Our Therapists
KALA (MGTL)
Kala, our managing director, is the brains, beauty and brawn behind Alak and brings with her a wealth of beauty experience and a determination to offer good customer service to everyone who walks through the salon.
Kala trained at Strode College studying her Level 2 and 3 in beauty and Level 3 in holistic massage before starting her own business as a mobile therapist, after a few years working in other salons gaining experience.
In 2017 Alak the salon opened to the public and bought a new era to the beauty industry in Bridgwater, offering a whole spa experience within a town setting, and one of the largest ranges of therapies available locally. Kala loves to upskill her staff and has undertaken a Level 4 teaching qualification which has helped develop the careers of the team around her. Kala truly is a committed individual who wants nothing but the best for her clients or her staff and selflessly often forgoes days off in order to be the best she can and make Alak a place people love to step into.
When time allows she loves to run and keep fit and can often be found walking her adorable dalmatian or spending time with family friends. However, her true passion is travel and Kala loves nothing more than getting away from it all so she can return feeling revitalised and ready to make others feel good about themselves.
GEMMA
Gemma studied at Somerset College of Art and Technology where she gained a National Diploma in 3D Design and Media make-up. She enjoyed learning the foundations of make-up application thus providing her with the motivation to further understand the more technical aspects and therefore enhancing her professional skill level.
She then went on the further her career by undertaking a course at Strode College, gaining an NVQ (City & Guilds) at Level’s 2 & 3 in Beauty Therapy. Gemma enhanced her experience and expertise vastly whilst working in various Salons, Spas and as a mobile Nail and Beauty Therapist.
Gaining her ITEC level 4 qualification in Sports and Deep Tissue Massage was a huge achievement of which she is immensely proud. Adding in-house training at a private fitness and rehabilitation clinic in Somerset, achieving a CPD qualification in Medical Acupuncture through Osteon Manual Therapy (OMT) in London and gaining a level 5 qualification in dry needling through Sports Therapy UK, to her already impressive list of qualifications and therapies has made Gemma incredibly popular and in high demand!
Gemma can help you with, Waxing, Make-Up, Body Wraps/Scrubs, Facials, Gel Nails/Manicures, Body Massage, Sports Massage, Medical acupuncture & Dry needling, Eye treatments including tinting.
NINA
Nina hails from Bridgwater and has extensive knowledge of the beauty industry having worked with high profile clients in Marlow along with salons in High Wycombe and Worthing before returning to the area. Qualified to Level 3 and with additional qualifications and training along the way, Nina has worked at Alak since it’s inception as one of our longest standing therapists. Outside of work she loves to explore her artistic side and loves travelling to explore other countries and cultures. Nina loves seeing established clients every few weeks so she can be an integral part of their lives, but also loves meeting new ones, and has been passionate about beauty from an early age so enjoys delivering a good service in the calm, relaxing environment of our salon.
TIA
Tia is a local girl who studied at BTC for her Level 2 in beauty therapy and has excelled in learning new therapies at Alak during her time with us, including travelling to London to train with CACI. Tia loves to make people feel more confident and beautiful and especially loves being able to do this in Alak, which she describes as ‘a lovely environment’ and her ‘second home’. Tia is a bit of a gym bunny and enjoys living a healthy lifestyle and keeping fit and she also loves to travel and is often off exploring new places.
DEB
Deb joined the beauty industry after a career change from accountancy and all of our clients would agree this was very beneficial for Alak and the industry as a whole. Deb has extensive training and has completed, alongside her beauty therapy diploma, her Level 3 in anatomy and physiology, microblading and holistic and pregnancy massage along with many more. Deb loves working at Alak, for many reasons, including the variety of treatments on offer to the clients and her desire to make everyone feel relaxed and leave feeling their best. In her spare time Deb loves to head to the beach and be besides the water and relaxes by being creative through drawing and painting.
GEORGIA
Georgia is a local lass and a long serving member of the Alak team, having joined us straight from college where she undertook both Level 2 and 3 in beauty therapy. Outside of her original training she has also undertaken workshops and course through Alak and is a nail art queen and her work on eyelashes and brows is also highly sought after by clients. Georgia loves building relationships with clients and making them feel comfortable and relaxes whole allowing them to leave feeling better. The atmosphere at Alak with the staff relationships and the friendly aura has made Georgia one of the most recognisable faces of the salon and long may this continue. Outside of working hard to make our clients look and feel good, Georgia is very much a family and friends person and loves spending time in their company along with that of her cuddly dog.
SIANA
Siana trained locally at BTC in sports and exercise science before specialising on a level 3 in London in sports massage and medical acupuncture. Returning to her native Bridgwater she joined Alak and has undertaken numerous training courses through the salon, not least of all CACI, eyelash extensions and waxing but massage is a true talent that shines through her. Siana loves that, along with all the other therapists, Alak offers her the opportunity to keep learning and upskilling and the environment of Alak is friendly and relaxed which reinforces her love for working with us. Our Siana is a true performer and brings so much to her carnival club and onto the stage when in the theatre; a truly talented dancer since the age of 2 so do look out for her on the carnival circuit every year!
SARAH
Sarah has so many strings to her bow, as an advanced aesthetics practitioner with additional education in Level 3 and 4 Anatomy and Physiology, alongside her first aid responder training, she is also has a solid foundation in mental health support. Born in Yorkshire but raised in Devon and now located in Somerset, Sarah also works locally at the BBC which has helped develop her strong communication skills.Sarah’s goal is always to deliver results that not only enhance appearance but also lift their confidence and with her training she has all the underpinning knowledge of understanding facial structure, skin and safe practice. Outside of work Sarah is passionate about giving back and volunteers for MIND but another exciting part of her life involves pageantry, Winning two national and an international title for her charity and advocacy work helping empower women who have experienced difficult relationships. There are so many layers to Sarah and we are delighted she loves working at ALAK, and with the team here, and helping make our clients walk out feeling happier and looking better.
ASHLEIGH
Ashleigh travels to us from Taunton every day and our clients are very pleased she does as she delivers an excellent service to all. Having trained in her Level 2 and 3 in beauty therapy she took a small step away from the industry and worked in retail, making it to management level by the age of 20, before deciding that the ‘friendly and welcoming’ Alak was the right place for her to step back into the world of beauty. Ashleigh loves Alak and it has given her the impetus to do even more training in brow lamination and eyelash extensions amongst others. When not making our clients feel good and look good Ash loves heading off to festivals and travelling and has a particular passion for cars and boxing.
DAISIE
Daisie is one of the youngest members of our team but has shown a real flair for working in the beauty industry and is always striving to learn new things. Having lived locally her whole life she decided to study at Bridgwater and Taunton College, completing her Level 2 and is now undertaking her Level 3 whilst working with us and learning on the job. Daisie has thrived in the salon environment and loves the support she receives from everyone, describing Alak as a family, she has upskilled with her CACI training and is working hard to become one of the best therapists in the industry. Daisie is an avid animal lover and gym bunny outside of work but also highly creative which works well when she is trying out new nail art.
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