meet ourTherapists
The Reefs is proud to have a strong team of talented and experienced therapists to serve you at La Serena Spa. Each brings a unique quality to provide the best treatment and technique for your personalized needs.
Deanne
British

8 Years as a Therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- South Tyneside College NVQ Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy

Deanne
Nationality: British
How many years as a Therapist: 8
How long have you been at La Serena: 1 year
Qualifications: South Tyneside College NVQ Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy
Certifications: Environ Professional Skin Care, Voya, OPI, Phytomer, Aromatherapy Associates & Elemis.
Favorite thing about La Serena: The Team and the ambience
Favorite Product & Service: BIOTEC Facials – I love how they are perfect for every skin type and concern and can be tailored for the perfect results. The new Superfood collection is my favorite it makes my skin look and feel amazing!
What do you bring to La Serena: I have worked with Elemis since 2011. And after 5 years of experience on Luxury Cruise ships I enjoy meeting and treating guests from all over the world and providing outstanding service.
Ivy
British Caribbean

5 Years as a Therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- White Rose Health & Beauty College Leeds, England. NVQ Level 2 & 3, ITEC Beauty Therapy and NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Hairdressing.

Ivy
Nationality: British Caribbean
How many years as a Therapist: 5 Years
How long have you been at La Serena: Newest Therapist for 2019 season!
Qualifications: White Rose Health & Beauty College Leeds, England. NVQ Level 2 & 3, ITEC Beauty Therapy and NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Hairdressing.
Certifications: Elemis Therapies including, BIOTEC, Advanced Facials, Massage Therapies, Peaceful Pregnancy Massage. Environ Professional Skin Care.
Favorite thing about La Serena: Peaceful and relaxing surroundings. Working with such skilled and amazing people.
Favorite Product & Service: Definitely Facials, especially the amazing BIOTEC the results are unbelievable.
Love Pro Collagen Marine Cream a long standing original in the Elemis line, it has powerful natural actives especially harvested from the ocean for Elemis that deliver incredible hydration and firmness on a cellular level.
What do you bring to La Serena: I am very passionate about my work and I love what I do. After 10 years working in the Hair & Beauty Industry I enhanced my skills by training with Elemis in London which is a brand I love and gained a vast amount of knowledge working with the company. I have travelled the world perfecting my skills, working on 5* Cruise Liners and am excited to share my skill and passion with new guests and a new team.
Rosie
Irish

13 Years as a Therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- Two year Beauty Therapist Diploma in Face and Body at the Cavan Institute obtaining an ITEC Face & Body Electrical Treatments, CIBTAC Face & Body and CIDESCO.

Rosie
13 Years as a Therapist
Education & Qualifications:Two year Beauty Therapist Diploma in Face and Body at the Cavan Institute obtaining an ITEC Face & Body Electrical Treatments, CIBTAC Face & Body and CIDESCO
Certifications:Most recently trained with Elemis to learn all of their amazing treatments including: BIOTEC, Advanced Facials, Peaceful Pregnancy Massage, Targeted Tightening Toner, Hot Mineral Body Boost, Thousand Island Detox Wrap, Body Nectar Nourishing Wrap, Hot Mineral Body Boost.
Favorite thing about La Serena:The view, friendly guests, peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
How long have you been at La Serena:Newest Therapist
What do you bring to La Serena:After working on Luxury Cruise ships for the past 10 years’ experience with an array of guests tailoring experiences to their exact needs. Specializing in mostly body and facial treatments, but very passionate about the Aromaspa Ocean Wraps; the power of the seaweed combined with the essential oils means results that last for a long time and you float out of the treatment room from being so relaxed, definitely suggest adding a 30 min enhancement massage to this experience!
Favorite product: Lime & Ginger Salt Glow – Love the aromatherapy, the scent is amazing. It is the perfect product to use to prep your skin to tan in the beautiful Bermuda Sun and to prolong your tan when you return home.
Serena
Thai

12 years as a therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- BA in English, Traditional Thai Massage, Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology. Elemis Body treatments

Serena
12 years as a therapist
Number of years as a Therapist: 12
Favorite thing about La Serena:
Beautiful surroundings and great team
Favorite Product & Service:
Elemis Aromastones – it’s a very healing treatment with the combination of the warmth of the stones, the stone placements and essential oils.
Instant Refreshing Gel – it’s a miracle worker! Instant relieve for tight tired muscles great for travelling and swollen ankles in pregnancy.
How long at La Serena: 8 Years
About Serena:
“I love being a Therapist, it is one of the few jobs that is focused on making people feel better. I love to see my guests leave the spa knowing that they feel better that when they arrived and that they will enjoy the rest of their day with the improved feeling of physical and emotional wellbeing”
Nim
Thai

16 years as a therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- Thonburi Commercial College, Department of Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine
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Traditional Thai Massage, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Prenatal Thai Traditional Care, Reiki Master, Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments.

Nim
16 years as a therapist
Favorite thing about La Serena:
Our team and the ocean views
Favorite Product and Service:
Aching Muscle Body Balm for her guests with high levels of stress and tension, Frangipani and Lime and Ginger Slat Scrubs for beautiful soft skin! Thai Massage, Abhyanga & Shirodhara Ayurvedic Treatments.
How long have you been at La Serena:
1 year
About Nim:
“ I enjoy the balance of life and how the combination of traditional medicine and natural healing can benefit guests and their overall wellbeing, I suggest incorporating Herbal and Holistic treatments along with stretching and exercise for overall wellness and health”
Natalie
British

23 years as a therapist
Education & Certifications:
- BTEC Diploma in Beauty Therapy
- Advanced Intimate waxing

Natalie
23 years as a Therapist
Favorite thing about La Serena Express?
Offering amazing Elemis facials that deliver results in just 30 minutes and working with world renowned Bliss wax for the best and most gentle waxing experiences.
How long have you been part of La Serena's team?
I worked at La Serena Spa for 2 years starting in 2011 and returned to open La Serena Express Spa in 2013.
What do you bring to La Serena (ideas, skills, treatments)?
Knowledge of the Elemis product line. I trained in England with the creator of Elemis, Noella Gabreil in 1994.
What else?
I owned an Elemis salon in the UK for 14 years and I am experienced in advanced waxing techniques and skin care.
Raven
Bermudian

3 years as a therapist
Education & Certifications:
- London College of Beauty Therapy
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy. Reiki practitioner, Reiki Level 2 Certification

Raven
3 years as a therapist
How long have you been part of La Serena’s team?
3 years
Favorite thing about La Serena?
The Relaxation Lounge really makes you feel as if you are away from the rest of the world and the view puts me and the guests at ease.
Favorite product and service?
Superfood Facial Oil is an amazing skin treatment that quenches the skin and feeds it with amazing anti oxidants derived from plant based superfoods!
What do you bring to La Serena (ideas, skills, treatments)?
I am driven by results, I go into every treatment thinking how I can make this the best service for that person, I always want to give the best experience and maximum results
What else?
I am passionate about what I do and know that it shows in the way I work with my guests. Within the next year I hope to focus on studying to expand my knowledge. Bamboo Massage is a great for melting tension, also super relaxing and soothing. I love Pedicures!
Thomas
Canadian

18 years as a therapist
Education & Certifications:
- Northumberland College Halifax
- Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage
- Advanced Physical Therapy Institute - Level 1
- Certified Personal Trainer
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Schooling: Registered Massage Therapist, Sports Therapies & Doctor of Osteopathy, Graduate of National Academy of Osteopathy Toronto Canada
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Qualifications: RMT, CST, BScO, Doctor of Osteopathy (Manual Osteopath EU), PhD (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation EU)

Thomas
18 years as a therapist
How long have you been part of La Serena’s team?
4 years
Favorite thing about La Serena?
The Spa’s relaxing atmosphere and good colleagues, it’s like a family.
What do you bring to La Serena (ideas, skills, treatments)?
A wealth of knowledge and experience from the medical field; physical therapy clinics, athletic and sports therapy centers and rehabilitation orientated facilities. Treating people with everyday complaints to competitive athletes I perform a thorough consultation to identify the chief complaint, tailor the treatment and provide an effective treatment plan, perhaps incorporating Shock Wave and Laser Therapy to have you back in
Favorite service:
Medical Massage Guests; it is so rewarding to treat anyone experiencing ongoing pain and discomfort.
What else?
I have the latest technologies to treat many injuries and ailments such
Tina
Norfolk, England

30 years as a therapist
Education & Certifications:
- Attended Norfolk College of Arts & Technology in King’s Lynn Norfolk
- Advanced intimate waxing, Elemis and Bliss
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IHBC City & Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy further education in, Aromatherapy & Reflexology and many brands including: Most recently Elemis & Elemis BIOTEC technology, but also Shankara, Germaine D Cappicino, Piori.

Tina
30 years as a therapist
How long have you been part of La Serena’s team?
5 years
Favorite thing about La Serena?
Enjoys the beauty and energy of the spa, also the highly skilled team that she works with.
Favorite Products and Services?
Shankara! Especially the Ayurvedic Facial with the Shirodhara treatment it is the ultimate Spa Experience.
What do you bring to La Serena (ideas, skills, treatments)?
My love for all healing aspects of therapy and passion for Chinese medicine which helps keep me grounded and generates good energy for all of my massages. I love Reflexology and the new Ayurvedic treatments to awaken clarity, health & Spiritual awareness.
About tina:
“ I love energy work and the healing aspect of what I do. The greatest reward I receive in therapy is to see my guests rejuvenated, relaxed and able to go back to their everyday life completely refreshed”