Crystal A stylist of experience for the last 20 years. Specializing in precision haircuts, color, corrections coloring, manicures and pedicures. Attended several cutting courses in Canada and New York City. Crystal will create a special look just for you. Erika I have the professionalism to provide my clients with the ultimate spa experience. Whether it is a spa pedicure or a new hairstyle, I strive for excellence. My goal is to make my clients comfortable, relaxed and refreshed. I am open minded to any client's request and will do my very best to please them. I have been practicing the art of cosmetology for the last three years. Cosmetology is my passion and I am devoted to my client's wants and needs. Heather Heather is an honors graduate from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage class of 2006 and has been an employee of Spa on the River for over 5 years! Heather specializes in Swedish Relaxation Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Deep Tissue, Foot Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Raindrop Therapy Technique, Body Scrubs and wraps, and some knowledge in Craniosacral Therapy. Massage is a great way to relieve everyday stress and muscle discomfort. Make an appointment with Heather and let her lull you into the deepest state of relaxation!! Jessica Jessica graduated with high honors from Onondaga School of Massage in 2004, and is New York State licensed and registered. She is also a Member of the American Bodyworks and Massage Association. She has continued her education to further her skills as a therapist, by traveling to St. Petersburg, Florida, to attend classes in advanced methods of Reflexology, and has attended many continuing education classes for developing skills as a therapist. My training has enabled me to be able to provide for my clients many different services in massage, from relaxation to therapeutic. I have also had advanced training in many spa treatments including Hot Stone, Wraps, Scrubs, and Aromatherapy. I've always been drawn to a lifestyle of helping others. Every person is unique. Because of that, every massage session is unique. In a safe and comfortable environment, my goal is to listen to the specific needs of each client. To rely on my training and experience to create a session promoting health, balance, awareness, pain relief and clarity on both a physical and mental level. Matt Matt has been a cosmetologist for 5+ years. He graduated with honors receiving a 3.98 average. Matt has brought a lot of talent and expertise to Spa on the River. Including his techniques and unique styles in precision haircutting and coloring. Matt has been certified and accredited in various avenues of the beauty industry. He has undergone training and certification in Precision Haircutting for Women and Men. He is also certified and accredited in various hair color lines including the top selling GOLDWELL. Matt has worked with GOLDWELL for 3+ years. Matt is certified thru Allpresan company for Pedicures. His is also certified in SPA techniques for Facial Waxing and Ear Candling. Matt continues his education by attending classes, seminars and trade shows on a continous routine basis. Matt has also attended the TRENDZOOM trade shows, it is the biggest GOLDWELL show. Matt has also trained with celebrity stylists: Kiara Bailey from BRAVO networks show "BLOWOUT." He was taught the new Beverly Hills trends and how to blow them out Hollywood style. Oscar Bond who owns his own hair salon in SoHo Manhattan. He was taught the cutting and styling techniques of the city that never sleeps. Call to make an appointment today. Matt looks forward to servicing you! Alexis With over 9 years experience, Alexis is a perfectionist with every service she provides. She specializes in corrective color and cuts, multidimensional foiling, updos, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and makeup application. Alexis has worked with the goldwell color line for over 7 years. She has attended several trade shows and classes in color, cutting, updos, and aesthetics. Her updos are spectacular and her spa pedicures will leave you floating out the door. From eyebrow arching to relaxation facials with the latest techniques for ultimate pampering. Make an appointment with Alexis to get the great hair, and relaxation you deserve. Just ask one of her loyal clients! Betsy Betsy attended Guys Academy and received her license in 2005. She is an esthetician with honors in academics and practical skills, who is creative, artistic, and works well with people. She has worked in the industry for 4 years. In her experience and continuous training, she has acquired extensive knowledge in the beauty field. She specializes in customized facials, chemical peels, waxing, and body treatments! Betsy is excellent in people skills and understands the importance of creating a positive and professional image. She looks forward to seeing you! 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! Bob Bob has been trained by the International Center for Reiki Training to provide Usui Reiki Treatments. He initially received his Reiki 1 and 2 training from a Master in St. Petersburg, Fl. In April of 2009, Bob received his Master training from William Lee Rand, Director of the International Center for Reiki Training. Bob can now provide Reiki sessions as well as teach Reiki. Reiki is a touch therapy (also known as "laying on of hands") where the practitioner's hands are placed near or lightly touch the client's body in various static positions for several minutes each. The Reiki healing energy directs itself. It flows wherever the person most needs its healing energy allowing the body to heal itself. Bob does not direct the energy but lets it flow through his hands to the client. During the treatment, the client is usually lying down fully clothed. A Reiki treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being. The client may experience one or more of the following sensations during a treatment: heat/warmth, electricity, tingling, weightlessness, serenity, or giddiness. Bob offers full 60 minute Reiki treatments at night and on Saturdays when he is available, by appointment. You can also opt for a 30 minute session at a reduced price. Jacqueline Charlene Tom Amanda Amanda graduated from Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage and received her NYS license to practice therapeutic massage in 2007. With 3 years of experience Amanda has specialized in a variety of massage modalities such as relaxing Swedish massage, deep connective tissue, hot stone treatment and has extended prenatal training and is always excited about extending her horizons to new treatments. Amanda is very in tune with her clients' needs and always makes the session custom designed to the individual's demands because it is your day to relax. 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.' 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!) TOP COPYRIGHT © 2009 SPA ON THE RIVER, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SITE DESIGNED BY DESTINED STUDIOS, INC.; COPYRIGHT © 2009 DESTINED STUDIOS.