About Mandara Spa in Fort Collins
Mandara is a serene downtown sanctuary for personalized facials, waxing, massage and restorative care. Every treatment is designed to support radiant skin, a settled nervous system and a deeper sense of connection to yourself.
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Elana Bruinsma
Owner · Esthetician & Waxing Specialist
Elana has worked in skincare and wellness since becoming a licensed esthetician in 2009 and has owned Mandara since 2024. After studying Communication at the University of Colorado, her career took her from leading Northern Colorado spas to Seattle—and, after more than a decade in the Pacific Northwest, back home to Fort Collins.
Her own complete recovery from chronic health challenges shaped a whole-person approach to skincare. Rather than treating skin in isolation, Elana considers the connection between skin, lifestyle, stress and the nervous system to create care that is both effective and deeply restorative.
Her philosophy is intentionally needle-free, with no judgment toward those who choose otherwise. She combines results-focused skincare technology, thoughtful home care and restorative hands-on treatment, meeting each client—and each day—exactly where they are. Breath and nervous-system support are woven into every facial, helping the body soften, settle and receive.
At the heart of Elana’s work is connection. She wants every guest to feel genuinely cared for, confident in their skin and a little more at home in themselves. Outside Mandara, she is happiest practicing yoga, cooking something delicious, traveling and finding a little magic in ordinary life with her husband, Matt, and their two very adored cats.
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Jennifer “Navie” Navarrete
Lighthawk Healing LLC · Massage Therapist
With 23 years of experience, Navie blends skilled therapeutic touch with profound relaxation and energy-conscious care. She believes lasting well-being comes from supporting the mind, body and spirit as a connected whole.
Each session is thoughtfully tailored to help release physical tension, quiet the mind and guide you into a deeper state of rest—leaving you grounded in your body and uplifted emotionally and energetically.