Meet The Shore Rejuvenation Family
Holly
CEO
Permanent Cosmetics Artist
Specialties: In addition to what she does behind the scenes, Holly currently specializes as a Permanent Cosmetics Artist in Microblading and Lip Blushing and is certified in Permanent Cosmetics procedures by both Shay Danielle and Tina Davies Academies.
Experience:
Holly holds licenses in the state of Florida for Facial Specialist (Aesthetician), and as a Tattoo Artist. She holds certifications as a Permanent Cosmetics Artist and is a Certified Novalash Artist. She is a graduate of Spa Tech Institute, in Westbrook, ME, with experience as a Counter Manager and Special Events Makeup Artist for Clinique. Holly began Shore Rejuvenation Day Spa in 2013, originally operating out of a single room she rented in a hair salon. With years of hard work and dedication to the industry and to her clients alike, she opened her first stand-alone establishment in 2015 and since then Shore Rejuvenation Day Spa has continued to grow and prosper.
As the business has continued to grow and has expanded to include a boutique, Holly's focus has developed into a leadership and mentor role as well as running the business. She enjoys helping to develop the careers of her staff and loves nothing more than to watch them grow and prosper in the industry. Holly still enjoys providing Permanent Cosmetics services for her clients. Throughout her career, her goal has been and remains to enthusiastically provide her clients with the best possible service and she strives to go above and beyond their expectations with each and every visit. While a great deal of effort goes into the treatment protocols and products used during treatments, Holly knows that it's the relationships, with both staff and clientele, that are the heart and soul Shore Rejuvenation Day Spa & Boutique.
About Holly: Holly, a New England native, now resides in Sarasota, FL with her husband, son and three dogs. In her spare time, Holly enjoys Interior Design projects, horseback riding, and spending time with family and friends.
Front Desk Team
Payton
Hospitality Specialist
Specialties: Payton's caring smile and warm personality set our guests at ease so it is easy to guess that she would be in her element as our Hospitality Specialist.
Experience: Payton has been in customer service for many years. She loves connecting with clients and making sure they get the amazing service they deserve. She has also graduated from cosmetology school and is working to train in eyelash extensions and other services. Payton is very grateful to be a part of the shore rejuvenation spa team where she can grow in her career and be part of an amazing business.
About Payton: Payton was born in Cambodia and raised in Ohio. Payton and her family moved to Florida while she was high school years and she has loved it since her arrival. Payton loves meeting new people, travel and the outdoors. In her free time she loves going to the beach and hanging out with her close friends. Payton believes that it is important to treat everyone with kindness and will always greet you with a smile when you walk in the door.
Aesthetics Team
Christina
Lash Artist | Aesthetician
Specialties: Senior Lash Artist with expertise in Classic, Hybrid, & Volume Lashes, Waxing, Body Care, Spray Tans
Experience: Christina began her journey into the field of aesthetics through the world of beauty academy of Orlando, FL as a Full specialist. After completing the program, Christina began her career back in 2019 working at a boutique in Boston, Massachusetts where she gained her certificate as beginner lash stylist. Over the following three years, Christina has adopted new techniques expanding her knowledge to include Hybrid and Volume lashes In the future, Christina plans to become an aesthetic nurse. She is impassioned about this field and looks forward to continuing her growth in this profession.
About Christina: Christina was born in St. Petersburg, FL but was raised in Quincy Ma, graduating from Methuen High School in Methuen, Ma. She is very family orientated with lots of love her in her heart always trying to cater to everyone around her. She loves spending time with her two dogs and cat at home. On her spare time, she travels and writes food blogs in different cities of the U.S. working to expanding her travels to other countries with her new fiancé!
Debra
Aesthetician
Specialties: Advanced Skin Therapies, Makeup Artistry, Waxing
Experience: Debra’s skincare philosophy is twofold. First, in order for skin to look flawless, it must be healthy; secondly, makeup should only serve to accentuate the beauty of impeccable skin. Debra’s treatments are holistic in nature and include a full skin analysis and customized plan based on the specific needs of each client. Debra works passionately to treat and enhance her clients full-spectrum of skin types for an effective homecare plan as well, for a specialized and unique regimen for each client in between her professional facials in the spa.
About Debra: After overcoming years of battling adolescent acne with the help of a skilled dermatologist, Debra understood the wonderful effect flawless skin could have on one’s own level of confidence. As a result, her passion for helping others achieve optimal skin health and beauty was ignited at a young age.Upon completion of the John Robert Powers Modeling School in Chicago, Debra was asked to join the staff, teaching the skincare and makeup artistry class which solidified her desire to pursue a career in aesthetics. Debra currently holds a professional esthetician license in the state of Florida.
Jessica (Jess)
Aesthetician
Specialties: Advanced Skin Therapies, Makeup Artistry, Chemical Peels, Waxing, & Spray Tans
Experience: Jessica is a licensed aesthetician and makeup artist native to Sarasota. She earned certifications from the Aveda Institute in 2011 and Chic Studios in NYC in 2012. Jessica has freelanced with Laura Mercier Cosmetics for over seven years and has worked in skin care for over 5 years. She loves doing facials and chemical peels to help her clients look and feel their best! She is able to use her skin care expertise to suggest the perfect service to meet our guest’s needs and always makes sure they feel comfortable and relaxed. Jessica is a lover of all things health and wellness-related, and believes all beautiful things should be passed on. With a smile on her face, she is ready to greet our guests and help them have the best spa experience possible both in and out of the treatment room!
About Jess: In her free time Jessica enjoys reading, going to the beach and spending quality time with her children, husband, and her dog Copper.
Ruth
Aesthetician
Specialties: Advanced Skin Therapies, Waxing , Chemical Peels, Natural Brow Services, Lash Services & Lash Extensions
Experience: Ruth has a passion for helping others and for the medical aspects of skin care. Ruth has 5+ years of experience in the medical field and became a licensed aesthetician after completing state requirements at Lorraine's Beauty Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ruth Specializes in Anti-Aging , Dry Skin and hyperpigmentation treatments. She loves helping her clients reach their skin care goals, first by thoroughly evaluating each one's skin, then recommending appropriate treatments and products. Ruth is friendly, cheerful, and always tries her best to satisfy her clients.
About Ruth: Ruth loves spending time with her three year old daughter, Ana Sophia . They enjoy going to the pool , park and spending time with family ! Ruth also enjoys staying active in the Gym.
Massage Therapy Team
Chris
Massage Therapist
Specialties: Deep Tissue, Therapeutic, Swedish, & Neuromuscular Massage, Stretching Techniques
Experience: Chris has been a licensed massage professional for over four years and has quickly become one of our most requested massage therapists. Chris has a passion for the industry and gets fulfillment from helping his guests achieve wellbeing through relaxation, pain relief, and an overall sense of tranquility. Chris' client's consistently give him rave reviews which can be found via our testimonials page.
About Chris: Raised in Chattanooga TN, Chris recently returned to his roots here in Florida. In his personal time, Chris enjoys exploring our beautiful beaches, watching sports and spending time with friends and family.
Mary Ellen
Massage Therapist
Specialties: Deep Tissue Therapeutic Massage, Relaxing Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Neuromuscular/Trigger Point, Pre-natal, Table Thai Massage, and Spa Services
Experience:
Mary Ellen has been licensed for massage therapy in three states including Texas, Kentucky, and Florida. From her travels, she has gained experience from the variety of resorts, spas, and other establishments she has been employed at including Woodhouse Day Spa, and Lake Austin Spa and Resort, both located in Austin, Texas, and IMG – Wellness Spa, Bradenton, Florida. As an anatomy instructor she was employed at East West College of Natural Medicine, Sarasota, Florida, and taught massage modalities at Florida School of Natural Health, Bradenton, Florida.
Relocating to Florida in 1999 with her two younger children, Mary Ellen attended the Florida School of Massage, Gainesville, Florida, graduating in May 2000 as a Licensed Massage Therapist. In 2005, she was certified in Traditional Bodywork of Thailand from Michelle Manna at the Sarasota School of Massage and received training from Karen Ball in Reflexology. Finding that she enjoyed the academic environment and with her interest in learning more about her Catholicism, in 2009 Mary Ellen began her studies at Fordham University with a concentration in family, church, and community graduating in May 2015 with her Doctorate in Religious Education. In 2018 Mary Ellen obtained her certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage from the LMT Success Group. Additionally, Mary Ellen has experience working with physical therapists, and chiropractors. As a massage therapist, she attributes her success to actively listening to the requests of her clients. Then she skillfully designs an integrated plan choosing from the appropriate modalities to address the needs of her clients with excellent results.
About Mary Ellen:
As a child Mary Ellen found an inward satisfaction from helping others feel good and she was naturally attracted to giving massage. Yet, she also had many other interests such as music and art. Born in Rochester, New York, Mary Ellen chose a career in music performance that involved her husband and four children. This career included concerts, workshops, radio, television, and theater production. After twenty-five years this career came to an abrupt halt as a result of family circumstances. Having considered various options, Mary Ellen decided to then pursue her training as a licensed massage therapist.
Mary Ellen enjoys yoga, art, music, writing poetry, short stories and telling stories. Children’s literature is of special interest. Currently she is working on the illustrations for one of her children’s’ story books.
Payela
Massage Therapist
Payela is proficient in a wide range of modalities including pre and post surgical rotator cuff injuries, therapeutic massage and trigger point therapy all of which reduce your stress and focus on your overall well being. She represents the highest standard in professional massage therapy; using the mind body connection to enhance your life balance.
Experience:
Since graduating in 2005 from the Onondaga School of Therapeutic massage (OSTM) in Syracuse New York, Payela has mastered her craft. Nationally certified with nearly 2 decades of experience, she has worked with professional athletes, MMA fighters, oncology patients and clients with autoimmune and nervous system disorders. She has the healing touch you need. Be it precise soft tissue manipulation or a variety of body treatments, you'll be in great hands.
About Payela:
Payela is passionate about holistic health and herbalism. She went on to obtain her bachelor of Science degree in alternative medicine. She is a certified health coach who loves assisting people in their bodies own natural healing process.
Jordan
Massage Therapist
Specialties: Prenatal, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Spa Packages
Experience: After becoming licensed in massage therapy in 2014 Jordan began her first massage therapy position working in a high-end spa on Siesta Key which served a mix of clients, most being tourists looking to relax on vacation. She is thrilled be a part of the Shore Rejuvenation team where she has furthered her career and continues to provide clients with unique, quality massage treatments and spa services, whether they are just visiting Sarasota or looking for a relaxing place to receive their monthly massage services.
About Jordan: Jordan is a Licensed Massage Therapist as well as a Licensed Midwife. She is a firm believer in holistic health and making life magical whenever possible. She grew up in Louisiana and completed her undergraduate degree in Health & Business Studies from the University of New Orleans. After moving to sunny Sarasota in 2014, she began her pursuit in her massage therapy and midwifery studies. Jordan loves to travel, go to the beach and spend quality time with loved ones. She is a mama to an adorable cockapoo named Paisley, who may just be the cutest dog ever.