Sonia

Reception Team Leader

In a previous life Sonia efficiently handled the call centre for a chain of three Day Spas in Adelaide - which makes her the go to person of choice when it comes to handling Kiora's five phone lines, three email addresses and four reception computers solo! Sonia is famously clever with computers, which probably accounts for her being one of only two staff members (out of 20) who stubbornly refuses to use an Apple iMac/iPad/iBook. On her days off Sonia studies hard and is completing her final year of honours in Psychology at RMIT.

Stephanie

Beauty and Massage Team Leader

Stephanie first wandered into Kiora several years ago just to "have a look around." We've never let go of her since. Stephanie now leads the Beauty and Massage Therapy teams with her characteristic combination of softly spoken passion and gentle dedication. A beauty therapist of more than 6 years experience, Stephanie completed her training at the Helene Abicair College of Advanced beauty therapy. She is an expert in skin care and beauty therapy and continually improves her knowledge of all skin care systems. She believes the best results come from nurturing her clients with a personalised approach. Stephanie has a loyal and large following of clients who are grateful to have a therapist of skill and integrity who is genuinely concerned about their skin care needs.

Amanda C.

Reception

Amanda C. is the newest member of the team but is a very familar face around the leafy eastern suburbs. She was the front of house person of Balwyn's largest gym for over 22 years. Amanda is a keen horseman and has a long standing interest in health and well being. Amanda has also worked as an executive PA and most impressively runs her family of seven(!) with well organised precision. These customer service skills make her perfect for handling the sometimes hectic Kiora Reception role.

Amanda A.

Beauty Therapy and Remedial Massage Therapy

Amanda A. has a list of degrees as long as her arm and joins Dr Grace Lin as Kiora's in-house translator. Amanda was originally qualified as a civil engineer in Indonesia before discovering her talent in the beauty industry in Australia. Amanda has been qualified as a Beauty Therapist for 6 years. In 2012 Amanda also completed her full diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy to add to her long list of impressive degrees. Her diploma of massage therapy is recognised by most private health funds. Amanda is fluent in Indonesian and English.

Chae

Laser Nurse

Chae has been a nurse for over four years and performs laser hair reduction, Intense Pulse Light, Laser Facial and Photorejuvenation procedures. She is Kiora's primary nurse and is an integral part of the cosmetic medical team. She is often the first point of contact for detailed clinical enquiries. The most diminutive member of the Kiora team, Chae never the less has an ambition to upgrade her car to a huge Hummer, become rich and eat at all of the great Michelin starred restaurants in the world.

Christine

Laser Nurse

A self described "study dork" Christine started in Biomedical Science, then completed her division one nurse studies and has now finished her radiography degree for an encore. Christine has been with the team for over 3 years and is our most experienced Laser Nurse. She worked closely with Dr Lee See and Dr Lin in developing many of our treatment protocols. She is fully trained in Laser Hair Reduction, Intense Pulse Light Procedures, Laser Facials and Photorejuvenation. Christine is duel qualified as both a nurse and radiographer.

Emma

Remedial Massage Therapy

Emma is Kiora's longest serving Remedial Massage Therapist and has been with us since 2008. She is very popular and has a measured, clinical approach to her profession that sees her get great results for her patients. Emma has a keen interest in skin care and has been also been fully trained in the full range of Payot products, facials and body treatments. Emma is another Kiora over-achiever and is currently studying to become a dietician.

Irina

Beauty Therapy and Makeup Artist

Kiora snapped up Irina within a week of her first emigrating to Australia back in 2007. She is fully trained in all Beauty Therapy and Makeup procedures. In her native Romania Irina was a well known professional makeup artist who often worked in Fashion and for Romania's Miss Universe candidates. Irina has always been one of our most popular therapists. When she isn't at Kiora Irina works as a trainer at the LR Beauty Training Academy in Melbourne.

Jaqualyn

Reception

Jaqualyn's polished and graceful demeanor belies the fact she spent 12 years working in the credit control divisions of several major companies including Fosters and Nike. In 2007 she found her true calling at the slightly more customer-centric reception team of Kiora. As one of our most experienced receptionists Jaqualyn is often the first point of call for complex enquiries - especially those regarding outstanding accounts! Like most of the team Jaqualyn enjoys furthering her academic studies and has recently completed her Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Jayde

Laser Nurse

Jayde is a Division One nurse who has been with the team since 2010. She is trained in Laser Hair Reduction, Intense Pulse Light Treatments, Laser Facials and Photorejuvenation. Jayde takes her profession very seriously and is perhaps the most civic minded of the Kiora team. She has performed charity nursing work in Vietnam. In her spare time Jayde is known to enjoy snowboarding although she occasionally comes off second best when attempting ambitious air moves.

Jodie

Reception

Jodie was Kiora's very first dedicated receptionist back when we first opened and is responsible for many of the customer focused systems Kiora has developed over the years. Prior to this she had worked as a First Class Flight Attendant with the United Arab Emirates Airline and was a Personal Assistant to the CEO at several major Melbourne companies. Jodie is a dedicated mother to her very healthy three year old son when she isn't an integral part of Kiora's reception team.

Laura

Reception

Laura is the first member of the team hailing from that little island called Tasmania. Originally an English Literature Major, Laura did so well Melbourne University stole her away from Tassie with a scholarship. Kiora was only slightly less quick in spotting her sunny talent and promptly made her part of the reception team. Laura is currently doing her masters in Speech Pathology and enjoys reading weighty, imposing novels and the equally intimidating sport of kite surfing.

Lauren

Massage Therapist

Lauren is a massage therapist with the Kiora team who is famous for having far more strength than her size would suggest! She is very popular with many of Kiora's sports people and even more importantly is the favourite therapist of Kiora's primary shareholder. Lauren continually upgrades her massage skills and the whole team was proud to see her complete her full Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy in 2012. Her degree is recognised by most major health funds. When not helping our clients (and shareholders) Lauren works as a scientist in a pathology lab.

Lisa

Beauty Therapy

Kiora opened in 2005. On our opening day our small team consisted of 2 doctors, a receptionist, a single beauty therapist and a quiet work experience beauty student named Lisa. She went on to a full time position in 2007 and is our longest serving Beauty Therapist. Lisa is as dedicated to her own health as she is to that of her clients. She won the Miss Fitness Victoria competition in 2009 and has an upcoming Sportsmodel Calender Shoot. Since joining the team Lisa has also studied accounting and is now in her final year of her Bachelor of Applied Science Human Movements studies. Lisa is probably our most high profile team member and is an expert at spruiking Kiora. You have probably heard her name-dropping her favourite workplace on a variety of radio and TV interviews in the recent past.

Melany

Beauty Therapy

Melany is yet another alumni from the Airline industry and had previously worked in the Qantas First Class lounge as a beauty therapist before Kiora stole her away. She is the most experienced therapist on the team and has worked for over 12 years across 3 different countries. For a brief time Melany managed a genuine Irish pub, actually located in Ireland! Which means she has no trouble keeping her two young boys in line on her days off.

Ragu

Massage Therapy

Ragu is the winner of Kiora's "Best Loved Staff Member" an unprecedented six times in a row and also the team's reigning arithmetic speed champion (much to Neville's chagrin). He is an extremely popular massage therapist who believes both client and therapist need to have the correct spiritual focus during the treatment. He believes both therapist and client benefit from the enhanced energy levels. Ragu is also famous for having the strength to give an outstanding deep tissue massage. In his spare time Ragu is an over-achiever. He is one of the youngest full managers with Safeway. Along the way he has found the time to earn a Masters of Information Technology degree and more importantly marry the love of his life in 2011. Ragu is a talented gentleman and Kiora is grateful to have him as part of the team.