URBAN SPA SALON | STAFF
Karla Kizer
Owner
Born in Walla Walla Washington. With over 26 years of experience in the industry, she is a highly skilled and successful Nail Technician who has enjoyed and appreciated a loyal following.
Karla is also an accomplished Jewelry Artist “Karla Kizer Jewelry” but has put this on hold as she put 100% focus on URBAN SPA SALON.
As Family is near and dear to her heart she is exceptionally thankful for the opportunity to work beside her talented hair stylist daughter, Alexis.
Karla had the vision to create a Spa Salon environment where Clients feel welcomed and Service Providers feel appreciated.
She dedicates her career to exceeding expectations and providing a professional and relaxing environment for clients and staff. Karla takes great pride in her staff at URBAN SPA SALON and is very honored to have such a professional and dedicated team to work with each and every day.
Yuliya Zdir
Nail Technician
Yuliya joined our team in August of 2018. She graduated from Beau Monde Academy of Cosmetology with her Nail Technology license. She enjoys outdoor activities: rollerblading, hiking, and tennis. Working with people and providing a calm, clean and inviting environment has always been her top priority. She loves being creative and is always up for a challenge. Yuliya specializes in Dip nails (SNS, Gelish, Kiara Sky) on both natural and artificial nails. Services she also provides include pedicures, specialty pedicure, manicures, and gel manicures
Regina Rux
International Nail Technician
I grew up in Las Vegas Nevada and did nails Internationally in Ramstein Germany with 30 years of experience as a Nail Technician. I relocated with my entire family to Vancouver In 2008.
I specialize in manicures, pedicures, Juliette paper wraps, dip system, and gel polish. I offer a vast array of pedicure options including essential oils, masks, sugar scrubs, and hot stone massage. I am experienced in diabetic pedicures and reflexology.
When I am not working I love to spend time with my family, sightsee, travel and hiking trails with my husband and 3 dogs. I love living in the PNW!
Alexis Scott
Stylist
360-949-7688 [email protected]
Alexis has been doing hair professionally for 11+ years and loves her spot here at URBAN SPA SALON where she is supported by a great team, including her mother and owner Karla. She brings a fun, artistic, yet professional vibe to this beautiful place of business.
Alexis has many different interests including Fashion, the great outdoors and anything including her family and friends.
Her training came from Gene Juarez Academy in Seattle, Washington. In addition to using the wonderful color line of Pulpriot & Redken, she is also certified in Brazilian Blowout hair-smoothing treatment and is always attending classes for further education to stay on top of the exciting new trends.
Alexis carries several lines of retail product including Pureology, Redken, Surface Unite, Pulpriot, and Redavid.
Payton Staples
Skin Care, Esthetics & Eyelash Extensions
360-589-1604
Payton has always held a passion for the beauty industry, upon completing her education in central Oregon, she found her true passion lies in skin care, while continuing her education in facials, lash extensions and waxing.
The passion she has for helping achieve skin care and eyelash goals shines through from the moment you set foot into her space.
Nonnie Massey
Stylist
(360) 931-0409
Nonnie has worked as a stylist in the industry for 11+ years and professionally strives to help each client reach their hairstyle goals.
She enjoys taking classes and keeping up with the current style trends and products.
Behind the chair, she offers trendy cuts and color services using her favorite product “Milk Shake” from Italy @ z.oneconcept.
Nonnie is certified and specializes in Deve cuts for curly hair and Express and Original Brazilian Blowout smoothing systems. She also has extensive knowledge of many more products including Surface, Deva, Unite and Amika.
Nonnie loves helping her clients feel beautiful and looks forward to each and every session with you!
Katy Hammond
Stylist
(360) 949-7688
Kimberly MacGibbon
Stylist
(503) 475-9293
Kimberly has been doing hair professionally since 2007 but took an interest as early as 4 helping her Grammy with her curlers.
Always playing with hair & make-up she assisted her friends for school dances and started highlighting her mom’s hair at age 13. Eventually, she thought… maybe I should get paid for this. When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life!
Kimberly specializes in color, cutting, men’s hair, curly hair shaping & Brazilian Blowout. She is most inspired and challenged by make-overs and color corrections.
Outside of her career she enjoys traveling and spending time about town with her family and friends.
Kendall Hammer
Stylist
Kendall is a graduate of Beau Monde Academy of Hair Design and has developed a passion and talent for color. Experimenting on friends and family early on, she knew that using her creativity to invent different looks with styling and color was in her future.
Kendall is devoted to her clients, listening and understanding what they want, while always making sure the best results are achieved without compromising the health of hair.
Kendall loves that every day is different and she enjoys meeting new people and having them leave the salon feeling truly confident. By way of her natural artistic talent and discerning eye, she is quickly establishing herself and is highly sought after for her coloring skills, she specializes in balayage and ombre coloring techniques.
Kendall is also fluent in ASL and ready to serve the deaf and hard of hearing community. She is native to Vancouver, WA and during her time off she spends it with her adorable 1-year old daughter.
Amanda Sallee
Stylist
(360) 901-1300
Marci Labowski-Sugata
Stylist
(360) 921-2799
Marci attended Beau Monde Academy of Hair Design and developed a passion for doing hair as a little girl.
She is very creative and likes to think outside the box. Marci knows keeping up with the latest styles and trends are a must, and takes classes to further her education. She is certified in Brazilian blowouts, eyelash extensions, and loves doing color.
Marci lives in the Vancouver area with her husband, two dogs, and her cat. In her spare time, you can find Marci golfing, shopping, or looking for a great happy hour. Check her work out at www.instagram.com/manesbymarci
Kelly Zahniser
Massage Therapist/Spray Tan Specialist
360-635-7574
Kelly has been bronzing beauties with her spray tan skills since 2010. She uses only professional grade, all natural solutions with her clients.
Spray Tanning isn't her only venture, Kelly graduated from the Ashmead School of Massage in 2004 with honors, where she studied Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Table Tia Massage and has extensive training in treating injuries along with Cupping Massage.
Kelly strives to educate her clients and provide the best care she possibly can.
Kelly also accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and motor vehicle accident claims.
Marrisa Bissonnette
Massage Therapist
Over the last eleven years, Marrisa has worked in Chiropractic clinics studying physical trauma and ways to relieve it. She specializes in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy. Some of her education has included Reflexology, Intraoral Massage for TMJ/Lockjaw, Oncology Massage for people living with cancer, Hypnotherapy to facilitated one on one and group meditation, and Athletic Taping for injury support. She has extensive experience working with people who have been in motor vehicle accidents and was a rehab therapist in her last position as well. When she's not facilitating healing she can be found playing in the bountiful Pacific Northwest with the loves of her life- her two small children. She also enjoys hot yoga, Epsom salt baths, reading, camping, painting, thrifting for vintage clothes and going to Disneyland as often as she can.
Dawn Marie Gosney
Esthetics, Permanent Make-Up, Waxing
Dawn has been a licensed Esthetician since 1993 and specializes in full body waxing services including brow, lip, full face, underarms, legs and Brazilian.
Spending time as a model Dawn realized the depth of her artistic ability and pursued extensive training in Permanent Cosmetic Makeup through Girlz Ink Studio in Las Vegas and also Eyelash Extensions with Minky’s thru Klover Studios.
For the past 2 years, her service menu has expanded beyond waxing and also includes the application of permanent lipstick, eyeliner, feathered eyebrows, and eyelash extensions.
Dawn loves her job and really enjoys the happiness on her client's faces after her services!
Kylie Scott
Stylist