Team Member | Biography |
| Kathy Gilbert is the Owner/Operator of Gettysburg Day Spa. She has over 25 years of management experience having graduated from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy with licenses in Cosmetology and Salon Management. Kathy's experience includes Counter Manager for Elizabeth Arden Skin Care and cosmetics and for Clarins Skin Care product line at The Bon Ton and Hechts, respectively. She opened her own nail practice after becoming certified as a Master in acrylic nail application. Kathy is well-versed in all aspects of her business and is licensed to perform many of the services offered by her technicians. She strives to provide an experience worth repeating to all of her clients and genuinely enjoys the salon and spa environment. |
| Faith is our Guest Care Specialist because she loves working with people! Faith has an Associates Degree from Howard Community College in Howard County, Maryland. Her focus has been Emergency Medical Services with an emphasis in helping people get and stay healthy. She is certified in CPR and First Aid and has worked with families in child care settings for over 9 years. Faith volunteers locally and loves sports. She has transitioned into the salon and spa setting as a professional goal to continue to work with people in health and beauty. Faith has a strong interest to continue learning about aesthetics and healthy hair care. |
| Mary is a Stylist been in the salon industry since 2005. Mary graduated Cosmetology school with a passion for her profession. She believes achieving true beauty for each of her customers is an art and will take her time with each person to make sure they not only look fabulous but feel fabulous. Mary is a creative individual and is always developing her own techniques in color and cutting. She is a seasoned highlight specialist and will "lighten you up" with flare! Mary participates with Locks of Love and Pantene Beautiful Lengths. |
| Raequel is a Stylist and Make-up Artist who has been in the salon industry since 2000. Raequel graduated from Pittsburgh Beauty Academy with a license in Cosmetology and certifications in aesthetics and make-up. Raquel continues to take classes in aesthetics and make-up application and is well-versed in today's trends and styles. Raequel has her master certification with Jane Iredale make-up in basics and bridal make-up application. As a stylist, Raequel focuses on hair care, finding the right product line to benefit the client's hair type and style. She is proud of her work with Locks of Love and is affiliated with local Pantene Beautiful Lengths charity event at Gettysburg College. Raequel's goal is to make people feel good from the inside out! |
| Kelly is a Stylist who has gained progressive experience since 2006. Kelly participated in several competitions while in school and placed 2nd in the long hair competition for her bee-hive inspired updo. Kelly specializes in Balayage hair color technique that creates beautiful highlights without foils or the use of a cap. She is well-versed in bridal party hair styling, Thermal Ionic Straightening, and fills-in her schedule with hair removal, pedicures and manicures. Kelly has a natural ability to learn new techniques and create styles from contemporary classic cuts to funky new age styles. |
| Kim is a Stylist and Colorist who graduated Empire Beauty School in 2005 and has worked exclusively in area salons. Kim has become proficient in women and men’s haircutting techniques, highlighting and formal styles. Kim is well-versed in today’s style trends for formal updo’s and the art of achieving wedding day perfection with style. Has extensive experience with color correction and in using Eugene Perma and Eufora product lines. Kim has participated in several Locks of Love haircutting events, the “Miss Hanover” pageant to create winning updo’s and formal styles for the contestants. |
| Mindy is a Stylist and Colorist who graduated Jean Madeline Aveda Institute of Cosmetology in Philadelphia, PA. Jean Madeline Aveda Institute is both nationally and internationally recognized as one of the finest in the world with more than 70 years of salon operating experience. While attending Jean Madeline, Mindy participated in one of the most comprehensive cosmetology programs in the United States learning styling, the latest techniques in cutting, color and texture services, skin care, nail technology and makeup application. As a student of Aveda, Mindy received training in the art of rejuvenating clients in body, mind and spirit using Aveda’s full line of earth-friendly products. Mindy has a natural ability in working with people and has demonstrated experience with Aveda, Eufora, and Eugene Perma. |
| Brandy is a stylist who has worked in salons across Eastern Pennsylvania since 2005. She has experience in men's hair cutting and highlights and is an excellent hair color technician. Brandy pays particular attention to each step of the hair styling process including a thorough massage with each wash and blow dry. Brandy is well versed in multiple product lines including Sukesha, Bracato, Redken, and Eufora. |
| Latoya has been a stylist since 2006 and has worked in Gettysburg in the service industry since 2005. She has a natural ability to connect with her guests and has demonstrated experience in hair braiding, cornrows, relaxers, deep conditioning, highlighting and creating the perfect updo for any occasion. Latoya recently decided to return to professional styling and her career in cosmetology. She has said “Its what I love to do and I pushed it aside for too long. It is time to get my hands on what I love to do most - HAIR!” Not only can Latoya care for your hair with a chemical treatment she can put braids in that will give you fuss free hair for 2 weeks! Did I mention she does it all in a reasonable time? No more sitting in a chair for 4 hours! |
| Sara is a Master Nail Technician who has over 5 years experience. She graduated from Frederick School of Cosmetology and specializes in artificial nail enhancements. Sara has an eye for color and works diligently to give one of the best manicures you will ever receive. She is trained in acrylic extensions, overlays, french manicures, and backfills. Sara completes acrylic fill-ins by hand and pays particular attention to size, shape and style based on the customer's preference. |
| Rebecca is a Nail Technician for Gettysburg Day Spa. She has been in the salon industry since 2006. Rebecca graduated from Frederick School of Cosmetology and is licensed in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Rebecca chose her focus as a nail technician because she genuinely loves the salon environment! Rebecca also completes acrylic fill-ins by hand and has a loyal following of guests to Gettysburg Day Spa. |
| Sandy has more than 15 years experience in the skin care industry working in medical aesthetics as a Master Medical Esthetician. She has worked in dermatology practices that have allowed her to develop expertise with all skin types. Sandy consults with all of her clients to establish an individualized skin care regimen based on their distinctive skin care needs. She will utilize our cosmetic and skin care lines to reccommend a series of services and treatments that fit you and your lifestyle. Sandy is well versed in treating common skin conditions such as rosacea, hyperpigmented skin (age spots and melasma), dryness, wrinkles (both age-related and for contact lens wearers who routinely stretch the eye skin) and can even help our young clients address teenage acne to eliminate scarring. |
| Kimberly is a licensed aesthetician with an associates degree in respiratory therapy. Kimberly has been a certified respiratory therapist for over 7 years and has worked in a hospital environment. She is bringing this care for her guests to our spa environment. She is well-versed in anatomy and physiology and is working closely with our master medical aesthetician, Sandy Willis, to provide detailed skin analysis of each guest to the spa. Kimberly is working toward becoming a medical aesthetician and will increase the experience of any guest along her journey. She has a soft touch with a naturally soothing feel to your skin. |
| Bridget is a Massage Therapist who graduated YTI Career Institute in Mechanicsburg, PA and has worked exclusively in area salons. Bridget has experience with Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and Prenatal Massage. She enjoys doing customized therapeutic massage and sports massage based on the needs of the client. Bridget is well versed in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology (the study of muscles). |
| Rachel is a Massage Therapist with experience in sports massage and alleviating aches and pains due to sports related injuries. Rachel has worked closely with the Baltimore Marathon to provide sports massage before, during and after marathons. She focuses her massage on techniques used in electrical stimulation and neuromuscular therapy (NMT). |
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| Lolly is a Massage Therapist, Teacher and Wellness Consultant who has close to 20 years of experience in massage therapy including as an instructor at Baltimore School of Massage. Lolly practices holistic massage that includes an assessment of the client's physcial condition. She will palpatate musculature, sense areas of tension, discern the client's general environment and "listen" to what the body has to say. Lolly combines therapies based on her assessment that will best meet the needs of the client in resolving long term chronic stress patterns evident in the body. |
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| Joshua is a Certified Massage Therapist having recently graduated from Baltimore School of Massage. He has worked in clinics in PA and MD and has volunteered for Spring Grove High School Swim Team to care for their athletes using his technique in sports massage. Joshua has a relaxing style evident in his swedish massage and an intensity he brings to sports massage. His focus in sports massage is to increase flexibility and reduce the aches and pains often associated with highly active lifestyles. |
