Jessica Jukuri
Owner
Owner, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Oola Life Coach. 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, The Raindrop Technique® using Young Living essential oils and Vitaflex, Emotional Release Technique, and Healing Reiki. Through 18 years of hands-on work, Jessica found her passion for challenging body conditions, recovering past and present injuries, physical and emotional pain management. Blending her experiences and knowledge, Jessica has stepped further into whole body wellness by offering life coaching services for clients looking to find balance and grow in all areas of life. Jessica’s interests include self-research/education on whole body wellness, essential oils, the outdoors and traveling. Jessica enjoys time with her family – husband David and three sweet and spicy kids.
Christine Tacoma
Massage Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist. Christine is a graduate of the Institute of Natural Therapies and is offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point and Aromatherapy Massage at the Spa. She Especially enjoys helping clients find relief from head, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as headache issues. Christine is fascinated by the peaceful and inviting environment present at J. Jukuri Spa and Salon and the healthy sense of well-being in each contractor. Working with the Spa and Salon encourages her to enhance her own life with the products and services offered and to enlighten others with the promising results of Aveda and Young Living Essential Oils. Her interests include playing piano, drawing, and spending time outside.
Monnie Bigelow
Cosmetologist
Monnie is a graduate of Houghton Lake Institute of Cosmetology. She has been in the beauty industry for 16 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!
Isabelle Curtin
Massage Therapist
Isabelle Curtin comes to us with 20+ years of experience. She graduated in 1999 from the National Holistic Institute located in the SF Bay area. Isabelle is certified in both Eastern and Western massage as well as a Certified Health Educator. Her training included an externship which featured various pathologies. The professional transition as a marketing executive to a massage therapist, and from San Francisco to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan was a bit of a challenge. Isabelle enjoys spending time with her family and the life provided by all the U.P. has to offer.
Kelly Kitti
Receptionist
Our receptionist, a former CMT, understands massage and its many benefits. Kelly has a deep interest in wellness & health and finds the environment here at J. Jukuri Spa & Salon a joy to work in. After moving around as a military wife and mother of six, she came back to her Traprock roots. She loves her 9 grandchildren, her fur babies & fur grands, books, and being where the water meets the shore. Snowshoeing, kayaking and hiking are her favorite outdoor activities here, but snorkeling in warmer waters is even better!
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
Massage Therapist
Mackenzie Poyhonen
COSMETOLOGIST
Delaney
RECEPTIONIST
Delaney was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula, and has loved growing up here! She is a student at Finlandia University, graduating in the spring of 2023. She enjoys working at J. Jukuri because of the awesome staff and calming environment at the spa! It has been fun for her to learn more about health and wellness while being a part of the staff here. In her free time, she enjoys reading, shopping, spending time with her family and friends, and baking!
Evvie
RECEPTIONIST
Evvie started working for J.Jukuri in this last summer as a receptionist. Growing up in the rainy state of Washington, she moved to the Copper Country 4 years ago. Evvie attends Hancock high school as a junior and enjoys reading, yoga, swimming, and spending time outside. Working at J.Jukuri Spa & Salon is allowing her to pursue her interest in wellness and skincare, as well as learning about massage therapy and its many benefits.