Category: Staff

Welcome to the Spa Koru Blog. Here we discuss topics such as company news, events, yoga, fitness and health. Get started with some of the most recent articles below.

Jamie Pitetti

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Massage Therapist Hometown: Hatteras Island, NC Jamie is a native of Hatteras Island, and takes pride in the fact she was born and raised in the Outer Banks. Jamie is one of our year-round massage therapists, and specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, and ...

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Joshua Christ

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Massage Therapist Hometown: Buxton, NC Joshua is a graduate of the Hawaiian Islands School of Medical Massage and Bodywork Therapy in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He has been living, working, and surfing in the Outer Banks for 13 years. His specialties include Pohaku Wella therapy, ...

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Ellisa Thompson

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Front Desk Concierge Hometown: Frisco, NC A Hatteras Island native, Elissa has been a part of Spa Koru from the beginning. A new graduate from Cape Hatteras High School, Elissa looks forward to starting her college career this fall at East Carolina University ...

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Kathy Herzing

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Front Desk Concierge Hometown: Pasadena, MD Originally from Pasadena, MD, Kathy is one of our amazing front desk concierges who believes her everyday interaction with customers is very important, not only for business but on a personal level. The regulars at Spa Koru ...

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Tracy Burns

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Front Desk Concierge Hometown: Bucks County, PA Tracy is known to be a true encourager to everyone in our fitness center, being quite the regular gym go-er herself. Tracy is the leader of the local Weight Watchers meetings, and a full believer in ...

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Paulette Boyden

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Front Desk Concierge Hometown: Frisco, NC Paulette moved to the Outer Banks full time in 1996 to raise her two boys T.J and Daniel, and ended up finding her true love! Paulette loves being at the beach, gardening, surf photography, yoga, and anything ...

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Danielle Strausbaugh

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Front Desk Manager; Wedding Concierge Hometown: Meadville, PA Danielle is originally from Meadville, PA., and just recently graduated from Slippery Rock University in December 2008 with a degree in Elementary and Special Education. Danielle has a truly contagious smile that is known to ...

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Melissa Ardery

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Marketing Director Hometown: Traverse City, MI Eager for an adventure in the Outer Banks, Melissa found herself preparing for what happened to be the summer that changed her life. As a marketing intern, who was just hoping to become a better kiteboarder, Melissa ...

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Grace Souter

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Director Hometown Tannersville, PA Grace grew up the in mountains in Pennsylvania, and went on her first Outer Banks vacation when she was just five weeks old. By the age of seven she knew it was where she wanted to call home someday. ...

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Tami Thompson

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Chief Financial Advisor, Yoga Director Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA Tami not only won Joe’s heart, but has worked her way into so many of our hearts here at Spa Koru. Born in Virginia, Tami came to the Outer Banks when she was 12 ...

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Events & Fitness Schedule

Sep 6th

Pilates

Spa Koru Studio: Instructor: Diane Horan Fundamental skills for your core, which involves strengthening and increasing flexibility. Beginners welcome!
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Cardio Varieties

Spa Koru Studio: Instructor: Diane Horan Cardio workout alternate weekly with the following: Cardio Boot Camp: Back to basics, easy to follow drills, marching, squats and lunges using free weights Cardio Kick: Non-contact cardio workout of kicks, punches and jab sequences Cardio Interval: Free weights and cardio segments using three-minute cardio,one-minute weights format Cardio Circuit: Using various stations/equipment/free weights for cardio and strength training
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Haulover Day Area: Held in the warm shallow waters of the Pamlico Sound this class is a perfect way for beginners to learn stand up paddle boarding and get a great workout with family and friends. *Please register in advance for this class by calling 252-995-3125.$40/class, $30/class for members or 3 classes for $90
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Yoga Flow - All Levels

: Instructor: Paulette Boyden This class appeals to yogis of all levels, incorporating meditation, breath work, and vinyasa flow that is balanced with deeper stretches.
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