Show Program - GES

VANCOUVER 2012
E-SPABC, ENHANCING PROFESSIONALISM WITHIN BC
SUNDAY 12:30 P.M. ROOM 116
E-SPABC
Estheticians and Spa Professionals Association BC (E-SPABC) has been formed to strengthen the industry
by providing training, professional development and benefits to members in BC. The E-SPABC Board of Directors
will provide an overview of the newly incorporated not-for-profit association. E-SPABC will describe how
they can support the industry to deliver outstanding treatments, exceptional client service and enhance the
industry’s reputation and professionalism. They will conduct an interactive session about the E-SPABC Code
of Ethics and the many health, dental, insurance, business support and other benefits available to members.
For more info visit www.e-spabc.com
THE E-SPABC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dee Lewis, President
With a combined 21 years experience as a Certified Dental Assisting Instructor and
Career Development Facilitator, Dee evolved into the spa industry in 2002. As a
trained esthetician, she opened her own Spa in Salmon Arm, B. C. and became
very involved in the profession and the industry. Having dedicated two years on
the Personal Services Industry Human Resources Committee, Dee and others from
the committee have realized the need for an Estheticians and Spa Professionals
Association. Thus, the inception of E-SPABC.
Lucy Griffith
Lucy Griffith has gathered many years of
experience as a spa director, lecturer, assessor,
subject specialist and in curriculum design.
Over the past 3 years, Lucy has been
working to raise the professionalism of the
skin and body care industry within BC and
Canada. Lucy was invited to join the Personal Services Industry
Committee that was formed through Service Canada’s Labour
Market Partnerships (LMP) program to move forward into standardizing
industry training across BC.
Louise Dannhauer
A graduate of the Blanche Macdonald Centre,
Louise has worked with large spas in
Vancouver and Whistler, training staff in
body treatments, massage, hot stone massage,
spa concept and menu writing. In
2001, Louise opened her own spa, Spa
Time, which is successfully running 10 years later under her
direction. Currently teaching at Vancouver Community College
and running Spa Time, Louise is one of the founding members
of E-SPABC.
Nicola Finch
Nicola brings to the board over 30 years
experience in the industry. Originally from
Vancouver, Nicola worked alongside her
mother who owned two electrolysis/esthetics
studios. Nicola moved to Kelowna
where she has advanced the profession and
owns a laser hair removal and skin care clinic. Nicola has also
had the pleasure of teaching spa professionals and is proud to
be a part of E-SPA BC.
Madeleine Jones
Madeleine takes great pride in being a
founding member of the Association of Professional
Electrologists of BC (TAPE BC), the
Provincial Affiliate of the Federation of Canadian
Electrolysis Associations (FCEA). She
currently serves as a Certification Director
for FCEA, and is an Honorary Director of the FCEA’s Board. In
1989, Madeleine co-founded the Canadian Electrolysis College
Ltd., working as an educator until her retirement in 1991. Madeleine
most recently served on the PSI committee and is proud to
participate as a Director for the newly formed E-SPABC.
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