About Us
Our Story
Heaven Essence Day Spa was founded by Holly Hayes and Sherri Detonnancour in December of 2010. Holly has since become the sole owner of Heaven Essence Day Spa in December of 2023.
Heaven Essence is not just a business but a tribute to Holly's Mother, Teri Paxton. Teri passed away from cancer in 2009, and Holly has dedicated the Spa to her memory. The Spa's walls tell Teri's story, showcasing her passion and leaving a lasting legacy.
For Holly, Heaven Essence Day Spa is not only a place for guests to find sanctuary and well-being but also a personal avenue to honour her Mother's memory and keep her spirit alive. The joy that fills Holly's heart when she sees guests leaving the spa with a renewed sense of well-being and serenity is profound.
Heaven Essence Day Spa is more than a commercial enterprise; it's a testament to Teri's love and dedication. It serves as a haven where Teri's essence continues to live on.
The Spa is a reminder that true healing comes from within and can be found in unexpected places. Teri's spirit is woven into the very fabric of Heaven Essence, making it a place that goes beyond providing services- it's a tribute to a woman who touched the lives of many.
Our Story
Heaven Essence Day Spa was founded by Holly Hayes and Sherri Detonnancour in December of 2010. Holly has since become the sole owner of Heaven Essence Day Spa in December of 2023.
Heaven Essence is not just a business but a tribute to Holly's Mother, Teri Paxton. Teri passed away from cancer in 2009, and Holly has dedicated the Spa to her memory. The Spa's walls tell Teri's story, showcasing her passion and leaving a lasting legacy.
For Holly, Heaven Essence Day Spa is not only a place for guests to find sanctuary and well-being but also a personal avenue to honour her Mother's memory and keep her spirit alive. The joy that fills Holly's heart when she sees guests leaving the spa with a renewed sense of well-being and serenity is profound.
Heaven Essence Day Spa is more than a commercial enterprise; it's a testament to Teri's love and dedication. It serves as a haven where Teri's essence continues to live on.
The Spa is a reminder that true healing comes from within and can be found in unexpected places. Teri's spirit is woven into the very fabric of Heaven Essence, making it a place that goes beyond providing services- it's a tribute to a woman who touched the lives of many.
Our Team
Our Team
Holly Hayes
Owner & Esthetician
Hobbies: Travelling
Favourite Service: Gel Nails
Where I Grew Up: Morinville, AB
Training: Esthetics at Nail Basics
Industry Work: I have been in the beauty industry since 2009, and am currently the owner of Heaven Essence Spa in St. Albert!
Holly Hayes
Owner & Esthetician
Hobbies: Travelling
Favourite Service: Gel Nails
Where I Grew Up: Morinville, AB
Training: Esthetics at Nail Basics
Industry Work: I have been in the beauty industry since 2009, and am currently the owner of Heaven Essence Spa in St. Albert!
Lindsay
Esthetician
Hobbies: Spending time with the family dog doing anything and everything; gardening, going to the beach, skiing, camping, biking, wine, dancing & singing.
Favourite Service: Microdermabrasion, Specialty Pedicures, Brazilian wax
Where I Grew Up: St. Albert, AB
Training: Alberta Academy of Esthetics
Industry Work: I have been in the industry for 23 years and have worked at Heaven Essence since it opened!
Melissa
Esthetician
Hobbies: Biking, hiking, family-time. I also love dogs!
Favourite Service: Pedicures and Eminence Facials
Where I Grew Up: Kamloops, BC
Training: Headhunters School of Aesthetics
Industry Work: I have been in the beauty industry for 21 years and at Heaven Essence for 6 years!
Tara
Esthetician
Hobbies: Reading and spending time with friends and family.
Favourite Service: Gel Polish and Brazilians
Where I Grew Up: Prince Edward Island
Training: Private Institute of Hair Design & Aesthetics in PEI.
Industry Work: I have been doing aesthetics for 18 years and have been working at Heaven Essence since 2015.
Lindsay
Esthetician
Hobbies: Spending time with family, walking and gardening.
Favourite Service: Facials
Where I Grew Up: St. Albert, AB
Training: Alberta Academy of Esthetics
Industry Work: I have been in the industry for 23 years and have worked at Heaven Essence since it opened!
Melissa
Esthetician
Hobbies: Biking, hiking, family-time. I also love dogs!
Favourite Service: Pedicures and Eminence Facials
Where I Grew Up: Kamloops, BC
Training: Headhunters School of Aesthetics
Industry Work: I have been in the beauty industry for 21 years and at Heaven Essence for 6 years!
Tara
Esthetician
Hobbies: Reading and spending time with friends and family.
Favourite Service: Gel Polish and Brazilians
Where I Grew Up: Prince Edward Island
Training: Private Institute of Hair Design & Aesthetics in PEI.
Industry Work: I have been doing aesthetics for 18 years and have been working at Heaven Essence since 2015.
Shayna
Esthetician
Hobbies: I love hiking and going on walks with my hubby and dogs. I also like camping and boating.
Favourite Service: Pedicures and Eminence Facials
Where I Grew Up: Coldstream, BC
Training: Okanagan College, Nail Techniques, and EIE Training Centre
Industry Work: Nail Tech since 2013, Eyelash Extensions since 2017, Eyelash Lift/Perm since 2020, Eyebrow Lamination since 2010.
Monique
Esthetician
Hobbies: Camping, quadding, and gardening.
Favourite Service: Dermaplaning
Where I Grew Up: Fort McMurray, AB
Training: Clinical Esthetics Diploma at the European Institute of Esthetics.
Industry Work: Nail Tech since 2011. I started at Heaven Essence in 2021.
Avah
Esthetician
Hobbies: Sports, hiking, anything outdoors.
Favourite Service: Éminence Facials and Pedicures
Where I Grew Up: Peace River, AB
Training: Alberta Academy of Aesthetics
Industry Work: I started in the industry in 2022 and have been at Heaven Essence since 2024.
Shayna
Esthetician
Hobbies: I love hiking and going on walks with my hubby and dogs. I also like camping and boating.
Favourite Service: Pedicures and Eminence Facials
Where I Grew Up: Coldstream, BC
Training: Okanagan College, Nail Techniques, and EIE Training Centre
Industry Work: Nail Tech since 2013, Eyelash Extensions since 2017, Eyelash Lift/Perm since 2020, Eyebrow Lamination since 2010.
Monique
Esthetician
Hobbies: Camping, quadding, and gardening.
Favourite Service: Dermaplaning
Where I Grew Up: Fort McMurray, AB
Training: Clinical Esthetics Diploma at the European Institute of Esthetics.
Industry Work: Nail Tech since 2011. I started at Heaven Essence in 2021.
Avah
Esthetician
Hobbies: Sports, hiking, anything outdoors.
Favourite Service: Éminence Facials and Pedicures
Where I Grew Up: Peace River, AB
Training: Alberta Academy of Aesthetics
Industry Work: I started in the industry in 2022 and have been at Heaven Essence since 2024.
Kassie
Registered Massage Therapist
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, and going on adventures.
Favourite Service: Relaxation Massage & Body Scrubs
Where I Grew Up: Many places (Army brat)!
Training: Makami College for Advanced Massage Therapy
Industry Work: I have been working at Heaven Essence since January 2010.
Helen
Esthetician
Hobbies: Spending time with family, doing anything! I love socializing with friends and travelling.
Favourite Service: Facials and everything with nails.
Where I Grew Up: Guatemala, and moved to Canada in 2017.
Training: MC College
Industry Work: I have been in the beauty industry since 2022.
Summer
Esthetician
Hobbies: Self-care, yoga, journalling, painting, Reiki, and mountain getaways.
Favourite Service: Facials and Lash/Brow Enhancements
Where I Grew Up: St. Albert, AB
Training: MC College
Industry Work: I graduated in 2025 and I am excited to be a member of the Heaven Essence Team!
Kassie
Registered Massage Therapist
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, and going on adventures.
Favourite Service: Relaxation Massage & Body Scrubs
Where I Grew Up: Many places (Army brat)!
Training: Makami College for Advanced Massage Therapy
Industry Work: I have been working at Heaven Essence since January 2010.
Helen
Esthetician
Hobbies: Spending time with family, doing anything! I love socializing with friends and travelling.
Favourite Service: Facials and everything with nails.
Where I Grew Up: Guatemala, and moved to Canada in 2017.
Training: MC College
Industry Work: I have been in the beauty industry since 2022.
Summer
Esthetician
Hobbies: Self-care, yoga, journalling, painting, Reiki, and mountain getaways.
Favourite Service: Facials and Lash/Brow Enhancements
Where I Grew Up: St. Albert, AB
Training: MC College
Industry Work: I graduated in 2025 and I am excited to be a member of the Heaven Essence Team!
Maisie
Esthetician
Hobbies: Traveling and trying new things! Going to the beach and spending time with family.
Favourite Service: Waxing
Where I Grew Up: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Training: Kreative Cosmetology Institute
Industry Work: I have been working in the beauty industry since 2016. I have been at Heaven Essence since 2023.
Michelle
Registered Massage Therapist
Services: I offer Swedish relaxation massage, therapeutic deep tissue massage, cupping therapy, cranial sacral, and Radial Shockwave. I am excited to be here and look forward to helping you relieve pain you may be experiencing or helping you achieve an optimal state of relaxation.
Training: Graduated in 2018
Industry Work: I previously worked in a Clinic Setting and owned my own home business.
Kailyn
Esthetician
Hobbies: Reading, hiking and puzzles.
Favourite Service: Facials and Body Scrubs/Wraps
Where I Grew Up: Duffield, AB
Training: European Institute of Esthetics in Edmonton
Industry Work: I graduated in February of 2024. I started at Heaven Essence in 2025.
Maisie
Esthetician
Hobbies: Traveling and trying new things! Going to the beach and spending time with family.
Favourite Service: Waxing
Where I Grew Up: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Training: Kreative Cosmetology Institute
Industry Work: I have been working in the beauty industry since 2016. I have been at Heaven Essence since 2023.
Michelle
Registered Massage Therapist
Services: I offer Swedish relaxation massage, therapeutic deep tissue massage, cupping therapy, cranial sacral, and Radial Shockwave. I am excited to be here and look forward to helping you relieve pain you may be experiencing or helping you achieve an optimal state of relaxation.
Training: Graduated in 2018
Industry Work: I previously worked in a Clinic Setting and owned my own home business.
Kailyn
Esthetician
Hobbies: Reading, hiking and puzzles.
Favourite Service: Facials and Body Scrubs/Wraps
Where I Grew Up: Duffield, AB
Training: European Institute of Esthetics in Edmonton
Industry Work: I graduated in February of 2024. I started at Heaven Essence in 2025.
Our Space
Welcome to our cozy oasis! A bright foyer sets the stage for a luxurious experience. Enjoy private pedicures, relaxing massages, and plenty of comfy seating throughout. Relax and unwind in a space that feels like home,
where beauty and comfort come together effortlessly.
Our Space
Welcome to our cozy oasis! A bright foyer sets the stage for a luxurious experience. Enjoy private pedicures, relaxing massages, and plenty of comfy seating throughout. Relax and unwind in a space that feels like home,
where beauty and comfort come together effortlessly.
