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Salon & Spa - 09




Athena Medical Spa & Wellness Center
Margi Mella, L.M.T.
600 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 111, Orlando • 407-345-8766

www.orlandodayspa.com

Margi Mella, L.M.T., is a licensed massage therapist. Having a physician for a father and nurse for a mother gave Mella science and medical experience at an early age. As a teenager, she quickly discovered that traditional Western medicine was not for her. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in French with a pre-law minor and master’s in mental health counseling from the University of Central Florida. However, Mella soon rekindled her love for medicine. She studied massage therapy and aesthetics at Westside Tech. She specializes in medical massage and deep tissue work. She is trained in Swedish, sports, prenatal, chair, hot-stone, bamboossage and spa body treatments. She is certified in Aurum Manus massage and currently is working toward certification as a cranial sacral therapist.

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Athena Medical Spa & Wellness Center
Stephanie Morton, L.S.C.S.
600 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 111, Orlando • 407-345-8766

www.orlandodayspa.com

Stephanie Morton, L.S.C.S., is a licensed skin-care specialist and aesthetician with more than eight years of experience in Missouri and Florida. She attended Missouri State University and graduated from the Aesthetics Institute of St. Louis. Since then, she has continued her aesthetic education by attending several seminars and advanced classes for certifications throughout the U.S. Morton has an extensive knowledge of well-being and health products. She is experienced in customized facials, advanced chemical peels, laser acne treatments, photo rejuvenation, makeup application, laser hair removal, DermaWave and Endermologie. She loves having the opportunity to educate patients on their skin-care needs and looks forward to building a trusting relationship with all her clients.

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Elasé Medical Spas
Tasha Dawalram, C.M.E.
4680 Millenia Plaza Way, Orlando • 407-370-3100

www.elase.com

Tasha Dawalram, C.M.E., has been working as an aesthetician and certified medical electrologist with Elasé Medical Spas since 2005. Her previous years of experience as an aesthetician have given her the added benefit of working with all skin types. As an aesthetician, she enjoys giving people a glow with the right nutrients and correct products to match their skin types and needs. She values medical-grade products for patients trying to eliminate sun damage or acne or reduce the look of mature/aging skin. Dawalram loves helping people refresh and rejuvenate their natural appearance to feel younger and enjoy healthy, vibrant skin.

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Elasé Medical Spas
Shalyn Murray
4680 Millenia Plaza Way, Orlando • 407-370-3100

www.elase.com

Shalyn Murray is a paramedical aesthetician at Elasé Medical Spas. She performs specialized skin-care procedures, including medical facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. She specializes in problem skin issues, such as rosacea, acne and aged skin. Her expertise also includes recommending the right products to suit individual clients’ needs. She is the medical/surgical assistant to Elasé Medical Director and plastic surgeon, Mark McDonough, M.D. Murray enjoys the benefits she sees from body sculpting and performing the latest procedure in cellulite reduction with VelaShape. This modality uses heat, suction and deep massage to smooth out bumps caused by cellulite. She values helping people look and feel their best.

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Elasé Medical Spas
Theresa Remitera
4680 Millenia Plaza Way, Orlando • 407-370-3100

www.elase.com

Theresa Remitera brings years of medical aesthetic expertise to Elasé Medical Spas. She performs a custom skin-care analysis using a SkinCope to identify specific concerns. The SkinCope uses advanced black light technologies to look at the dermal layer of skin to see what the naked eye can not. During her free consultation, she provides clients with in-depth evaluations, as well as recommendations for the right treatment programs for them. Her specialties include European facials, paraffin treatments and ultrasound technologies for anti-aging. Remitera also specializes in sensitive and ethnic skin types. She thrives on helping people look healthy and vibrant.

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Faces Skin Care
Marlene Waganheim
7524 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-345-5690

2120 Edgewater Drive, Orlando • 407-426-7690

www.myfacecare.com

Marlene Waganheim, owner and general manager of Faces Skin Care, is a licensed skin-care professional, master makeup artist, and the driving force of this innovative business concept. Waganheim’s vision, extensive business expertise and commitment to excellence have created a state-of-the-art approach and transformed the business of facial skin care, including the development of product brands AVIR and Dermaqúe. Waganheim serves on the boards of the Florida College of Natural Health and Women’s Wellness Society. As a certified Look Good … Feel Better cancer-recovery aesthetic program consultant, she offers complimentary facials to cancer patients, helping them through a difficult time.

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The Fountains Salon & Spa
Jane Bahr
7541 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-9300

www.thefountainsalonandspa.com

Jane Bahr has worked in the Orlando area for six years and recently joined The Fountains Salon & Spa. Jane moved to Florida from Connecticut after owning her own salon for 18 years. In her 30-year career she has kept up with recent trends and styles by training with Paul Mitchell, Jingles, Goldwell, Redken, Matrix and Schwarzkopf. Bahr excels in all phases of hair coloring, foiling and corrective color.

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The Fountains Salon & Spa
Lisa Carlson
7541 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-9300

www.thefountainsalonandspa.com

Lisa Carlson, a hairstylist with 13 years of experience, specializes in precision hair cutting, color and extensions. She started her career in Philadelphia at an Aveda Institute. Carlson was trained by Vidal Sassoon and Pivot Point International educators and is a graduate of Schwarzkopf master colorist classes. She is certified in Great Lengths and DreamCatchers by Paris Hilton hair extensions. Carlson loves what she does and does not consider it a job, realizing that she makes people beautiful on the outside and happy on the inside.

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The Fountains Salon & Spa
Daniella Felice
7541 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-9300

www.thefountainsalonandspa.com

Daniella Felice came to The Fountains Salon & Spa with more than seven years of experience. Educated at an elite Paul Mitchell School in Ohio, Felice has taken her talent to New York, Chicago, California and more, always staying updated on the latest techniques in color and cut. She has trained alongside some of the best talent in the industry, including Robert Cromeans, Scott Cole and John Paul DeJoria. Felice specializes in color, cut, block coloring techniques, Brazilian straightening, and Great Lengths hair extensions. With her young, trendy sense of style, Felice is a great choice for all hair-care needs.

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The Fountains Salon & Spa
Danielle Healy
7541 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-9300

www.thefountainsalonandspa.com

Danielle Healy began her career in Connecticut. She has been in the industry for six years and worked for The Fountains Salon & Spa for four years. She is motivated by her passion for making her clients look and feel beautiful. She specializes in color correction, multidimensional color and rich tone color. Healy uses Goldwell products to achieve natural, healthy-looking results.

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The Fountains Salon & Spa
Jody McNeil
7541 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-9300

www.thefountainsalonandspa.com

The Fountains Salon & Spa recently welcomed its new skin-care specialist, Jody McNeil. She was trained and certified in Cambridge, England, and has nine years of experience. She continued her education in advanced European skin-care techniques at the International Dermal Institute in Dallas. She specializes in European facials, microdermabrasion, eyelash and brow tinting, full-body waxing, individual eyelash extensions, body bronzing, and makeup application. McNeil trained with the Dermalogica product line in England and has continued using it on her clients in the U.S. McNeil believes Dermalogica produces great results for all skin types.

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The Fountains Salon & Spa
Lisa Moir
7541 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-9300

www.thefountainsalonandspa.com

Lisa Moir has been in the hair industry for about eight years. She started studying in Pennsylvania with Goldwell color and had a strong educational experience at Graham Webb Academy in Washington, D.C. She has been with The Fountains Salon & Spa for three years and specializes in color; cuts; extensions; and up-dos for weddings, special occasions and proms. Moir has the experience, enthusiasm and love for doing hair to meet any customer’s needs.

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The Fountains Salon & Spa
Elsa Nolan
7541 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-9300

www.thefountainsalonandspa.com

Elsa Nolan has worked in the hair industry for 30 years. She started as a colorist for Goldwell at Lenox Square in Atlanta. She moved to Orlando in 1992 and opened her own business in 1994 with her sisters in Winter Park. Nolan is currently renting a space at The Fountains Salon & Spa.

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The Fountains Salon & Spa
Sandy O’Connor
7541 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-9300

www.thefountainsalonandspa.com

Sandy O’Connor has more than 15 years of experience in all phases of hair color, cutting, foiling and corrective color. She moved to the Orlando area nine years ago in order to be closer to her family. She was a salon owner and manager for several years and wants her only focus to be her clients. O’Connor knew hairstyling was in her future when she was young and believes she was born to make people more beautiful. Her motto is “do what you love, love what you do,” and she absolutely loves the hair business. She was trained using Schwarzkopf, Bio Ionic and Paul Mitchell and continues her education yearly.

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Hair Dynamics West
Lisa Cordero
3300 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 102, Orlando • 407-523-3188


Lisa Cordero is always up to date with the latest trends in color, cut and style. Hairstyling is more than a profession for Cordero — it is her passion. She believes that it is the responsibility of all hairdressers to protect the integrity of the client’s hair, which is why she became an educator for SuddzzFX, a sulfate-free product line. She often visits hair salons to educate other stylists about the importance of providing the best care for all clients’ hair. Before she came to Hair Dynamics West, Cordero worked at Toni&Guy, where she developed cutting and coloring skills. She started her career at Bella de Salon in Dr. Phillips and is now working as a stylist in the MetroWest area.

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Hair Dynamics West
Karen Julian
3300 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 102, Orlando • 407-523-3188


Karen Julian has been the owner of Hair Dynamics West since 1991. She specializes in hair color, including corrective and multidimensional color. She has extensive training with Logics Color DNA System and Paul Mitchell. She has recently extended her schedule and is available for new clients. Evening appointments are available on Thursdays, and Saturday appointments also are available.

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Hair Dynamics West
Frannie LeBlanc
3300 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 102, Orlando • 407-523-3188


Frannie LeBlanc has been a hairdresser for four years. She specializes in coloring, highlights, haircuts, ethnic hair, relaxers, braids, up-dos, hair extensions, dreadlocks and straighteners. She is now accepting new clients and has Tuesday and Wednesday evenings available.

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Hair Dynamics West
Jane Polk
3300 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 102, Orlando • 407-523-3188


Jane Polk has been in the industry in Florida for 20 years, 12 of which she has spent at Hair Dynamics West. She specializes in coloring, highlights, permanents and haircuts. Polk has attended many hair-education classes, including two trips to the Paul Mitchell Signature Gathering in Las Vegas.

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Hairmasters
Gena Freeman
340 Moore Road, Ocoee • 407-877-2854


Gena Freeman has 22 years of experience and is a hairdresser at Hairmasters at Plantation Grove Shopping Center in Ocoee. She decided to become a hairdresser because she loves to make people look and feel better. After graduating from cosmetology school, she took two years of advanced color training and became a color educator for a European color company for five years. Freeman also graduated from Vidal Sassoon’s advanced cutting academy. Her specialties include color correction, multidimensional color, highlights, lowlights, blonde on blonde, men’s natural or extreme color, spiral and air permanents, and precision cutting.

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Hairmasters
Vicki Stewart
10395 Narcoossee Road, Orlando • 407-380-0073


Vicki Stewart earned her cosmetology license in California in 1968 and worked at salons in Hollister and San Jose for two years. For the next 24 years, she lived in Malaysia and Brazil and worked at American international schools with her husband. When she returned to the U.S., she continued to work in education for four years. In 1998, she took her Virginia cosmetology exam and began to work at a school in Covington. At this time, she also began color classes with Schwarzkopf and Joico, eventually becoming a master colorist. Before moving to Orlando in 2003, Stewart taught color classes at various salons in Virginia and West Virginia. She joined Hairmasters in 2004 and currently manages the Villages at Moss Park location.

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Image Nails and Spa
Trina Tran
8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 600, Orlando


Trina Tran, a graduate of a beauty school in Doraville, Ga., is well trained and has five years of experience in providing excellent customer service. Certified by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology, Tran specializes in facials; full nail services; hair removal; massage of the neck, arms and legs; manicures; and pedicures. All the equipment Tran uses at Image Nails and Spa is thoroughly cleaned and sterilized and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Her salon provides Mommy Day Out, which is designed to provide a once-a-month getaway for those who need to treat themselves. Tran also offers fishology treatments for tired feet.

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Kaila Johnson
321-231-1330

nailkare@aol.com

Kaila Johnson holds a full specialist license in nail care and skin care and bachelor’s in fashion design and merchandising. She has been providing professional and quality nail-care services to Southwest residents for 10 years. Her knowledge of the beauty industry, trends and pain-free techniques is a treat for anyone who enjoys beautiful hands and feet. Johnson is a certified Tammy Taylor nail technician who only uses the best and safest products on the market. She specializes in sculptured pink-and-white nails and toenails, and she does not use drills on the natural nail bed. Best of all, she can provide clients with services in the comfort and convenience of their own homes or offices because she can come to them.

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Kinkz Salon & Day Spa
Roberto Castillo, L.M.T.
7571 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-1122

www.kinkzsalon.com

Roberto Castillo, L.M.T., a native of Puerto Rico, is a licensed massage therapist at Kinkz Salon & Day Spa. He offers complimentary 15-minute chair massages while customers wait in the spa’s lobby. He specializes in Swedish, deep tissue and reflexology massage. He also offers body scrubs.

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Kinkz Salon & Day Spa
Susan Raudenbush, L.M.T.
7571 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-351-1122

www.kinkzsalon.com

For more than six years, Susan Raudenbush, L.M.T., has proven the importance and value of efficient, innovative massage therapy. She has a genuine concern for the well-being of her clients. She specializes in Swedish, deep tissue and hot-stone massage; aromatherapy; and body treatments. Raudenbush is a graduate of the Florida College of Natural Health. Before becoming a massage therapist, she worked in the medical field. The native Floridian was raised in South Florida, and for the past 16 years she has been a resident of Orlando, where she lives with her family.

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Massage Envy Dr. Phillips
Storey Book
8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-354-3689

www.massageenvy.com

Certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Storey Book’s energetic attitude and genuine love of helping people through the healing touch of massage makes her one of the most sought after therapists at Massage Envy. Book creates individual massage plans according to her clients’ unique needs. Her skills vary from therapeutic deep massage to prenatal massage for expectant mothers.

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Massage Envy Dr. Phillips
Rick Govreau, L.M.T.
8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-354-3689

www.massageenvy.com

Rick Govreau, L.M.T., is a skilled professional who has 20 years of massage experience, including 17 years at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. His heart and compassion are apparent in his work and interaction with his clients. Rick is able to help relieve immediate stress and pain through a variety of techniques, including a soothing Swedish and invigorating deep-tissue massage or neuromuscular techniques that focus on specific areas. Govreau strives to help his clients find the roots of their stress and give suggestions on how to live stress-free.

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Massage Envy Dr. Phillips
Rene Khan, L.M.T.
8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-354-3689

www.massageenvy.com

Rene Khan, L.M.T., has dedicated almost 20 years to helping others achieve healthy living. He has worked with a number of reputable doctors and specialists in the Orlando area, and the years he spent studying with Qigong Master Shen Wu have enabled Khan to connect to clients in a very energetic and therapeutic way. He is certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork and specializes in back issues; deep tissue, sports, neuro, trauma, rehab and dementia massage; and massage for those diagnosed with fibromyalgia and various cancers.

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Massage Envy Dr. Phillips
Lydia Soelter, L.M.T.
8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 100, Orlando • 407-354-3689

www.massageenvy.com

Lydia Soelter, L.M.T., is a licensed massage therapist who focuses on relaxation and bringing a spirit of peace to massage recipients. She specializes in Swedish, deep tissue and hot-stone massage, which will soon be available at Massage Envy Dr. Phillips. She is a graduate of Westside Tech and has more than 750 hours of training and technique.

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Massage Therapy by Audra Steding
Audra N. Steding, L.M.T.
7535 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-435-3152


Audra N. Steding, L.M.T., has been a massage therapist for 7 years and worked in Winter Park at Stephan’s Salon and Day Spa. She also worked at Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. Steding is a 2002 graduate of the Central Florida School of Massage Therapy. She also traveled to Costa Rica, where she underwent extensive training in medical massage therapy. She returned to Florida to accept a job at Florida Hospital in the Pain Management Center. She offers medical massages for migraines, stress and injuries; as well as pregnancy and hot-stone massages. Steding is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She serves her clients in two locations — Winter Park and the Dr. Phillips area.

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The Meisenheimer Day Spa
Melody Y. Crosby, L.P.E.
7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 115, Orlando • 407-352-2444

www.orlandoskindoc.com

Aesthetics have inspired Melody Y. Crosby, L.P.E., for more than 22 years. She was an educator at John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center and Kristi’s Talent Agency, located in Scottsdale, Ariz. In addition, Crosby’s makeovers and skin-care procedures were featured weekly on Arizona Today. She continues to use the latest innovative techniques to enhance her clients’ skin. Crosby offers the moisture-boost facial, which hydrates the skin with seaweed, royal jelly and freeze-dried collagen; as well as European, calming and gentlemen’s facials.

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The Meisenheimer Day Spa
Cinthia Romero
7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 115, Orlando • 407-352-2444

www.orlandoskindoc.com

Cinthia Romero is recognized for having a smooth, gentle touch and is an expert in product-ingredient knowledge. She also is a master in Brazilian bikini and eyebrow waxing. Romero decided to further her education at the Florida College of Natural Health and received her associate degree in paramedical skin care. She believes that to improve and maintain skin health, one must have knowledgeable, competent, professional care and an effective home-care regiment. Romero also speaks Portuguese and Spanish.

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The Meisenheimer Day Spa
Susan Meyer, L.M.T.
7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 115, Orlando • 407-352-2444

www.orlandoskindoc.com

Growing up in sunny California brought home to Susan Meyer, L.M.T., the damaging effects of the sun on a personal level. Her passion is to help others recapture their youthful appearance from the effects of the sun. A former business owner with more than 10 years of experience, Meyer has been featured on an infomercial for the wellness center she created at the University of South Florida. In addition, working for a chiropractor gave her the opportunity to work with some of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as well as professional tennis players and equestrians. She has studied Reiki stress reduction and incorporates it into her massages. Her enthusiasm, knowledge and dedication to helping others shows in her attention to detail during her skin treatments.

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The Meisenheimer Day Spa
Julie Wicker, L.M.T.
7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 115, Orlando • 407-352-2444

www.orlandoskindoc.com

Julie Wicker, L.M.T., was born and raised in Atlanta. She moved to Jacksonville in 2002 to attend the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage and relocated to Orlando to practice. She has been in the industry for six years. Her modalities include Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular, hot-stone, prenatal, reflexology and myofascial massage therapy. She recently received her medical aesthetician license, and she plans to graduate with her electrology degree next month. She will soon offer laser hair removal.

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Nču Lotus Spa
Diana
• 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando • 407-248-7428

www.neulotusspa.com

Diana is a massage therapist and aesthetician at Nču Lotus Spa who previously worked for The Ritz-Carlton Spa, South Beach. Nču Lotus Spa, located in the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, can provide clients with Swedish, deep tissue, hot-stone, bamboo, Asian-style and a variety of other types of massage. The spa also features aesthetic services, including facials, anti-aging treatments, exfoliation, waxing and more.

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Nču Lotus Spa
Dori
• 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando • 407-248-7428

www.neulotusspa.com

Dori is a massage therapist and aesthetician at Nču Lotus Spa who previously worked for Canyon Ranch SpaClub in Orlando. Nču Lotus Spa, located in the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, can provide clients with Swedish, deep tissue, hot-stone, bamboo, Asian-style and a variety of other types of massage. The spa also features aesthetic services, including facials, anti-aging treatments, exfoliation, waxing and more.

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Nču Lotus Spa
Frederick
• 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando • 407-248-7428

www.neulotusspa.com

Frederick is a massage therapist at Nču Lotus Spa who previously worked for The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Naples. Nču Lotus Spa, located in the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, can provide clients with Swedish, deep tissue, hot-stone, bamboo, Asian-style and a variety of other types of massage.

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Nču Lotus Spa
Jazmin
• 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando • 407-248-7428

www.neulotusspa.com

Jazmin is a nail technician at Nču Lotus Spa who previously worked for The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando. Nču Lotus Spa, located in the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, can provide clients with manicures, pedicures, paraffin wax treatments, French and acrylic nails, nail repair and removal, waxing services, speciality nail packages, and more.

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Nču Lotus Spa
Luisa
• 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando • 407-248-7428

www.neulotusspa.com

Luisa is a nail technician and aesthetician at Nču Lotus Spa who previously worked for The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando. Nču Lotus Spa, located in the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, can provide clients with manicures, pedicures, paraffin wax treatments, French and acrylic nails, nail repair and removal, and speciality nail packages. The spa also features aesthetic services, including facials, anti-aging treatments, exfoliation, waxing and more.

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Nču Lotus Spa
Miranda
• 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando • 407-248-7428

www.neulotusspa.com

Miranda is a massage therapist and aesthetician at Nču Lotus Spa who previously worked for The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando. Nču Lotus Spa, located in the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, can provide clients with Swedish, deep tissue, hot-stone, bamboo, Asian-style and a variety of other types of massage. The spa also features aesthetic services, including facials, anti-aging treatments, exfoliation, waxing and more.

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Nču Lotus Spa
Tammy
• 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando • 407-248-7428

www.neulotusspa.com

Tammy is a massage therapist at Nču Lotus Spa who previously worked for Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Nču Lotus Spa, located in the Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld, can provide clients with Swedish, deep-tissue, hot-stone, bamboo, Asian-style and a variety of other types of massage.

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Off Broadway Salon
Stephen Deese
5691 Vineland Road, Orlando • 407-352-5369

offbroadwaysalon@gmail.com

Stephen Deese’s goal is to exceed the expectations of his clients. Prior to performing any service, he strives to create open communication with his clients about their hair. Discussion topics may include difficulties clients are having with their hair, as well as proper use of products and styling techniques. He is committed to pampering his clients through creative services.

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Off Broadway Salon
Felisa Guadalupe
5691 Vineland Road, Orlando • 407-352-5369

offbroadwaysalon@gmail.com

Felisa Guadalupe has worked at Off Broadway Salon for seven years and is an experienced color specialist and master hair designer. She specializes in combining the perfect color for each client’s skin tone with a precision haircut to enhance facial features. She is well-versed in the art of hair coloring, including the use of multiple colors with foil highlighting and creating multidimensional effects. Guadalupe works with all forms of cutting, including texturized hairstyles, long hairstyling, razor cuts and clipper cuts. She enjoys the challenge of creating new looks tailored to her clients’ lifestyles.

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Off Broadway Salon
Shereen Singh
5691 Vineland Road, Orlando • 407-352-5369

offbroadwaysalon@gmail.com

Shereen Singh has practiced skin care for more than 18 years. She has a degree in applied aesthetics from schools in London and the U.S. Skilled in corrective and maintenance facials, she specializes in nonsurgical anti-aging treatments. She also is proficient in clinical peels, microdermabrasion and waxing. Singh is very customer-orientated and gives 100 percent undivided attention to her clients. Her aim is to help clients look and feel their best at all times.

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Off Broadway Salon
Manuela Raysik
5691 Vineland Road, Orlando • 407-352-5369

offbroadwaysalon@gmail.com

Manuela Raysik is a native of Ansbach, Germany, where she received her cosmetology training. She has been at Off Broadway Salon for 14 years. Raysik believes that stylists are not just in the hair business, but mainly in the people business. Using her innovative technical knowledge and years of experience to make clients feel confident and happy about their hair is one of her main goals. She is passionate about hair color and multidimensional effects; razor cutting; designing stylish, yet practical customized looks for any lifestyle; and personal, dedicated service.

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Posh Esthetics Spa
Estella Casanova, L.M.T.
7635 Ashley Park Court, Suite 503-S, Orlando • 407-297-0005

www.perfectposhskin.com

Estella Casanova, L.M.T., has been a licensed massage therapist for more than 11 years. She has experience working in several medical/clinical environments, as well as the spa industry.
Casanova studied Tui Na sports massage at the Olympic Training Center in China. She is a certified aromatherapist and hot-stone therapist, and she is trained in prenatal massage, myofascial techniques, BodyTalk and ear candling.
Casanova works at Posh Esthetics Spa in MetroWest.

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Posh Esthetics Spa
Munsuk Kim, C.E.N.C.
7635 Ashley Park Court, Suite 503-S, Orlando • 407-297-0005

www.perfectposhskin.com

For a rejuvenating experience, Posh Esthetics Spa staff members offer beautiful makeup and skin care, as well as cellulite and body therapeutic massages. Clinical Director Munsuk Kim, C.E.N.C., is a board-certified professional who has been practicing in Orlando since 1987. She studied medicine in Seoul, Korea, and was educated in cosmetology and aesthetics in New York City. Kim earned first-place awards in cosmetology and aesthetics shows from 1996 to 2003, and she continues to train and study the latest treatments and technologies available in skin care.

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Q Salon
Marisol Contreras
5150 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando • 407-253-2828


Marisol Contreras is passionate and dedicated to making her clients look amazing. She has worked extensively in all aspects of hair coloring and design. Her specialty is blondes, and she is skilled at creating a perfect blend of extensions through a variety of techniques. Contreras also is experienced in styling for fashion shows, the entertainment industry and photo shoots in both the U.S. and her native Dominican Republic. She also is experienced in cuts and wedding and special-event styles.

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Q Salon
Danielle Hayden
5150 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando • 407-253-2828


Danielle Hayden is a gifted aesthetician. Her knowledge and experience of skin, its properties, and how to make it look and feel amazing is unparalleled. She is able to provide facials, laser treatments, microdermabrasion, waxing and skin peels. Her focus is on helping people maintain the health and youth of their skin with knowledge in what to use and when and how to use it. Hayden is able to help confused clients find ways to make their skin look and feel its very best.

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Joahnna Navarro
5150 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando • 407-253-2828


Joahnna Navarro loves making people look and feel beautiful. Her energy, excitement and passion for hair is infectious, and her clients love her attention to ever detail. Her styling skills result in superb haircuts and colorings. Navarro is talented at extensions, fades, highlights and lowlights, razor cuts, and up-do styling for special events.

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Q SalonQ Salon
Sameer Nurani
5150 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando • 407-253-2828


Sameer Nurani is a cutting-edge, master stylist. With a passion for beauty, Nurani created Q Salon for people who appreciate the latest in the art and science of hair and skin care. He features AG Hair Cosmetics, an exclusive line of hair-care products that have been the No. 1 seller in Canada for 20 years. In honor of Q Salon’s one-year anniversary, Nurani is expanding his salon’s services with a new masseuse and skin-care specialist.

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Salon Salon — Lake Buena Vista
Cindy E.
12135 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando • 407-239-8866

www.salonsalonhair.com

With 30 years of experience as a precision haircutter and colorist, Cindy E. is able to listen to her clients and achieve exact results. Cindy graduated from Detroit Barber College and has extensive training with Aveda, Bumble and Bumble, Toni&Guy, Vidal Sassoon, Goldwell and Eric Fisher. She has been with Salon Salon for eight years and continues to grow her profession with continuous education. Cindy also specializes in formal hair design, as well as makeup application. Cindy is available Monday through Friday and select Saturdays at the Lake Buena Vista location.

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Salon Salon — Southwest
Jana E.
8015 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando • 407-447-9898

www.salonsalonhair.com

Jana E. is a lifelong Central Florida resident and finds pleasure in the knowledge that she can change the way people feel about themselves. She has been an active stylist in the Dr. Phillips area for more than three years and recently joined the Salon Salon family. Jana completed extensive training at the Aveda Institute in Fort Lauderdale and is enrolled in the Advanced Academy at Salon Salon. She specializes in haircuts, color, highlights and waxing. Her career is ready to blossom at Salon Salon, and she looks forward to meeting new people and making them feel their best.

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Salon Salon — Southwest
Lulu M.
8015 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando • 407-447-9898

www.salonsalonhair.com

Lulu M. joined Salon Salon four years ago after a successful career with Salon Cielo. She has extensive Goldwell experience and Aveda training in client satisfaction and hair design, and has participated in shows in Minneapolis and New Orleans. She is the academy director for Salon Salon and trains the salon’s entire Advanced Academy in classic cutting techniques. She also is involved in fashion shows and photo shoots in Orlando. An Aveda network educator, Lulu specializes in corrective cut and color services, highlights and makeup.

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Salon Salon — All locations
Jane Caruso McCullen
12135 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando • 407-239-8866

6401-C Timesquare Ave., Orlando • 407-996-8866

59 N. Orange Ave., Orlando • 407-423-1956

8015 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando • 407-447-9898

www.salonsalonhair.com

Jane Caruso McCullen, owner and founder of Salon Salon, has studied styling and color for more than 20 years. She has been voted as the best stylist in Orlando and attended advanced education seminars at Vidal Sassoon in Miami and Los Angeles. Her extensive training and experience has developed with guidance from Bumble and Bumble and top global masters from Aveda. She participates regularly in fashion shows during New York’s fashion week. McCullen is known for her expertise in hair cutting and work with color. She is the driving force behind Salon Salon and is constantly working with the entire staff to ensure they deliver the best results.

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Salon Salon — Lake Buena Vista
Linda P.
12135 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando • 407-239-8866

www.salonsalonhair.com


Linda P. has been a hairdresser for 25 years and with Salon Salon for 14 years. She trained with Aveda, Bumble and Bumble, Goldwell and Great Lengths hair extensions. She is a Great Lengths specialist and can help clients go through the growing out stages, as well as create volume and fullness to all types of hair. Linda has extensive training in cut and color and can create any custom color with the Aveda color line, which is almost 100 percent naturally derived and is virtually damage-free. Linda is available Monday through Friday and every other Saturday.

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Salon Salon — Southwest
Carolanne R.
8015 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando • 407-447-9898

www.salonsalonhair.com

Originally from Rochester, N.Y., Carolanne has been making Southwest Orlando beautiful for 14 years at Salon Salon. She is the salon’s in-house color consultant and specializes in custom color formulas. She has studied extensively at Bumble and Bumble University in New York and been a major trendsetter for her clients in Orlando. Her editorial work has appeared in several local publications, including Orlando Style and Orlando Home & Leisure magazines. She also has been the lead stylist for fashion shows, including Neiman Marcus and Harley-Davidson International.

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Salon Salon — MetroWest
Linley S.
6401-C Timesquare Ave., Orlando • 407-996-8866

www.salonsalonhair.com
Linley S. is originally from Pennsylvania and joined the Salon Salon team about five years ago. She has added a new dimension to the MetroWest location. Not only has she studied at Toni&Guy in London, but she also has perfected the art of Great Lengths hair extensions. She specializes in Aveda color and is responsible for some of the looks for the Orlando Predators and Magic dance teams. Whether one needs corrective color, color maintenance or a brand-new look, Linley can provide services for all.

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Salon Salon — Lake Buena Vista
Lindsey W.
12135 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando • 407-239-8866

www.salonsalonhair.com

Lindsey W. was raised in Orlando and graduated from Dr. Phillips High School. She has 10 years of styling experience and brings an edgy, yet sophisticated style to her clients. Her talents have been seen at Toni&Guy runway shows and in cutting classes. She has coached color classes with Redken. The staff at Salon Salon is glad to welcome Lindsey back after having her third child. She can design a look that complements clients’ hair lengths and textures and gives them several different options when styling their hair.

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Sanctuary Salon & Day Spa
Kurtis Lawrence Childress
8911 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando • 407-909-1011

www.sanctuarysalondayspa.com

A talented and dedicated hairdresser, Kurtis Lawrence Childress has more than 20 years of experience. He is one of the nation’s most honored hairstylists, having won more than 100 international awards. His enthusiastic passion for the hairdressing industry has taken him around the globe. He loves to create in the salon on a daily basis, and his wealth of knowledge in fashion and styling can help clients achieve the looks they have always wanted and deserved.

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Sanctuary Salon & Day Spa
Pareen Merchant, C.C.E., C.M.E.
8911 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando • 407-909-1011

www.sanctuarysalondayspa.com

Educated and licensed in India, Africa, the United Kingdom and the U.S., Pareen Merchant, C.C.E., C.M.E., is a cosmetologist, medical electrologist, aesthetician and laser specialist. She specializes in dimensional color, updated cutting, skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal and eyebrow threading. Merchant has more than 25 years of international experience in the beauty industry.

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Sanctuary Salon & Day Spa
Brenda Rosario
8911 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando • 407-909-1011

www.sanctuarysalondayspa.com

A multitalented and dedicated colorist, Brenda Rosario is constantly searching for new and improved trends and techniques in the industry. She has been a cosmetologist in the Central Florida area for 10 years and specializes in color techniques, hair straightening, relaxers, cutting and styling. She is certified in Yuko System Hair Straightening and Brazilian Keratin Treatment. By listening and working with her clients’ wishes she helps them achieve their desired goals. It is her mission to ensure all her clients look and feel beautiful.

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Totally Me Salon & Spa
Marie Fourie
7633 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando • 407-445-1199

www.totallymesalon.net

Marie Fourie has been an aesthetician for 23 years and founded Totally Me Salon & Spa in 1999. A native of South Africa, Fourie earned a Baccalaureus Commercii and National Higher Diploma in beauty technology. She went on to receive a CIDESCO international diploma in 1986. Fourie taught beauty technology for 13 years in South Africa. She offers nonsurgical face-lifts, acne treatments, European and specialized facials, body firming, cellulite- and inch-reduction treatments, and waxing services.

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Totally Me Salon & Spa
Mirian Gates
7633 Conroy-Windermere Road, Orlando • 407-445-1199

www.totallymesalon.net

Mirian Gates has 27 years of experience in hair color and color correction. She specializes in razor cuts and up-do styling. She graduated from the Ippolito School of Cosmetology in Illinois in 1982. A makeover specialist, Gates is licensed in Brazilian Keratin Treatment and also teaches the method. She has been involved in several hair seminars in Europe, including in Italy, France, Germany, England and other locales. Gates, who stresses that God comes first in her life, is dedicated to helping her clients discover just how beautiful they are. She guarantees that everyone who sits in her chair will go home with a positive outlook.

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Xander Blue Salon
Traci Allen
3120 S. Kirkman Road, Suite B, Orlando • 407-963-6266

www.traci-allen.com

Xander Blue Salon stylist Traci Allen specializes in up-to-date methods for all hairstyles, cuts and color techniques, including keratin hair straightening and Easihair extensions. Allen was one of the first professionals in Orlando to be certified in Bio Ionic hair straightening and won second place in Bio Ionic’s before-and-after contest. She also is certified in Coppola Keratin Complex hair straightening and teaches Keratin classes. Xander Blue Salon provides before and after pictures, up-to-date hairstyling, coloring, cuts, up-dos, extensions, and wedding and special-event hair and makeup.



 
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