ABOUT
Willow Retreat Spa is a place with an unparalleled sense of calm and rest. We truly care about our clients and their well being. Your visit to our spa is focused on bringing you a personalized treatment that leaves you with a feeling of tranquility. You will enjoy an ambient atmosphere from the moment you step through our doors from our salt lamps and detox water to our caring staff.
Every detail of our spa is centered around bringing you back to your center. We look forward to your visit.
Meet The Women of Willow
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Mary Beth Redman
Owner & Massage Therapist
NC # 07272
Mary Beth is an accomplished massage therapist with 18 years of experience, proudly serving the Wilmington community. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Marine Biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and furthered her education at Miller-Motte College, specializing in massage therapy. In 2018, Mary Beth renovated a charming building to open Willow Retreat Spa, creating a tranquil space designed to make clients feel at home. Her clientele includes Wilmington locals, visitors, and many members of the local film industry, all of whom appreciate her commitment to personalized care. Mary Beth specializes in deep tissue, therapeutic, and reflexology massage, focusing on each client's unique needs. She implements tailored treatment plans aimed at addressing the root of issues, ensuring that every client leaves feeling rejuvenated and balanced.
Available Sunday - Wednesday
Shannon Harper
Massage Therapist NC #06174
Shannon is a highly accomplished massage therapist with two decades of professional experience. Her journey began at the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, FL, where she was motivated to enter the field after overcoming severe migraines and neck pain. With a strong commitment to demonstrating the benefits of safe therapeutic touch, she specializes in deep tissue and therapeutic massage, and always loves to solve a problem. Shannon meticulously designs each treatment to ensure that clients depart feeling revitalized and rejuvenated.
Available Wednesday - Sunday
Christy Chang
​BSN,RN
Christy Chang, RN is passionate about helping patients look and feel their best through personalized aesthetic and wellness care. With over 20 years in nursing and a commitment to natural-looking results, she specializes in treatments that support confidence, beauty, and overall well-being while enhancing your God-given natural beauty.
Known for her compassionate approach and attention to detail, Christy believes every patient deserves individualized care in a welcoming, supportive environment. Her mission is to help patients achieve their goals while feeling refreshed, empowered, and confident in their own skin — helping you glow with confidence, wellness, and vitality.
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Melissa Huffman
BSN, RN · NURSE INJECT
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As a Registered Nurse since 2003, Melissa brings over two decades of medical experience in emergency medicine, the operating room, case management, and first assisting into the world of aesthetics. For the last 3 years, she has worked as a nurse injector with a passion for enhancing natural beauty and skin health.
While Botox is one of her favorite treatments, she especially loves microneedling with PRP and exosomes for their ability to restore radiant, glowing skin. Melissa truly enjoys helping her patients look refreshed, feel confident, and become the best version of themselves.
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Available Monday & Saturday
Sara Doyle
Massage Therapist NC #17412
Sara has been a massage therapist for seven years, gaining valuable experience in spas and chiropractic offices before establishing her own practice. Her massage technique is a harmonious blend of sports massage, deep tissue, Thai, and soothing Swedish strokes. By focusing on relaxing the nervous system, she effectively facilitates changes in soft tissue and adapts her pressure to meet her clients' needs, helping them achieve optimal body balance. Through this integrative approach, Sara provides a deeply relaxing yet therapeutic experience that addresses chronic issues while enhancing the body’s natural healing abilities.
Available Wednesday - Saturday
Courtney Crane
Massage therapist NC #
Courtney fell in love with holistic healing at a very young age. She began working in an acupuncture clinic when she was just 17 years old. She always had a curiosity for the human body and how it came together as a whole. This curiosity eventually led her to East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon where she fell in love with the field of massage and bodywork. Over the last 10 years she has worked across the country in Oregon, Utah, Massachusetts and now North Carolina. Along the way she has refined her skillset, studied with wonderful teachers and worked on thousands of bodies. She excels in working with clients who have chronic pain, specific postural issues and athletes.
She's passionate about helping find more comfort in their everyday body.