I then was able to finish my degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. With the birth of my second child, Sydney, I wanted to stay home even more, so I went back to work as a Respiratory Therapist at Spectrum Health for five years, and slowly began my Medical Massage Therapy practice on the side. As my network grew, I realized I wanted to serve my patients in a bigger way! I wanted to be a bigger part of their healing process and create a safe place where patients trusted the information being handed to them.
I believe in the traditional Western medicine model at its best. I am a Type 1 Diabeticβ¦I would not be alive without the advances of modern medicine. So who do we trust? My vision is Wellness Spa! In , I attained a certification for ACE fitness as a Personal Trainer, adding a layer of fitness to the wellness model. As we moved into the Med Spa arena, I also became certified as a Laser Technician, specializing in removal of unwanted hair, pigment in the skin, and spider veins.
Health and Beauty at its best! I am married to the man of dreams, Dennis, and have two amazing kids, Savannah, 23, and Sydney, In my free time, I am an avid mountain, road and gravel biker and any other thrill-seeking outdoor sports! I enjoy helping others feel their absolute best! I am passionate about helping relieve clients from their restrictions.
If you are asking yourself if there is a way to live a more active lifestyle, the answer is YES! I have also been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for the past 27 years. Recently, I have received a laser tech certification. This allows me the ability to focus on other areas of wellness, including laser hair removal, pigment reduction, and redness and vein reduction. There is a way to regain life moments through Wellness Spa. I graduated from Douglas J. Aveda Institute as a licensed Esthetician in I first became interested in Medical Aesthetics when I was a client, myself, for my own dermatology issues.
I suffered for years with acne prone skin that was painful and embarrassing. I realized that I could not only help myself but others who are dealing with some of the same issues. Since graduating, I have been employed at a prestigious Dermatology office in downtown Grand Rapids. For the past 2 years, I have been trained in facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, extractions and all aspects of aesthetic lasers including laser hair removal. As I transition to Wellness Spa, I am highly qualified to perform facials, chemical peels, laser treatment services, recommendations for medical skin care products offered at Wellness, as well as, brow and lash tinting!
