Mandara Spa
Mandara invites all who feel drawn into our healing space to come and allow some time away from the pressures of life and to breathe in the sacredness of self care and love.
We would love to know what you think about us
Elana Bruinsma
Owner
Esthetician/Waxing Specialist
Elana has been immersed in the world of skincare and wellness since 2009 and a business owner since 2018. After studying Communication at the University of Colorado, she followed a very different calling into esthetics—one that eventually took her from some of Northern Colorado’s top spas to Seattle and, after more than a decade in the Pacific Northwest, back home to the amazing Fort Collins community.
Endlessly curious about the connection between skin, body, mind, and spirit, Elana believes the most meaningful treatments go far beyond the surface. Her approach blends highly effective skincare technology with intuitive, holistic care, creating treatments that are both results-driven and deeply restorative. Breath and nervous system care are woven into every treatment, creating space for the body to soften, settle, and receive. No two people—or days—are exactly alike, and she loves meeting each client exactly where they are.
At the heart of Elana’s work is connection. She wants people to feel comfortable, cared for, and a little more at home in themselves when they leave her treatment room. She loves sharing what she has learned, continuing to ask questions, and exploring the small rituals and practices that help us feel better in our skin and in our lives.
Outside of Mandara, Elana is happiest practicing yoga, cooking something delicious, learning about the endlessly fascinating human body, and finding a little magic in ordinary life. She loves wide-open spaces, travel, and a life filled with curiosity, connection, and plenty of laughter. She lives in South Fort Collins with her husband, Matt, and their two very adored cats—just three minutes from her best friend and her family, whom she loves like her own.
MANDARA PARTNER
Jennifer Navarrete
“Navie” - Lighthawk Healing LLC
Massage Therapist
Navie has been a massage therapist for 23 years and truly loves what she has been called to do! She believes in order to heal and operate at our highest potential we have to address the mind, body, and soul.
When you get a massage with Navie she likes to take you to a deeper level of relaxation and well being, leaving you feeling grounded in your body and mind but also uplifted spiritually and emotionally.