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Katie Winstanley

Katie Winstanley

Formerly a Registered Nurse. Owner and Creator of New Definition Brows

I have been in the beauty Industry for 17 years now and am passionate today as the day I started! 

Working  as a nurse for 23  years both here and overseas in the UK, until a back injury at work made me look at alternatives. Seeing the affects stress has on the body and that 80% of Dr visits can be attributed to stress… it was always my desire to run a day spa. Buying The Manor 2005 gave us the perfect opportunity to make that dream come true. CHANGES Medi-Spa was lovingly created and opened the doors in 2012. We were so thrilled to reach the New Zealand National finals of best new business in 2013.

Now re-trained in post grad advanced beauty therapy I can use all my skills I had as a nurse working in plastic surgery and in the regional burns unit.  I love to work with skin and more complex issues and mainly work in the appearance medicine wing at CHANGES. Extensively trained in IPL and with advanced training under my belt I have been treating the women of New Zealand for over 17 years. I am also trained in Medical Collagen Induction Therapy and hold certificates in Introduction to dermapen and also have completed my two day intensive advanced course with Dr Andrew Christie in August 2018 and the masterclass in 2019. I have also trained in Louise Walsh international plasma pen as an elite plasma pen technician. This has similar results to surgery so it’s very exciting to be able to offer this to our clients with problems with sagging jowls, eye bags, skin tightening, skin tags red veins and lumps and bumps – (once signed off from GP of course!)

With the introduction of two new state of the art medical grade machines in 2021 I now perform the Hollywood carbon laser and HIFU which lifts and firms the face as well as tightening up breasts and buttocks and removing unwanted adipose tissue.

I am also the pioneer behind our hero service at CHANGES- New Definition Brows® and aim to raise the standard of brow services in NZ and campaign to stop the practice of wax around the delicate eye area. I try to attend as many courses as I can on brows and has also completed the HDBROW training in the UK and has brought back all the latest ideas and brow trends! 

I have put together a really passionate friendly motivated team who really care about making people feel extra special and I am so intensely proud of how far we have come. Our mission is to help you find your sparkle again.

We really look forward to meeting you and joining our friendly CHANGES family x

Hollie Hawkins

Hollie Hawkins

Team Leader/Senior Beauty Therapist

I am in my 10th year in the Beauty Industry, also a familiar face to some at Changes. I am back after 3 years away from Changes Medi Spa but am excited to be returning and seeing some of my amazing clients as well as gaining some new ones.

My main passion in the Beauty Industry is making people feel their best and making sure they are well looked after, the treatments themselves are just a bonus! I enjoy all aspects of beauty, an all-rounder! From the fluffy treatments like facials and massage, the intense skin treatments as well as the pretty things like brows and nails!

I’m looking forward to looking after you all soon.

JASMINE RUFFORD

JASMINE RUFFORD

Senior therapist New Definition Brow Artist - Works Tuesdays and Fridays

Jasmine is well known to the beauty industry as she has grown up in it! Her main passion however, is eyebrows.
She completed her Threading Diploma in the UK in 2014 and has her New Definition Brow® qualification. Jasmine also trains therapists all around New Zealand in the New Definition Brow® technique.
Jasmine Completed her Microblading training with Advanced Aesthetics International in September 2016 and her advanced brow course in July 2018 with international brow expert Suzie Macintosh! Although she specializes in NDBrows, Jasmine has also completed her beautician’s course in Wellington 2015.

She loves bringing out your natural beauty and is trained in brow lamination and LVL lashes too. She really is the best brow artiste in the industry!

Sara Shelley

Sara Shelley

Senior Beauty Therapist - Thursdays Fridays Saturdays

Sara is in her 2nd year with us after qualifying with level 5 diploma

Sara is mature, caring and very meticulous with her work and has impressive knowledge base which are the qualities we love our girls to have. She loves massage and facials and enjoys working with the high quality products we use here, Juvenate Pure Fiji and dermalogica.

Her Hot stone massage is the best and has already built up an impressive case load of clients who love her gentle kind approach

We know you are going to love her as much as we do!

Stacey Masseuse

Stacey Masseuse

Beauty therapist and Senior Masseuse works Tuesdays to Saturday

Stacey is the best masseuse we have ever had.
Stacey initially trained as a masseuse and has 12 years’ experience in all types of massage – Deep tissue, therapeutic, sports, relaxation, lomi lomi and hot stones. She is well known for her amazing pregnancy massage and we have a specialised adapted pregnancy bed for her to use in the 2nd & 3rd trimesters. She has receive the expert status in dermalogica too.

Wanting to experience more she then went on to complete a year’s beauticians course to add to her portfolio. She excels in facials and has recently been awarded Pure Fijis brand ambassador!

We are so thrilled to have her on her team. Her experience and life knowledge bring much joy and healing to our customers and she is in high demand!

Paige Churcher

Paige Churcher

Senior Therapist - Dermalogica Expert. New Definition Brow® Angel. Lash Queen - Thursday Fridays

Paige is in her 11th year at CHANGES and is fully qualified with her level 5 beauty diploma and internationally  CIBTAC Qualified.
Paige has been with us since our beginning!  She is meticulous and organised and has great attention to detail. Come and see Paige if you want fantastic results with all aspects of beauty therapy. She is passionate about Brows and lashes.  She is also one of the best for French tip Manicures!
Paige has qualified at Dermalogica expert level now and has completed her Dermalogica Peel qualification too.
Paige has completed her New Definition Brow® Angel course and is an absolute brow boss!!
Horiana

Horiana

Beauty Therapist Level 4

Hello I am Horiana,

I have recently completed my Diploma Beauty Therapy Level 5 and previously trained as a Nail Technician and attained Level 4 National Certificate in Nail Technology.

I went on to win INM student nail art challenge

Since joining the best team at CHANGES, I was instantly attracted to the positive caring atmosphere and all the extra attention to detail that goes into providing the services and treatments

I have got a huge passion for Massage Therapy and Advance Skincare Therapy however I do love all aspects of Beauty Therapy

I am really excited to continue to build my knowledge and experience here at CHANGES, I look forward to meeting you all

Sasha Moss

Sasha Moss

Spa Administrator

Sasha is the warm greeting and here to make your stay with us enjoyable as possible

want to work with the best at the best?

We need you!

Please send your CV to katie@changesmedispa.co.nz