Rhiannon Whitney grew up all over the world in countries such as England, Syria, Oman, Australia and Singapore. Her hobbies growing up included painting her nails every night instead of doing her homework, giving people massages and hair updo's, and playing hockey and piano!

In her mid 20’s after moving to Vancouver Island from Calgary, AB, she opened a Spa in Parksville called Natural Synergy Day Spa. As a Vegan since 2003, it has been one of her greatest passions in the industry and in Life, to find and deliver the highest quality of Cruelty Free, Organic/Natural, and Healing Vegan products to her beloved Clients, not to mention to promote the Lifestyle of Veganism to her Clients and friends. It’s also one of her own biggest beauty secrets…not so secret!

Rhiannon specializes in Laser hair and skin treatments, Brazilian Waxing and Cosmetic Tattooing. She has over 20 years of experience in the Beauty and Wellness Industry. On top of her becoming a certified Yoga instructor in 2009, she added her Laser Certification in 2014 and Cosmetic Tattooing to her repertoire in 2015.

She opened Willow’s Wax Bar in February of 2017 with great excitement, after proudly living in Vancouver for three years. Her goal is to see Willow’s become the City’s destination for all things related to Beauty and Wellness. Rhiannon and her  K-9 companions Zeus, Kikki and Missy welcome you with open arms and hearts to come enjoy the experience that Willow’s Wax Bar has to offer!

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Rhiannon is realizing her dream of having an animal rescue sanctuary in Calgary Alberta, and will be at Tonume on select days to continue to offer her clients the incredible medical aesthetics care that they know and love.