About Us - Sveta's Skin & Body Therapy

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We are currently hiring for full time or part time massage therapy, esthetician and front desk positions. Please email your resume to [email protected]

Sveta Yakubovich Owner

A Russian masseur who came to Wichita with only $500 in her pocket has built an elite clientele among local business leaders including developer George Laham and banker Michael Michaelis.

Only seven years after immigrating to the United States from Russia, 29-year-old Sveta Yakubovich is opening Sveta’s Body Therapy,offering therapeutic massage and acupuncture at 2141 N. Bradley Fair Parkway in Bradley Fair.

It’s a proud moment for a woman who has developed into one of the best-connected women in Wichita — catering to a high-profile client list that includes doctors, bank presidents, developers, stockbrokers and other high-level professionals.

America Success Story

Lara Leben

Spa Coordinator

Lara joined Sveta’s Skin and Body Therapy in May 2010 as a Spa Coordinator. Lara graduated Kansas University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government and Minor in Business. After graduating college and living in Lawrence and Washington DC, Lara returned to Wichita and resumed her position as spa coordinator at Sveta’s. Lara enjoys spending time with her cats and is an avid advocate of all animals.

Misty Clark

Spa Coordinator

Misty has been working as part of Sveta’s team since July 2015 as a Spa Coordinator. She moved here from Brunswick, Missouri, a very small town known as having the world’s largest pecan. Before moving to Wichita she received her Associates Degrees in Business and Office Administration at Moberly Area Community College. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughter Dezaraye and son Wes.

Esra Qaki

Spa Coordinator

Esra has been a Spa Coordinator for Sveta’s since January 2020. She has a passion for customer service and strives to make people feel comfortable and welcome. Away from work, she is a full time student and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Masha Yakubovich

Spa Coordinator

Keeping in the family, Sveta’s daughter Masha has been around the front desk since, pretty much the day she was born. Masha has always had an affinity for leadership. In 2020 she was voted the Youth Mayor of Wichita. Between her city and school leadership position, full time academics, and receptionist hours at Sveta’s, Masha keeps herself busy!

Alexys Foster

Aesthetician

Alexys Foster is an Esthetics Graduate from Crave Beauty Academy. She is trained in all aspects of esthetics, but feels her strengths are providing clients with facials that leave their skin looking radiant and fresher than ever. Alexys strives to help her clients meet and maintain their skin care goals and help them feel proud of their skin. She also has a passion for makeup and certified in lash lifts. She is excited to be adding it to our aesthetic services for clients to have the natural lashes of their dreams. Fun fact, she loves to travel to new places!

Peyton Owen

Aesthetician

Our aesthetician Peyton joined the Sveta’s team in August 2020! She received her education at the Aveda Institute Phoenix with many certifications including Reki energy healing, oncology aesthetics, and reflexology. She is well-versed in a variety of services and particularly enjoys helping clients with their skincare needs. Peyton has a passion for her work, and she can’t wait to help you feel your absolute best! Fun fact: Peyton’s favorite hobbies are painting and drawing.

Criseyde Graham

Massage Therapist

Criseyde graduated in 2021 from Wellspring School Of Allied Health with a degree in massage therapy. She became a massage therapist to help people with pain relief. She likes doing Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, and Myofascial Release. In her free time she likes doing yoga and hanging out with her dog.

Lashayla Blick

Esthetician

LaShayla earned her esthetic license at Sami Halaseh Institute here in Wichita. She loves performing all services, but her favorites are body waxing and lash lifts and tints. LaShayla is passionate about helping people gain confidence in themselves and feel beautiful in their skin. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, enjoying all that nature has to offer, and relaxing with a good book!

Sherry Weaver

Nail Technician

Sherry graduated in 2002 from Xenon’s International School of Cosmetology with a license in Nail Care. She has been with Sveta’s since February 2005. She is fully qualified for all nail care services offered by Sveta’s, but she personally enjoys pedicures.

Svitlana Longhofer

Nail Technician

Svitlana Longhofer graduated from Crave Beauty Academy and has been an experienced nail technician since 2014. She studied at European beauty schools before moving to America in 2016. Svitlana can preform a wide variety of nail care techniques such as: classic manicures, combined e-file, gel polish, and nail enhancements. She wants to use all of her prior experiences to uphold the beauty and health of your hands and feet. In addition to being an experienced nail technician, she has a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from Kyiv Slavic University in Kyiv, Ukraine near where she grew up. Svitlana is fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.

Annmarie Wolff

Massage Therapist

Annmarie graduated with her Associates in Massage Therapy in May 2013 from Butler Community College. She became a massage therapist to help her clients gain a sense of relief from a therapeutic touch. Annmarie’s strengths and favorite massages to do are Prenatal, Reflexology, and Hot Stone.

Demmetria Grant

Massage Therapist

Demmetria graduated Wellspring School of Allied Health with a Massage Therapy degree. She is passionate about assisting clients to a happy, healthy life. What makes Demmetria unique is her focus on her clients and letting them know what their body needs while being caring and patient. This aligns perfectly with her goal of becoming a midwife in the future!

Maria Collier

Aesthetician

Maria earned her esthetic license at Eric Fisher Academy in Wichita, Ks. She moved here from Arizona where her passion for makeup application led her to pursue her career as an esthetician. She loves to help her clients relax as she makes their skin look and feel healthier, and is now transferring that passion to her clients facial needs! In her free time, Maria enjoys spending time with her family and dogs.

Valerie Boll

Spa Coordinator

Valerie Boll started with Sveta’s Skin and Body Therapy In October 2000, when it first opened it’s doors. She left to run her own Salon business and had two more wonderful children. Valerie came back in November of 2015.