OUR TEAM
At Alchemy, bodywork isn’t just a service. Funded on the belief that transformation starts within, Alchemy Massage & Aesthetics offers massage therapy and spa services that’s rooted in deep intention and unapologetic care. Our sessions are designed to meet your body where it’s at- whether you’re carrying stress in your shoulders, grief in your hips, or simply need space to breathe and reset. This is bodywork with edge. With intuition. With reverence. No fluff. Just grounded, skilled touch in a space that welcomes every version of you. Each session is a blend of therapeutic technique, trauma-informed presence, and energetic clarity. Whether you’re drawn to deep tissue release or a calming reset, the work is tailored to your body’s needs in the moment. You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to apologize for what you carry. This is where you come to lay it down.
Florence Cristelli
Hi everybody! I am Florence and I have been an active esthetician for over 30 years, and boy does it all still excite me! I am very passionate about treating all skin conditions as well as pride myself on giving my clients the best treatments and personal care. My infectious enthusiasm about skin keeps me striving to always improve through continuing education on current products and the newest technologies. I enjoy working on all skin types from anti-aging, acne, rosacea, and so on. I provide specialty treatments such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, dermaplaning, Radio-frequency, LED, and microcurrent. I cannot wait to meet you and look forward to working with you on your skin goals!
Sav Harwick
Hi, I’m Sav, the founder and owner of Alchemy. I was born and raised in Virginia Beach. My husband and I built this space together with the intention of offering bodywork that feels transformative, grounded, and real. When I’m not in the studio, you can usually find me with our two standard poodles, recharging and soaking in the quiet moments that keep me balanced. My own journey, including losing over 70 pounds, has reshaped how I understand change, comfort, and the courage it takes to care for yourself. That experience influences everything I do. Transformation isn’t just possible. It’s deeply personal, and I honor that in every session. I studied massage therapy at the Cayce Reilly School of Massotherapy and esthetics at the Chrysm Institute of Esthetics, both here in Virginia Beach. Those foundations taught me the importance of intuitive, intentional work. Over the years I’ve blended those skills with a darker, moodier aesthetic and an approach centered around presence, energy, and depth. Alchemy is built for people who want more than a “spa appointment.” It’s for those who crave a space to let go, reset, and reconnect with themselves. My goal is to offer bodywork that meets you where you are and supports who you’re becoming.