STAFF PROFILES

SANDRA QUINN – Managing Director and Holistic Therapist

With a background in nursing, Sandra has always had a keen interest in health and related issues, leading quite naturally to the arena of complementary solutions. Initially attracted to crystal therapy and the therapeutic properties of minerals, Sandra went on to qualify in Reiki and massage therapy, and in December 2005, launched Studio 26 Wellbeing Centre on a much smaller scale than it is today. With the enduring aim of providing a relaxed and comfortable retreat for clients to experience the many benefits of holistic health treatments, Sandra has continued to develop Studio 26 ever since, with luxuriously expanded premises now offering the very best in beauty therapy too.

ALISON MCKINNON – Senior Beauty Therapist and Holistic Therapist

Alison has a wealth of experience in the beauty industry and over her 20 year career to date has amassed an impressive knowledge of products and procedures. Her primary interest lies in skincare, and what she doesn’t know about skin generally isn’t worth knowing! She is our leading therapist for Ellipse IPL Therapy, and is equally enthusiastic about the new CACI Quantum system for non surgical face lift. Our Advanced Beauty Clinic and personal consultation programme were both initiated by Alison, who endorses a truly holistic approach to health and beauty. She is also a qualified Reiki practitioner.

HEATHER DIAMOND – Beauty Therapist

Heather qualified from Langside College, Glasgow in June 2008, obtaining her HND in Beauty. She began working at Studio 26 immediately thereafter, since when she has further trained in Elemis Premier Spa Therapies and CACI Quantum non surgical face lift systems.

LYNSEY STEWART – Beauty Therapist

Lynsey qualified with her HND in Beauty Therapy in 2004 and has since added an impressive array of related qualifications. Specialising in nail treatments, Lynsey is fully trained in Jessica and Calgel systems. She is also qualified in Elemis Spa Therapies, Fake Bake and St. Tropez applications.

MELISSA KLEINMAN – Beauty Therapist

Melissa arrived at Studio 26 in August 2009, having obtained her HND in Beauty Therapy at Perth College in 2006. Also trained in Elemis Spa Therapies and CACI Quantum non surgical face lift and body sculpting systems, Melissa’s specialities are nail and facial treatments.

KATHERINE PATON – Holistic Therapist

Having studied psychology as a student, Katherine’s interests have long lain in the connection between mind and body, and specifically, the impact of the mind on physical health. She developed this interest further by training in Clinical Hypnotherapy, obtaining a Diploma from the London College of Clinical Hypnosis in 2004. She subsequently qualified in massage therapy and aromatherapy and is also a Reiki practitioner. She joined the Studio 26 team in February 2006.