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Meet our Staff

Spa Manager/Group Fitness Instructor

Dana Neal

Hello! My name is Dana Neal and I would very much enjoy the opportunity to tell you a little about myself. I grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin just forty minutes south of Madison. My first encounter with the spa industry came when I was in high school. I played basketball and soccer and after a long season my parents would purchase a gift certificate for me to get a massage. I suffered from many knee injuries and overall aches and pains and massage always seemed to help with everything. After high school, I came to Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers)!

During my sophomore year I read a fabulous little ad in the student newspaper written by Kneaded Relief. They were looking for a receptionist and I thought that there could not be a better job for an overworked college student. I applied the next day for the position, and that was the beginning of my journey here at Kneaded Relief.

Two and a half years later I graduated with two Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Legal Studies, and I took on the role of Spa Coordinator. Also, on April 28, 2007, I married my best friend Dan, and I couldn’t be happier. Kneaded Relief has given me the opportunity to grow with it and I could not be more honored to be here today with all these amazing people who give so much of themselves to others. I hope that you enjoy your time here at Kneaded Relief and please stop back often to enjoy all the wonderful services here or just to say hi and talk about a Badger game!

Department Managers

Melissa Hoefling

Esthetics Department Manager, WI Licensed Esthetician

Hello, welcome to Kneaded Relief. I am Melissa Hoefling. I have been with Kneaded Relief since 2000. I graduated from Martin’s College of Cosmetology in 1999, earning a License of Esthetics. I started working as an esthetician in my home town of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Then I decided it was time to step outside of my home town and experience Madison. Kneaded Relief has been the only spa I have worked at since I moved here. You may ask yourself, why? The reason is Kneaded Relief has a great team and a welcoming atmosphere.

Throughout the years, I have expanded my knowledge by taking classes at the Conservatory of Esthetics, now known as, the Bioelements Learning Center and by studying and discovering new information and techniques in my field of practice. In every treatment I provide, my goal is to teach the importance of skin care and to customize an everyday regimen for each individual’s specific needs. I also would like to help each individual relax, by finding their inner peace so they can leave the stress of everyday life behind them.
I look forward to seeing you soon!