About Aqua Essence Day Spa

Mission Statement

Our mission at Aqua Essence Day Spa is to make you feel the best you ever have. We offer a wide variety of services with the hopes that you will have the ultimate spa experience. The love for our work is evident in our effort to provide the quintessential spa experience for each and every client.

	Stacey Rister With over 6 years in the spa business, Stacey Rister Kristof, Aqua Essence Spa Director brings her talents to the Outer Banks. Originally from Kentucky, she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Communication Disorders from Marshall College and minored in Latin and Psychology. Her interest in spas began in Hilton Head while working at a resort spa. A combination of wonderful, caring colleges and positive responses from clients, Stacey began a wholehearted career in the industry. A member of the International Spa Association (ISPA) keeps her abreast of the latest trends and products. But it is her passion and dedication that give clients a special spa experience in Duck, North Carolina. Contact Stacey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Tony Francis Lead Therapist Tony Francis brings 12 years of massage and 10 years of spa experience to Aqua Essence. Tony is a graduate of Kine-Concept Institute in Montreal, Canada as a practitioner of Kinetic Swedish Massage. He received additional training in Polarity Therapy, MyoFascial Release, Russian Medical Massage and Deep Tissue massage as well as multiple trainings in spa therapies from the International Dermal Institute and other accredited international spa instructors. Currently, Tony continues his passion for learning by studying Ayurvedic massage and its’ associated “bliss” therapy- Shirodhara. Contact Tony at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it