Aapril

Years in Industry: 11
Years at LIV Aveda: 10
Title: Certified Massage Therapist & Spa Lead
School Name: Sister Rosalind Gefre
Graduated In: Massage Therapy
Services: Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Fusion Stone Massage, Reflexology, Chakra Massage, Relaxation Massage, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, Foot Detox, Ear Candling, and Air Brush Tanning.
About Aapril:  I love what I do and I want my guests to have the best experience when visiting our Spa.That is why I believe in customizing your massage to fit your needs, whether it's relaxation, or deep tissue massage. My intention is to help you feel your best and to give you knowledge as to how you can maintain that feeling at home. As my guest your time with me is all about you. My education and expierence consist of volunteering at Mankato's Women Show, I participate in continuing education with Aveda and I was Employee of the Year in 2006 at LIV Aveda.

Emily

Years in Industry: 9
Years at LIV Aveda: 9
Title: Certified Massage Therapist
School Name: Sister Rosalind Gefre
Graduated In: Massage Therapy
Services: Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Fusion Stone Massage, Relaxation Massage, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, Ear Candling and Air Brush Tanning.
About Emily: I really enjoy helping people, whether they are having pain or if they just want to relax. I want guests leaving feeling great and feeling liek their goals for their massage were reached.  Emily likes especially working with guests who are experienceing migranes, TMJ and neck problems, and also recommending at home care so they can feel good between massages, because a great treatment requires both the therapist and the clients participation. Emily also enjoys helping guests experience our Chakra Massage, which helps guests become more intune with their bodies and quiets thier minds. Emily has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show. She has continued education through different Aveda classes.

Ashley

Years in Industry: 9
Years at LIV Aveda: 9
Title: Esthetician
School Name: Aveda Institute Minneapolis
Graduated In: Esthetics
Services: Facials of all types, Body Waxing, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliations, Makeup Applications, Makeup Lessons, and Air Brush Tanning.
About Ashley: Ashley likes helping guests that have skin issues and want to improve the look and feel of their skin or they just simply want to relax. Ashley has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show, Vikings Training Camp, and CADA House. She has continued education through different Aveda classes.

Michelle

Years in Industry: 9
Years at LIV Aveda: 8
Title: Esthetician
School Name: Scott Lewis & Aveda Institute Minneapolis
Graduated In: Esthetics

Services: Facials of all types, Body Waxing, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, Makeup Applications, Ear Candling, Makeup Lessons, and Lash, Brow Tinting, and Air Brush Tanning.

About Michelle:. Michelle really enjoys customizing facials to meet her guest's needs. Michelle has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show. She has continued her education through different Aveda classes.

Jessie

Years in Industry: 12

Years at LIV Aveda: 9

Title: Certified Massage Therapist, Esthetician, Cosmetologist, Assistant Spa Lead
School Name: Sister Rosalind Gefre School of Massage Therapy & Cosmetology Training Center
Graduated In: Massage Therapy & Cosmetology
Services: Massage, Foot Reflexology,Facials, Facial and Body Waxing, Body Wraps & Exfoliations, Foot Detox, Ear Candling and Infinity Sun Air Brush Tanning.

About Jessie: Jessie loves the variety of services she is able to perform, but she enjoys massage, facials, and waxing the most.
" I strive to give my guest 100% everytime. I love to be able to give relaxation & stress release to my guest,  letting them become more aware of thier body and their breathing. I also enjoy working with runners pre and post races and using techniques for guest with chronic headaches. I know I have done my job when my guest can see and feel the results, whether in the way their body feels or the way their skin looks. It makes me happy to see my guest excited about the service they receive." 
Jessie has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show, Chamber of Commerce Event and donated time and service dollars for Aveda Earth Month. She continues to take advanced classes through Aveda Advanced Spa Academy and is finishing her B.A. for Business Management through Bethel University,  CAPS Program.

Brenda

Years in Industry: 22
Years at LIV Aveda: 6
Title: Esthetician
School Name: International School of Cosmetology in Los Angeles, CA

Graduated In: Esthetics

Services: Facials of all types, Body Waxing, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, Makeup Applications, Makeup Lessons, and Lash and Brow Tinting.

About Brenda: Brenda enjoys doing facials on guests and brow waxing. Brenda has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show. She has continued education through different Aveda classes.

Sara

Years in Industry: 8
Years at LIV Aveda: 5
Title: Esthetician
School Name: Je Boutique International Dermatology Institute in San Diego, CA
Graduated In: Esthetics
Services: Facials of all types, Body Waxing, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliations, Ear Candling, Makeup Applications, Makeup Lessons, and Air Brush Tanning.
About Sara: Sara enjoys performing facials on guests that have challenges with acne, guests who look for help with different makeup techniques and application processes, as well as doing Brazilians on guests, and also Air Brush Tanning Sara has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show and has continued her education by attending the Aveda New York Academy, Makeup Class with Rudy Miles, has taken many classes at the Makeup Institute in San Diego, CA, and taken classes for Acne Solutions at the International Dermal Institute.

Mike

Years in Industry: 6
Years at LIV Aveda: 5
Title: Certified Massage Therapist
School Name: Bryman Therapist
Graduated In: Massage Therapy
Services: Massages of all types, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, and Reflexology.
About Mike: Mike specializes in full body integrated Swedish Massages to cater to the needs of each individual for stress and tension relief. He has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show and Relay For Life. Mike has continued education through different Aveda classes.

Candace

Years in Industry: 5
Years at LIV Aveda: 4
Title: Esthetician
School Name: Ridgwater College

Graduated In: Esthetics

Services: Facials of all types, Body Waxing, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, Ear Candling, Makeup Applications, Makeup Lessons, and Lash and Eye Brow Tinting.

About Candace: Candace really enjoys helping guests with their skin; she especially likes working with guests that have acne. Candace has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show and has continued education through different Aveda classes.

Gina

Years in Industry: 10
Years at LIV Aveda: 4

Title:Certified Massage Therapist
School Name: Northwestern Health Sciences University
Graduated In: Massage Therapy
Services: Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Fusion Stone Massage, Chakra Massage, Relaxation Massage, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, Ear Candling, and Air Brush Tanning.
About Gina: Gina has a lot of expertise working on guests that have chronic neck and back pain, using trigger point therapy and/or deep tissue massage. She is determined to find the core of the pain and bring relief to the guest. Gina also enjoys performing Pregnancy Massage. She shows that massage during pregnancy provides relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and myofascial pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs. It also helps increase in blood and lymph circulation, which can reduce swelling..

Shannon

Years in Industry: 8
Years at LIV Aveda: 3
Title:  Certified Massage Therapist
School Name: MN West Community College
Graduated In: Massage Therapy
Services: Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Fusion Stone Massage, Relaxation Massage, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, Ear Candling, and Air Brush Tanning.
About Shannon: Shannon specializes in Swedish therapeutic massage and deep tissue treatment. Shannon offers a broad range of techniques to pamper achy muscles or bring relief to those who experience chronic pain.
Shannon's passion for her profession shows in the specialized attention she gives to her guests. Shannon prides herself on an ability to learn about guest concerns or preferences and then tailors the massage treatment to each person's individual needs. Whether it's an occasional massage to promote relaxation or a session to reduce or eliminate pain, Shannon's goal is to improve the overall quality of life for her guests.

Emily V.

Years in Industry: 1

Years at LIV Aveda: 1
Title:   Certified Massage Therapist
School Name: Rasmussen
Graduated In: Massage Therapy
Services: Deep Tissue Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Fusion Stone Massage, Relaxation Massage, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, and Air Brush Tanning.
About Emily V.: Emily enjoys meeting the needs of her massage guests.She likes to specialize in the treatments that will meet the goals of her guests, whether the goal is relaxation or to ease their aches and pains. Emily will use a variety of massage techniques to accomplish these goals. She is thrilled to offer not only massage therapy, but also a variety of other services, such as bodywraps, body exfoliations,and reflexology.

Ashley D.

Years in Industry: 1
Years at LIV Aveda: 1
Title: Esthetician
School Name: Aveda Institute
Graduated In: Esthetics
Services: Facials of all types, Body Waxing, Body Wraps/Body Exfoliation, Makeup Applications, Makeup Lessons, Lash and Eye Brow Tinting, and Air Brush Tanning
About Ashley D.: Ashley strives to make each and every guest feel more beautiful in their own skin; whether it's by customizing a facial to benefit each distinctive skin type, applying makeup to complement any occasion, creating an at-ease waxing environment, or simply talking with guests about how to care for their skin with product and lifestyle choices. Her approach is to give a treatment the way she would want to recieve one- with purpose and with heart.

Kelly U.

Years in Industry: 4
Years at LIV Aveda: 1
Title: Certified Massage Therapist
School Name: MNSU and Rasmussen
Graduated In: Physical Education and Massage Therapy
Services: Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissure Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Fusion Stone Massage, Chakra Massage, Reflexology, and Body Wraps/Body Exfoliations.
About Kelly:  Kelly has a mindful, nurturing touch and a relaxed. professional presence that allows her to work well with a variety of guests. Kelly is passionate about massage and the many benefits it provides. That's why she customizes each appointent to her guest's needs, whether it's relaxation or pain management Kelly enjoys the variety of services she is able to offer her guests to help them feel their best!

Jenna

Years in Industry: 5
Years at LIV Aveda: 5
Title: Nail Technician
School Name: Pro Image
Graduated In: Nail Technology
Services: Manicures, Pedicures, Gel Nails, Axxium No-Chip Polish and Polish Changes.

About Jenna: Jenna loves giving pedicures and helping heal guests feet. Jenna has volunteered at the Mankato Women's Show and has continued her education by attending Aromatherapy class with Aveda and Brisa Gel Nail class.