FRIENDLY, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

Bryanne

Spa Owner/Director 

Nail Technician | Spa Therapist 

After high school, Bryanne discovered she had a passion to help others find healing and enhancement. Over 17 years, her love for the variety of the spa industry grew along with her knowledge and experience, and she went looking for a larger role in the industry. Today, after 9 years of managing the spa, she now owns and operates Willow King Spa where her love for the industry shines through her work. An expert in the spa’s product lines – Éminence Organic and Guinot – Bryanne prides herself in developing unique services that help her clients relax and achieve the results they seek. She specializes in facials and gel nails. Bryanne loves managing and working in a business that strengthens relationships built over the years and generates opportunities to build more every day. She feels very fortunate to have a team of amazing women working alongside her creating a wonderful environment for you to enjoy. 

Outside the spa, Bryanne enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two sons, Hudson & Jordan. Whenever possible you’ll find them going on outdoor adventures together such as going to the park or the beach, playing in their backyard, hiking, and spending time on Cowichan Lake in the summers. They also love surrounding themselves with friends and family.

Bryanne is available to book with Monday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Bree

Nail Technician

Always hoping she would end up in the beauty industry, Bree took a slight detour before doing so and gained some experience in the hospitality industry. After almost 10 years in hospitality she decided it was time for a change and wanted to do something where she could utilize her creativity. She discovered that outlet doing nail enhancements and nail art! Upon taking her first course in 2016, she has continually furthered her education by taking 5 additional certifiable classes as as spends much of her free time watching webinars gathering as much new information and techniques as possible.

Erika

Aesthetician

Erika, who has worked in aesthetics since the early 2000s, says facials are her favourite treatment to provide to clients. She loves the restful glow clients leave with after their treatment. A strong believer in organic skin care, Erika is a big fan of the Eminence Organic Skin Care line used at the Willow King Spa because she believes in the product line’s principles of providing extraordinary products and service and appreciates the brilliant results they offer. She feels strongly that it’s more important than ever for people to take time out of their busy lives to relax and rejuvenate. Originally from Carmel, California, the busy mom of two girls has lived in Canada since the late 1980s. Her favourite activities include yoga and getting out into nature.  Erika feels very fortunate to be part of the Willow King Spa family.

Erika is available to book with Wednesday through Saturday & Mondays.

Grace

Aesthetician

Originally from Smithers, BC, and now calling Victoria home, Grace brings over six years of dedicated experience in aesthetics. Her expertise includes manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, tinting, lash lifts, and facial waxing. Grace’s warm and welcoming smile is the perfect complement to her skillful touch. We’re thrilled to have her with us here at Willow King Spa.

Grace is available to book Monday through Friday.

Helen

Aesthetician

Helen’s 30 years of experience in the spa industry included a two-year stint working aboard Princess Cruise line ships before she immigrated to Canada in 1989. Born in Leicester, England, Helen graduated with distinction from Aesthetics and Electrolysis program at Chicester College of Technology. These days, the mother of two works part-time at Willow King Spa. She specializes in electrolysis, but enjoys providing a range of treatments. Outside work, Helen enjoys being active – going to the gym, hiking the great outdoors, camping and boating. She also loves cooking and crafts. Helen says she appreciates the variety of her work and the best part is having built relationships over the years with many clients.

Helen is available to book with Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays.

Kelsea

Spa Manager

Born and raised on the island, Kelsea has over a decade of experience in the industry. She’ll be the first person you see when you arrive, ready to assist with your check-in, booking, and purchasing needs, among many other things! Kelsea is looking forward to meeting you and ensuring you have a seamless experience with us!

Martha

Aesthetician

Born in Salzburg, Austria, Martha started her aesthetics apprentice after graduation, but she paused her studies and ended up working in her family’s hotel business for 12 years where she married and had her daughter. in 1961 her little family emigrated to Victoria and she had her second child, a son. In 1977, she was approached about working in the old European SkinCare Centre in Victoria because they were looking for a German speaker. Martha, who had never given up her dream of being an aesthetician, took the opportunity to learn while she worked, taking on an apprenticeship. Her husband died before she finished her studies and wrote her exams in 1979. Her children grown, she threw herself into her new career. She says she loves her work because she enjoys being around people and making them feel great. Clients love Martha’s European flair.

Nicole

Aesthetician

Nicole, an Aveda Institute graduate, a master aesthetician and has been with Willow King for 5 years now. She is empathetic, perceptive and nurturing. Dedicated to improving her trade, she provides clients with warmth and detailed attention during each treatment. Her expertise includes comfortable and precise waxing (including Brazilian wax), perfect polish jobs, and rejuvenating facial treatments. She also loves performing Lash Lift & Tints and the amazing results have been impacting her drive to learn more techniques constantly. Nicole is patient and discreet within treatments, which engenders great trust in her from clients. If you are a client new to spa therapies or require extra attention, she’s ready to listen to your beauty needs. 

Nicole is available to book with Tuesday through Saturday