Meet The Mint Team

Sylvia’s career spans over 15 years in Esthetics of professional experience. Licensed by
State of Virginia as Master Esthetician (LME) 2005 and a skin care Expert with Dermal
Institute since 2020. She is a graduate of American Spirit Institute in Williamsburg, VA. In
addition, a member of Associated Skin Care Professionals since 2009.
Her specialties include Skin rejuvenation with certified modalities to include HydraFacial,
Derma Sweep, Nano Infusion/Microneedling, Diamond Glow, Led Light Therapy, facial
and body toning by NuFace & NuBody. All treatments hydrate the skin and exfoliate
dead skin cells for skin renewal and optimal results that last!
Sylvia welcomes Spa guests and clients with a warm friendly smile. Her educational
advice and the importance of a healthy skin care regimen is first priority, followed by
total pampering and relaxation. Sylvia’s formula for success is to transform your skin,
relax the mind & return to a vibrant healthy state.
Complimenting her knowledge of holistic and medical skin care, Sylvia enjoys time
outside of work in her garden. When the weather is warm, she enjoys swimming or
playing a round on the golf course.

Sarah received her education from Brightpoint College and graduated in 2021.
With her passion to help people and her bubbly personality she tries to create a more holistic approach by introducing aromatherapy, and energy healing together with massage.Sarah likes to spend her free time with her husband and daughter. Some of her hobbies include botany, thrifting, and her growing gem and mineral collection.

Tara is an experienced licensed Massage Therapist who has a keen interest in health and wellness. She enjoys giving a massage almost as much as receiving it. Her basic massage style blends a wide range of techniques and is tailored to meet each individual’s needs. Her modality training includes Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, Prenatal, Lymphatic Drainage, Trigger Point, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Myoskeletal among others.

Hobbies: Fitness Training, Outdoor Activities, Reading and hanging out with her kiddos.

Philosophy: Believes that massage is part of a healthy lifestyle and truly loves helping others achieve it.

Tara joined Mint in May, 2014.

I create experiences that last a lifetime. I build bonds with my clients to become their trusted beauty expert. I believe in educating my clients and equipping them with the knowledge to help enhance their natural beauty. After your experience with me you will leave feeling empowered and refreshed. My services include hair cutting, coloring, styling, keratin treatments and extensions. As well as lash extensions, manicures, pedicures and facial waxing. I am an Xtreme Lash Certified Stylist and Advanced Certified in Omni Volume. I have been in the beauty industry for 12 years and even have experience as an educator. My favorite things are my family, friends, 3 dogs (Hadley, Hurley & Holly) and cruises.

Tammy Desper also known as T.J. has been providing color, lightening, curling, straightening, cutting and styling services for over 30 years and has loved every minute of it.
Tammy lends a compassionate ear to everyone who sits in her chair. If you’re looking for a new design or listening ear during your visit, Tammy is the stylist for you! Owner of The Art of Hair, Tammy proudly calls Mint Spa her home. You can reach her directly at 804.982.6418 via text or voicemail to book an appointment.

Kahlia Kanas, Master Esthetician, is a graduate of American Spirit Institute of Esthetics. Since graduating Esthetics school, Kahlia continues to develop her knowledge and skill set, and is pursuing advanced training in therapeutic facial massage, Ayurveda, nutrition, botany and herbalism. She believes that life is a constant quest of knowledge and this persistent quest creates progressive skincare treatments with corrective and renewing outcomes.

In her spare time she enjoys Yoga, hiking, cooking, tending to her plants and traveling whenever possible.  Kahlia’s personality can only be described as infectious and bubbly. She has a way of connecting with people young and old. To spend time with her, you’ll understand, her spirit is infectious.  Her hands have been described as intuitive and healing and her attention to making her clients feel relaxed and nurtured make her facials feel like a restorative retreat.  Kahlia is not just an Esthetician, but she’s also a guide. Helping every person she takes care of to find their path to loving the skin they’re in.

I started my Nail career out of High School after attending the Amelia Nottoway Vocational Center for Cosmetology. I worked and helped manage the Natural Nail Care Clinic of Brandermill for over 10 years. I have since started my own nail care business and will be celebrating 5 years of loyal customers and business!

I specialize in Natural Nails and help to educate clients about the health of their hands, feet and nails. I take pride in the quality and sanitation of my services.

But most of all I admire the relationships that I’ve develop with clients over the years. Mint Spa has felt like home to me since I started in early December 2019. The warm and welcoming atmosphere and dedication from the other Mint Employees makes everyone feel like the number one priority and I look forward to growing my business here!

From the day I started doing hair in 2011, I fell in love with everything this industry has to offer. I’m so lucky to say I found my passion at only 16 years old. This industry not only helped me grow up, but grow as a person in general. In June of 2023, I took a leap of faith and started working for myself as an independent stylist. This was by the far the best decision I ever made. I am able to not only work the schedule I want/ need but balance home life as well. If I’m not behind the chair, you will find me spending quality time with my husband, 2 kids and our family dog, Pretzel. I also love going to lunch with my friends or taking some therapy trips to target.

Dr. Dave Bass brings over two decades of pain evaluation and treatment to MINT. His practice focuses
on identifying and eliminating pain to help his patients return to the level of activity they want. He uses
his own unique diagnostic and treatment process to identify the cause of pain, explain why and how it is
causing problems, and help his patients control their pain at home, with simple techniques that can be
done while watching TV or relaxing.
In all cases, Dr. Bass tries to help his patients avoid surgery and invasive procedures, and he’s made it his
mission to educate his patients, so they can make the most informed decisions about their health and
wellbeing.
His specialty is treating pain and eliminating the frustration and worry that it can cause when it won’t go
away. Dr. Bass is your First Call for Pain.

Rebecca has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2007. She got her training at Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage in Cleveland, Ohio and Heritage Institute in Fort Myers, Florida. Her techniques range from Swedish, therapeutic, deep, and sports. She is certified to do prenatal massage and has taken continued eduction classes for reflexology, trigger point therapy, hot stone therapy, and total body stretching. She’s worked with Chiropractor’s, in spa’s and in franchise clinics.

Hello, my name is Nelson Bridgewater.  I have been a Massage Therapist since 2010. My specialty is muscle and joint pain relief and joint function recovery.  After massage schoolI found myself gravitating towards helping people with pain relief.  One of my colleagues pointed me in the direction of Erik Dalton’s teaching, Myoskeletal Alignment, after watching a few of his video techniques I knew I had to go to his class.  I went to Costa Rica for his class in 2013, learned so many wonderful ways to help people I returned in 2014 for another round.  From listening to Erik I learned about another Instructor James Waslaski who teaches Orthopedic massage.  I have combined the two modalities with all of my other education to help improve peoples everyday life.  In addition to these modalities I also have certifications in Hot Stone Massage, Foot Reflexology, Pre-Natal Massage and Arthritis and Fibromayalgia. After 5 and a half years at a chain, at my clients request I went out on my own in 2015. This carereer has made me the happiest I have ever been in life.

Alyssa is a Licensed Massage Therapist who received her training at Centurra College, a two year massage therapy program in Richmond, Virginia. She has been working in the Massage field since 2012. Her training includes Deep Tissue, Swedish, Prenatal, Sports, Aromatherapy, Reflexology along with other massage techniques. She was also trained and certified in Endermology. Alyssa is passionate about teaching her clients on how best to avoid injuries and helping them to understand what has caused the aches and pains.

Philosophy: If you take care of your body, your body will take care of you! A balanced lifestyle and a reliance on something bigger than yourself brings true joy and peace to your life.

Hobbies: Fitness Training, Working with Youth, Traveling, and hanging out with friends and family.

Alyssa joined Mint, A Boutique Spa in 2014.

Hi I’m Donna Stone, I grew up in BonAir and have been doing hair for 45+ years.
I have a love of nature, animals,plants ,crafts and Art!
I feel hair is an extension of that love and I’m passionate about my work and helping my clients
I can be reached at 804-418-5009 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday and Saturday

Lucy girl is our happy and chill hypoallergenic goldendoodle spa dog! You will often find her quietly greeting customers as they walk through the door, laying by clients feet while their hair is being styled or relaxed, laid out in the sun in our main lobby area taking an afternoon nap. She is such a kind soul and we love the energy she brings to the salon. She is part of the Mint family and regular clients love visiting with her when they come in for their regular appointments