things natural. After overcoming her own struggles with acne, she developed a heartfelt desire to assist others on their skin care journeys. In her treatments, Sara strives to create a serene atmosphere that allows her clients to enter a near-meditative state. She is passionate about maintaining her own well-being and is dedicated to helping others achieve the same sense of balance and tranquility.
My journey as a massage therapist began with a simple nudge from a dear friend, who encouraged me to take a pregnancy massage course. That course was a revelation and opened a door to something new. I started exploring ancient massage techniques — an experience that opened my eyes to the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
As I began practicing, I witnessed powerful transformations in my clients – arriving with the weight of the world on their shoulders, and leaving lighter, renewed, and at peace. Their gratitude, the shifts, and the quiet relief in their eyes touched me and gave me fulfilment. Each session is more than just a treatment, it is a meaningful exchange, a process toward healing and balance.