ABOUT
Christine’s Day Spa & Electrolysis opened up almost 30 years ago when Christine was only 24 years old. To this day, she is so grateful for that leap of faith. Starting the business with electrolysis hair removal, she worked during the day and went to school at night to get her esthetics degree.
Two years later, the business moved to 1280 Centre Street in Newton and she started building a team that would help create the spa that it is today. Over the years, Christine’s Day Spa adjusted to the shifts in economics, pandemics, and everything in between. Almost 30 years later, we are thrilled to still be doing what we love to do...make people feel good about themselves.
Over the last few years with the pandemic, we have been blessed with the support of our staff and community and continue to provide a safe, relaxing environment for people to come to and calm their mind, uplift their spirit and invigorate their body. During Covid, in an effort to help those in need, Christine started a boutique where 20% of all purchases go to local charities. Having fun with this new journey, Christine has created a warm environment in the spa and online for gift shopping.
Christine would like to thank everyone who has ever been a part of the spa, both staff and community, who have helped make these last 30 years possible.
Christine Fordyce
Esthetician and Electrologist
Christine has been practicing electrology over 20 years. Originally from Connecticut, she moved to Boston in 1986 where she received her business management degree from Northeastern University. After graduation, she attended Eleanor School for Electrology in Brookline, MA and Catherine Hinds in Woburn, MA for Esthetics.
When not working Christine loves spending time on the Cape, playing golf and tennis. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Jonathan Foster
Master Massage Therapist
Since graduating from the Cortiva Institute in Watertown in 2012, Jonathan has been focusing his passion for deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release in order to help his clients feel the best that they can. His extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology allows his deep tissue massages to be truly therapeutic and healing as well as deeply relaxing. When he is not working, Jonathan spends time with his dog and also loves to watch movies.
Natalia Monteiro
Massage Therapist
Natalia Monteiro graduated from Cortiva Massage Institute in January 2015. She specializes in deep tissue, Swedish, and sports massage and has training in Myofascial, pre-natal and hydrotherapy. She prides herself on her ability to listen, move energy, soften stubborn muscles and promote healing. She uses an integrative, holistic approach, customizing each massage given. Natalia is fascinated by the human body: how we move, and how we hold emotional patterns and our habits. She finds giving a massage almost as relaxing as receiving one.
Sarah Winkel
Esthetician and Massage Therapist
Sarah graduated from the Harris School for Massage Therapy in June 2011. She has developed a true passion for helping clients after having worked alongside a Chiropractor for many years. He taught her different techniques in pain management, sport and deep tissue massage. Sarah also has a degree in Esthetics having graduated from Jolie Health and Beauty Academy in December 2016. She believes by providing her clients with the knowledge and tools to correct a situation, she can help them reach their skin care goal. When she’s not working she enjoys hiking with her boyfriend and their dogs as well as playing hockey.
Nancy Tassone
Esthetician
A graduate of Catherine Hinds Institute, Nancy has been at Christine’s since 2012. She specializes in acne and anti-aging facial treatments. Educating her clients and giving them the tools to achieve their goals is key to her approach. Nancy feels that an ideal facial leaves a client feeling relaxed and refreshed with knowledge about their skin. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and biking.
Lana Kayserman
Esthetician
Lana has been an esthetician and nail tech for over 20 years, and has been with Christine’s Day Spa for the past 15 years. Lana loves to educate her clients about their skin, figuring out individualized treatment plans including at-home regimens. She stays up to date on the latest treatments and technologies for skin care in order to provide the best-customized services for each of her clients.
Brianna McLaughlin Cole
Esthetician
Brianna begin her career at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics. She is passionate about educating clients on their skin health & helping restore clients confidence in their skin, while still bringing an element of relaxation into every treatment. When she’s not working, Brianna enjoys attending concerts with her husband and traveling to new places.
Carley Ballard
Esthetician
Carley is a State Licensed Esthetician in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as well as a three times certified make up artist. She graduated from Empire Beauty Schools in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Carley is passionate about products, ingredients and results. She provides a calming service with education for the proper at home treatment plan. You will leave your service feeling informed, rejuvenated and confident. When Carley is not working she enjoys spending time with her dog Cocoa and practicing yoga.
Linda Mara
Electrologist
Linda has been practicing electrology for over 30 years. She attended Eleanor Robert’s Institute in Boston. She has been on the Massachusetts Association of Electrology board for 12 years.
In her free time, she loves spending time with her partner Stan, her four grandchildren, and her little dog, Zoey.
Barbara Callahan
Electrologist
Barbara graduated from Electrology Institute of New England in 1996. She has been practicing for 25 years. Barbara finds the work satisfying knowing she is helping people to feel and look better. She sees many clients transform into being more confident with their looks.
In her spare time, she likes to read and walk daily.
HOURS
Sunday: By appointment only
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am-8pm
Wednesday: 9am-8pm
Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
1280 Centre Street
Newton, Mass 02459
617-928-0811
GIFT CARDS
Available by phone, in-store or online.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations made less than 24 hour before scheduled appointment will be charged for full visit.
APPOINTMENTS & CANCELLATIONS
Reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.
Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours before the appointment to avoid being charged for the appointment.
If you are running more than 10 min late for your appointment we cannot guarantee that the full service will be provided for you. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Please turn your phone ringer off before coming into the spa to ensure a relaxing atmosphere.
WHAT IS CUSTOMARY WHEN IT COMES TO TIPPING?
Most guests choose to leave a 15-20% gratuity for spa treatments. Gratuity can not be left by credit card.
WAXING
Please inform your Esthetician if you are using any type of exfoliating acids on your skin prior to any facial waxing appointment. Some examples; retinols, glycolic, salicylic, Tretinoin. Please ask if you are unsure.
NEWTON CENTER
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your spa services. Newton Centre can get busy at times, please give yourself ample time to find parking and check into your appointment.
Leah Abercrombie
Massage Therapist
Leah graduated from The Massage School in Boston in 2022 and specializes in deep-tissue bodywork. She believes that with enough intuition from the therapist, anyone can receive deep-tissue work, and that modalities such as cupping and heat therapy can facilitate it as well. Most importantly, this can lead to a profound emotional unfolding over the long-term. To heal and transform one's body is to heal and transform oneself, and therefore one's experience of reality.
"Do not try and bend the spoon, that's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth: there is no spoon. Then you'll see that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself." ~ The Matrix