We are proud to say that continuing education is on the top of our priority list. We recommend skin treatments, massage therapy and take home products based on the knowledge and combined over 20 years of experience we have in the wellness and beauty industry.
Kassie Dubois
Co-Owner of Polished Spa, Cosmetologist, Esthetician
While working in a salon and spa during high school, Kassie knew that she wanted to become a Cosmetologist and Esthetician. She graduated from Empire Beauty School in 2005 and The Empire Esthetics Institute in 2007. In 2012, after working at several salons and spas, she knew she wanted to fulfill her lifelong dream of opening a business. This opportunity has led her to her dream profession as an owner and professional esthetician. Polished Spa has far exceeded her expectations. and is proud to call Tiffany Talon her business partner.Her passions for mentorship and working hand in hand with other industry professionals offers pure enjoyment and fulfillment in her life. In order to provide the most up to date services and technique, she has trained in Various Professional product lines including, but not limited to, PCA Skin, Glymed Plus Skin Care, Glo Professional Makeup and continues to seek additional training regularly. She offers many spa services including waxing, sunless tanning, nail treatments. Her specialties include custom corrective skin treatments and chemical peels. Kassie is always proud to be able to offer her clients the best and prides herself on her hospitality skills that keep her client's coming back for more.
Tiffany Talon
Co- Owner of Polished Spa, Esthetician
After having her children, Tiffany decided to go follow her passion for makeup and go to esthetic school, only to discover her love of skin care. She graduated from the Institute of Skin Science in 2008 and continued her training with PCA, Jane Iredale, Glymed Plus and Glo Mineral Makeup. Tiffany is proud to offer a variety of spa services but is known for her signature facials, custom brow shaping and waxing. She continues to sharpen her techniques by seeking out professional development and learning new protocols. After joining forces with Kassie back in 2012, having a decade of huge success at Polished, she and Kassie became Partners of Polished Spa LLC. Her passion for her trade, incredible business skills, the ability to take on new challenges and her tenacity as a professional has led her here today. She takes pride in providing each of her clients a unique experience and tailoring each one specifically for their own individual needs. Her professionalism and positive attitude is what keeps her loyal clientele coming back on a regular basis.
Hannah Byrne
Independent Lisensed Massage Therapist
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Hannah has had a lifelong love of learning, particularly in the sciences and their application to health and wellness. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004 with a B.A. in Biological Sciences and went on to teach Biology as well as Human Anatomy & Physiology at the High School level. Hannah is an athlete as well, with a first-hand understanding of the physiology of movement and the importance of body awareness and care. She is a true believer in the words of Jack Meagher, legendary pioneer in the field of massage therapy: “An athlete should not have to wait to be injured to be treated”. Inspired to combine her foundation of knowledge and her desire to actively help others, Hannah decided to pursue massage therapy at the North Eastern Institute of Whole Health. There, she delved into over 750 hours of study and practice in the fields of Swedish massage, Neuromuscular techniques, Sports massage, Seated massage, Acupressure, Eastern modalities, Hydrotherapy, Reflexology, Pathology, A&P, Ethics, and Grigorian Method®. Hannah is a proponent of body work that is effective and attentive to each client’s individual needs and goals. Her therapeutic approach to massage facilitates productive relaxation that is right for you.
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Ashley Higgins
Esthetician, Lash Technician
www.lashlovenh.com
As a girl full of adventure and passion, Ashley has truly a developed a love for applying eyelash extensions. After being a client for a couple of years, she dreamed one day of offering her own clients an amazing experience with safe and sanitary application of her craft. She completed training through Xtreme Lashes and has the ability to customize any look of lashes for any occasion while continuously expanding her knowledge in the industry. Ashley also obtained a Dental Hygiene and Health Science degree at NHTI where she met her husband Ben. They then opened a gym in Rochester, where she became a coach and trainer. She spends her free time with family, traveling, and her sweet little dog Oscar.
Cassidy Mott
Esthetician
Growing up, Cassidy always had a passion for makeup and anything beauty-related. Even if it meant getting dressed up and putting makeup on her father or doing her grandfather's nails (which they definitely enjoyed). Over the years that passion turned into a reality, as a recent graduate of Empire Beauty School Cassidy looks forward to sharing her love of nails, custom skincare, and brow shaping with her clients. Cassidy always wanted to learn more and grow with her esthetics skills making her clients always feel special.
Gia Griswold
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After starting her career in the healthcare field, Gia started her journey to all things esthetics. As a recent graduate from the Institute of Skin Science, Gia is excited to offer spa services from lash & brow artistry to facial therapies and hair removal. She is looking forward to tackling corrective skin and facial techniques to better accommodate each client. Gia’s favorite service is a lash lift and tint to enhance one's natural beauty. She loves connecting with others and making everyone not only look good but feel good in the process.
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