About Us
The Staff
At Kiyo our staff are highly skilled and dedicated to keeping up to date with the latest styles and techniques. It is our goal to treat you to a relaxing and renewing visit. We will make sure you leave looking beautiful and more yourself than when you arrived. The family-dynamic of our teams creates a welcoming vibe and we hope you feel open to being yourself and becoming one of the family.
Kiyo’s Creator
Kiyomi Schulz – Kiyomi graduated from Malaspina U-C’s Hairdressing Program in August 1997. Since then she has continued her education both through experience and professional training. Her success in the arts of styling and colour has taken her across Canada and the U.S. teaching others and sharing her secrets. Kiyomi’s outgoing and honest personality make her an ideal teacher. She is a strong believer in teaching by example and agrees with the adage you must know the rules before you break them. She feels privileged to work with a team of accomplished individuals who are interested in keeping their education ongoing and their skills fresh.
The Salon
Jennifer Astle – Working as a stylist and colour technician since 1997, Jennifer has her red seal license in B.C. and has completed the L’Oreal Keys to Colour. Her kind and enjoyable personality allows her clients to feel at ease, be themselves, and to speak freely. Jennifer’s final goal is that, as her client, you will leave the salon feeling beautiful about both how you look and who you are.
Josh deWaal – As a Master Stylist, who has been working in the field since 1994, Josh has extensive technical knowledge, which he pairs with his own creative flair. When he’s not at Kiyo he is also an artistic educator for KMS. Josh often travels to the U.S. where he learns new techniques and educates budding stylists. He hopes each of his clients will feel uplifted and fulfilled with their treatments. And, if you need someone to bring you up to date on your favourite reality TV series, sit down in Josh’s chair and ask him about the latest episode of Survivor.
Dan Stavley – Stylist and colour technician, Dan has trained at Malaspina U-C in Nanaimo, Suki’s in Vancouver and Aveda in Victoria. He values an ongoing education to enhance his training. His goal is that you leave Kiyo with healthy, fashionable hair.
Philip Sumampong – For the past 5 years Philip has been working abroad- from Holland to Beijing China and other parts of Asia. He started his career in Victoria and eventually moved and settled in Vancouver before working internationally. He has vast international training and is currently in collaboration with Toni & Guy. His passion for hair is evident on his attention to details and his love for styling. Be it curly, thick and unruly or fine hair, Philip will give you a style that brings out the "sass" in you. He's definitely bringing "SASSY" back!
Cheri Wicks – Cheri started her career in hairstyling in Ontario. Her passion for the industry then brought her to Vancouver where she expanded her knowledge through many seminars and hair shows. As her career grew her passion for fashion did as well. She started leading fashion shows and spent many days working on television sets. In April 2007, Cheri relocated to Nanaimo where she is excited to bring all of her experience and knowledge to a new beginning.
Erin McNabb – Born and raised here in Nanaimo, she's an island girl with a large family all in the same town! Erin joined the Kiyo Salon team in October 2006 and soon became part of the family. In November 2006 she travelled to Toronto for the Contessa Hair Awards Show, she was chosen as one of the top five Canadian Student/Apprentice of the Year. After completing the Loreal Professional Keys To Colour and a few years behind her, she is eager to take on new challenges. With her personality and infectious laugh, you are sure to enjoy yourself and love the way you look and feel when you leave.
Cori Keay – Cori graduated from Malaspina Hairdressing in 1997 and from there worked in a local salon here in Nanaimo. In 2002 she decided to broaden her horizons and try hairdressing in Vancouver. She gained some more experience working at Aveda while bringing up three children and enjoying all that the big city had to offer. Five years later, she has returned to Nanaimo and has joined the Kiyo Team. Cori is a very sensitive and hard working person and will make sure that all of her clients leave happy and excited about their hair!
The Day Spa
Chantal Tulloch – Beginning in esthetics in 2005, Chantal strives to maintain continuous education in her field. She has a high standard of service, and as her client, Chantal aspires to offer you a relaxing treatment and the best experience you have ever had.
Niki Beadle – Niki attended the Alberni School of Esthetics in 2005. Her esthetics career was put on hold to give birth to her first child. However, she is back and ready to get into esthetics full force! She is very eager to learn new and exciting things and is ready to put her all into delivering top quality services to all of her clients. She looks forward to being able to relax and beautify her clientele; making them feel great after a visit to the spa.
Zhana Eusanio (Away on Maternity Leave!) – With 7 Years of experience, Zhana devotes her time to relax and unwind her clients making sure that all your expectations are met. She is passionate and loves what she does and is fully certified in La Stone Therapy.
Massage
Bev Wilson – Bev has been working as a relaxation/deep tissue specialist, and helping people to unwind since 2002. Her objective is to balance and reunite the muscles of her clients’ bodies while invoking calm and positive energy.
The Front Desk
Susan Stannard –
Susan is the cheerful face that is awaiting to greet you when you walk in the door at Kiyo Salon and Day Spa. She has been a customer service representative for the past 14 years; started in the UK at Toni & Guy, won employee of the year for most outstanding customer service. She will go above and beyond to fit you in to an appointment and will treat you like royalty the minute you enter the salon and spa. She is very family oriented (has two young boys of her own) and has a very nurturing personality that will welcome you with each visit.
Morgan West – Morgan recently moved to Nanaimo from Saskatchewan. She began her education at the University of Regina before moving to the island, and plans to continue her degree in Kinesiology and eventually pursue a career in physical therapy. Morgan's upbeat personality and glowing smile create a welcoming environment when you enter Kiyo Salon and Day Spa. She has plenty of previous customer service experience and is eager to make every client's visit a complete success.
Courtney Long – Courtney brings a great deal of customer service experience to Kiyo Salon from working in the Financial Service industry for over 6 years. She loves greeting customers into the chic and modern atmosphere that Kiyo Salon and Day Spa offers and thrives on giving exceptional customer service. Courtney has a contagious smile and loves to laugh.
