Meet The Team
Thoughtful care, personalized to you—no matter who you book with.
What started as a one-woman practice has grown into a space where care, connection, and healing are shared.
At Inspirational Touch Massage, every therapist brings their own unique approach, while staying rooted in the same intention—to help you feel your best in both body and mind.
Whether you’re returning or visiting for the first time, you can expect the same level of attention, presence, and personalized care in every session.
Alicia Petty - Owner & Licensed Massage Therapist
Alicia is an Illinois native who joined the Land O’ Lakes community from the outskirts of Boulder, Colorado in 2020. She has been practicing massage therapy since October of 2013, after graduating from Remington College in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Shortly thereafter, her passion for massage therapy and overall wellness led her to pursue studies in Asian Bodywork at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. Through her continued education and hands-on experience, Alicia has developed a deep understanding of how therapeutic touch not only supports the physical body, but also offers profound benefits for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Alicia specializes in a variety of modalities, including Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Prenatal and Postpartum Massage, with additional techniques incorporated from Reflexology, Floor Thai, and Sports Massage. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to meet the individual needs of her clients, blending therapeutic intention with a calming, restorative experience.
While Alicia’s schedule is often booked in advance, additional availability is now open with team member Paul.
If you’re hoping to get in sooner, you’re in great hands—we’d love to welcome you in.
Alongside massage therapy, Alicia has always had a passion for fitness and movement. She is a Certified Barre Fitness Instructor and enjoys encouraging her community to create a strong mind-body connection through intentional, effective movement. Be sure to visit the Barre Fitness page to learn more.
Paul Scharf- Licensed Massage Therapist
Paul came to massage therapy not through a textbook, but through love. After decades working in the automotive and scrap metal industry, he made a life-changing pivot — driven by a desire to help people heal the way he helped his wife, a lifelong migraine sufferer, find real relief through massage. Watching her pain diminish lit something in him that a career change couldn't ignore. Paul trained at Serenity Now School of Massage and earned his license in April 2026. He specializes in relaxation massage, sports massage, and migraine relief, and brings advanced training in myofascial release, cranial work, trigger point therapy, and deep tissue techniques to every session. He's thorough, attentive, and genuinely invested in your comfort.
When you see the photo of Paul with his grandchildren, you already know who he is — a steady, caring presence who shows up for people. At Inspirational Touch Massage, that's exactly what you'll get. If you're ready to feel better, Paul would love to help.