Say Hello to our Team!
Nikki L’Esperance, LMT, Owner
Nikki graduated from CenterPoint Massage & Shiatsu School & Clinic in April 2014. Having learned a lot about Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy, she started working for a small practice in Plymouth, MN where she stayed for three years, honing her skill. She gained lots of experience working on injuries and chronic pain, and fell in love with helping people get back on their feet and live a quality life-without pain. After her second baby was born, she decided to take the leap and start Encompass Therapeutic Massage. Shortly thereafter, her family made the move home to the UP where she grew up and Encompass made the move to Calumet.
She loves to serve those in pain. Whatever pain it may be, she can help with massage. She has a passion for helping people release pain and tension to live a life of ease and feel great! Over the years, she has learned about how conflict and emotion can also cause physical disturbances, encouraging her to dive into those modalities and addressing that in the body. In recent years, she has added The Emotion Code to her practice as a modality to release emotions from the body, especially when areas of deep physical tension aren’t releasing. It’s always connected and releases with the Emotion Code, always creating deeper physical releases and helping clients feel more at peace, calm and balanced! Watching you go through the healing journey and live a life pain-free lights her up. A lover of learning, Nikki’s practice continues to evolve as she learns more through her own self care and healing.
She is passionate about reading, learning, teaching, taking care of her family, traveling and of course, massage. Helping others. She also enjoys baking and putting together a yummy dessert.
Annette Eskola
Annette runs reception at Encompass. She can help you with all things products, scheduling, getting checked out, etc. She loves seeing you at your appointments!
When she isn’t at Encompass, Annette enjoys spending time with her friends and family especially doing outdoor activities.
Julie Tufte, LMT
Julie Tufte is a Mind-Body Wellness Practitioner, Therapeutic Bodyworker and Intuitive Wellness Coach. She combines her training as a Clinically Certified Hypnotherapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Life Coach, Reflexologist, and Toe Reader with her intuitive abilities to provide a well-rounded approach in every session.
Her passion is to help people connect the dots between their emotional and physical bodies, and is called to empower those around her to find their personal truth and healing. She leans into the title "Coach" as she feels that her role is to encourage, educate, and challenge every client to achieve their dreams.
Kaarin Kangas, LMT
Kaarin joined our team after graduating from Encompass Academy in the beginning of June 2023! She offers massage therapy for your personal needs, specializing in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy.
Outside of work, Kaarin enjoys hiking, running, traveling, and exploring anything outside! She also never tires of watching sunsets over Lake Superior with her husband and appreciates a relaxing day at home gardening, cooking, and baking!
Aili Mortberg, LMT
Aili graduated from Encompass Academy of Massage Therapy in the spring of 2023 & began working at Encompass later that year. Aili loves using Massage to help her clients relieve pain, promote relaxation or any specific needs. She Specializes in Swedish Massage and Trigger Point Therapy.
In her free time, Aili enjoys snowboarding, hiking, reading & spending time with family and friends.