
ABOUT ME
My Name Is Bonnie Kish. I have 17 years of experience as a professional bodyworker & therapist. I am a licensed Esthetician, Massage Therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, certified Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, and Reiki Master. I am extraordinarily passionate about health, wellness, and skincare. I have provided treatments in Hawaii, The British Virgin Islands, Northern, and Central California. I am compassionate, kind-hearted, and dedicated to enhancing your well being. I look forward to assisting you on your path to optimum health & wellness!
Namaste'

ESTHETICIAN / ABHYANGA / REIKI
2012- 2018
Green Spa Hawaii
1441 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Linda Schafie
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Japanese spa specializing in chronic skin conditions using Hylunia and Hymed products. 100% organic vegan results orientated Ayurvedic formulations.

MASSAGE THERAPY / ESTHETICS / REIKI
2011Â - 2012
Laka Skincare and Spa
320 Ward Avenue Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
www.lakaspa.com
808-397-5252
Akiko Chun
High-end boutique
spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. Specializing in Japanese products and
services, hydrotherapy, and ion therapy.

ESTHETICIAN
2010 - 2011
Hawaiian Rainforest Spa Poipu, Hawaii
Taradan Lewis
808-635-6322
Facialist, waxing, and all other aspects of skin care.

SPA DIRECTOR
2008Â - 2010
Sole Spa 10 Mill Mall
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
284-494-0055
SPA DIRECTOR: Provided excellent customer service, product knowledge,
sales, and inventory control for a resort spa located in the
Caribbean. Facilitated sales promotions, staff training, expense
reduction, and scheduling. Created spa packages, and inventive
marketing plans to increase revenue and offer state of the art
treatments. Maintained superior guest satisfaction in all areas of spa
operations.
ESTHETICIAN: Provided comprehensive skin analysis. Help to identify,
correct, and alleviate skin conditions such as roseacea, hyper
pigmentation, premature aging, acne, and chronic dryness. Facilitate
deep cleansing, exfoliation, and encourage metabolic stimulation and
detoxification of the skin. Assist in anti aging therapies and deep
relaxation. Assess and make appropriate recommendations of skincare
products and usage based on individuals condition and concerns.
Proficient knowledge of Cosmedix, Bioelements, Thymes, Korres,
Aromafloria, and Phytomer.
WAXING: Expert hair removal focusing on a technique emphasizing
minimal pain and a lower occurrence of skin irritation after
treatment.
BODY TREATMENTS: Well versed in full body exfoliation using a dry
brush, sugar, salt, and mineralized clay to aid in skin rejuvenation,
detoxification, and relaxation.
MASSAGE THERAPY: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports Therapy, and Abhyanga
massage: a deeply relaxing detoxifying Indian massage focusing on
stimulation of the lymph system.
REIKI MASTER: Energy Healing that promotes Chakra balance. Allows
great relaxation and deep inner healing to occur.

SPA DIRECTOR / AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER
2004Â - 2008
Seaglass Wellness Center
2370 Highway 1
Moss Landing, Ca 95039
Contact: Laura Mchugh,
805-252-8994
SPA DIRECTOR/AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER: Identify and evaluate dosha (unique
constitution) and current state of imbalance. Address imbalances and
concerns with specific dietary recommendations, herbal formulas, and
relaxation therapies. Provide client with individualized literature
including lists of recommended foods/recipes for optimum nutrition.
Provide herbal remedies, to stimulate digestion and enhance absorption
of vital nutrients. Develop specialized client guidelines and
lifestyle routines which may include aromatherapy, yoga, pranayama
(breath work), meditation, mantra, pancha karma (detoxifying,
cleansing, fasting, therapies), and exercise. Empower the client
through education, diet, and herbs to actively participate in their
own health and well being.
SHIRODHARA: Ancient Indian bliss therapy. A deeply relaxing stream of
warm oil steadily placed on the "third eye". Promotes a profound sense
of peace and relaxation. Excellent hair and scalp treatment.
REIKI MASTER THERAPIST: Facilitate vibration balance and alignment of
the chakras (major energetic centers) in the body. Assist client in
releasing deeply rooted mental and emotional blocks. Assist client and
promote physical and emotional healing. Enhance clients clarity of
life purpose. Assist in inspiring deep relaxation and tranquility of
body, mind, and spirit.
ASHANTANGA YOGA INSTRUCTOR: Educate and instruct the core 28
Ashantanga yoga asanas (postures). Identify individual students needs
and abilities. Assist in adjustments, balance, alignment, and breath
work. Offer students personalized instruction and attention to avoid
injury, promote support, and well being in their practice.
MASSAGE THERAPY: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports Therapy, and Abhyanga
massage therapy.

AYURVEDIC INTERNSHIP
2004
Ayurveda World Apothecary
Mt. Madonna Center
445 Summit Rd.
Watsonville, Ca 95076
Contact: George Revol (Pashupati), Director,
408-847-4385
www.ayurveda-world.com
Internship involving preparation and sale of Ayurvedic herbal remedies
including formulas, tinctures, capsules, soaps, and shampoos. Created
and recommended specific herbal remedies to treat a variety of
ailments including sleeplessness, digestive disorders, nervousness,
anxiety, constipation, fungus and parasitic infection.

EDUCATION
Rainbow Reiki, Bertaut Beauty, San Francisco, Ca 2008
Showerless Spa Treatments, Eva's Esthetics, Oakland, Ca 2008
Esthetics Training, Wayne's College of Beauty, Salinas, Ca 2008
Power to Heal Thru Inner medicine, Mt. Madonna Center, Ca 2008
Qi Gong and Yoga, Mt. Madonna Center, Ca 2007
Ayurvedic Body Therapy Certification, Grass Valley, Ca 2007
Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training, Mt. Madonna Center, Ca 2004
Reiki 1, 2, 3, Master Training, Ben Lomond, Ca 2004
California College of Ayurveda, Grass Valley, Ca 2003
EcoCertification, Newport Beach, Ca, 2011
Massage Therapy Certification, Santa Cruz, Ca 2003

ESTHETICIAN / WAXING
2004 - January 2008
Sano Spa
Casa Munras Hotel, A Larkspur Collection Hotel
700 Munras Avenue
Monterey, Ca 93940
Contact: Trudy Stubblefield, Spa Director, 831-375-2411 x397
ESTHETICIAN: Provide comprehensive skin analysis. Help to identify,
correct, and alleviate, skin conditions such as roseacea, hyper
pigmentation, premature aging, acne, and chronic dryness. Facilitate
deep cleansing, exfoliation, and encourage metabolic stimulation and
detoxification of the skin. Assess and make appropriate
recommendations of skincare products and usage based on individuals
condition and concerns. Proficient knowledge of Sonya Dakar, Anakiri,
Dr. Jeff, Christina, and Eva's Esthetics skincare lines. Also
proficient in lactic, tomato, and green tea acid facial peels.
Knowledge of algae, seaweed, dong quai, and clay mineral masks as well
as numerous concentrated Ayurvedic remedies to penetrate and heal a
variety of skin disorders.
WAXING: Expert hair removal focusing on a technique emphasizing
minimal pain, and a lower occurrence of skin irritation after
treatment.
BODY TREATMENTS: Well versed in full body exfoliation using a dry
brush, sugar, salt, and mineralized clay to aid in skin rejuvenation,
detoxification, and relaxation.