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.
Catheriona
Irish
18+ years as a therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- Institute and Clinic Kilkenny Ireland - 2004
- Christine Valmay International School of Aesthetics Fifth Avenue - 2003
- ITEC CIBTAC and CIDESCO in Face and Body
- Hot stone massage, body mechanics, & facial machines
- Elemis Certified
- CND shellac
Catheriona
Favorite thing about La Serena:
Working with Elemis skin care products. The tranquil atmosphere with the views. Working with an international team. Your service does not have to stop with us at the spa, you can enhance your experience by purchasing a spa resort pass so you can spend the whole day with us.
How long have you been at La Serena:
Newest to the team for 2022 season
What do you bring to La Serena (Ideas, Skills, Treatments)?
Providing luxury service with guest satisfaction at 5-star standard. A genuine personality to connect with my clients to ensure they benefit from each treatment that they receive from myself, that they feel revived, rejuvenated & relaxed.
What else?
My passion is for skin care and all things that involve facials. Excited to guide you through the word of Elemis skin care products - See you soon!
Tessa
Canadian
25+ years as a therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- Marvel School of Aesthetics school of massage
- Steiner Academy for massage therapy
- Health Coach institute
- Diploma in Beauty & massage therapy – specialized in sport, deep tissue,
bamboo, hot stones & Swedish - Product knowledge -trained with Elemis, Cuinot, Swiss, Darphin, Kerstin
Florian & Hyrdropeptide. - Certificate in Ionthermie treatment
Tessa
Favorite thing about La Serena:
- the peace and tranquility it brings. You feel like you are in an oasis of bliss and pure relaxation.
How long have you been at La Serena:
- Joined February 2022
What do you bring to La Serena (Ideas, Skills, Treatments)?
- I am passionate about helping people by teaching them how to take care of themselves inside and out.
- Establishing a genuine connection with my clients and tailoring their treatment to their needs. As a life coach I can provide them with present and future benefits.
What Else?
- As a certified health life style coach I freely give my customers the benefit of my knowledge guiding them for present and future holistic health and wellbeing.
Susan
British
8 Years as a Therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Cambridge School Of Beauty Therapy
- Central Ymca London
- Stott Pilates
- Himalayan Yoga Institute
- Aquatic Therapy
Susan
Nationality: British
How many years as a Therapist: 8
How long have you been at La Serena: Joined January 2022
Certifications: BA Hons In Ancient History
ITEC, Cibtac, Cidesco & IFA Qualifications In Beauty & Massage Therapy &
Aromatherapy, Clarins, Dermalogica, Environ
Advanced Personal Trainer Award Level 3 & Group Fitness Instructor
Yoga, Pilates
Favorite thing about La Serena: The beautiful ocean views that start the client on the perfect spa journey before they have even reached the Treatment Room
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: A passion for working in hospitality & an ability to relax, motivate & inspire guests on their holistic journey through beauty & massage therapy to a healthier lifestyle.
In my spare time you might find me hanging upside down like a bat practising aerial yoga or on a paddleboard practising yoga!
I am a water baby & love anything on or in the ocean.
Alternatively you might find me on 8 wheels on my rollerskates!
Michael
Jamaican
Over 15 years as a Therapist
Education & Qualifications:
- American Fitness Association 2009
- Touching Points 2003 & 2013
- Spa Technician Training Center 2008 & 2021
Michael
Nationality: Jamaican
How many years as a Therapist: 15+
Certifications: Personal Training, Shock Wave and Laser Therapy, Clinical Therapy, Sports, Deep Tissue, Lava Shell, Hot Stone and Bamboo Massage.
Favorite thing about La Serena: The relaxed ambience and my professional colleagues
What do you bring to La Serena: Knowledge, Experience and Professionalism. High-energy massage therapy with knowledge in wide range of massage method and techniques.A ble to relate well with clients and colleagues alike also work well in high-end and challenging environment. Experience in 5 star and 5 diamond resorts & spa.
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.
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”
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!
Tina
British
Lead Therapist 34 years experience in spa industry.
Education & Certifications:
- Attended Norfolk College of Arts & Technology in King’s Lynn Norfolk, England.
- Received City & Guilds Diploma and IHBC Diploma in Beauty Therapy
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Specialized certification : Elemis Advanced facials, Body treatments, Biotec, Elemis peaceful pregnancy massage, reflexology aromatherapy, & Traditional Ayurevedic treatments. Hot stone massage
- Experience with many professional skin care lines
Tina
34 years as a therapist
How long have you been part of La Serena’s team?
8 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?
Our Ayurvedic treatments , especially abhyanga & ayurvedic facial . Our vegan products, Shankara, for skincare & body offer powerful healing ingredients for a total wellness experience & their amazing scents.
What do you bring to La Serena (ideas, skills, treatments)?
With over 30 years experience in the industry I’m driven to see results & encourage guests to incorporate holistic health into their own personal lives.
I love to help guests feel grounded & balanced during treatments & practice Ayurvedic as a way of life as well as yoga & qi gong. This is beneficial to me to help others feel healed, well, & balanced for an ultimate spa experience.
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”
