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LAUREL KRISTINE BAVIS

Fergus,ON

Summary

To obtain a challenging position where my skills and abilities will allow me to grow as an integral member of an effective team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

SPA DIRECTOR / SPA THERAPIST / ADV. AESTHETICAN

WILD SOUND SPA
09.2021 - 06.2024
  • Maintain all operations of Spa Management.
  • Developed website & spa menu.
  • Provide all treatments @ Wild Sound Spa.
  • Managed spa budget and resources, ensuring optimal efficiency and profitability.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors for better product pricing and quality.

AESTHETICIAN

ELORA MILL HOTEL & SPA
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Provided all Facial Therapy & Body Treatments.
  • Provided Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Swedish and Couples Massage Treatments.
  • Provided Spa Pedicure and Spa Manicures services.
  • Provided Waxing & Tinting services.
  • Trained in professional skin care lines and treatment protocols of Natropathica, SKIN111, BioEffect and Skinceuticals.
  • Passionate about providing highest standard of service to my clients while tuning into their holistic needs and maintaining advanced level of professionalism.
  • Exceeded and excelled in sales with high success rates of upsells and excellent client relations.
  • Developed individualized, therapeutic skin care programs with clients.
  • Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
  • Suggested appropriate therapy based on current health of client.
  • Delivered safe, therapeutic experiences to leave clients feeling relaxed and refreshed with new sense of well-being.
  • Cleaned and disinfected equipment and tools to promote safe and sanitary environment with elevated standards in line with Ontario Health Standards of Covid-19.

SPA THERAPIST

ANCIENT CEDARS SPA - WICCANINNISH INN
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Ensured the highest standards of Spa Therapy with relaxation and personal attention at the forefront of this west coast spa experience
  • Provided Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Lomi Lomi / Kahi Loha and Couples Massage Treatments
  • Provided all Signature Facials, Hydrotherapy and indigenous Spa treatments
  • Trained and experienced in Aveda, Comfort Zone and Sea Flora skin care lines
  • Provided Spa Pedicures, Spa Manicures and tinting services
  • Excelled and exceeded sales quotas on a consistent basis

SPA THERAPIST

MOUNTAIN WELLNESS SPA
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Provided Aromatherapy, Hot Stone and Couples Massage Treatments
  • Provided all Body Treatments, including; body wraps, body scrubs and wellness soaks
  • Trained and experienced in Eminence Organic Skin Care.
  • Provided Eminence Organic Facial Treatments.
  • Provided Spa Pedicures, Spa Manicures, Waxing and Tinting Aesthetic services.

SPA THERAPIST

FOUR SEASONS RESORT & SPA
07.2003 - 05.2005
  • Provided Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, Relaxation, Après-Ski, Couples and Pre-natal Massage Treatments
  • Ensured a very high standard of spa experience in line with Four Seasons protocol, always being mindful to provide a luxurious consistent spa experience
  • Provided all Hydrotherapy treatments incorporating the Vichy Shower
  • Trained and proficient with Sea Flora, Eminence Organic Skin Care and Aromatherapy Associates product lines
  • Regularly provided treatments on A-list clientele, always maintaining high confidentiality and professionalism

SPA THERAPIST

AVELLO SPA, WESTIN HOTEL & SPA
01.2001 - 05.2003
  • Ensured a luxurious, relaxing and rejuvenating mountain spa experience with superior individual guest attention
  • Provided Relaxation, Aromatherapy and ensuite Message Treatments
  • Provided Body wraps, Hydrotherapy, Spa pedicure and Spa manicure treatments
  • Trained in GM Collin skin care and performed signature Facials

Education

POST GRADUATE TCMP DIPLOMA PROGRAM - STUDENT

EIGHT BRANCHES COLLEGE OF EASTERN MEDICINE
Toronto
06-2026

ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION DIPLOMA

EIGHT BRANCHES COLLEGE OF EASTERN MEDICINE
Toronto, ON
08-2025

SOUND THERAPY DIPLOMA

INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
Toronto, ON
08.2021

ADVANCED AESTHETICS DIPLOMA

ADVANCED AESTHETICS - GINA'S COLLEGE
08-2019

CHAKRADANCE FACILITATOR

CHAKRADANCE
Australia
05.2018

SPA MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

SPAS2B
Waterloo, ON
04-2016

RAINBOW KIDS YOGA TEACHER

RAINBOW KIDS YOGA
Toronto, ON
04.2015

LOMI LOMI MASSAGE & HUNA HEALING THERAPY

THE ANCIENT CEDARS SPA - WICCANINNISH INN
Tofino, BC
04-2008

ADVANCED CRYSTAL HEALING THERAPIST LEVELS I & II

THE CRYSTAL ACADEMY OF ADVANCED HEALING ARTS
Escondido, CA

AROMATHERAPIST / MASSAGE PRACTITIONER

CANADIAN HOLISTIC THERAPIST COLLEGE
Mississauga
06-2001

TERA-MAI REIKI LEVELS I & II

ANCIENT ART OF HANDS ON HEALING ACADEMY
New Tecumseth, ON
07.2000

SHIATSU & QIGONG

THE WAY COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL THERAPY & BODYWORK
Byron Bay, NSW

Skills

  • Extremely reliable, hard-working and honest
  • Skillful in establishing excellent client relations
  • Able to work well both individually and as a team member
  • Innovative, quick learner with heightened creativity and a strong intuitive sense

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

SPA DIRECTOR / SPA THERAPIST / ADV. AESTHETICAN

WILD SOUND SPA
09.2021 - 06.2024

AESTHETICIAN

ELORA MILL HOTEL & SPA
10.2019 - 08.2021

SPA THERAPIST

ANCIENT CEDARS SPA - WICCANINNISH INN
01.2008 - 01.2010

SPA THERAPIST

MOUNTAIN WELLNESS SPA
01.2006 - 01.2008

SPA THERAPIST

FOUR SEASONS RESORT & SPA
07.2003 - 05.2005

SPA THERAPIST

AVELLO SPA, WESTIN HOTEL & SPA
01.2001 - 05.2003

POST GRADUATE TCMP DIPLOMA PROGRAM - STUDENT

EIGHT BRANCHES COLLEGE OF EASTERN MEDICINE

ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION DIPLOMA

EIGHT BRANCHES COLLEGE OF EASTERN MEDICINE

SOUND THERAPY DIPLOMA

INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

ADVANCED AESTHETICS DIPLOMA

ADVANCED AESTHETICS - GINA'S COLLEGE

CHAKRADANCE FACILITATOR

CHAKRADANCE

SPA MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS

SPAS2B

RAINBOW KIDS YOGA TEACHER

RAINBOW KIDS YOGA

LOMI LOMI MASSAGE & HUNA HEALING THERAPY

THE ANCIENT CEDARS SPA - WICCANINNISH INN

ADVANCED CRYSTAL HEALING THERAPIST LEVELS I & II

THE CRYSTAL ACADEMY OF ADVANCED HEALING ARTS

AROMATHERAPIST / MASSAGE PRACTITIONER

CANADIAN HOLISTIC THERAPIST COLLEGE

TERA-MAI REIKI LEVELS I & II

ANCIENT ART OF HANDS ON HEALING ACADEMY

SHIATSU & QIGONG

THE WAY COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL THERAPY & BODYWORK
LAUREL KRISTINE BAVIS