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, 2, and 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.
“I look forward to sharing this journey of healing and growth with everyone, and continuing to spread love and light to all”
- Maegan
“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.
Sarah’s classes are intentionally designed to create a safe, inclusive space for fellow yogis to find strength, peace and joy.
Aliza Freedman
Wellness COncierge
Aliza Freedman joins our Grow family as a part of our Wellness Concierge Team, at the Front Desk. Having returned to her hometown of Ridgefield after many years of living in Stamford with her husband, son and daughter, she is thrilled to be “back home” again. A graduate of New York University many moons ago, Aliza has always had a belief in energy healing, and the importance of compassion for others as well as ourselves. Her position at Grow Wellness is proof that what we put out into the Universe as our intention is heard and received. She is excited to meet many new folks at Grow Wellness, and looks forward to a new chapter in her own spiritual journey.
Zoila Intriago
Licensed Massage Thearpist
Zoila was born and raised in the beautiful and tranquil Pacific Coast of Ecuador. As a young adult, she left Ecuador to explore life. She soon became interested in the healing meditative arts. She was fascinating by yoga but when she had her first massage she knew this was going to be her life's work. She believes, to be able to relieve pain and induce relaxation with her own hands is truly a worthwhile goal. Attending the prestigious Swedish Institute College Of Health sciences, she graduated with a major in Massage Therapy and Body Work, fascinated by the study of human anatomy. Learning the complex elegance of our musculoskeletal system, and applying this knowledge to her client's complaints is an emotionally fulfilling exercise for her. She passed her state licensing exams and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Connecticut and New York. Her passion to connect with others and her training in Swedish massage, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, trigger point release, shiatsu and sport massage all facilitate her abilities to meets her client's need.
Jay Margolin
Guitartist & Percussionist - Grow Wellness Ambient Musician
Jay Margolin is our resident Ambient Musician. He accompanies our Monday night yoga classes with drumming and acoustic guitar serenading, as well as our Goat Yoga Events! When not at Grow Wellness you can find him playing with his band “The Red Hots”. Jay used to teach music privately and worked with music therapy at Greenwich Woods Nursing & Rehab before joining our team at Grow Wellness.
