Massage Company in Columbia Area, Maryland

Our Founder: Vasilica Aura Abrams

  Hello! I become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Romania in 2006 and in 2011 a massage instructor in the industry. In 2017, I became a Maryland Registered Massage Practitioner in U.S.A. 

As a young girl growing up in Romania, I was raised by my parents who were proud and hard-working blue-collar people. They taught my sister and I many core life values, such as: honesty, integrity and reverance to God. They also taught us about the importance of family love and togetherness which blossomed into strong ties for our simple and humble family. 

My grandmother (RIP), lived and  worked on farm land in the Romanian countryside under extreme and harsh conditions. She will always be my HERO! From her experience, I learned the valuable lessons of the importance of having a strong work ethic, perseverance and,most importantly, cherishing family. 

During my childhood I never thought that I would move to America, get married and live in one of the most prosperous communities in the United States.

I feel privileged because my job is also my passion, my talent and my gift. All of my wonderful clients ask the same question: How did you decide to pursue massage? Massage has been a part of my family for generations. My grandmother used to have cups for cupping. My father used to massage all of us and I started giving massages as a child. In my early teens one of my friends had terrible PMS pain. To help reduce her pain I gave her a caring massage and she felt so much better. In fact, after a few minutes she said the pain was gone. Afterwards, she told me that I should help other people in pain. The seed was planted! I will always  be grateful for my friend advice (Dana) at only 13 years of age! My goal is to provide my clients with the best service possible. 

Our Team :

Emily Counsellor

Greetings! I began my massage therapy journey after graduating from the Baltimore School of Massage in 2011. Since then, I have worked in a variety of settings (including fitness retreats and boutique spas) as I pursued my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in psychology. During my time working in spa and wellness settings I have become well versed in Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, and have also become a certified Reiki practitioner. I understand the value that rest, recovery, and rehabilitation have on living a happy, healthy lifestyle.

I always have two goals in mind when customizing client treatment plans: to do no harm and contribute to the improvement and wellbeing of those in need. Although it remains an allied health field, I believe that massage therapy can greatly impact an individual's physical and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are coming in to tend to a "knot" in your back or simply to snag a moment of peace for yourself, my aim is to provide you with an exceptional service that leaves you feeling more at ease. It is an honor to join the Aura Massage team - I look forward to meeting you! 

Christopher Smith

 Hello! I am a health and wellness coach. I am here as your partner to help you define and focus your wellness goals, design action steps toward achieving those goals, and identify accountability measures to stick to the plan. My scope of practice is performance and prevention. I have been competitive my entire life. I love to challange myself and constantly take action to improve my performance. Wellness is critical for me here and probably for you, too. If you are like me, you are looking to be a better parent and partner and want to bring your best self to work every day. You may even be preparing for your next competition ( setting a new PR, am I right?) So, I have found for me and my clients that a focused wellness plan provides the support we need to perform at our best. 

Okay, that is performance, but what about prevention? I believe life is fragile, and we have too little time to achive everything we want (I hear this all the time from clients). Prevention is about not only managing our lifestyle in a way that supports a longer life but also ensuring we mantain our health span. If we are living longer, let's insist that every bit of our energy, vitality, and metal acuity endures for our lifetime. We can affect that, and coaching is a tool to get us there. 

Why me? Physical fitness has been a part of my life since high school. But it wasn't until I was in my 30s when, after dealing with collision of traumatic events, I saw pieces were missing from my wellness puzzle. I sought therapy (professional and from loved ones), and I was awakened to challehges in my chilhood that created a foundation for my struggles. I remembered the loved ones who suffered from poor health and addiction. I knew I didn't want to live the same way, and so I slowly started to build up my own vision of what it means to be well. This formed the basis of my current conviction that, to be well, we need to consider the entire ecosystem of wellness: Mental health, stress, nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, relationships, and, yes, physical fitness. 

My 20 years in the Army taught me commitment, resilience, and drive. Seventeen years in management consulting taught me merit, impact, and structure. And life? Well, life has taught me empathy, patience, and curiosity. Most of all, gratitude. 

Along this journey so far, I have earned a Certificate in Nutrition Science from Stanford, became a NASM - Certified Personal Trainer, and I am completing my Certification for the National Board of Health abd Wellness Coaching. 

Why coaching? Simple. Coaching is my way of sharing my passion for health and wellness with you. So, let's get started, shall we?