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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' 

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ESTHETICIAN / ABHYANGA / REIKI

2012- 2018

Green Spa Hawaii

1441 Kapiolani Blvd

Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

808-931-0709

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.

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MASSAGE THERAPY / ESTHETICS / REIKI

2011 - 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.

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ESTHETICIAN

2010 - 2011

Hawaiian Rainforest Spa               Poipu, Hawaii
Taradan Lewis

 808-635-6322
 
Facialist, waxing, and all other aspects of skin care. 

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SPA DIRECTOR

2008 - 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.

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SPA DIRECTOR / AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER

2004 - 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.

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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

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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.

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