meet ourTherapists

Nationality: British

How many years as a Therapist: 7 Years

How long have you been at La Serena: Since February 2019

Qualifications: Nelson & Colne College NVQ Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy & Steiner Training Academy of London.

Certifications: Decleor, Dermalogica, Jessica Geleration, BIO Sculpture Gel, Elemis – Advanced Facials, BIOTEC and Body Therapies.

Favorite thing about La Serena: La Serena is the only Spa on the island with an amazing ocean view and the amazing product line Elemis which is my favorite brand for professional treatments and homecare.

What do you bring to La Serena: I have really diverse experience in Salons, Spa’s and on board Cruise Ships. I provide all beauty services and love working with Elemis which can be tailored to each individual guest. My goal is to ensure that my guests leave feeling like they have received the best possible treatment for them. I love providing Manicures and Pedicures, I am an expert with Gel polish and totally get the importance of having perfect toes here in Bermuda.

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.

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.

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.

Favorite thing about La Serena: The ambience and the view it's a great place for our guests to relax. And ELEMIS, I absolutely love the brand and being able to introduce guests to the amazing facials and homecare. 

Favorite product & Service: BIOTEC, after training in London in October at the ELEMIS training academy I fell in love with this treatment and product line, the amazing technologies give phenomenal results yet the ELEMIS protocols mean that  you still experience hands on touch for the ultimate facial experience.

How long have you been here: Almost a year, I lived and worked in Bermuda before, went home to the UK for a while and came back to work at La Serena

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”

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”

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. 

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!

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 tip top shape in no time at all. And of course if you just need to relax I have a wealth of spa experience too, either way, you are in good hands.

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 as: Sprains and strains, Tendinitis Carpal Tunnel, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Frozen Shoulder, Chronic back & Neck Pain, Plantar Fasciitis Rheumatoid Arthritis. I introduced Manual Osteopathic Treatments in September 2016 to the La Serena treatment menu. I love treating guests for clinical/medical services, it is a really unique experience for the guest, they can choose to have the full spa experience of receiving a locker with a robe and slipper for their use, our saunas and the beautiful lounge it sure beats visiting a regular clinic. Thomas is the only Doctor of Osteopathy (EU) working in a spa environment in Bermuda, we were the first and only Spa here on island to offer Medical Services with Shock Wave and Laser Therapy – majority of my treatments are eligible for insurance claims which is even more of a perk when choosing medical services at La Serena Spa. Osteopathy treats chronic pain, both Chiropractic and Physical Therapy treatments “borrow” form  Osteopathy due to its effectiveness, therefore any condition or problem that you visit your Chiro or Physical Therapist office for you can come to La Serena instead! Consultations are complimentary, so if you would prefer to discuss your concerns and treatment plan prior to booking a service that is fine too.

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”