Marigold Team
Melissa Farnsworth, Owner
I’m Melissa, the Owner of Marigold Wellness Collective. I believe life is all about relationships and creating a safe place for people to be heard and healed—that is what Marigold is to me.
P.S. If you look up the definition of romantic in the dictionary, you will see a picture of my face—I’m a hopeless romantic and my high school sweetheart (who is now my husband, Tim), is my favorite love story.
Casey Wright, VP of Operations
I’m Casey, a proud wife and mom of four. I am a movie buff, never forget a face (like seriously I can recognize an adult from a baby picture), and I love picking thoughtful gifts.
According to Melissa, “In a Marigold full of nurturers, she's the mostest. Everyone needs a friend like Casey.”
P.S. I often speak in movie and music quotes.
Our “Goldies”
Our Front Desk “Goldies” make Marigold shine. They are our part-time, seasonal, and full-time support staff.
We’re so proud of our Goldies, who range in age from high schools students to their parents! We love that mother-daughter pairs have chosen to work here as a team—and that many of our now college-aged Goldies met here and later became roommates in school.
Stylists
Amy Phillips
Hi there! I'm Amy. I love giving my clients a style they feel comfortable doing at home. Building relationships with my guests is so important to me , I not only want to meet their hair needs but also create a space where they can relax.
P.S. When I’m not at Marigold, I am researching new recipes to try or trips to plan with my family.
Beth Cecil
I’m Beth, and I joined the Marigold family in 2021. I’ve been specializing in color techniques and core cutting that compliments your hairstyle and lifestyle since 2005! My passion is to make people not only beautiful on the outside but also feel gorgeous on the inside.
P.S. I love to decorate and plan parties—like love! My friends know I'm their girl if they want help making a special event extra special or finding just the right decor to make their space fabulous.
Carice Pappas
Hi, I’m Carice! After more than 30 years in the beauty industry, my gift for making others feel and look their best shines through in my natural confidence in my skills. Great hair makes a great impression—I love getting my clients to their hair goals.
P.S. I’m trying to become a “Plant Lady”.
Sandy Gertz
Hey there, I’m Sandy! I bring over 30 years of experience to Marigold Wellness Collective. I stay current with styles and trends to ensure I’m able to provide custom services for my clients. Along with cutting, coloring, highlighting, perms, and waxing, I am also a Deva-Inspired Stylist who can help you maintain textured hair. I strive to make my clients feel comfortable through honesty about the process and advocate patience to keep hair healthy.
P.S. I grew up on a pig farm—and rode a motorcycle for a very short time!
Nail Technicians
Christy Myers
Hi! I have 30 plus years experience as a licensed nail technician and over 20 years as a certified Master Nail Technician. I could never imagine doing anything else! I truly love my job. I love the atmosphere, the upbeat pace, that I can still wear big hair at my workplace, and all the smells of shampoo, perms, and acetone. Call me crazy, but there should be a candle call“The Hair Salon”! My favorite things of all about my job are the relationships, the stories, the belly laughs, and the heartbroken cries I share with my clients. They are family.
P.S. I can’t watch a movie after 5:00 pm (I fall asleep every time).
Donna Cox
Hi! In 2022, I came to Marigold to volunteer for an event and fell in love with the space and the people, so much so that it inspired me to become a nail technician. I love doing gel nails and get so excited about all of the OPI colors.
P.S. I have a small homestead with my husband and five daughters. We have chickens and a big garden and love doing all of the Little House on the Prairie things.
Natalie Wilson
I’m Natalie, and I love what I do—making you feel beautiful! When you book a service with me, you’ll be treated to a relaxing nail service alongside some laughs! I almost always have something to say—and I always have a smile on my face.
P.S. I have seven brothers and two sisters!
Estheticians
Alicia Diez
Hi there! I’ve been an Advanced Esthetician since 2012. I know that healthy skin is a reflection of what you feed your body, inside and out. Therefore, I use only the best organic facial products in my treatments. Eminence Organic Skincare is made with fresh fruit pulps, plants, and exotic spices, which makes them incredibly rich in nutrients; this is why I love this line!
P.S. (A)esthetics is not just a word to describe my vocation, it is part of every part of my life. I love to make everything beautiful, from helping my friends plan anything from the perfect outfit to the perfect party to the perfect paint color for their living room.
Emmaly Buda
Hi, I’m Emmaly! I have been an advanced licensed esthetician since 2009. My passion is all things skin health and making you feel your absolute best, inside and out. Each guest receives a customized treatment specific to their skin and leaves feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed.
Hard work, passion, and drive, as well as a love for her career, have made Emmaly Elizabeth Aesthetics a trusted organization in the industry.
P.S. I am an ingredient junkie. I practice what I preach and care about what goes into my food and my products. Some people love to read fiction in their down time. I love to read about skin care and ingredients in the same way.
Massage Therapists
Susan Hutchinson
I became a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in 2002 and started my practice under the guidance of established therapists before branching out on my own a few years later. I owned and operated Susan’s Massage Therapy in Canton prior to moving back to my hometown of Wadsworth, Ohio. Along with my degree in Occupational Therapy, I have 19 years of experience with neck and shoulder therapy. My favorite part of being a LMT is seeing the transformation from when people come in for a massage to when they leave.
P.S. I love classic cars. I am a Volkswagen enthusiast and enjoy spending time with my dad learning car mechanics and restoration.
Vicki Crist, RN
I started my career in the health field in 1980 working at the Cleveland Clinic in orthopedics. I graduated from the National Institute of Massotherapy in Akron in 1997 and later went on to further studies in neuromuscular therapy. I have experience in neuromuscular therapy, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, meditation coaching, myofascial release, and Emotional Freedom Techniques.
P.S. I love all animals, especially horses! I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Sara Zering
I’m Sara - a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1998! I enjoy working with everyone. Most of my clients seek my expertise to treat injuries, chronic pain, tension, TMJ dysfunction, limited range of motion, and lymphatic drainage issues. I also enjoy helping those who just need to relax and decompress.
P.S. I’m not an Ohio native! I was born and raised in CT, then lived in Florida for 18 years until we moved to Ohio in 2016. I also enjoy painting and crafts.