Meet the Owner

Carrie DeRousse
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Carrie brings 30+ years of hospitality experience to Decide Massage & Wellness. By combining extensive training and a feel for what the customer wants, Carrie is able to make sure your time out for yourself is worthwhile.

Meet Our Team

CARLING

Carling – Student Massage Therapist & Licensed Esthetician   
     Carling is a dual-licensed professional in both massage therapy and esthetics, bringing together her passion for skin care and therapeutic bodywork. With over four years of dedicated experience in skin health, she has built a reputation for helping clients achieve radiant, healthy skin. Recently graduating from massage school, Carling has expanded her expertise to include therapeutic massage, allowing her to care for both the skin and the muscles with equal skill and compassion.
Her true passion lies in taking care of people—helping clients feel their best inside and out. Whether it’s easing tension through massage or enhancing confidence through skin care, Carling approaches every session with attentiveness and genuine care.
Outside of the spa, Carling treasures time with her family. As a wife and mother of three beautiful daughters, she especially enjoys Sunday gatherings filled with laughter, love, and connection.
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ALISHA

​Alisha – Licensed Massage Therapist & Esthetician
With over 15 years of professional experience in massage therapy and a newly earned esthetician license, Alisha is passionate about creating a restorative and luxurious experience for every client who walks through our doors.
Her expertise extends beyond relaxation; Alisha specializes in addressing chronic pain and relieving muscular tension through skilled deep tissue techniques. She takes pride in tailoring each session to the unique needs and goals of her clients, ensuring that every treatment promotes both healing and rejuvenation.
Alisha’s personal journey with skincare began at a young age, having faced her own struggles with acne. This inspired her to pursue advanced training in esthetics, with the goal of helping others achieve healthy, radiant skin and renewed self-confidence.
Outside of her work at Decide Massage & Wellness, Alisha enjoys traveling, staying active, cooking, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

ELIJAH

Elijah– Licensed Massage Therapist
Elijah’s journey into massage therapy began during his own recovery from multiple motor vehicle accidents. Through building trust with the right therapist, he experienced firsthand the powerful benefits massage could bring to both physical and overall well-being. Encouraged by his therapist, Elijah pursued this path himself, eventually graduating from West by Northwest School of Massage.
During his training, he completed an internship at Decide Massage and Wellness alongside Carrie, where he further developed his skills and passion for helping others. Now, Elijah is proud to begin his career at such a welcoming and reputable establishment.
Massage has been a transformative part of Elijah’s holistic health journey, and he is honored to share those same benefits with his clients—helping each person feel restored, supported, and empowered in their own wellness.
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