Meet Our Team

KATHLEEN JARAMILLO KWESKIN

LMT, RYT, Reiki master, ceo & founder

Kathleen is a licensed advanced massage therapist, reiki master, yoga instructor and wellness product designer with a passion for the healing arts and helping others through their journeys. She has certifications in myofascial release, aromatherapy, energy healing, and cupping therapy as well as holds a Summa Cum Laude double bachelor degree in International Studies and Psychology from the University of New Mexico. She was a Positive Psychology mentor and teaching assistant through college and continues as a Positive Psychology scholar to this day.  Kweskin trained in community outreach in the orphanages of Peru, studied aromatherapy in Indonesia, trained in the art of massage in Thailand and immersed herself into the world of yoga in the mountains of India, all before managing two spa-type locations and opening her own wellness center right here in Ridgefield, CT!  

Maegan Biscia

 REIKI Master, Wellness Coordinator & Concierge

Maegan has been involved in health and wellness through many avenues throughout her life. She began her spiritual journey by going to wellness retreats as a kid, learning to practice yoga, meditation and gratitude along the way. Maegan loves to help those around her, which is a big part of why she decided to pursue a degree in Psychology. In 2018, she became a Summa Cum Laude graduate, having completed her bachelor’s degree from Western Connecticut State University. Driven by her desire to help heal, Maegan further pursued a certification in Reiki 1 an 2, and is now working up to her Masters. Since graduating, she has been using her degree and certification to help others however possible, including working as a substance abuse counselor for over a year before joining the Grow Wellness team. Maegan now offers Reiki sessions carefully formatted to individually fit each persons' goals, filled with powerful crystal healing, EFT tapping techniques and mantra work.
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“I look forward to sharing this journey of healing and growth with everyone, and continuing to spread love and light to all”
- Maegan

​Kim Scala

Hypnotherapist

We welcome Kim Scala to our Grow Wellness team . Kim is on an amazing transformational journey . Her wisdom and keen insight will be of great value to all who come into her high energy field. Kim is a board certified Hypnotherapist. She has Mediumship and Tarot Reading certification as well as Reiki 1&2, Quantum Touch and EFT Tapping. Kim uses various energy stimulation  techniques and guided imagery visualizations to assist you to overcome subconscious blocks . Kim energetically attunes and recalibrates your body energy centers to get them running optimally.  Kim is a graduate of UCONN  and a long time resident of Ridgefield Connecticut. ​

Amy Bilden

Yoga Instructor, Bilden Farmacy Owner

Amy is a Montana native who has lived on the east coast for over a decade. After traveling to India she decided to settle in Connecticut so that she could be close to the excitement of New York City. Amy first found yoga in high school and her practice has evolved and deepened over the years, finding fluidity, flexibility and strength as a perfect balance and companion to her love of distance running. Amy received her RYT-200 hour teacher certification at Sama Yoga Academy in New Canaan, CT. Her classes focus on mindful movement, exploration and connecting with your inner knowledge. In addition to teaching Amy is a practicing artist, art teacher, and owner of bilden farmacy.  Amy's creative spirit and belief in the power of personal transformation informs her teaching and practice. By moving mindfully on our mats we may be better equipped to move mindfully though all the areas of our lives. Amy is a talented artist, we are grateful to be featuring her artwork throughout Grow Wellness! Click to check out her wellness products and art!​

Sarah Mead

Yoga Instructor

​Sarah is a certified yoga instructor, having completed a 200 hour teacher training. Born and raised in Connecticut, Sarah is grateful to find herself returning to her “roots” with Grow Wellness. Yoga and meditation has been an ongoing practice throughout most of Sarah’s adult life. An avid world traveler with a natural sense of curiosity, Sarah has a passion for all that contributes to our shared humanity — nature, wellness, community, compassion, and self love.
Sarah’s classes are intentionally designed to create a safe, inclusive space for fellow yogis to find strength, peace and joy.

Samantha Aiello

Licensed Massage Therapist

Samantha Aiello is a licensed massage therapist and energy work practitioner, with energy like the sun that reflects through her intentional and intuitive touch. Her passion for healing and wellness began with Reiki in 2015 when she was called to explore its benefits in her own life. Since, she has eagerly explored many holistic methods of healing the body and mind such as yoga, meditation and mindfulness. Aiello received her massage education at the renowned Finger Lakes School of Massage in Mt. Kisco, New York. She specializes in energy work, lymphatic system massage, neuromuscular therapy (trigger point), and cupping therapy. Having a passion for world cultures, Aiello studied International Relations and Anthropology & Sociology at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island and was able to study the impact of humans of the environment during a cultural exchange in Valparaíso, Chile. Her goal is to allow her clients to feel as incredible as they can in their bodies as well as their minds, and facilitating care that will allow all systems of the body to function optimally and in harmony. Namaste.