A luxury boutique spa in Ambleside Edmonton
Nestled in the lush, serene neighborhood of Ambleside, our full-service boutique spa is perfectly situated to provide our Edmonton community with an avenue to indulge in a luxurious self-care regimen. Our focus and passion are to deliver exceptional service and provide an enriching experience to all of our guests. As a luxury boutique spa, we provide our guests with a more personalized experience in an intimate setting.
Our Team
We believe in treating every guest with the utmost kindness, professionalism, respect, and honesty to develop trust and loyalty between our team and our guests. We pride ourselves in our team of trained spa professionals. We are dedicated to our team’s continued learning and development in order to deliver exceptional traditional and current spa treatments to our guests. Having an enriched, supported, and happy team empowers us to be a customer-centric organization.
Joy moved to Canada from Manila in 2003. At the time, she was a licensed Civil Engineer in Manila and ended up working for a small construction company in Edmonton in 2005. Her role in this company was extensive and exposed her in all operations of the business. Joy’s transition from the construction world to the health and beauty industry started in 2018, when her partner passed away from cancer.
Overwhelmed with grief, she was looking for a place to de-stress and recharge without having to leave the city. She couldn’t find a place that resembled what she had in mind and that’s when the idea of starting her own luxury spa began. Every day, her passion for a unique spa slowly grew. She wanted the spa to have a focus on self-care and indulgence simultaneously. Eventually, she took a giant leap of faith. 4 years after that devastating time in her life, she is finally able to share her vision with the Edmonton community! Wellness is such a significant part of everybody’s lives, and she is honoured to be a part of an industry that supports it.
Joy Oco
SPA OWNER
Language: English (fluent), Filipino (fluent), Spanish (conversational)
Melony Khuu
SPA SUPERVISOR
Language: English (fluent), Cantonese (fluent)
Melony has been working in beauty and health for the past 5 years. She is dedicated to providing a welcoming and relaxing experience for every single guest. She also loves to geek out about all things skincare.
Maxine Oco
SPA CONCIERGE
Language: English (fluent), Filipino (basic), ASL (basic)
When not at the spa, Maxine enjoys spending time with her dog or staying active! She smiles every time she meets a new guest at the spa and is excited to help everyone have a relaxing spa day!
Breanne Bacani
SPA ASSISTANT
Language: English (fluent), Filipino (conversational)
Breanne just received her iron ring as a Materials Engineer! She is currently working on her Master’s Degree at the University of Alberta. When she’s not studying, you can usually find her working on her art and in local markets around the city!
Christine Sabo
LEAD AESTHETICIAN
Language: English (fluent)
Christine graduated from International Academy of Esthetics in 2018 and has been doing traditional and medical esthetics in a luxury spa since! She strives to make each and everyone of her guests feel comfortable and relaxed in every service she offers. She has had a passion for caring for people and the love for the beauty industry at a very young age, and she can’t wait to spoil you when you see her! When she is not working at the spa, she is enjoying time with her family and friends, walking her dog, Freddie, or going to the movies with her husband.
Laurissa Schneider
AESTHETICIAN
Language: English (fluent)
Growing up, Laurissa was infatuated in all things beauty. That manifested into a career in esthetics. Graduating from MC college in 2018, she has made it a passion to help others feel their best - inside and out. As a nature and animal lover, she brings a calm, caring energy to every service. If you don’t see her at the spa you can expect to find her in the mountains, with her dog Walter or enjoying a boarding sport!
Sophie To
AESTHETICIAN
Language: English (fluent), Cantonese (fluent), Vietnamese (fluent)
Sophie has worked as an aesthetician for over 15 years. She graduated from the Toronto School of Aesthetics and is certified in Sculpting with Buccal Therapy. She is also a Certified Master Pedicurist from the North American School of Podology. Her passion and devotion to skin beautification had a strong influence on her career choice. She enjoys learning the latest techniques and challenging herself every day to improve her skills. Outside of the spa, Sophie enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and playing pickleball.
Simrandeep Kaur
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Language: English (fluent), Punjabi (fluent), Hindi (fluent)
Simrandeep completed her Advanced Clinical Massage 3000 hour program from Makami College in 2018. She loves to watch ice hockey in her free time and is, of course, an avid fan of the Oilers! She specializes in Swedish/relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone, myofascial cupping and lymphatic massage. She has a very keen interest in physical and mental well-being and loves to help her guests work through any pain, injury, stress, or other condition to help them relax, release tension, and achieve their wellness goals. She always tries to go above and beyond to give them a customized treatment best suited for their therapeutic needs.
Sarah Han
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Language: English (fluent), Korean (fluent)
Sarah finished her Massage Therapy Program from Makami College in 2024. She truly loves helping people feel better and make all her guests feel comfortable. Whether it’s stress, pain, tight muscles or just needing to relax, Sarah always tries to meet her guests’ goals.
Dana Berry
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Language: English (fluent)
Dana is a compassionate & skilled massage therapist with a passion for healing and body wellness. She finished her Massage Therapy Program from Makami College in 2024. She specializes in cupping, hot stone therapy, deep tissue and therapeutic massage with a focus on relaxation and rejuvenation. With a love for meditation, movement and exercise, Dana tailors each session to help guests release tension, relieve stress and restore balance. Her goal is to create a calm, healing experience that leaves guests feeling refreshed and revitalized.
Mariah Albert
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Language: English (fluent)
Mariah finished her Massage Therapy Program from Makami College in 2019. She specializes in movement as she has taken extra courses for orthopedic assessment. Her guests love her “magic trick”, where she gets rid of knots without pain. She is also trained in lymphatic drainage, cupping and hot stone massage. She has strong hands and firmly believes in a mind-body balance. When she’s not working, she spends most of her time with her 2 wonderful kids, three big dogs & two fluffy cats.
Bhavna Patel
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (FEMALE GUESTS ONLY)
Language: English (fluent)
Bhavna has been a Registered Massage Therapist & Reflexologist since 2010. She is passionate about helping clients manage pain & enhance their overall wellness. She focuses on tailoring each treatment to meet her guests’ goals. Bhavna is known for her warm, compassionate approach & the strong, lasting relationships she has built with her guests. Her greatest fulfillment comes from helping her guests feel better, restoring movement & making a meaningful difference in her guests’ well-being.
Ellen Bhebhe
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Language: English (fluent)
Ellen completed her training at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in 2023. Her experience working in a multidisciplinary clinic strengthened her clinical reasoning and ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals. This has enhanced her skill in developing individualized treatment plans for guests managing injuries, chronic pain, and overall wellness goals. She takes a client-centered approach, focusing on creating a calm, supportive environment where each treatment is tailored to individual needs & helping guests feel & move better, and leave feeling restored.
Carlos Sandoval
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Language: English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)
Carlos finished his Massage Therapy Program from Makami College in 2025. He is passionate about helping guests feel better, relaxed, and comfortable through quality care and therapeutic massage. He enjoys creating a positive experience that supports their well-being and overall health. During his free time, he loves playing soccer, going to the gym, and spending time with his friends.
Victoriya Fainshtein
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Language: English (fluent), Russian (fluent)
Victoriya finished her Massage Therapy Program from Makami College in 2024. She loves combining deep, therapeutic treatment with an effective and calming approach. She pays attention to how the body responds, allowing her to adapt each treatment effectively for best results. She has a natural ability for massage and is passionate about creating a truly relaxing and restorative experience for every guest.
Claire McAvoy
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST (FEMALE GUESTS ONLY)
Language: English (fluent)
Claire has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2024. Her approach is defined by slow, intentional techniques that are both deeply relaxing and highly effective in addressing areas of tension and concern. She believes in creating treatments that feel relaxed, allowing the body to fully release tension while still delivering focused, therapeutic results.
With experience in pregnancy massage, she offers attentive and supportive care tailored to the changing needs of the body. She is also trained in lymphatic drainage techniques, designed to reduce swelling, enhance circulation, and promote overall balance and vitality.
Maxine Oco
KINESIOLOGIST
Language: English (fluent), Filipino (basic), ASL (basic)
Maxine graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology degree in 2023. She was drawn to the field of kinesiology because of the many ways it could be applied to her personal life. She majored in Adapted Physical Activity which broadened her creativity in prescribing movement and exercise to fit individualized needs. She uses her kinesiology degree to treat clients recovering from injury, and to promote lifelong health through physical activity. Maxine is now an Occupational Therapist, and is excited to share her expertise of the human body through this degree. Maxine is excited to share her passion of movement to all guests entering the spa!
Our Vision
Our vision is to foster a space that provides an unparalleled level of self-care whose benefits extend beyond the walls of our spa and out into our community.
Our Values
Elevated Service to Guests, Continuous Learning, Teamwork, Passion, Pursue Excellence, Sustainability, Accountability, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect
