Meet theTeam
Management
Drift Salon / Day Spa maintains a Management Team, that with their combined education and experience in the spa industry they are able to collaborate in leading a team of professionals and providing our spa guests exceptional luxury spa experience. It is their commitment to the industry that inspires new innovative concepts and treatments to be offered at Drift Salon / Day Spa.
Stacey
Manager
I am a Certified Esthetician with over 20 years' experience in the industry. I hold a current certificate in Infection Control and Salon Safety from NASP. I am a Certified Master Pedicurist, Certified Advanced Waxing Technician, Reflexologist, and I have numerous other certifications. I am excited to work with the Drift team to help promote personal growth and success on their journeys as estheticians and technicians. My goals are to ensure consistency, quality and exceptional customer service each and every day.
Spa Treatment Team
At Drift Salon / Day Spa we pride ourselves in delivering services with experienced estheticians. We bring our clients some of the most advanced techniques and treatments by continuously training and certifying our team. By keeping up with the training of our staff, we ensure that Drift provides its clientele with an array of treatment options including the latest and most advanced services. Since the Spa’s inception, it has offered team training/certification in microblading, laser services, eyelash extensions, micro needling and super facials ensuring that our team can serve you in achieving your desired goals and results.
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Amanda
Esthetician
With over 23 years experience in the Spa Industry, Amanda continues to have a passion for esthetics, and continues to educate herself in new skills and treatments to better serve her clients. While at Drift Salon / Day Spa she has had the opportunity to train and certify on some of the most advanced treatments, including super facials(Oxygeneo), Laser Hair Removal, and Skin Rejuvenation. Amanda specializes in skincare and facials, her soothing and gentle touch is the reason clients have remained loyal to her throughout her career.
Stéphanie
Esthetician (Bilingual - English/French)
Stephanie graduated from College of Massage Therapists of Ontario in 2012. She was looking for new challenges and she decided to go to aesthetic school in Quebec City. Stephanie is constantly looking into expanding her knowledge, for this reason she decided to retire as a Massage Therapist and focus on esthetics. She is always learning new techniques to offer optimum service to her clients. She is meticulous and takes pride in her work, always giving 100%. Stephanie is thrilled to bring her unique talent and energy to the Drift Salon / Spa Team.
Adelina
Esthetician
Adelina has been in the beauty industry since 2003. Her career began as a hairdresser, graduating from Thunder Bay School of Hair Design. She was also taught waxing and became certified in gel nails. In 2008, she made the decision to enroll in esthetics school, becoming a Fully Certified Esthetician. Adelina is certified in LCN gel nails, as well as En Vogue. She specializes in gel nail extensions and nail art and joined our team in 2019. She has always had a passion for drawing and painting and loves that she can use these skills to create beauty on your nails.
Chayse
Esthetician
My name is Chayse Holland and I am very excited to start my journey as an esthetician here at Drift. I am a wax technician and certified lash lift technician. I am excited to announce that I will be performing these services at Drift Day Spa. I have always loved aeshtetics and I am looking forward to developing my skills and learning new services as I continue to grow and develop as an esthetician. I am happy to be a part of such a talented team!
Alyssa
Esthetician
Alyssa graduated from the Beauty and Wellness Program at the Nu-Wave School of Hair Design and Esthetics in 2010. An experienced esthetician, Alyssa is trained in full esthetics, medical-grade skincare, teeth whitening, and is a registered Reflexologist. Alyssa is always updating and looking for new ways to make her clients feel amazing and beautiful, on the inside and out.
Robyn
Esthetician + Makeup Artist
Robyn has been a Certified Beauty & Editorial makeup artist for the last 8+ years and graduated from George Brown college in Toronto. She specializes in skincare and is a facial specialist. Robyn is also a Certified En Vouge Nail Technician and is well versed in Manicures and Pedicures. She loves to learn new skills and is always expanding her esthetician knowledge.
Erica N
Esthetician
Erica started at Drift back in 2019, she has been working in the beauty industry for 7+ years. In those years she became a certified EnVogue gel nail technician, including all gel extension, manicure and pedicure services. She is also a certified lash technician including extensions as well as last lifts and tints. Creating nail art is my true passion! Being able to uplift anyone’s confidence brings me the most joy in this job. Creating a welcoming, blissful experience is something you can guarantee during our service together.
Hien
Esthetician
Hein moved to Canada from Vietnam in 2014 and first started practicing in the nail industry back home. When she moved to Thunder Bay she started seriously practicing nails in 2019 and enjoys performing lash extensions. Hein is very excited to combine what she learned back home in Vietnam with what she is learning today in Thunder Bay.
Erin H
Esthetician
Erin H has been practicing in the esthetician field since 2012 as she's learnt from many educators in her first few years. She has been working at Drift as an esthetician since July 2019, but took a slight break when she had her baby girl. She is certified in Gel Extensions but hasn't had an opportunity to perform them since she came back to work from having her baby. Erin takes great pride in helping her client's fulfill their self care dreams, she is here to help you with anything you need or desire.
Hortencia
Relaxation Therapist
Hortencia is originally from Mexico, she speaks both Spanish and English. She is happy to announce her services as a massagist here at Drift, she will also be offering Body Wraps and Body Polishes. She was certified at Sebastian Kneipp Superior Institute of Massage and Alternative Therapies in Mexico City in 2013. She has nine years of experience in relaxation massage, among other techniques and will be training here at Drift for other services.
Paige
Esthetician
Paige has recently returned to Thunder Bay and is thrilled to join the Drift team as a nail technician! She received her certification from Forma as an Envogue nail technician. She has been working in the hospitality industry for 10 years now, enjoying meeting new people and helping her clients feel good. She is excited to continue learning new trends and improving her performance!
Magela
Esthetician
Magela is originally from Cuba and has lived in Thunder Bay for 4 years now! She is excited to begin her esthetic journey at Drift Day Spa where she will be performing Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing, and Relaxation Massages. Magela is thankful for the opportunity to belong to our team as she hopes to develop her skills further.
Hairdressing Team
We are thrilled to have an amazing team of hairdressers, with years of experience. This full service salon is open 6 days a week, taking appointments for cuts, colours, perms, relaxants, and so much more. Our talented team has the ability and space to do group appointments, such as wedding parties.
Mandy
Hair Stylist
Mandy loves creating head-turning looks for her clients and this has been her passion for the last 26 years. She graduated from Pivot Point Hairdressing school located here in Thunder Bay in 1997. Mandy takes pride in ensuring that everyone who sits in her chair is satisfied with their service, while creating a relaxed environment for them to take a break in their busy day. She is experienced and trained in such products as Joico, Goldwell and as well as our Milkshake and REF products. Mandy is also highly skilled in ombré, color correction, balayage and upstyles for graduations and weddings. She is also educated in the Goldwell Kerasilk Smoothing System to be able to use on her clients. Mandy loves to keep up-to-date on the best, healthiest and newest techniques.
Daniela
Hair Stylist
Daniela has been a part of Drifts team for 4+ years and has worked within the industry for 18+ years. She is a licensed and certified technician in multiple extension applications, colour systems, and has a love for formal hair. Daniela strives to give her clients their dream hair and a safe place to unwind. She thrives on building strong connections and helping clients express their personalities through their hair. Clean Beauty is also at the forefront of her passion. Using luxurious clean products that are safe for people and the planet. While her clientele is built on lived in blondes, chocolatey brunettes, and extensions. Being behind the chair regardless of the service she embraces them all! "Never underestimate the skills of your stylist and the caffeine in a strong cup of coffee!" - @deelicioushair
Erin
Hair Stylist
Erin has been in the hair industry for 10+ years. She has an innovative passion for hair design and genuinely cares to do the best job possible with each and every client. She's lucky enough to always be taking courses to advance her skills, from learning from colour brand ambassadors to celebrity stylist to hone her skills. Erin has received a master colour certificate from Joico, our current line we use in salon, and is very knowledgeable in the line and how the chemistry and benefits of the line work. Erin loves connecting with clients and making their hair dreams come true!
Jules
Hair Stylist