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About Nina Howard
Nina
Howard
is a multi-talented, forward-thinking entrepreneur who has built the Bellanina brand from the ground up to a successful million-dollar spa, spa training business, and skin care product line.
In 10 years the award winning Bellanina has served over 40,000 clients, trained over 6,000 students and developed a line of over 100 private-branded skin care, bath and body products.
Through Nina's energy and commitment to the success of her companies, Bellanina's growth is entering into the next stage of development. The NEW bellanina.com retail website will launch in 2008, to better facilitate growing national and international sales of Bellanina's Natural, Botanical and Cosmeceutical skin care lines.
Professional Affiliations
Day Spa Association, (DSA), Board Member, Advisory Committee
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, (ABMP)
Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP)
Past Affiliations
Women President's Organization (WPO), SE Michigan Chapter Second-stage women-owned businesses whose revenues generate over one million dollars annually
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Professional Member
American Polarity Therapy Association
Nina is a Licensed Esthetician with Para-Medical Studies, Massage Therapist, Polarity Therapist, Artist, Professional Interior Designer and Skin Care Educator.
The Bellanina Family of Businesses
Bellanina Skin Care, Bath & Body Products
133 Products developed in 3 product lines:
- Bellanina Naturals (organic & natural, paraben free)
- Bellanina Botanicals (our basic line, derived from botanical ingredients)
- Bellanina Cosmeceuticals (high potency anti-aging)
www.bellanina.com
Bellanina Day Spa & Gift Boutique
Ann Arbor, MI
- Founded 1989
- 40,000 clients
- 27 employees
- Won the Distinguished Day Spa of the Year Award, National
www.bellaninadayspa.com
Bellanina Institute
With teachers throughout the US & Canada, the Bellanina Institute has trained over 6000 graduates in its continuing education studies in massage, skin care and spa services.
www.bellaninainstitute.com
To learn more about Nina Howard's career, you may read her Curriculum
Vitae or send e-mail to director@bellanina.com.
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About Our Professional Staff
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Sandy Connor, Massage Therapist
Sandy is nationally certified, trained at the Virginia School of Massage in Charlottesville VA, with experience in both spa and medical settings. She has traveled and studied extensively in China, Southeast Asia, and India. Her specialty is Wu Wei massage from Taoist tradition meaning to "go with the flow." The practice combines work with the muscles and connective tissue to relax and ease tension and work to stimulate and integrate the energetic system used in Chinese medicine. |
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Ashley Bennet, Esthetician
Ashley studied at the Douglas J. Aveda Institute in Royal Oak in 2009. She specializes in problematic skin and all body waxing. Her main passion is making a difference in the way people feel about themselves. Ashley enjoys reading, gaming, animals and spending her time with loved ones. |
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Lauren Daley, Esthetician
Lauren studied at the Douglas J. Academy in East Lansing and has been an esthetician since 2001. She joined Bellanina in 2002 and specializes in waxing. Over 75% of her appointments are returning clients, and she was Bellanina’s 2008 "Employee of the Year." She enjoys music, the outdoors, photography, painting writing and reading. |
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Melissa Meyer, Massage Therapist
Melissa has been practicing massage since 2005. She studied at the Utah College of Massage Therapy and is nationally certified. She specializes in relaxation aromatherapy massage, going as deep or as light as the client needs to achieve ultimate relaxation. Melissa enjoys going out with friends, making new friends, reading and watching movies. |
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Shawnda Nichols, Massage Therapist
Shawnda graduated from Arizona School of Massage Therapy in 2004. She then moved to San Diego almost immediately to work at a Day Spa and The W Hotel. After a year of living near the beach she returned to Arizona to find herself, dedicating 3 years to a Resort Spa amongst the beautiful desert landscape. During that time she learned about 5-Star and 5-Diamond service. After becoming a seasoned Massage Therapist she was ready to move to Ann Arbor to be near her family. Shawnda is very passionate about the work she does. Her bodywork is therapeutic; utilizing Swedish, injury and deep tissue strokes. She also specializes in Hot Stone Massage. She is determined to provide relief for her clients and contribute to the healing environment for all who come to Bellanina. "I am very fortunate to work at such a great day spa and I am on an amazing journey in life." |
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Tana Iacoangeli, Beauty Therapist
Tana is a graduate of the Michigan College of Beauty, with a license in Esthetics. Tana says, "My passion is helping others feel good and look great! Using our Bellanina product, you can see an immediate difference in your skin, no matter what the issue. I love this! I am trained in every service we offer, whether it is a particular wax service or one of our signature facials, you can feel confident in receiving the very best!" Tana enjoys reading, cooking and gardening. She is married 11 years to her best friend and together they have 2 little dogs and 3 grown, very productive children, that she cannot brag about enough! |
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