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J Jukuri Salon and Spa

Meet The J. Jukuri Team

Here at J. Jukuri Spa & Salon, we offer wellness and beauty services tailored for your individual needs, infused with plant-based products and 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils. Choose from therapeutic massage therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, CFT, spa treatments, wellness therapies, Body Talk, Emotional Healing; skincare – facials, hair removal, select body waxing; haircare- cutting, coloring, styling; Far Infrared Sauna Therapy, custom spa packages and more! We are an AVEDA Concept Salon.

Jessica Jukuri

Owner

Kathryn Eskola

Licensed Massage Therapist

Monnie Bigelow

Licensed Cosmetologist

Karyn Ruohonen-Rudak

Avesa Practitioner

Kelly Kitti

Licensed Massage Therapist

JULIANA JOHNSON

Licensed Massage Therapist

Jessica Jukuri

Owner

Owner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Cosmetologist. Jessica is a graduate of the Institute of Natural Therapies and Northern Michigan University, Continued education through C.A.R.E. Clinic, Aveda, Body Talk System, CFT Global Team, and Oola Life Coach Certification Program.

Jessica specializes in Craniosacral Fascial Therapy for Adults, Children and Infants. Body Talk Technique, The Raindrop Technique® using Young Living essential oils, Vitaflex, and Emotional Release Technique. Through 20 years of hands-on bodywork, Jessica found her passion for challenging body conditions, recovering past and present injuries, physical and emotional pain management. She infuses her bodywork techniques/experience, trainings, life coaching and personal healing journey to help others navigate whole body healing. Jessica’s interests include self-research/education on whole body wellness, essential oils, the outdoors (especially shores of the lake or ocean) and traveling. Jessica enjoys time with her family – husband David and four sweet and spicy kids. 

We are meant to thrive, not just survive.

Monnie Bigelow

Cosmetologist

Monnie is a graduate of Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology. She has been in the beauty industry for 18 years. Making people look and feel good about themselves is the most rewarding part of her job. She enjoys a good challenge whether it’s a great haircut or a fabulous hair color makeover. The best compliment is someone else complimenting her work. She has attended hair shows in Las Vegas and Chicago to ensure that she stays current with the latest trends. When Monnie isn’t at the salon you can find her boating, golfing, and spending time with her family. She looks forward to making you feel amazing!

Kelly Kitti

Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed Massage Therapist. Kelly is a 2023 graduate of Five Elements Integrative Therapy Academy and a 2004 graduate of the Inland Massage Institute of Spokane, WA. She offers Swedish, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, Unwind method, and the Raindrop Technique. Kelly prefers a light to moderate touch (but can use a deeper touch if necessary). Hands & feet are probably her favorite area to work on because they’re often overworked & neglected.

She grew up local, spent many years away as a military spouse, and has settled back into her roots here. She enjoys her grandchildren, her dogs, arts & crafts, hiking, kayaking, and being where the water meets the shore.

Kelly prefers a light to moderate touch (but can use a deeper touch if necessary). Hands & feet are probably her favorite area to work on because they’re often overworked & neglected.

She grew up local, spent many years away as a military spouse, and has settled back into her roots here. She enjoys her grandchildren, her dogs, arts & crafts, hiking, kayaking, and being where the water meets the shore.

Karyn Ruohonen-Rudak

Avesa Practitioner, Reiki Master & Teacher

Karyn is available for appointments by request in the summer months – June through August. Certified Avesa Practitioner, Reiki Master & Teacher, Integrated Listening System Practitioner, Certified Provider Bone Conduction-The Listening Program. Karyn has received training from The C.A.R.E. Institute on Emotional Clearing with Young Living Essential Oils, the Raindrop Technique®, and VitaFlex. Karyn has also taken classes in Intuitive Kinesiology and Emotional Release. One of her passions is emotional health, and she has a Bachelor’s Degree in English/Psychology and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling. Another passion is to teach others about Young Living Essential Oils, wellness and emotional wellness. Karyn provides Reiki, Avesa Balancing, Emotional Wellness Sessions, VitaFlex Sessions, Neuroauricular Technique Sessions, Zyto And ITovi Scans. Her interests include photography, reading, being outdoors, self improvement, and spending family time with her husband and two kids.

Juliana Johnson

Licensed Massage Therapist

Juliana Johnson is a 2002 graduate of The Institute of Natural Therapies. She has been working as a licensed Massage Therapist the past 20 years.
She specializes in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage, and incorporates essential oils into her work. She is very much looking forward to being a part of the wellness crew at J Jukuri Spa. Juliana enjoys spending time with her family, the great outdoors, boating, yoga and painting.

Kathryn Eskola

Licensed Massage Therapist

Lila joined our staff in September 2025 as a work study student interested in Cosmetology. Lila loves seeing every customer’s smile after a haircut, massage, or sauna treatment and loves knowing that that appointment helped them feel their full potential. She enjoys learning new things about cosmetology and massage therapy to help prepare for her future career in cosmetology.

Lila

receptionist

Lila joined our staff in September 2025 as a work study student interested in Cosmetology. Lila loves seeing every customer’s smile after a haircut, massage, or sauna treatment and loves knowing that that appointment helped them feel their full potential. She enjoys learning new things about cosmetology and massage therapy to help prepare for her future career in cosmetology.

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