Your Spa Team
Our goal is to perfect our guests’ experience through highly skilled and talented practitioners who are professional, compassionate, and customer focused. Mindful Touch’s talented massage therapists carefully listen to you before your session to assess your needs, and strive to be mindfully present and listen to your body during your session. They will craft the perfect session for you, leaving you refreshed, renewed, and able to live a life with less pain and more bliss. Mindful Touch Massage & Wellness is proud of it's reputation as the leading provider of professional massage, wellness, and healing services in Morganton, NC and the surrounding area.
Leslie "Nikki" Terry, LMBT, CHWC
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist
NC License #14826
Duke Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Nikki is a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, the founder of Mindful Touch Massage & Spa, and a Duke-Certified Integrative Health Coach. With a background in Neuromuscular Therapy and Structural Bodywork from the Western North Carolina School of Massage, she blends science, intuition, and intentional care in every part of her work.
Since opening Mindful Touch in 2015, Nikki has helped clients find relief from chronic pain, TMJD, sciatica, and stress-related tension, while also creating serene, restorative experiences that the spa has become known for. Over the years, her role has evolved into shaping the vision of the spa—designing the service menus, developing therapist training, and cultivating the nurturing client experience that defines Mindful Touch.
Her personal health journey—including thyroid challenges and perimenopause—led her to earn her Duke Certification in Integrative Health & Wellbeing Coaching. She now supports women navigating hormone shifts, fatigue, and whole-person wellness, offering practical tools and compassionate guidance rooted in lived experience.
Nikki calls Morganton home and draws inspiration from the mountains around her. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, dancing, and spending time with the people she loves.
Whether through her hands-on work, her coaching, or the healing environment she’s created, Nikki is dedicated to helping others reconnect with their bodies, restore their energy, and feel more at home in themselves.
Learn more about Health & Wellness Coaching with Nikki
Abigail Ruiz, LMBT
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist
NC License #21901
Abigail, a graduate of Maiden School of Massage, brings a grounded presence and healing touch to every session. With a heart for holistic care, she blends therapeutic skill with intuitive sensitivity—offering treatments that restore balance, ease tension, and gently guide the body back to a state of calm.
Her approach is both nurturing and intentional, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client—whether the goal is deep relaxation, pain relief, or stress recovery. Abigail recently completed additional training in Deep Tissue Massage, further strengthening her ability to support those who need focused, restorative work.
Outside of the treatment room, Abigail finds joy in life’s simple pleasures—collecting rocks, exploring new places, and sharing time with family and friends.
If you’re seeking a massage experience that’s both relaxing and deeply therapeutic, Abigail is now accepting new clients.
Book your next session today and feel the difference.
David Bedington
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist
NC License #4826
David graduated from Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in 2004.
He quickly found a passion for corrective therapy, advancing his Neuromuscular training into styles of Structural Bodywork, training directly with bodywork legend Kyle Wright.
David also found a talent and passion for energy work. He became a Reiki Master and trained in additional techniques of Polarity Therapy and The Body Code.
David blends these into work that is both clinical, and intuitive, knowing how to listen to the body for guidance as well as deduce a plan for corrective therapy.
Outside of the treatment room David lives with his partner Elizabeth and their teenage daughters. He enjoys dabbling with technology and doing DIY projects around the house, and is an avid reader of science-fiction and epic fantasy novels.
Mary "Renee" Banner
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist
NC License #13674
Renee is a graduate of the Center for Massage & Natural Health in Asheville, has been a licensed massage therapist since 2022. She enjoys blending Swedish and therapeutic techniques to create sessions that help clients relieve pain, reduce tension, and simply feel better in their bodies.
For Renee, massage is meaningful work. She loves helping clients find relief from pain and discomfort, and she finds that giving massage leaves her feeling grounded, focused, and connected to the work she does. She believes healing is a shared experience, and her calm presence helps clients feel comfortable from the moment they arrive.
When she's not in the treatment room, you'll likely find Renee outdoors. She loves hiking, kayaking, spending time in nature, and is always ready to dive into a new hobby. She's also an animal lover and shares her home with her beagle mix, Kyger, and her orange-and-white cat, Nacho. One fun fact about Renee? She enjoys playing the banjo.
Renee's personal philosophy is simple: "As we age, we become the person we were always meant to be." She hopes every client leaves her table feeling like the best version of themselves—more relaxed, more comfortable, and ready to enjoy life a little more.
If you're looking for a massage that's both calming and therapeutic, Renee is now welcoming new clients and would love to be part of your wellness journey. Book your next appointment today.
Danielle "Dani" Justice, LE
Licensed Esthetician
NC License #E31221
Dani Justice is a licensed esthetician with extensive training in professional skincare and she is equipped to address a wide range of skin needs and concerns, tailoring treatments to provide both results and relaxation. Dani is also highly skilled in lash and brow care—including tinting, laminating, and lifting—as well as professional body waxing.
Clients are welcomed into a space where professionalism meets comfort. Dani takes pride in offering services that enhance natural beauty while creating a calming, supportive environment. Every treatment is performed with attention to detail, ensuring that clients not only receive high-quality care but also feel valued and at ease throughout their visit.
At the heart of Dani’s work is a genuine passion for helping others look and feel their very best. She believes esthetics is more than just a service—it’s an opportunity to empower and uplift. Her goal is for every client to leave not only refreshed and confident, but also cared for on a personal level.
Cyndy Suarez
Front Desk Associate
Cyndy recently made a life-changing move to Burke County, seeking peace and tranquility after a rewarding but demanding career in Information Technology. Drawn by the beauty of the mountains, she now happily calls this area home. Cyndy finds immense joy in witnessing clients leave Mindful Touch feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Her background in IT brings a unique perspective and organizational skills to our team, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for everyone.
By far the best massage I have ever had!! So clean and relaxing when you walk in and the service was top notch!
This had to be the best massage that I have ever had. Loved the environment & the nice "extra" touches! I have already booked my next appointment. Nicole was great
I booked a wrap with Nikki. This was a new service being offered and it was wonderful! Nikki was very mindful of my comfort level, making sure to ask periodically how I was feeling and making adjustments as necessary. COVID precautions were taken very seriously and I felt very comfortable. It was a well-needed pampering experience and I booked my next appointment right then and there! Highly recommend Mindful Touch! Thanks, Nikki!