OUR TEAM
The secret to how we provide extraordinary experiences to our guests is Our Team. When we say Our Team, we really mean it!
Each of my staff is dedicated to providing an amazing customer experience. Ever since we opened in 2008, people have constantly confirmed that they love coming to Westboro Spa and Hair Salon – “because we all CARE!”
Elizabeth Bourada
ADMINISTRATION
Nathalie Gauthier
As our Spa Director and senior esthetician, she has mastered the art of multitasking! Facial treatments and overall skin care are a must for her and is always looking to help correct any dermal issue that you may have. Recommending the perfect skincare routine will always be one of her priorities for her clientele. She also works with an extensive gel nail clientele and creates a natural or more bold manicure with gel capping.
Favorite Product: G.M. Collin GF Repair Serum
Years of Experience: 20+
Jessica Hall
One of our managers who is the hair traffic controller, always makes sure things run as smoothly as possible. Wrangling a bunch of artistic kittens is a hard job but also rewarding in the fact you get to watch them grow and evolve into their craft.
Favorite Product: GF advanced Derm cream, from G.M. Collin medical line
Years of experience: Managing for 7 years
THE SPA
Sophie Hoang
With over 10 years of experience in the esthetics industry, Sophie will always greet you with a smile. Sophie loves to leave her clients feeling pampered after a facial and is sure to set you up with the perfect skin care regime for your skin concerns.
Favorite Product: G.M. Collin Bota Peptide Eye Contour Cream
Years of Experience: 10+
Connie Forieri
She specializes in gel nails but has an overall passion for esthetics services. Connie is our weekend warrior and can accommodate any of your esthetic needs on Saturdays.
Favorite Product: G.M. Collin Hydramucine optimal cream
Years of Experience: 15+
Gladys Gomez Cordero
She is an expert in advanced skincare with GM Collin and has been trained in Microdermabrasion and chemical peels. She loves doing pedicures and waxing. Gladys takes pride in her work and has been an integral part of our team since we opened in 2008.
Favorite Product: G.M. Collin Marine Revitalizing Cream
Years of Experience: 15+
Jessica Jarrouge
Coming soon
HAIR STUDIO
Lina Behnam
This master stylist is known as the “Big hair blow out queen”. Her mantra is if you look good on the outside you feel good on the inside. She loves making people look and feel beautiful. Lina is always looking for new inspiration through ongoing education.
Favorite Product: Kevin Murphy Hair Resort
Year of Experience: 25+
Jessica Mahmoud
Our French firecracker has a creative blow drying style and is an extension expert. She is always up to date on new trends and gossip. Don’t let her funky style fool you, she loves creating romantic classic looks and Blondes are always welcome in her color chair. She has always loved make-up and would love to teach and beautify you.
Favorite Product: Kevin Murphy Night Rider
Years of Experience: 7+
Follow Jess on Instagram: @jessica.mhair
John Bowerman
John’s commitment to his client’s happiness and love of hairstyling has sustained him for nearly forty years in the beauty industry. He combines core hairstyling concepts with refined styling techniques. John believes that when you leave the salon, you should look and feel your best inside and out. Let him help you uncover the look that’s right for you.
Years of Experience: 25+
Follow John on Instagram: @dapperdanandjohnnyb
Junita Beals
Junita started her career in Halifax and wanted to try something new and moved to Ottawa. Junita loves creating perfect highlights and fun colors for any style. She will give your hair the much-needed cut and style you have been waiting for. This little lady is full of passion for her art to create beautiful hair. Just for the record it’s not Juanita it’s Ju-nita.
Favorite Product: Redken Fabricate
Years of Experience: 4
Follow her on Instagram: @ju.ju_beals
Leah Timinski
Leah is soft-spoken with a big heart and will guide you through your new looks. She loves bridal up-dos and creating beautiful pieces of romantic art for your storybook wedding. Angled bobs she cut with precision and her attention to detail and finishing is remarkable. Kids and adults alike love her quiet and kind demeanor but don’t let that fool you she is a versatile stylist that loves funky colors and highlights as well.
Favorite Product: KM Fresh hair and Redken Pillow proof primer
Years Experience: 4
Follow Leah on Instagram: @topknotleah
MASSAGE THERAPY
Shawna Colbey
Is one of our Registered massage Therapists. She has found the perfect hands on career that allows her to work with someone new every day. Shawna enjoys the relaxing atmosphere and guiding her clients into a more relaxed state.
“In this busy world we live in it is hard to take and even make time for yourselves. You have to remember that you have to take care of yourself because no one else will.”
Favorite Product: Redken Body Full
Years of Experience: 10
THE MEDISPA
Corey Akisanya
Corey is a nurse practitioner that has a focus in primary care for all ages. He also has a strong background in pediatric critical care. He has completed his medical aesthetics training through THMA Consulting and will be offering the following services: Neuromodulator (Botox / Dysport) injections; dermal fillers; and deoxycholic acid (Belkyra) injections. Future treatments include: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy; and Intravenous (IV) nutritional therapy.
Role: Medical Director at Westboro Spa
Education: Baccalaureate Nursing, Master of Nursing: Nurse Practitioner
Work Experience: Primary Care, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric ER, and Clinical Education at the laboratory, clinical, and lecturing level.
“I’m very passionate about medical aesthetics. I see beauty in everyone, and I will make sure they see the beauty within themselves.”
Amanda Bastedo
Teacher at Algonquin College and Coordinator of the Critical Care Program.
Amanda has been an RN for 12 years. Her experience has spanned over Emergency, Critical Care, Cardiology, and Academia. She teaches at Algonquin College and currently oversees the coordination of the Critical Care program there. She has also been accepted into the Athabasca University Masters and Nurse Practitioner Program for the year 2020.
In 2018 Amanda successfully completed Dr. Martins’ cosmetic injections course, where she was taught safe injection techniques for both fillers and neuromodulators.
Always striving to be at the forefront of this evolving industry. She most recently completed a training course utilizing cannula techniques and in-depth facial anatomy with THMA Consulting.
Education: Graduate BScN program Trent University 2007
Work Experience: ER, ICU, and Cardiology
“I love medical aesthetics as it couples beauty and science; I hope to help people recognise their beauty through my work”
Micayla Maiorino
Micayla is a Registered Nurse at CHEO and a Cosmetic Nurse Injector. She attended Queen’s University, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree and graduated with honours. Micayla brings passion, precise skill and great artistry.
For the last two years, Micayla has worked at CHEO specializing in pediatric oncology and post-anaesthetic care. With her love of health sciences, and passion for the art of beauty industry, she knew aesthetic nursing was the career for her. She completed her cosmetic nurse injector training with APT Injection Training in Oakville, ON. She has furthered her knowledge with THMA Consulting and attending various conferences, to ensure she provides the most up-to-date and safest injection techniques and treatment options.
Micayla’s vast knowledge of anatomy and facial structure allows her to provide thorough assessments and develop short and long-term treatment plans with our clients. Micayla pays close attention to detail and is enthusiastic to work collaboratively with clients to reach their aesthetic goals and to feel like the best version of themselves.
She looks forward to meeting you at The Westboro Spa & Hair Studio change.
Micayla works under the guidance and supervision of Corey Akisanya, NP.
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