Our Team
Our team is here to help you succeed
Lorie Chadsey
Director & Esthetic/Spa Therapy Department Head & Instructor
“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for” – Oprah Winfrey
Tony Ciprani
Hair Department Head & Instructor
Sherrie Barnes
Esthetic/Spa Therapy Instructor
Being Vancouver Island born, Sherrie loves camping and exploring our beautiful island paradise. She’s always enjoyed working with people in a nurturing manner. Sherrie began her career working in healthcare for many years so the transition into aesthetics and spa therapy another holistic modality was a natural fit for her.
Sherrie had her own business working as a nail tech while working in healthcare before leaving to expand her education. She completed the Aesthetics Spa Therapy course at Advanced School of Hair Design and Aesthetics in 2004. Since then she has enjoyed all the ongoing advanced training and continuing education opportunities this career has to offer, taking full advantage of them to advance her knowledge, skills and techniques.
Sherrie has 17 years working in aesthetics. Assisting with the start up of two high-end spas, one of which won multiple local and international awards. Having years of experience as a lead aesthetician, trainer, and manager Sherrie created treatments and trained staff who became an amazing award winning team and the very top of their field. Sherrie genuinely enjoys what she does and finds her Spa and Aesthetics career very fulfilling.
Sherrie is looking forward to sharing her knowledge, skills and experience in a nurturing manner. More than anything she will be here for all students and is excited to embody a true passion for aesthetics, health, wellness, and balance in life.
The team at the Academy binds together like family. We are stronger together because we truly have caring hearts!
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