Meet Carmen DeBartolo-Kelly

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Licensed Massage Therapist & Esthetician | Trained at The Swedish Institute and Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics

Carmen DeBartolo-Kelly is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Esthetician with over 15 years of experience in luxury wellness and corrective skincare. She is the founder of Sanctuary Spa NYC, a private, one-on-one studio near Union Square serving clients throughout Gramercy, Flatiron, and surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods.

Carmen refined her expertise within some of New York City’s most prestigious hotel spas, working under Trilogy Spa Holdings, the management group behind the renowned Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria, Sisley Spa at The Carlyle, and The Plaza Hotel. Serving an international and high-profile clientele, she developed a meticulous, results-focused approach that blends technical precision with intuitive therapeutic care.

Her treatments integrate advanced skincare with restorative bodywork, with specialties including fascia release, lymphatic techniques, LED light therapy, and fully customized facials. Every session is thoughtfully designed to support skin health, deep relaxation, and long-term wellness.

At Sanctuary Spa NYC, nothing is rushed and nothing is generic. Clients seeking luxury facials and massage near Union Square, Gramercy, and Flatiron receive highly personalized care in a calm, boutique environment designed to restore, rebalance, and renew.

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