Meet The Team

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MADONNA CICCONI

DYLAN B Harrison

Co-Owner | Creative Marketing Director | Studio Manager | Wellness & Workshop Facilitator | Professional & Commercial Photographer

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GET TO KNOW OUR FOUNDER

Madonna Cicconi

Owner | Founder | Wellness & Experience Curator | Trained Recreational Therapist

Have you ever given so much of yourself — to work, to others, to everything — that there’s barely anything left for you?
That was me. I was always pouring out, but never pouring back in.

The Wellness Studio by Cicco Aroma was born out of that moment — out of necessity, but also out of love.
Love for balance, for creativity, and for the kind of peace that only comes when you finally reconnect with yourself.

I began exploring natural, intentional ways to heal and recharge — drawing from my background in Integrative Biology, Psychology, and Recreational Therapy, and blending it with my passion for creativity and community care. What started as an e-commerce wellness line from my mother’s kitchen counter — making body butters and essential oil blends — has grown into an award-winning studio and safe space for connection.

Along the way, I learned that people don’t just need wellness products — they need presence. They need spaces that remind them to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with who they are.

At the studio, I curate experiences that help guests rediscover that calm, creativity, and sense of belonging — whether through a corporate wellness day, a team retreat, or a pay-what-you-may community pop-up. Because I believe wellness should never feel exclusive — it should feel like coming home to yourself.

THE HEART

What Wellness Means To Me

For me, wellness has always been more than a practice — it’s a conversation between the body, mind, and spirit. It’s in the quiet moments when creativity meets care, and you finally exhale after holding your breath for too long.

Professionally, I bring over 15 years of leadership experience in program development, operations management, and community wellness. Over the years, I’ve designed training programs for diverse teams, led partnerships with municipalities and social enterprises, and co-curated what is now an award-winning wellness studio recognized for its heart-centered approach. But beyond titles, I’m someone who believes in the beauty of connection — in turning a candle pour into a conversation, a scent into a story, a moment into a memory.

At the studio, I blend structure with soul — overseeing daily operations, facilitating experiences, and ensuring every guest feels both grounded and inspired. Whether it’s a team-building retreat, a community “Pay What You May” pop-up, or an intimate creative workshop, I approach each experience with one goal: to help people reconnect — to themselves, to each other, and to the present moment.

Outside of work, I’m a creator at heart: curating scents to match emotions, playlists to match seasons, and community events that celebrate our shared humanity. I believe wellness should feel good and do good — nurturing not only individuals but the communities we’re part of. My philosophy is simple — the best kind of wellness isn’t found on a shelf — it’s something you create yourself and share with the people you love.

My reason WHY

My journey into wellness began long before The Wellness Studio had walls or windows — it started with burnout. As a first-generation Black woman navigating entrepreneurship, a career in operations management, and a passion for community work, I was driven to succeed but disconnected from myself. What began as survival became a calling: to create a space where others wouldn’t have to choose between success and self-preservation.

Drawing from my background in Integrative Biology and Psychology (University of Toronto), and certifications in Therapeutic Recreation and Human Resource Management, I began blending science, creativity, and cultural care into something new — wellness that feels like you belong. From crafting body butters on my mother's kitchen counter to facilitating community workshops across the GTA, this work became a bridge between my personal healing and collective restoration.

Through every pivot — from pop-ups in Bramalea City Centre , Holt Renfrew Centre, Pickering City Centre, and Eaton Centre to meaningful client collaborations and community partnerships with Vaughan Culture Days, Richmond Hill Inaugural 6 Senses Wellness Expo, TEXTUR'D Hair Show, Nia Centre for the Arts, and local non-profits — the mission stayed the same: make wellness accessible, sustainable, and culturally relevant. We’ve continued to grow by connection, creativity, and purpose.

Today, our studio stands as a love letter to that mission — a place where creativity restores the spirit, where culture and calm intertwine, and where caring for yourself is an act of strength, not indulgence.

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Our Story

Welcome to The Wellness Studio by Cicco Aroma — our little corner of calm, creativity, and community in the GTA.

If you’ve ever needed a place to breathe, create something beautiful, reconnect with yourself, or just feel mindfully present for a couple hours… you’re in the right place.

The Wellness Studio by Cicco Aroma never started with a business plan — it started with a feeling. A need for calm, creativity, healing, and a safe little corner of the world to breathe. It was born from love, passion, and a deep desire to bring self-care and creativity together in a way that feels real and nurturing.

Before there was a studio, there was just me — melting wax, mixing oils late at night, trying to create moments of peace in between everything life was throwing at me. As a recreational therapist, I’d seen firsthand how much people were transformed by spaces where they can slow down, express themselves, and feel supported without having to explain why.

The Wellness Studio by Cicco Aroma b didn’t grow because of perfect timing or strategy. It grew because people walked in, felt something real, and told others. And then they came back… and brought more people with them.

We started from a 400 sq ft space in Vaughan— now moved into a warm, 1,000 sq. ft. studio that seats 20+ guests — but the heart of it hasn’t changed. This is still a place where you can show up exactly as you are, take a deep breath, and leave lighter than when you came in. A place where creativity is not about perfection, but about presence. Where hearts rediscover play. Where minds are encouraged to explore. Where teams reconnect families come to bond. And where people who carry a lot finally get a moment to put some of it down.

Everything we do is intentional — from the scents we blend, to the lighting, to the music, to the calm, unhurried way we guide you through your workshop. We don’t just teach crafts; we create experiences. The kind that stay with you long after your candle sets or your DIY perfume bottle needs a refill.

This studio is our home, but it’s also yours.
A place where you can show up, create something beautiful with your own hands, and leave with a piece of peace and wellness you didn’t know you needed.

Our story is still unfolding — one scent, one craft, and one meaningful moment at a time.
And we’re so grateful you’re part of it.

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WHAT WE DO

We offer a wide range of DIY workshops including candle-making, perfume-blending, body-care creations, textured-art, seasonal experiences, and team-building events.

Whether guests join for a family outing, a birthday, a corporate retreat, or a quiet moment of self-care, every session is designed to spark creativity, connection, and joy.

What Makes Us “Us”

What truly makes us “us” is the heart we put into every detail. Our studio is a beautifully curated and mindful experiences that feels grounding, personal, and warm. Every workshop is led by wellness-trained facilitators who create a supportive, inclusive, and sensory-friendly environment where you are invited to slow down and express yourself.

From premium plant-based ingredients to customizable scent profiles and Instagram-worthy touches across the studio, we pour intention into every moment: we care, deeply — about creativity, wellness, community, and the people who walk through our doors.

Why We Do IT

At the heart of The Wellness Studio by Cicco Aroma is a mission to help people slow down, tune in, and create meaningful wellness memories.

Each workshop blends wellness principles with artistic exploration, giving our crafters an opportunity to disconnect from stress and reconnect with themselves — and each other — in a warm, inviting space.

We curate a space where wellness memories are made.