ABOUT US
HISTORY
Two established businesses, one shared vision of wellness. Peaceful Palms, founded in 2008 and owned by Maureen Harriott, is dedicated to the art of Massage Therapy, while By the SEE: Shawna Elizabeth Enterprise, founded in 2016 and owned by Shawna Elizabeth, specializes in Corrective Skincare, Makeup Artistry, and Brow Architecture. Recognizing the unique benefits each business brings to the wellness journey, these two entrepreneurs saw the need to combine their services to create something even more special. Facials and Massage Therapy—the dynamic duo and the ultimate wellness experience! Now, in 2026, Peaceful Palms and By the SEE have joined forces to offer clients a complete wellness experience that nurtures the body, refreshes the skin, and leaves clients feeling renewed from the inside out.
MEET FOUNDER OF PEACEFUL PALMS
Maureen Harriott
Maureen Harriott is the owner of this business. In September 2002, she enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program at Queensborough Community College where she received extensive training. In June 2006, she received an A.A.S. degree in Massage Therapy and her New York State license in August 2006. In October 2022, she received certification as a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Technician (CMLDT).
As Maureen was growing up, the words, "Darling can you do your mother a favor and rub my hip it hurts so much" were daily household words. Her mother suffered from a deteriorating hip joint disease.
Even though Maureen was too young to understand that massage was therapeutic, she wasn't too young to understand that her mother felt better and always fell asleep. In 2002, Maureen was further motivated by coworkers who would sing "strumming my pain with her fingers" after they would receive a neck massage at their computer desks. Maureen's desire to always help people feel better is her ultimate motivation. Begin your experience with Peaceful Palms. Schedule your appointment today.
MEET FOUNDER OF BY THE SEE
Shawna Elizabeth
Shawna Elizabeth, also known as The Face Architect, is a NYS Licensed Esthetician, Cosmetic Formulator, Esthetics Educator, Make-up Artist, Author, and CEO of By the SEE & Love Me More Box. She specializes in advanced corrective skincare treatments and formulations, helping women prioritize healthy skin, self-care, and wellness.
With a career spanning M·A·C Cosmetics, Yves Saint Laurent, and Lancôme, Shawna Elizabeth has worked across beauty, fashion, television, print, theater, and Fashion Week. Her work has been featured in publications including Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). She is also the author of More Than A Make-up Artist: Crack the CODE to Become a Face Architect! and is passionate about educating and empowering the next generation of health & beauty professionals.
Shawna Elizabeth is thrilled at the opportunity to call Peaceful palms the NEW home of By the SEE.