Meet our skilled and dedicated team.
Mary Rowe
Founder and CEO
License# E 3898
With a distinguished career in the holistic spa industry, including 15 years as Spa Director at Ireland’s esteemed Dromoland Castle Hotel, Mary has brought her expertise to Topsail Island. In 2005, she fell in love with the island’s unique energy and established Inis Spa, “inis” being the Irish word for “island.” Mary offers specialized Holistic European facials, drawing on her extensive training and experience gained in Ireland, France, China, and the United States. You can find her full-time at Inis Spa, where she’s dedicated to providing exceptional holistic treatments.
Jackie
Managing Director
Originally from Missouri, Jackie relocated to Hampstead, North Carolina, and joined our team as a receptionist in 2024. After spending nearly 20 years as a stay-at-home mom caring for her children and dogs, she was excited to begin a new chapter outside the home where she could put her people skills and passion for health and wellness to work. For Jackie, welcoming clients who quickly become friends and helping them schedule appointments that support them in looking and feeling their best truly is a dream job. She is excited to advance her career in the industry, collaborate with a talented team, and support a business whose mission she truly believes in.
Angelica
Scheduling Coordinator
Native to Southern California, Angelica is a proud Marine spouse who has traveled coast to coast, bringing with her an extensive background in customer service and hospitality. Drawn to holistic wellness and skincare, she found her home at Inis Spa, where she is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming experience for every guest. With her positive attitude and attentive nature, Angelica strives to ensure each visit feels relaxing, personalized, and memorable from the moment guests walk through the door.
Esthetics
Grace
License# E 26537
From New York to Topsail Island in 2004, Grace’s journey has led her to a fulfilling career in skincare. Initially a teacher and then an Inis Spa receptionist, she found her calling in holistic wellness. Her close collaboration with Mary over many years has equipped her with extensive knowledge, which she now applies to her personalized facial treatments. Grace is passionate about helping clients feel rejuvenated, radiating her positive spirit throughout each session.
Natalie
License# E 32066
Natalie’s passion for holistic healing and skincare began with her own eight-year journey overcoming acne. After graduating in Wilmington and earning her esthetics license, she stepped into the treatment room with a mission: to help every client achieve healthy, balanced skin. By focusing on skin barrier repair and incorporating advanced corrective techniques, Natalie creates personalized treatments designed to restore confidence and support long-term skin health.
Massage Therapy
Jessica
NC LMBT# 19433
Inspired by the powerful benefits of massage during her own prenatal and postpartum experiences, Jessica pursued a career in massage therapy. She understands firsthand how massage can alleviate aches, calm the mind, and promote overall well-being. A graduate of a Maryland massage therapy program, Jessica has been practicing since 2018. Her expertise encompasses a range of modalities, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Prenatal, Trigger Point, and Stretching, allowing her to provide tailored treatments for each client.
Kara
NC LMBT# 22467
With nearly 15 years of experience, Kara brings a wealth of therapeutic expertise to her massage practice. A Colorado native and graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts, she is dedicated to helping clients achieve optimal wellness. Kara’s approach is deeply client-centered; she listens attentively to individual needs and tailors each session to address specific concerns and wellness goals. By combining flowing techniques with positive thinking and self-love principles, she aims to target the root causes of physical pain. Her massage style, described as flowing, therapeutic, and intuitive, encompasses a range of modalities, from relaxing Swedish to prenatal, trigger point, and deep tissue. Outside of her practice, Kara enjoys outdoor activities, yoga, and reading.
Sunny
NC LMBT# 22399
Rooted in her Chinese heritage, Sunny has been practicing the art of healing massage since 2012. Specializing in therapeutic and Eastern Tuina massage, she skillfully blends traditional Chinese techniques with contemporary therapeutic methods, fostering relaxation, pain relief, and overall well-being. As a Marine spouse, Sunny embodies resilience and discipline, values that inform her holistic approach. Beyond her massage therapy expertise, she is passionate about fitness, empowering clients to actively pursue physical and mental wellness.
Erin
NC LMBT# 18606
After a 15-year career as a medical assistant, Erin discovered her true calling was in massage therapy, driven by a deep desire to help people. A 2019 graduate of Everyday Bliss in Wisconsin, she is passionate about providing a holistic approach to wellness. She specializes in blending a variety of techniques, including Swedish, deep tissue, and cupping, to create a personalized treatment plan for each client.
Onyx
NC LMBT#
Onyx’s passion for health and wellness began with her own fitness journey in 2020, where she discovered the powerful connection between movement, massage, and overall well-being. After graduating from Sage School of Massage in their hometown of Bend, Oregon, Onyx developed a holistic approach to bodywork that focuses on treating the whole person. Onyx tailors every session to the individual, whether clients are managing pain, recovering from athletic training, reducing stress, or simply looking to move and feel their best. Her goal is to restore balance, improve mobility, relieve tension, and support the body’s natural ability to heal—helping clients keep doing the things they love and live life to the fullest: Mind ~ Body ~ Spirit.
We are always looking for talented practitioners!
If you are a licensed Massage Therapist or Esthetician in North Carolina, and you are interested joining the team at Inis Spa, please call us at (910) 328-3988 or send us an email with your resume attached to [email protected].