Our Staff

Michele

Employee Biograhpy:
Born and Raised in North Carolina. Married 22 years and have two wonderful children.

Position/Certifications:
Receptionist

Services Provided:
Provide a relaxing environment for our clients to escape their hectic schedules.

Service Philosophy:
Our Clients needs are always put above our own.

Interests:
I love spending time with my family. Traveling to new places and meeting new people.

Valerie

Employee bio:
Born and raised in Michigan. Married for 22 years and love being a mom.

Position: Receptionist

Service Philosophy:
To make our clients feel welcomed when the arrive, pampered while they are here and
refreshed as they leave.

Interests:
I love spending time with my husband and daughters playing volleyball, swimming,
vacationing or just watching a movie. I have a passion for dance, decorating and crafts.

Natalie

Position/Certifications
Receptionist/Natural Nail Technician/Licensed Cosmetologist

Services Provided
Natural Nail Manicures and pedicures

Service Philosophy
To Create a laid back atmosphere for clients to relax and de-stress.

Interests
I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, shopping, photography, music and baking. I also love playing, laughing and spending time with my son.

Stephanie

Employee biography:
Adopted from Brazil, raised in Richland, MI. Student at WMU, double majoring in community health and family studies

Position:
Receptionist

Philosophy:
Help to create an enjoyable, relaxing experience for our clients.

Interests:
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, soccer, music, dancing, shopping and meeting new people.

Kierstan

Position:
Front Desk Assistant

Interests:
Music, Baking, Feng Shui, Nail art.

Biograpghy:
I was born in Okinawa Japan. I'm a senior at Mattawan high school and am planning to go to KVCC after school.

Philosophy:
We are who we are.

Maddie

Employee Position
Front desk assistant

Interest
I love spending time with my friends and family, playing guitar and reading a good book

Philosophy
To create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all of our clients

Cherie, CMMT

Position
Certified Medical Massage Therapist
Receptionist

Philosophy
To help create a positive and safe environment for my clients and to provide personalized therapy to better meet their needs.

Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family and pets. I like to sew, draw, paint, rock climb, bike, camp and scrapbook. Pathology fascinates me and Classical music is by far my favorite.

Lori

Position
Hair Designer Salon Coordinator
Color Specialist

Philosophy
To create a wonderful and relaxing atmosphere where both the client and myself can communicate our thoughts and creativity. I will provide you with above and beyond service.

Interests
Dining with friends, movies, shopping and going on vacation. I love to spend time with family, especially my husband and children.

Taryn

Position
Hair Designer
Color Specialist

Philosophy
My philosophy is to create a relaxing and artistic environment where both the client and I can express our creativity and to provide you with the best service and experience possible.

Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family, art, music, lots of shopping, reading and making new friends

Myra

Position
Hair Stylist Colorist Salon Coordinator

Philosophy
To make the best experience for you and your hair. Listening to what you are in need of an using my knowledge and creativity to create what your hair deserves.

Interests
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my children. Creating memories from baking, shopping, etc. I enjoy anything art related, jogging and gathering with friends and family.

Laura

Position
Designer hair colorist
Cosmetologist

Philosophy
My service philosophy as a designer is to provide each client my undivided attention and together achieve a look that is functional and creative. I like to incorporate what I learn from fashion and advanced education into my work at the salon. I believe each client should be educated with at home maintenance to be able to achieve the same great look they had as when they left the salon.

Interests
Expanding my education in all areas of cosmetology and fashion.

Emily S

Position
Hair Designer and Color Specialist

Philosophy
To provide quality service and an inspiring atmosphere to all guest

Interests
Music, reading, fashion trends, and hanging out with family and friends

Morgan

Positon/Certification:   Hair Stylist /Cosmetologist

Education:  Douglas J Aveda Institute

Services Provided:  Trained in cut, color and image customization.  I also have spa knowledge and training in manicure and pedicures

Service Philosopy:  I would like my guest to feel comfortable and relaxed with me.  I also wish for you to enjoy a rejuventating spa experience while you are here at Eve Salonspa.

Biography/Interests:  I love what I do and have a strong passion in the salon and spa industry.  I enjoy time with my family and friends.  I love to dance, shop, watch movies and travel

Emily V

Position
Stylist / Cosmetologist

Philosophy
I hope to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. I want you to leave feeling confident about your look and your ability to recreate your look at home.

Interests
I enjoy playing sports, going to the beach, watching movies, shopping, and hanging out with my friends and family. I like to travel to new places. I am always up for trying new things and learning all I can about the hair profession.

Cassie

Employee Bio:
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. Youngest of 3 children

Positions/ Certifications:
Douglas J Aveda institute Graduate, Licensed cosmetologist

Services provided:
All cosmetology services

Interest:
Family, friends, traveling, cooking and the Detroit Red Wings

Philosophy:
A client should always leave satisfied and look forward to their next visit.

Shalini

Position
Esthetician

Philosophy
I do a technique called “threading” which shapes eyebrows as well, and can be done on the whole face. It is much gentler than wax and also less painful. My waxing technique is such that it is fast and less painful.

Interests
Doing facials is my passion.

Kim

Position
Esthetician
Nail Technician
Spa Coordinator

Philosophy
I strive to treat the clients inside and out. To heal the skin by focusing on the body, mind and soul.

Interests
Anything involving the outdoors. I love camping and mountain bike riding.

Kerri

Position
LPN and Certified Laser Technician

Services Provided
Laser Treatments

Education and Training
National Laser Institute

Service Philosophy
I believe in making each individual laser experience as enjoyable as possible.

Interests
Spending time with my family
Being outdoors
Sports

Marci

Position/Certification:
Registered Nurse R.N. with my Bachelors of Science B.SCertified Esthetician in Botox and Restalyn Filler Injections

Education/Training:
Received my R.N. Degree from Bronson School of Nursing; my Bachelors of Science from Western Michigan University; and my esthetician certification from the Aesthic Medical Educator Training in Chicago, Illinois

Services Include:
Botox and Restalyn Filler injections.

Philosophy:
My service philosophy is striving to improve your appearance by temporarily removing those stubborn lines and wrinkles. Restoring Volume and fullness to your face using both a safe and natural dermal filler and an FDA approved Botox cosmetic. It’s all about freedom of expression and feeling good about yourself.

Interest:
Camping, Swimming, going on vacations, reading and scrap booking. I love most of all hanging out with family and friends.

Adam

Position:
Laser Technician

Philosophy:
I am interested in helping people achieve their goals.

Interests:
My two daughters keep me busy! I am a musician who loves jazz. I am the geek who could solve the Rubik’s Cube in the 80’s. I enjoy yoga, photography, reading, campfires, computers and the occasional cigar.

Susan

Position/Certifications: Registered Nurse and Certified Esthetician in Botox Injections and Dermal Fillers.

Services provided: Botox injections and Dermal Fillers

Education/Training: Received my RN from Bronson School of Nursing. Received Esthetician Certification from Aesthetic Medical Educators Training, Inc.

Service Philosoophy: I am dedicated to help clients achieve their beauty/health goals.

Interests: I have 3 children and enjoy sports, reading, cooking, a positive attitude, and an active lifestyle!

Alanna

Employee Biography
I grew up in Marcellus, Mi, moved to Kalamazoo through collage and currently live in Vicksburg. I have been practicing massage since 2005 and am always looking for ways to better my practice.

Position/Certifications
Certified Massage Therapist

Services Provided
Relaxation massage, deep tissue, acupressure, polarity, chair massage, cranial suture massage, reflexology, pre-natal massage, assisted stretching, salt body glow, and hot stone massage

Service Philosophy
Massage is for everyone, so I try yo personalize each session for my clients. I practice everything from gentle relaxation to deep therapeutic techniques so that each client gets what he/she needs.

Interests
Spending time with my husband and dogs
Watching sports especially football
Helping out at church events and with the youth group

Amanda

Position/Certifications: National Certified Massage Therapist MI 2004, Licensed Massage Therapist TN 2010

Services provided: Education/Training: 8yrs. experience specializing in Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone & Prenatal Massage, Headache Treatments, Myofascail Release & Reflexology. Olympia Training Institute 2004.

Service Philosophy: I aim to relieve the discomfort of my clients with customized massage and a treatment plan that we come up with together.

Interests: I enjoy Eastern medicine, speding time with my 5 yr old daughter, sewing and Monday morning Zumba at Aura in Eve Salonspa. Born and raised in Michigan.

Corinne

Employee Bio
I grew up in the Lansing area and received a B.S.  in zoology from Michigan State University. A lifelong passion for helping people through massage guided me to the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy, where I graduated in 2002

Position/ Certificate
Obtained national Certification in 2003

Services Provided
Deep Tissue therapies such as neuromuscular therapy and myofascial release therapy for the correction of posture and alleviation of everyday pains are the scope of my practice. Other Services include sports, reflexology, Swedish, pre-natal and chair.

Education
MSU B.S Zoology - 2001
Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy - 2002

Philosophy
To be attentive to my clients' needs and provide individualized care.

Interest
I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, baking, music, camping and animals.

Tiata "Kiki"

Employee Biography:
Born in Kalamazoo. I'm a mother and grandmother who is very family oriented, outgoing and am active in my community.

Position:
Certified Massage Therapist

Services Provided:
Swedish, Sports, Pre-natal, Deep Tissue,

Education:
Graduate of Kalamazoo Central 90'
Certified in CPR
Graduate of Everest Institute of Massage Therapy

Service philosophy:
To help clients maintain wellness and balance

Interests:
Enjoy swimming, tennis and  walking but mostly enjoy spending time with family and friends. Laughing, Loving and Living!