Team Bios

Adrienne Wilson

Registered Massage Therapist


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Alaura Wood

Registered Massage Therapist


Qualifications: Diploma of Massage Therapy

Favourite Service to Provide: Myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, general Swedish massage.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: An American misto and the almond croissant.

Hobbies/Interests: The gym, hiking, camping, snowboarding, watching Maddox (my son) play hockey.

Fun fact: I also teach in the massage therapy program at MRU.

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Amanda Casey

Spa Manager


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: A few of my most enjoyed services to receive as a client at The Willows are pedicures with a charcuterie board of course, and brow lamination.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: My go-to drink at The Willows is a vanilla latte or a London Fog, and jalapeno cheddar scones are a favourite treat.

Hobbies/Interests: Some hobbies outside of work include baking, camping, travelling, colouring and spending time with my family.

Fun fact: I am a new mom to a beautiful baby girl Sloane Casey.

Amelia Cracknell

Support Staff


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: My favourite thing about working at The Willows is the amazing crew I get to be a part of. Providing exceptional service to our clients is our main focus and being part of a staff working towards a common goal is both motivating and inspiring.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: Favourite drink is a London Fog and any bakery item.

Hobbies/Interests: I love paper crafts and puzzles, reading books, and embroidery projects. In the summer, I live for paddle boarding and playing at the beach with my girls.

Fun fact: Teaching students with diverse learning needs is my passion! I'm addicted to learning and have taken many courses in my specialty.

Amelia Sobry

Owner


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: As a co-owner, my favourite thing about working at The Willows is being part of an incredible team. I truly enjoy the camaraderie and dedication of our staff, and it's a joy to work with such a wonderful group of people. Providing exceptional service to our loyal clients is at the heart of what we do, and it's something I am deeply passionate about. Being involved in the day-to-day operations allows me to ensure we consistently deliver the high standards our clients expect and deserve.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: Although I don't have a specific favourite, I love that we offer a variety of drinks, baked goods, and charcuterie to our clients during their spa services. Additionally, I take pride in the wide range of products available for purchase, including locally sourced items. It's a wonderful bonus for our clients when they visit our business.

Hobbies/Interests: As a co-owner, I bring over 30+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to my daily work. This background has equipped me with invaluable skills and knowledge that I apply to ensure our operations run smoothly. Outside of work, I love attending local sports team events, enjoy drives in our convertible Mustang and most of all spending time with my family.

Fun fact: I'm Italian and speak fluent Italian! I can also read and write in Italian, which connects me to my heritage and brings a unique touch to my interactions.

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Ami Barker

Senior Esthetician


Favourite Service to Perform: Brazilians, pedicures, and facials.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: The lavender latte- yummy!!

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, staying active (hiking and bouldering) and love to relax and play video games with some wine.

Fun fact: I grew up on a ranch in Southern Saskatchewan milking cows and branding.

Anna Moisieieva

Esthetician


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Ariel Nelson

Senior Esthetician


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: Connecting with people. I love getting to know our clients!

Favourite Service to Perform: When doing esthetics (which I will be back to next year) my favourite services are pedicures and Brazilian waxing.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: My current favourite drink is the iced peach green tea lemonade. My favourite snack would be the ham and cheese croissant.

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, travelling, and singing.

Fun fact: I was once in a Hollywood movie.

Bianca Ashe

Registered Massage Therapist


Qualifications: Registered massage therapy diploma, BHSc, rehabilitation and disability management certificate

Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: The calm and relaxing environment and working with a great team.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: The teas.

Hobbies/Interests: I love being outside especially love trail running.

Fun fact: Massage has always been a big part of my life and I married a massage therapist.

Brenda Fullerton

Support Staff


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: I love the peaceful atmosphere and the flexibility the Spa provides me.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: I love a good Latte, and of course all the cookies.

Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my family, skiing and Orangetheory.

Fun fact: I have lived in 5 different cities in Canada & the USA.

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Elina Levytskaya


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: Meeting so many amazing people.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: The latte with brown sugar syrup.

Hobbies/Interests: On my weekends, I like to spend time with my family ouside the city. Usually, we go on a picnic, where I gain new strength and energy from the beauty of nature.

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Erin Johnson

Support Staff


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: Great team of ladies to work with, amazing clients to meet, greet and service everyday - it fills my cup being there, it is simply rewarding, and we hope our clients leave feeling the same.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: Large caramel almond milk latte, and Peanut butter oat bar (gluten free), once I tried them, I can't stop eating them!

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, bike riding, chilling at the lake & spending time with friends & family.

Fun fact: I can day captain a sail boat and have my motorcycle license.

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Jessica Molvik

Registered Massage Therapist


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: Knowing that I work for such great people who support our growth as individuals & as a team, fostering a family-like atmosphere that makes it enjoyable to come to work every day.

Favourite Service to Provide: I am a Registered Massage Therapist, specializing in MFRT (Myofascial release therapy) & Cupping Therapy.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: Honey Latte

Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with my family, Spending time with my dog, fitness & reading

Fun fact: Before becoming a massage therapist I travelled for 2 years, spending time in 10 different countries.

Macy Hall

Support Staff


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: I love meeting new people and making coffee!

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: My favourites are the iced chai tea latte and lemon poppyseed muffin.

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy art, watching films, playing bass guitar, and camping with my family.

Fun fact: I am currently studying to become an elementary school teacher!

Maxine Cross

Senior Esthetician


Favourite Service to Provide: Pedicures and facials.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: My favourite food is cranberry white chocolate scone.

Hobbies/Interests: Hobbies would be baking, walking, spending time with family and friends and drinking wine! 😜

Fun fact: I come from the south of England and moved here in 2007 with my husband and two children. I have two Siamese snowshoe cats. I chase auroras at night when they are about no matter what time. And I love going for drives to the mountains.

Melissa Verde

Senior Clinical Esthetician


Qualifications: Fully licensed esthetician, advanced clinical esthetician, brow specialist, holistic facial treatments

Favourite Service to Provide: Dermaplaning, lash lifts & brow lamination! I enjoy the instant results I get to send clients away with!

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: A lactose-free latte sweetened with honey and cinnamon powder and an oatmeal cookie.

Hobbies/Interests: I love going on new adventures with my daughter!

Fun fact: Every year I travel to a place I have never been before, and I try a new activity I haven’t done before

Sarah Ducharme

Support Staff Team


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: My favourite thing about working at The Willows Spa is being able to connect with clients and making them feel good about themselves.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: My favourite drink is a London Fog , unless it’s Christmas time then I love our egg-nog lattes! My favourite snack is a ham and cheese croissant.

Hobbies/Interests: Interior design, cycling and singing karaoke. (Which I’m not very good at haha). I love spending time with my daughters doing anything outdoors and I enjoy travelling with my husband to Montreal to watch F1.

Tegan Mysyk

Podologist (BscPod)/Senior Esthetician


Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Podology, Double certified in ingrown toenail treatments, B/S brace & onyfix hard/soft , Trained on toenail reconstruction with pedique and nanoflex technology, Certified Master Pedicurist (CMP), Infection Control in the Salon Environment, Comprehensive Foot and Leg Evaluation, Advanced Skin and Nail Pathologies, and Bachelor of Science in Podology, Residency program. Dermalogica Expert trained status, Waxing, tinting, lash lifts, dermaplaning, microneedling, chemical peels, microdermabrasion. Educator at MC College for skin care technician program.
Oncology Esthetics (coming soon) treatment for clients currently being treated with cancer therapies as well as pre/post cancer treatment services.

Favourite Service to Provide: I love all different services; the variety of each day is what makes it fun.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: Seasonal drink, hands down eggnog latte for winter, vanilla iced coffee with lactose-free sweet foam for summer.

Hobbies/Interests: Roadtrips with my husband, or just spending time with him, doesn’t matter what we are doing. I love to read, mostly non-fiction but love pretty much any kind of book. Learning of any kind from taking classes on drawing to welding and anything in between. If education was free, you wouldn’t be able to keep me out of a classroom. Being a dog mum to the two most neurotic high-maintenance rescue dogs, Drax and Nebula.

Fun fact: I have been a Dermalogica expert for 10 years. I have taken over 90 continuing education seminars/classes with Dermalogica over 13 years of working with the skin care line.

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Tracy Hodgson

Registered Massage Therapist


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: I love being part of the Willows team because of the people that I work with, the management is flexible with my teaching schedule and we truly have the best clientele!

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: You will usually find me drinking an Americano with a swirl of whipping cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. On occasion though, I do enjoy a Saskatoon Berry Fizz cocktail!

Hobbies/Interests: Love being at the lake with my family back home in Ontario. Always trying to expose my boys to new and fun experiences.

Fun fact: I enjoy creating and crafting things and feel like I am always on the search for the best cinnamon buns!

Tracy Jensen

Owner


Favourite Thing About Working at The Willows: While I'm not involved day to day as a co-owner, I am very proud to be involved in leading and managing this amazing business. Our team provide services that make people feel and look better which is incredibly rewarding and fun.

Favourite Drink/Snack from The Willows Coffee Bar: My favourite part of our spa is seeing others not only enjoy the incredible services, but adding their own customization which can include their favourite cocktail (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), their favourite coffee or tea (hot/cold), their favourite treat (charcuterie, pastry etc.), purchasing a product they enjoyed during a service or simply shopping the well sourced local products to enjoy themselves or share with those they love.

Hobbies/Interests: I recently evolved from a 30+ year career in career development and am thrilled to lend my knowledge and expertise of serving people and running a successful business. This purpose combined with family, friends, and travel offer me a very fulfilling life.

Fun fact: I have two adult children who continue to teach me something every day and whom I am very proud and a husband who never ceases to amaze me! "Smile and the world will Smile back" was my dads mantra which I try to emulate everyday.

Magda Windak

Support Staff Team


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Maria Collins


Support Staff Team

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Samara Lain-McCarthy

Support Staff Team


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Adrienne Wilson

Registered Massage Therapist


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