Massage and Skin Care

Brilliant Massage and Skin, a multimodality clinical spa, has been o ering world-class advanced massage therapy since it opened in 2016, adding skin care in . ts impressive list of massage services for pain relief, sports performance, injury prevention, muscle recovery, and relaxation, includes ashiatsu, deep tissue, sports, hot stones, wedish, pre-natal, and oncological.

also o ers a seemingly endless array of aesthetic care, such as facials and peels, microdermabrasion, hydrafacials, corrective masks, hair removal and teeth whitening. dditional benefits include customi ed massage and skin care, as well as memberships and packages that come with discounts and perks. he clinic is located in downtown urlington, in the historic Gideon King House, the oldest brick building in the city, dating back to the 1790s. It has been such a success that it recently opened a second location on Patchen Road in outh urlington, not far from the airport. o how did it all begin

olita rilliant akmanaite, the founder and owner of , is a certified massage therapist, licensed esthetician, and certified make-up artist. ith a long list of credentials and certifications, and a notable educational background, it seems like there’s practically nothing she doesn’t do.

olita has always been passionate about wellness and beauty, but has a diverse and colorful background. riginally from Lithuania, she studied music in school, and became a proficient classical pianist, singer and songwriter in her native country. She was also an accomplished endurance runner and body builder. olita opened her first massage studio in the same location where BMS is now as a solo practitioner. In 2020, skin care was added to the list of services, after she completed her education as an esthetician. Today, she has two locations,

She came to the United States in 2007 to study classical music, but soon switched her focus to health and wellness. “I have big dreams because I realize life is short and I want to do something interesting,” she tells us. After living in New York ity, she closed her eyes, put her finger on a map and ended up in Burlington. She has lived here ever since, in part because the people are so welcoming, but also because its climate and landscape remind her of home.

one of which she owns, a sta of over and growing, a mind-boggling array of services and the happiest clientele in the state.

ll members of the sta are certified, licensed and insured professionals, each one proficient in a set of specific skills, such as pre-natal massage or fire cupping. hey are carefully vetted to make sure that they have attended a reputable massage school, passed the massage exam and have lots of hours under their belts.

hen asked if it’s difficult to become a licensed massage therapist in the state of ermont, olita uickly responds, o he goes on to say, he standards are pretty low. n fact, ermont is one of just three states that doesn’t have an exam applicants have to take. ou’re not even re uired to prove you have an education in massage. hat means practically anyone can go online, obtain a license and hang up a shingle to do massage.

hat’s why we do our due diligence when we hire a new massage therapist, olita

n addition to having an experienced, educated and talented sta , sets itself apart by o ering massage and skin care at both of its locations. lients can come in and get a massage and a facial without having to go to two di erent places, olita explains. hile many people come in for medical and sports massage for pain relief, we also o er softer treatments, such as wedish and hot stones. fter their massage, clients can indulge themselves in a relaxing and therapeutic facial.

n other words, many customers visit for some serious pampering. hat could be better than a -minute massage followed by a facial on a cold winter day nown for its fantastic couples’ treatments, is a great destination for a romantic retreat, or any time of year with the one you love.

BY MERYL SIEGMAN