Background
I am a Certified Esthetician, Certified Nail technician, Certified Lash Artist, and Certified Makeup Artist. I am an industry advocate through the Professional Beauty Association.
I have been in the beauty business for 20 years. I come from a more strict and health-based background (from the mortuary sciences and working in tattoo parlors) along with being a college instructor for Everest College’s esthetics course. I am semi-bilingual in French and with a bit of notice can have your service en Francais. Don’t let the bright hair & tattoos fool you; I’m very serious and take great pride in my career. I am a strong advocate for continuing education, for the Ontario trades to create a licensing program for estheticians and work closely with the Health Unit.
Artistic Influencer
I love makeup and anything that you can do to beautify yourself… even if beauty to you is avant-garde!
I love to try new styles in nail art and makeup to match! Working with clients in the spa, on set, and for weddings is my passion. Booking with me is relaxing, educational and fun! I love mixed media so creating different pieces for makeup and nail art using weird materials makes it so much more exciting and unique.
I am also a special effects makeup artist by consult only.

Entrepreneur and Disabled
I am a proud disabled entrepreneur and am very vocal about it. I don’t believe in hiding who I am at all. Sharing information created a diverse, equitable and caring society that has lasting impacts on how we perceive beauty and strength not just on the outside but inside too. I am neurodivergent (anxiety and ADD), have mental health disabilities such as C-PTSD and Tourette’s Syndrome, and also physical ones Tourette’s, chronic pain from multiple back injuries, dysautonomia and more.
If you struggle with disability or are anxious about your needs, please know I 1000% understand and will do my very best to accommodate for your needs.

Who am I?
I am a queer, married mother of 2 amazing little nerds. I’m nerdy, geeky, metal and punk. I also volunteer my time to the Fort William Business Improvement Association and Thunder Pride.

Credentials
Awards
- The Walleye Magazine 2023 Best of Makeup Artist
- Three Best Rated 2015- Present
- Community Votes Platinum Makeup Artist 2023, Gold Makeup Artist 2022
- Chronicle Journal Reader’s Choice Awards Best Makeup Artist 2022
- Yelp #1 Makeup Artist in Top 10 in Thunder Bay since 2017
Studios I’ve Worked With
- Ascension Photography
- DZ Photography
- Scott Hobbs’s photography
- Indulge Photography for Women
- Spun Photography
- Focus Portraits
- Tammy Wende’s photography
- Shannon Lepere’s photography
- Apple Wagon Films
- Epica Pictures
- Vox Media Production
- Kontrol Media Studios
- Westfort Productions
- Magnus Theater
- Thunder Pride / Wiggins Pro-Productions
- Definitely Superior Art Gallery
- Outlet Media
- Conflix
- Sheba Films
- Kyle Lee Photography
- Keegan Richard photography
Film + Media Credits
- Shaw Cable Halloween Special 2008
- “Basketcase” -Corey Nickalous 2010
- “Funnel of Love” -Corey Nicklaus 2011
- “Schism” -Curtis Jensen 2012
- Real estate commercial for Remax realty 2009
- Beauty Tips hosted by Scotia Waddell – Shaw cable mini-series 2009
- Halloween Makeup hosted by Scotia Waddell –Shaw Cable mini-series 2010
- “Till Death” -Andres Johansen 2014
- “Breaking Free” PSA 2015
- “Blood 2 Blood” Campaign 2013
- City of Thunder Bay’s office staff FAQ video 2011 + first aid video 2012
- “Was It Worth It” campaign 2016
- Feel Good Spices commercial 2015
- “The Miners” film Promo 2015
- “The Discarded” film 2016
- Cinivate commercial 2016-2017
- Narvis Auto commercial 2015
- Tbaytel Xmas campaign 2017
- “Gates of Heaven” Martin Short 2018
- “Mercy” – Tony McGuire 2018
- “Lakehead At War” – 2018
Education
- Microneedling Mastery Certified 2023
- Dermalogica Specialist Certified 2022
- Dermalogica Clean Touch Certified 2020
- Barbacide COVID-19 Exposure certified 2020
- Aesthetics Accreditation International Blood Borne Pathogens 2020
- Certified Nail Technician Confederation College /LCN level 1-3 2011
- Certified Esthetician- Confederation College 2009
- Certified Makeup Artist- Canadian College of Mortuary Sciences/Confederation College/ SST workshops 2006, 2009, 2011
- Rectofil Brow and Lash Tint workshop
- Certified Lash Extension technician- Confederation College/ Ardell lashes workshop/ Micha Lash workshop 2014, 2017
- Lead Instructor La Visage makeup class 2015-2018
- Special Effects Makeup Artist educator workshops – Conflix/ the Esthetics Academy 2015-2019
- Esthetic’s instructor – Everest College Esthetics program 2011-2013
- Manager and Lead esthetician/MUA/Nail tech Merle Norman 2010-2012
- Thundercon SPFX makeup workshops/panel 2015-2017
Live Events Credits: Plays, Fashion Shows, Live Art
- Sponsor for Definitely Superior Art Gallery HUNGER 2013- present
- Sponsor for Definitely Superior Art Gallery Derelict Fashion show 2013-present
- Definitely Superior Art Gallery Urban Infill art installations 2013-present
- Workshop Plan Your Day 2019
- Confederation College Conflix SPFX workshop 2017-2018
- The Esthetics School MUA lecture 2019
- Nerd Nite Halloween presentation/live demo 2019
- ThunderCon! Workshop 2015-2017
- Sponsor for the Howard Ball 2014- 2017
- ZASTA’s Zombie walk 2013 – 2015
- Lead makeup + Hair -Silver Cedar Studio Fashion show 2014-2017
- Wedding Wishes Bridal fashion show 2015, 2018
- Redd Lingerie fashion Show 2014
- Community Auditorium -Cheech & Chong ft. Shelby Chong 2013
- Shrek the musical 2012
- Wig Wars Drag competition 2012-2016 (Winner 2014)
- Passion for Fashion show 2012
- Camp Quality spa day 2013
- 10 by Ten play showcase 2013-2015
Published Writing Credits
- OBIAA.com article 2022
- Women Magazine 2021
- The Walleye 2009 Oct cover + article 2015 photo credits 2016 article 2018 article
- Thunder Bay Entrepreneur 2019
- Offbeat Bride article Jan 1 2015 + March 2015
- CBC Aug 2013, Nov 2015, Nov 2016
- Elfarrow Apparel lookbooks spring 2015, fall 2016
- Silver Cedar Studio lookbook 2016
- Mission impossible – Movati Athletics 2015
- Maddie Penko branding package 2016
- High Tide Tattoo marketing 2012
- Monstermosielle Magazine 2013 article
- Chronicle Journal front page 2009 + articles 2009, 2010, 2011

Discover a world of possibilities
Working with me for your self care journey is relaxing, informative and enjoyable. I take great care to make sure you are the most comfortable and respected.
