Maya Hewitt, Esthetician, Eyelash Extension Tech.
Maya has been working with us at the spa since it opened in 2014.
She is an Esthetician and Eyelash Extension Technician.
She has taking additional courses both in the U.S. and in Japan to increase her knowledge and improve her skills.
Recently Maya has been dedicated to helping us develop and expand on our line of Kang Eastern Medicine products. She has also been researching potential new skincare products for us to carry.
Recently Maya has been dedicated to helping us develop and expand on our line of Kang Eastern Medicine products. She has also been researching potential new skincare products for us to carry.
Robert Recalde, CMT
Robert has worked as a massage therapist since the spa opened in 2014.
Prior to coming to work with us, he was employed as a physical and occupational therapy aide for 9years.
He worked for both a private practice and for a workers comp. facility where he learned about the treatment and care of injuries.
In 2012 he received his massage therapy license and began working at various spas before settling in with us. He also became a certified personal trainer in 2012. He worked as a personal trainer until accepting the manager at the spa.
He is currently attending classes in college to meet there quirements to begin attending an acupuncture program.
In 2012 he received his massage therapy license and began working at various spas before settling in with us. He also became a certified personal trainer in 2012. He worked as a personal trainer until accepting the manager at the spa.
He is currently attending classes in college to meet there quirements to begin attending an acupuncture program.
Yoko Ward, Cosmetologist
Yoko received her cosmetology license in 2007. She then studied at The Germaine de Capuccini Institute, where she received extra training in Skin Therapy and Facial Massage. She began to work as a nail technician in 2008. providing manicures, pedicures, gel, and acrylic nails. In 2010, she began working at spas where she started doing facials and nails. In 2019, she began to work with us. In 2022, Yoko obtained certification to perform Jet-Plasma Facials, which has quickly become popular amongst our clients. We are happy to announce that she has decided to return and work with us.
Louie Lu, DAIM, L.Ac
Louie Lu DAIM, L.Ac., MSAOM, Dipl. O.M. is a California State licensed acupuncturist and Diplomate in OrientalMedicine by the NCCAOM. He began his journey of healing and Acupuncture in 2014 in order to fill a gap in the world of modern oriental medicine practices. He has dedicated his time and effort to provide every patient with care, patience, and a unique acupuncture experience. Louie received his doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine(2021), Master of Science degree in Acupuncture and OrientalMedicine (2018) from
Alhambra Medical University
. He is also a council member of the
World Federation of ChineseMedicine Societies
Ruimin Vitzthum, CMT
With over 35 years of experience, Ruimin draws on her knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide natural pain management and to promote the body's self-healing ability.
Specializing in medical massage, she is skilled at assessing and treating many different conditions and injuries, both chronic and acute. She has assisted people dealing with frozen shoulder, sciatica, TMJ, sprains, strains, carpal tunnel, and other conditions.
A fourth-generation acupuncturist in China, Ruimin is currently attending classes so that she can receive her acupuncture license here in California.
Specializing in medical massage, she is skilled at assessing and treating many different conditions and injuries, both chronic and acute. She has assisted people dealing with frozen shoulder, sciatica, TMJ, sprains, strains, carpal tunnel, and other conditions.
A fourth-generation acupuncturist in China, Ruimin is currently attending classes so that she can receive her acupuncture license here in California.
Jill
Jill is a seasoned licensed esthetician renowned for her expertise in Phibrows Microblading and PhiRemoval, she has dedicated herself to perfecting the art of creating natural-looking brows that enhance her clients' features. With over 8 years as a Phibrows artist, Jill has built a loyal clientele base, with many returning and referring clients attesting to her exceptional skill and dedication to perfection.
Lamin Whittiker, CMT
Lamin Whittiker is a certified massage therapist. He has been a proud member of the Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts in Long Beach since 2011 and an Alpha Kappa Honors Society member.
Through his extensive experience working as a professional chef and his martial arts experience, he has come to appreciate the balance and harmony within ourselves. He intends to continue promoting wellness, recovery, and peace.
Through his extensive experience working as a professional chef and his martial arts experience, he has come to appreciate the balance and harmony within ourselves. He intends to continue promoting wellness, recovery, and peace.
Naomi, Cosmetologist
Naomi obtained her Salon & Photographic Makeup certification from EI School of Professional
Makeup Academy in 1993 and received her California Cosmetologist License in 1995. She
worked as a makeup artist and hair stylist, both in salon settings and on photoshoot/movie sets.
After taking time off to raise her family, she returned in 2023, earning a Dry Head Spa Specialist certification in Japan, where she studied techniques combining shiatsu and bodywork principles, focusing on head and facial pressure points.
She applies this knowledge to her facials, tailoring treatments to each client’s individual skin condition and needs. Her goal is to combine her years of experience with her newly acquired skills to provide deep relaxation and enhance natural beauty
After taking time off to raise her family, she returned in 2023, earning a Dry Head Spa Specialist certification in Japan, where she studied techniques combining shiatsu and bodywork principles, focusing on head and facial pressure points.
She applies this knowledge to her facials, tailoring treatments to each client’s individual skin condition and needs. Her goal is to combine her years of experience with her newly acquired skills to provide deep relaxation and enhance natural beauty
Yuen (Winnie), CMT,Esthetician
Yuen (Winnie) is a certified massage therapist and esthetician. She has over 16 years of experience working in both Hong Kong, London, as well as at her family’s acupuncture practice, before moving to California with her family.
She quickly acquired both her Massage Therapist Certification and Esthetician’s License from Alhambra Medical University and Alhambra Beauty College.
She has been working in California for the last couple of years in both spas and acupuncture clinics. She is well-versed in many different styles and techniques of massage and is eager to learn more to better refine her skills.