Your iKhaya Wellness Team
Our team of passionate spa professionals are dedicated to your wellness, comfort, and care. Each of us brings expertise, heart, and intention to every treatment, ensuring you leave feeling relaxed, renewed, and truly supported on your journey to balance and vitality.
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Farzana
Founder & Licensed Medical Esthetician
Farzana founded iKhaya Day Spa in 2018 with a vision of creating a welcoming space where results-driven skincare meets genuine care. A Licensed Medical Esthetician with over 17 years of international experience, she holds a four-year degree in Somatology from South Africa and has worked in elite cruise ship spas around the world.Known for her thoughtful, personalized approach, Farzana combines clinical expertise with a nurturing touch to deliver treatments that support healthy, radiant skin while empowering clients with the knowledge to care for it at home.
Outside the spa, she enjoys traveling with her family, spin classes, relaxing by Okanagan Lake, and baking with her daughters
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Julie
Massage Practitioner
Julie is a practitioner specializing in therapeutic massage, Reiki, and reflexology, with a focus on helping clients release tension, restore balance, and reconnect with their bodies. Blending skilled hands-on techniques with an intuitive, calming approach, she tailors each session to support both physical and energetic well-being.Known for her attentive listening and the peaceful space she creates, Julie views wellness as a holistic journey. She is committed to ongoing professional development and is currently expanding her reflexology practice to complement her bodywork and energy modalities.
Outside the spa, Julie has a deep love for animals, especially horses, and enjoys spending quality time with her daughters.
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Saylor
Front End Coordinator
As the first point of contact at iKhaya Day Spa, Saylor helps shape the client experience with her warm, approachable, and professional manner. Whether greeting guests in person or over the phone, she ensures everyone feels welcomed and at ease from the moment they arrive.With a strong attention to detail and a proactive approach, Saylor keeps the spa’s daily operations running smoothly—from scheduling to client communication. Her reliability and care make her an important part of the team.
Outside the spa, Saylor is an avid equestrian who enjoys barrel racing, horseback riding, and exploring local trails on hikes.
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Lily
Spa Practitioner
With over 25 years of experience in the wellness industry, Lily brings a depth of knowledge and a calming presence to every treatment. Skilled across a wide range of spa services, she combines technical precision with a nurturing approach that helps clients fully relax and recharge.Lily believes in supporting the body, mind, and spirit together. Her experience in multiple modalities allows her to provide treatments that promote both immediate relaxation and lasting well-being.
Outside the spa, Lily enjoys practicing yoga, meditation, and exploring new places through travel.
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Anita
Spa & Wellness Practitioner
With over 30 years of experience as an esthetician, massage practitioner, and energy healer, Anita brings a deeply holistic approach to wellness. She believes true beauty begins with inner balance and works with clients to support the health of the skin, body, and spirit.
Combining decades of experience with a calm, restorative presence, Anita tailors each treatment to the individual, helping clients feel renewed, relaxed, and confident.
Outside the spa, Anita enjoys spending time in nature—camping, fishing, hiking, and soaking up the fresh Okanagan air.
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Maria
Spa Practitioner
With a lifelong dedication to advancing wellness and skincare, Maria specializes in holistic and advanced treatments designed to elevate the human condition across physical, mental, and spiritual levels. Her foundational expertise began in Brazil, where she mastered aromatherapy, alchemy, and reiki while operating as an aesthetician within elite salons and day spas in São Paulo. Expanding her clinical qualifications internationally, Maria earned a Canadian diploma in Medical Aesthetics, achieving advanced certifications in high-demand modalities including Laser Hair Removal, Photo Facials, and Microdermabrasion. By seamlessly integrating rigorous clinical standards with the deeply restorative techniques of traditional Brazilian pampering, she provides each client with highly customized, professionally executed therapeutic experiences. Outside of the spa you will find her by the Okanagan Lake or out hiking.
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Kassidy
Spa Practitioner
With years of experience in esthetics, Kassidy is deeply passionate about helping clients unwind and find true relaxation. Her ultimate goal is to prioritize each client’s unique skin needs, ensuring they feel confident and beautiful both inside and out. Outside the spa, Kassidy channels her artistic energy into painting and exploring creative outlets, and she loves spending her free time relaxing at home with her beloved cats.