Jessica Ablan | Owner, Massage Therapist, Esthetician
Jessica has a unique range of modalities incorporated into her massage. Jess has over 12 years of experience working locally & graduated from Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts in 2007. She has taken graduate courses in: Cranial Sacral therapy, Lymph Drainage, Basic Ashiatsu, Anterior & side lying Ashiatsu, Advanced Deep Feet Ashiatsu, Ashi-Thai Massage, Cupping Massage, Selenite Crystal Massage, Soft Island Touch Massage, Essential Oil Aromatherapy, Essential Oil Aromatherapy for Massage Therapist, Muscle Release Techniques & Ace Cupping. Also certified on the Rife machine & Apprenticed to be a Licensed Esthetician. Jessica has taken classes at an esthetic conference in Chicago & has a strong foundation of education she incorporates into massages & facials. She has the ability to provide a full-service Spa menu including facials, massage, body wraps with sauna blanket, sugar or salt scrubs & foot detox.
Colleen Dowd | Stylist
Colleen has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2010. She thrives in all areas of the beauty industry starting from hair to toes. She loves getting to know her clients and customizing services to help them achieve their hair and nail goals. Colleen is very passionate about her job and loves to ensure her clients leave her chair feeling satisfied and fulfilled with every service they receive. In her leisure she spends time with her family and friends. Outside of work Colleen is a devoted mother to a beautiful, intelligent and goofy little 2 year old son. Book with her to get the full salon experience.
Mia Toler | Massage Therapist
They call Mia a Massage Therapist because Miracle Worker is not an official job title! Mia has been practicing in Michigan for eight years, specializing in Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy. She uses a variety of massage modalities including Swedish massage techniques and stretching to customize a massage for every body type, and she is able to work with everyone from school-aged athletes to senior citizens.
Janice Hemstreet | Nail Technician
Janice has been a nail technician for nearly 30 years, after attending American Beauty College. In her spare time, she loves to drive her 2005 Corvette and is a member of a Corvette club, as well as go on cruises.
Kris Sharp | Massage Therapist
Having chronic pain and getting no relief, Kris discovered the benefits of massage. Leaving her 25-year career in accounting, she enrolled in massage school at Blue Heron Academy. Rejuvenate your sense of well being with treatments customized to fit your needs. Relax with a luxurious Therapeutic, Ashiastu, Hot Stone, or Aromatherapy massage. Repair with a Sports or Medical massage. Restore with a Biomat Far Infrared Body Wrap. With experience in many modalities, Kris is able to offer you a wide variety of treatments.
Manda Muday | Massage Therapist
Manda discovered her love of the healing arts at an early age, and has been practicing massage therapy since 2003. She provides a variety of massage techniques including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Medical, Hot Stone Therapy, Cupping Therapy, and Prenatal massage. Over the years, she has developed specialties in Therapeutic Massage and Migraine Therapy. With a passion for the art of healing, she enjoys customizing every session to each client's specific needs, creating a personalized treatment plan to aid in their healing journey. Manda prides herself on providing safe, professional, medical-level massage to all of her clients, and it happy to call Zen Salon and Spa her home.
Joy Clauda | Esthetician, Nail Technician
Joy graduated from Wright Beauty Academy in 2015, followed by The Salon Professional Academy in 2016. She has 6 years of experience in a medical setting working under a physician, focusing on treating skin conditions with clinical-grade, result-driven care that promotes the health and wellbeing of her clients' skin. As a certified nail technician, it is her goal to give you a polished look. She enjoys getting to know each of her clients while sharing stories about her two girls. When she's not at work, she enjoys fun adventures and anything outdoors.
Dani Vanderslik | Stylist - Color Specialist
Dani started her career early in life being raised in a salon. 25+ years experience as a stylist and color specialist ..customers refer to her as magical and caring behind the chair.. clients absolutely love her fiesty personality and honesty.
Specializing in Color Corrections , highlights, balayage, ombres .. she is also known for applying vibrant colors pink, purple, and blue to any color to make dreams come true!
With the passion and the love she put into her work she helps her clients reach there goals !
April | Cosmetologist
April has been a Licensed Cosmetologist for over 30 years. She provides a wide range of services including Perms, Cuts, Color and Facial waxing. April uses and provides retail for All Nutrient Organic Color and products for all your hair needs. If you would like to book with her call (269)501-9958
Keli | Licensed Cosmetologist
Kelli is a Licensed Cosmetologist since graduating from the School of Designing Arts in 2007 and she has been doing Lashes since getting Extreme Lash Certified in 2007 as well. She is a passionate Redken color specialist who enjoys making her clients feel beautiful and fulfilled every time they leave the salon. Kelli has a certification in Bellami Hair Extensions since 2022 and she can do tape ins, keratin tips and hand sewn wefts hair extensions. Kelli is a loving mother who enjoys life with her twins who keep her busy in baseball, softball and 4-H.
Libby | Hairstylist and Makeup Artist
Libby is a hairstylist and makeup artist whose professional career started in 2016. She is a creative person, who loves making art in any form. With a combination of a love for creativity, style, and a deep desire to help others love themselves, she has found a home in the beauty industry! She specializes in makeup and hair color, with a special focus on balayage. An appointment with Libby is sure to elevate your look, and your spirit!
Alma | Color Specialist and Licensed Cosmetologist
My name is Alma Abfall. I have two wonderful kids, Fernando (26), Brihanna (14) and I'm a Nana to a sweet girl, Hailee (5). I am originally from South Texas and relocated to Michigan 5 years ago. I attended Empire Beauty School where I graduated from and got my Cosmetologist License over a yr ago. I specialize in hair color, color correction, highlights , balayage, keratin treatments and women/men/kids haircuts. I love my clients, my co-workers and enjoy working at Zen Salon & Spa, where I look forward to furthering my career.