Designers - Spa on the River - Central New York's Premier Salon and Spa

Spa on the River Award Winning Salon and Spa

Crystal Lewis
Crystal is a phenomenal seasoned hair colorist, cutter, and hair designer. She is extremely enthusiastic in performing amazing cuts and vibrant color, foil high and lowlights. Her dedication to making time to attend advanced education seminars reflects in her finished results. She has completed and earned certification with renowned Angelo Derango, traveled along with her Spa on the River coworkers to New York City, where she had the opportunity to work hands on with some of New York City's most admired, elite hairstylists. Her upbeat personality will surely have you return for repeat services, and of course when you see the end results of her work you will certainly want her to be your personal stylist! Call Crystal today.

Erika Pollock
Erika Pollock has been at Spa On The River for over 5 years, and in the spa industry for over 8. She specializes in color, haircuts Jane Iredale mineral make up application, and is also a certified CND Shellac nail technician. Erika is experienced in bridal and prom up-does as well. For Erika education is the key to success. She is the Goldwell of New York color ambassador. She has also attended several Wane Grund classes the founder of surface all natural hair care products. Men's color lab class, color theory classes, Jane Iredale make up class, are some of classes Erika has attend. Also Erika has traveled to New York city, Las Vegas, and Long Island to further her training. Therefore Erika will be able to give you that updated style you have been looking for. Erika specializes in giving you a costume style that will leave you feeling confident. So don't wait any longer book you appointment today!

Heather Walters
For heather Walters after it says she is a Brazilian blowout specialist please say: Heather specializes in foil high/lowlights and wedding/prom updos and mineral makeup applications. She has taken multiple continuing education classes on the all natural Jane Iredale makeup line. She also traveled to Las Vegas for one of the largest spa trade shows for the newest trends in the spa industry. She also loves doing nail art on natural nails or shellac manicured nails.

Charlene Dahl
Charlene is a seasoned massage therapist with many advanced education certifications to boast about. Charlene has traveled to Hawaii to educate herself in the Lomi Lomi method only taught exclusively in Hawaii. This particular technique uses long flowing strokes using the knuckles for a totally amazing type of massage. Charlene also excels in Aromatherapy massage. She is trained to customize formulations to each guest to alleviate any type of concerns they may have. She also performs all basic massage such as: Swedish, sports, pregnancy, deep tissue, and virtually any massage you may request. Do not hesitate to book your personal relaxation today.

Tom Kenny
Tom is a NYS licensed massage therapist delivering this relaxing spa service to our venue with over one decade of experience. Tom has attended numerous advanced education classes and seminars to perfect his techniques and bring your relaxation to the next level. Tom offers virtually all types of therapeutic massages, including deep tissue, aromatherapy, hot stone, sports, pregnancy as well as couples massage. Take the time out from your busy schedule to see and feel the benefits that massage delivers. Call Tom today to make your reservation for relaxation and experience the difference of how massage can make you feel.

Christine Loiacano
Christine is a graduate of the Syracuse school of therapeutic massage. She has the gift of truly remarkable massage techniques. She performs a wide veritity of massages including, Swedish, deep tissue, sports, pregnancy, hot stone, LaStone and couples massage. Christine's trained hands will relax and envelope you and ease the most stressed muscles. You will leave feeling so refreshed and invigorated you will want to follow up with additional sessions to take the edge off of the long, hard stressful demands of your everyday life. Remember massage is not a luxury - it is a necessity. Christine has also just recently graduated from Phillips Hair Institute and will be providing expert nail services with the added bonus of her great massage techniques! Christine also traveled to Las Vegas for one of the biggest spa trade shows for the latest trends in the spa business. Don't deny yourself - give Christine a call today and start rewarding your body for how hard you work it everyday - you deserve it.

Barbara Drake
Barb is a New York licensed Esthetician with a dual Certification in paramedical and laser. A graduate of Aesthetic Science Institute her knowledge in her field of skincare ensures each client receives top-notch treatments… Discover your inner beauty with a customized facial. A deep pore detoxifying, rosacea, age defying (face lift). Need a little hydrating restorative or be that goddess for the day. Top it off with bright eyes, and some sweet lips… Fine lines, hyper-pigmentation, uneven skin got you down? Ask about micro-dermabrasion, peels and our light therapy, or the most optical out come… Her strong passion for skin care makes her stand out. Enhance one true beauty with a make-up application for that flawless look of fresh, healthy glow. Spa’s choice of make-up Jane Iredale. Her talents do not end there. Barb is a reiki practitioner, come in and experiences the serenity and feel of well being that a reiki service provides. Try a balancing facial that adds a combination. Feel and look your best and love your skin. Call for a free consultation.

Tracy Van Skoik
Tracy is the personal assistant & guest coordinator to Spa on the River. She also is a twenty year veteran at beautification, she also was a beauty instructor at continental school of beauty for three years. Her upbeat demeanor is apparent when you enter the Spa. she takes pride in the beautification of the spa. she looks forward to servicing you on the phone or in the spa to give you a welcoming and relaxing time.

Genette Brush
NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, 2012 Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage graduate. While I have only been massaging for a very short time , my clients would never know it. I have the gift of touch. Regardless of the type of massage received , every client leaves feeling absolutely totally relaxed , as if they are brand new. I strive to be the best at whatever I do , and take pride in being the best I possibly can be. I massage those as I would love to be massaged. I have performed Swedish massage , pregnancy massage, deep tissue massage , couples massage , and Shiatsu ...

Courtney Pardy
Courtney is our guest coordinator and personal assistant; she is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, she is extremely organized and friendly. Courtney is accommodating and will personally see to it that your spa experience is relaxing, and stress free. Courtney looks forward to meeting you and making sure you feel welcome and taken care of the moment you step into the spa.

Hyesun Park
Hyesun is a NYS licensed Esthetician graduate from Continental school of beauty. Over fifteen years as a skin care consultant and makeup artist. As member of ASCP, she constantly learned of new products and technology for skin care. She also is a certified in Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics.

Jillian Salvagni
My name is Jillian Salvagni I am a licensed Massage Therapist. I graduated from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage in 2007. I specialize in various types of massage including; Swedish, Sports, Aroma Therapy, Deep Tissue, and Couples Massage. I am a highly dedicated individual and I make it my personal goal to make sure my clients are relaxed and comfortable. Let me make your experience at our spa leave you feeling luxurious and pampered. Give me a call today and feel a new you.

Judith A. Santimaw - Owner
Judith Santimaw's background in the relaxation and beauty industry is extensive and varied. Starting in 1990 Judy traveled to Beverly Hills, California where she attended the Aesthetics West Expo / Conference. She was photographed at an advanced education class and was featured in 'Dermascope' Magazine. On later visits to California, Judy earned a speed-waxing certificate in San Francisco and experienced the fabulous spa services in Calistoga, one of the premier hot springs spa regions in the country, where she learned new spa techniques to bring home to her clients in Central New York.

However, Judy's travels in search of superior salon and spa services aren't restricted only to the United States. Judy has journeyed throughout the world, frequenting hundreds of salons and spas internationally to see firsthand their delivery of these important services and to incorporate the best of them for her own clients. Some of her destinations have included Canada, England, Germany, France, Holland, Rome, Milan, Italy, Tokyo, Japan, and Singapore. She obtained European Hairstyling techniques in Paris, France and immersed herself in the acclaimed spa services offered at the Chateau Bromont in spa unique Quebec, Canada. Gathering knowledge from every country she visits, Judy's goal is to bring home fresh and different ideas and techniques to share with her staff - and of course to indulge Spa on the River clients!

In October 1998 Judy earned a status inclusion award plaque for her salon in 'Basic Associate National Curriculum Trade Association for Responsible Tanning' in Chicago, Illinois.

The year 2000 marked a professional milestone for Judy, when she traveled to South America to compete in the Supernatural Salon & Spa Millennium Competition. Judy chose her model, Mekelia, who is from Romania, to represent her work. There Judy competed against professionals from Italy, Germany, France, Canada, USA, and South America. She returned home to Baldwinsville with three awards: Excellence in Nails, 2nd Place in Make Up Artistry, and 1st runner up for 'Total Look.'

In addition to her speed waxing certification, Judy has also earned professional degrees in Nail Specialty and Cosmetology from Phillips Hairstyling Institute in Syracuse, New York. Because of her excellence in the profession, Judy has subsequently been invited as a guest speaker to the institute, to encourage those pursuing their careers in Nail Specialty. Helping others to understand the industry and preparing them for what lies ahead in the highly competitive spa and salon field is one of the ways Judy enjoys giving of her time and talents. The depth of her industry knowledge has made Judy a natural choice as guest speaker for Baker High School Business classes as well, and she always tries to accomodate such requests.

Along with her speaking engagements, Judy shares her expertise by mentoring Nail Specialty & Cosmetology students for the Onondaga County B.O.C.E.S. Thompson Road in Syracuse, New York including Auburn, and Binghamton. She volunteered her time to demonstrate to the students her skills and also judged nail and hair competitions among the students and shared in the presentation of announcing the winners and presenting the trophies to the students who placed in the competition. In addition, Judy has attended several advanced education with Goldwell Trendzoom, Paul Mitchell, Lanza, Creative Nail Design. She traveled to SoHo, Manhattan, in NYC to Oscar Bond's Spa & Salon, to attend hands on precision haircutting seminar. Attending demonstrations of west coast hair cutting and styling techniques with Kiera Bailey from Jonathan's Salon on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. Keira stars on Bravo's television hit show 'Blowout.' Judy also has apprenticed many European hair, skin and nail seminars too numerous to mention. Cosmetology Instructors feel free to phone Judy to host their students to shadow at Spa on the River.

More recently Judy closed her spa to host a chartered busload of B.O.C.E.S. Cosmetology students, instructors and chaperons as guests to vist the spa facilities. The students traveled from Binghamton, New York to ask questions one on one privately to her staff to prep them for life in the professional spa industry.

Although working with prospective spa and salon professionals is important to Judy, her Spa on the River clients remain her number one priority. In an effort to continually provide progressive services, Judy recently teamed with Dr. Douglas W. Halliday Ph.D., M.D. a board certified ENT, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. She approached the doctor several years ago with the intent to give the guests of Spa on the River access to a respectable cosmetic surgeon for injectable fillers. Dr. Halliday and his guests, apprising them of what is available today in the medical field to turn back the hands of time. Judy likes to call these gatherings 'Botox Parties.' She makes it possible for any spa guest to receive $100.00 off the regular price of the procedures, thanks to the agreements she has negotiated with Dr. Halliday. Dr. Halliday brings his professional team and the procedures take place right at the spa. Dr. Halliday has also introduced Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, as well as Botox to these spa parties. Come and have a listen as you sip on wine and snack on cheese and crackers and sweet treats.

Dr. Halliday is also chair of the Vera House, and Judy and her team has joined him in volunteering her time and assistance in raising money to stop domestic violence against women. The spa is now selling white wristbands for one dollar and white lapel pins for five dollars at the spa. One hundred percent of the sales of there items go directly to the Vera House.

Judy ensures the support of the community that supports her spa in many ways. Gift baskets for and to support benefits for just causes are very important to her and she does not turn away from those who have suffered unfortunate life experiences. Come in and feel free to read our posted mail...several thank you letters and cards attest to the good feeling of giving.

Steven Neumaier from L'ANZA Distributor/Goldwell of New York nominated Spa on the River for the prestigious Salon Entrepreneur of the Year Award as part of the 2008 Global Salon Business Awards. The Global Salon Business Awards were held on June 7th-9th in Hollywood, California. Judy was also considered nominee to the Cambridge Who's Who as a part of our country's most accomplished women's section for 2007-2008. It will be called 'Cambridge Who's Who among executive and professional Women Honors Edition.'

Certification of Hands On with Amedeo DeRango. Most recently, Spa on the River was voted by Y94FM Radio listeners as winner of 2010 Best of the Burbs Award for "Best Hair Salon" category. Spa on the River was also recognized by the National Small Business Association - Best of Business Award Program!

All advanced education classes completed for: Brazilian Blowout certification, CND (Creative Nail Design) Shellac 14 day no chip, no smudge manicure certification, and Surface Three Day 'Hands On Core Cutting' with Wayne Grund @ Rochester Institute of Technology! Judy has recently received certification in the Jane Iredale University and education division of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics In Albany, NY.

Travels to many different countries searching out hundreds of salons and spas Judy frequents spas to see how different parts of the world deliver salon and spa services. Of those places were England, Germany, France, Holland, Rome, Milan, Italy, Tokyo, Japan, and Singapore. Gathering knowledge from every country to bring home a fresh and different ideas and techniques to share and indulge clients.

Judy has worked very hard to put together a fabulous team of spa professionals who share in her dedication to the spa industry. She continously brings education right into the salon to update her staff. Her efforts have helped bring Spa on the River Inc. to be featured and named as a five star beauty destination by the Worlds number one publication magazine "New Beauty." Also, Spa on the River was named one of CNY's top Day Spas by the CNY Business Journal. Viewers voted Spa on the River as one of Syracuse's top five salons in a local television WTVH-TV5's on line poll. Come and experience the tranquility and relaxation of Central New York's premier Spa and salon facility. We look forward to serving you Boena Salute'! (Good Health!)

Pamela Cole-Hindmarsh
Pamela is the personal assistant & Guest Coordinator to Spa on the River. Her tremendous organizational talents and experience in the Spa industry is immediately recognized when you enter Spa on the River. Her accommodating demeanor is apparent and recognized even when you telephone her to book your relaxation itinerary. Pamela is exceptional and accommodating to personally see to it that your spa experience is relaxing, and stress free. Pam is also a licensed cosmetologist, and revels in delight to being in the arena of this fantastic place of beauty and relaxation. Her bright, bubbly personality will immediately validate that you have made the right decision to spend the day with us. Pam looks forward to meeting you and is eager to see that you are meant to feel welcome and taken care of the moment you step into the spa.

Maryann
Maryann has been experienced in the beauty industry for over 30 years and has practiced the art of cosmetology in two different countries. She has taken many continuing education classes in cutting and coloring, and had advanced training in Toronto with John Yukarrihis, the president of the Toronto Guild. Maryann specializes in corrective coloring and cutting, styling, and updos. Maryann has been part of the Spa on the River team for over 7 years, so weather your in need of a fresh new hair style or a beautiful updo for the most important day of your life, call Maryann and schedule your appointment now! You won’t be disappointed!

Gretchen DeGroot
Gretchen is our premier nail specialist. She brings her artistic, creative talents to Spa on the River. Her main expertise is in pedicure and manicures. She excels and enjoys in the art of bringing 'just average' to a whole new level. She delights in adding pizzazz with her sparkly nail art designs. She can customize many looks for her clients to fit just about any occasion. Her passion for her love of her talents is obvious and you will be delighted with her. Gretchen has returned from a Creative Nail Design advanced education class which she will be offering her 14 day no chip, or smudge Shellac manicure nails. Call today to book your reservation with Gretchen!

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