Meet Our Service Providers
MELISSA VANDERIPE
Massage Therapy
Salt Earth’s founder, Melissa Vanderipe, has more than 20 years of experience in the spa industry.
Salt Earth is an expression of Melissa’s passion to provide healing and wellness for the Tulsa community. Melissa first experienced salt therapy nearly 10 years ago and understood how this holistic, drug-free alternative therapy would improve her client’s wellbeing. By incorporating salt therapy into a spa setting, clients now will be able to experience a wide range of health benefits to improve the state of both the mind and body.
An experienced massage therapist, Melissa uses her talents to help clients disconnect from the outside world and experience a sense of peace while being pampered. She is trained in hot stone massage, cupping and the Graston technique, and studied cranial sacral therapy through the Upledger Institute.
Melissa has extensive experience releasing tension in the neck and shoulder area, plus helping to relieve lower back pain. Her goal with every service is to make clients feel renewed so that they can re-enter reality with a calmer disposition and a peaceful energy.
A native of Tulsa, Melissa is a wife, mother and proud grandmother of two precious boys. She is also a dog mom to Cooper and Yeager.
CARLA ODOM
Reflexology
Carla Odom is an experienced Reflexologist, artist and mother of two amazing women. Driven from an early age to help people, she began her career in the field of makeup artistry and cosmetology. After many health issues and a battle with cancer, she sought personal wellness and discovered the healing benefits of reflexology.
Carla’s wellness journey redirected her professional focus and she became trained in the Ingham Method of Reflexology. Still driven to help others, Carla now focuses on providing wellness through reflexology and salt therapy. Her goal is to help people feel better so they can focus on what is most important to them and live the life God intended for them.
ANGELA IVAN
Massage Therapy
Angela is a massage therapist here at Salt Earth. She is a native of Broken Arrow that recently moved back in 2020. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with taking long walks and hikes.
Angela feels that taking care of yourself should be a priority by exercising, nutrition, stretching and massage.You will never regret making your health a priority!
CHELSEA COLWELL
Reflexology & Body Sculpting
Chelsea’s passion for health and wellness began in early childhood. “I’ve always been fascinated with anatomy & physiology, herbalism, nutrition & all things natural healing. My sweetest childhood memories consist of formulating perfumes from tree leaves and other natural elements. I’m a bookworm so I spent many weekends sunbathing on the beach reading Prevention magazine and books on nutrition & natural health.”
With over 12 years of professional experience in the industry, she began as a Reflexologist, Colon Hydrotherapist and Holistic Health Coach, later expanding her expertise with certifications in Non-Invasive Body Sculpting.
“When I first walked into Salt Earth I immediately connected with Melissa and the tranquility of the spa. I genuinely care for each client we serve, I love our clients and I learn so much from them. It’s fulfilling walking alongside others in their wellness journey and witnessing their healings & transformations manifest.”
Outside of the spa Chelsea cherishes time with her sons, hiking, yoga, and expanding her knowledge in wellness, business and spirituality.
Meet Our Care Team
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Karen Guel
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Karen loves connecting with Salt Earth’s clients and she appreciates the love and support of the Salt Earth team. She is a people person, after all. She values eating healthy, learning, and good health. The use of massage helps keep her grounded. Karen also loves flowers, gardening, and connecting with nature.