SW The Spa was formed by Sherry Wieszchowski, L.E. to provide the best possible skin care and make-up services in the region. This commitment to excellence has attracted clients from all over New York, as well as from Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, Florida and Canada.
Sherry Wieszchowski
OWNER
Sherry is a licensed esthetician with more than 25 years professional experience in the skin care industry. An honor graduate of the Aesthetic Science Institute in Latham New York, Sherry has extensive training in skin typing and analysis, as well as in developing personalized skin care programs. Specialized classes have given Sherry knowledge and expertise in many areas including skin biology and chemical peels; microdermabrasion; treatments for problem, aging, ethnic and acneic skin types; and advanced skin care techniques.
Sherry also has extensive experience as a make-up artist and has used her talents to enhance the beauty of dozens of brides and their wedding parties. She has performed countless make-overs throughout her career and has been involved in hundreds of training hours in advanced make-up artistry techniques. Sherry was honored by Clinique in 1999 as one of only twenty-two people from the U.S. and Canada selected for the prestigious “Stars to New York” Award, a week-long event where she trained under the leading experts at Estee Lauder, Inc.
Sherry is also the New York Area Trainer for Lamprobe, the leading treatment device for the removal of skin tags, cherry angiomas, fibromas, cholesterol deposits and other skin irregularities.
Sherry takes a teaching approach to treatment and believes good skin care starts with client education and proper home care. She works with her clients to give them an understanding of why certain procedures are performed and why specific products are used. Sherry feels everyone deserves healthy skin and will develop a personalized skin care program to help you get there.
MEET OUR TEAM
Deb Ellsworth
SPA MANAGER
Deb Ellsworth, LNT brings extensive customer service and managerial experience to the spa, having spent a large portion of her career in banking. She has an AAS in Liberal Arts and is a Licensed Nail Technician. Deb enjoys the customer service aspect of her job the most and loves being a part of providing a relaxing and therapeutic experience to our clients.
Barbara Bovee
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN, REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFIED AND NAIL TECHNICIAN
Barbara Bovee, LE is a 2006 Graduate of the Aesthetic Science Institute, has been trained as a paramedical esthetician and is certified as a Master Pedicurist through the North American School of Podology. She has more than 30 years experience in the field of cosmetics, having spent more than a decade as a trainer and manager for Estee Lauder. As an esthetician and nail technician she performs facials, waxing, make-up artistry and other skin treatments.
Sydney Towne
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Sydney Towne is a 2019 graduate of the Aesthetic Science Institute. Before joining the world of aesthetics, Sydney has worked in the cosmetic/beauty industry for 5 years but has always had a love for the field since she was a child. She has managed a Lancôme booth located at Ulta Beauty for nearly 2 years before attending aesthetics school. After graduating, Sydney wanted to join a team who is just as passionate about the industry as she is and felt that SW The Spa is the perfect fit for her. Sydney performs a variety of services including facials, waxing, make-up artistry, and other advanced skin care treatments as well as educating clients about proper skin care through retail. She has been with SW The Spa since the fall of 2019.
Claire Dittmer
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Claire Dittmer, LMT is a Licensed Massage Therapist with 15 years experience. Claire worked at Complextions Day Spa in Albany for three years before joining the SW team and her massage expertise includes Swedish Therapeutic/Deep Tissue, Hot Stone Thai Hot Poultice, Body Wraps, Hydrotherapy and Neuromuscular Massage. Additionally, Claire is certified in Prenatal Massage.
Amanda Reilly
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Amanda Reilly is a recent graduate of the Aesthetic Science Institute, graduating in 2021 with honors. She has since been trained in microcurrent and certified in dermaplaning. She began her esthetics journey at SW the spa in October 2021 hoping to grow her knowledge and skills in the industry. As a licensed esthetician she specializes in facials, waxing, dermaplaning, microcurrent, as well as other skin treatments. Amanda is passionate about helping her clients reach their goals and feel beautiful in their own skin.
Amber Murphy
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Amber Murphy, LMT, has been a certified massage therapist for more than 20 years. She was originally certified in 2001 by the Spa Institute in Plymouth MA, and recently graduated from Mildred Elley’s 1,000 hr. massage program, to obtain her NY licensure. She finds it very rewarding to help others heal and relax. As a massage therapist she uses a variety of techniques to cater to each individual’s needs, to include: Deep Tissue, Swedish (relaxation), Cupping, Trigger Point Therapy, Light Stretching and Mobilization. When Amber is not working, she enjoys the outdoors, camping, hiking and spending time with her family.
Tyasia Shamblee
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Tyasia Shamblee, LE is a license esthetician with two years’ experience and a graduate of the prestigious Aesthetic Science Institute. In addition to her skills in skin care, facials, waxing and beauty products, she is certified in dermaplaning and reflexology.
Before joining the world of aesthetics, she worked in customer service and hospitality based jobs for 11 years, where she went above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service and meet client needs. She looks forward to bringing that same enthusiasm and caring to her new position at the spa. Tyasia is passionate about learning and expanding her knowledge in skin care, and is eager to share that knowledge with clients to help them achieve and maintain healthy skin.