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Caroline Loureiro is a local business owner and a long time Santa Barbara resident. She first came to this wonderful city from Brazil over a decade ago to visit a friend and to explore new opportunities. To her surprise she wound up finding a new home! Having worked in the hotel industry for many years in Brazil it seemed a logical progression to continue that career path here in Santa Barbara and she enrolled in the Hotel Restaurant Management program at SBCC. "Since completing the program I have worked for several of the areas many fine resorts, including The Biltmore, San Ysidro Ranch, The Bacara, and Simpson House Inn. During that time I became aware of what I believed was the need for a client service that was as yet unavailable in the Santa Barbara area but which is commonly found in Brazil, High quality mobile spa services. I saw an opportunity to start my own business and having found a niche that I felt I could fulfill; Indulgence The Home Spa was born. “ Our concept is to provide the same high quality services and treatments one receives at a five star day spa, but we deliver that service to our clients' door.
Our Accounts >
- Bargain Network

- Coast Village Inn

- Four Seasons Biltmore

- Hotel Oceana

- Investec

- Jaqua Beauty

- Montecito Inn

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becca:christian
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becca:christian is a renovated metropolitan-style boutique space that's warm and inviting, with hardwood floors, spectacular dressing rooms and shelves lined with gifts and accessories, as well as racks of unique clothing for men and women. We make it our priority to select designers that offer a special interpretation to their pieces: Michelle Mason, L.A.M.B, Ted Baker, Fighting Eel, Goddis, T-Bags, Kenneth Jay Lane, and local favorite Santa Barbara Jean Company...We are excited to announce the launch of our own high-end line of classic, fun, and beautifully crafted clothing for women and men, inspired by our fabulous customers and the Santa Barbara lifestyle. We only create merchandise for our boutique that we would want for ourselves and the people in our lives. Pieces that are timeless, with character, and versatile. We particularly look for quality and pieces that send a message about confidence. It is our absolute dream come true to be involved in something we are so passionate about!

Happy Shopping,
Becca & Lana, Co-owners of becca:christian boutique
Carla Regadas
Carla Regadas
Carla was born and raised in Brazil. There she was taught that personal grooming was a serious business, and that a manicure and pedicure are intensive treatments, not just a change of polish. She was drawn to the beauty industry and because of that passion became an owner of a beauty salon. Carla came to United States 2 years ago and received her Nail Technician’s license at Marinello Beauty School and loves the variety that each day can bring with the work she does. She can start with a simple manicure and move onto anything from a French Polish to Nail Art for a wedding. I'm always updating my technique and observing people who can pass on helpful hints to me, as I've found this is the best way to expand my skills so that I'm able to offer my clients a range of unique services rather than just the basics.
My philosophy is: there's always someone's nail that needs attention.
Carlos Lima
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Carlos Lima, was raised in Sao Paulo Brazil, where he was exposed to a style of cooking that fused unique Italian culture and traditional Brazilian influences to create a flavorful masterpiece.
From early on, Carlos knew he enjoyed creating food to please his friends and family. In 1997, Carlos moved to Santa Barbara to follow his dream of being a chef and enrolled at the Culinary and Restaurant Program during the era of Chairman John Dunn. Taking advice from his grandfather, Carlos decided to make sure he would like working in a professional kitchen and applied for the job as a pantry cook at Mimosa Restaurant, Santa Barbara, where his mentor Camile Swartz was the Chef and Owner. Carlos didn't just like it, he loved it and his passion for French cuisine and professional career was born.
After three years in Santa Barbara, Carlos moved to Nevada to assist Chef Camile with the opening of Mirabelle Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. One year later, Carlos moved to Brazil and began a serious culinary practice in the hotel business under the tutelage of experienced chef Marcelo Pinheiro at the Grand Hyatt in Sao Paulo. After 2 years of working with Chef Marcelo, to which he eventually became the Chef d’ Partie, Carlos decided it was time to move back to the U.S..
In 2004, Carlos moved back to Santa Barbara to work at the Four Seasons Hotel Biltmore in charge of the Coral Casino Restaurant. Following this exciting experience, Carlos began his career as a Private Chef and running his small catering company.
On his culinary journey, Carlos organized an Indian Fest featured in the Santa Barbara News Press.
Outside of creating culinary masterpieces, 33-year-old Carlos enjoys surfing and barbecuing with friends.
Christian Wiesenthal
Christian Wiesenthal
Massage has always been a hobby of Christians, which later became one of his professional avenues. His training is on Swedish technique, which brings stress relief and relaxation, as well as a focus on sports massage and deep tissue, since he is very active himself and understands what athletes need. He is also certified on barefoot massage, which Christian believes is the future of sports massage, because it allows a level of pressure greater and more comfortable than what is possible with the hands. There are many ways to care for the body, but this guy feels there is no greater replacement for a good massage.
Emily Kligerman
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Emily is a certified yoga instructor, a licensed massage therapist and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marriage and family therapy from Syracuse University. She is a private yoga instructor for individuals, couples and small groups. She also teaches weekly yoga classes in Santa Barbara. As a massage therapist, she offers both Swedish and Thai massage.
Emily brings powerful body and energy connection to her teaching and bodywork. She developed her skills during 13 years of her personal yoga practice and professional training in Therapeutic Yoga and Massage. Her unique approach to the body includes both ancient yogic teachings and modern principles of anatomy and movement. In addition to her teaching certification through Integrative Yoga Therapy, trainings with many gifted teachers at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center and The Yoga Garden, Emily was privileged to study in Chennai, India at Yoga Raksanam, which deepened her understanding of Therapeutic Yoga and individual yoga instruction.
Emily also works with children and adults with physical and mental disabilities, as well as their caretakers. She leads Yoga and Wellness Programs at United Cerebral Palsy and Work Incorporated in Santa Barbara, CA. She also works with adults with acquired brain injuries at the Brain Injury Association of Santa Barbara.
Emily’s intention is to provide a fun and safe environment for a personal exploration of individual yoga practice. She encourages her clients and students to realize an enriching practice of their own that can be enjoyed both on and off the yoga mat.
In her free time, you can find Emily enjoying the local beaches and hiking trails, traveling, and rock climbing.
Jane Gama
Jane is a Carpinteria native who lives in Santa Barbara and she has become one of the area’s most coveted nail technicians with over 10 years experience. She has worked with many spas throughout the region and is always up-to-date with the latest trends and colors of each season. She absolutely loves what she does and takes pride in giving you the best manicure and pedicure experience possible. Jane is extremely professional and has one of the sweetest demeanors you’ll encounter. In her spare time, Jane loves to travel and enjoy life with her dog and her new husband!
Jennifer Lynn Yannella
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Jennifer is a nationally licensed and insured massage therapist, who completed a 637 hr. intensive program at the Baltimore School of Massage in 2004. During her program, she focused primarily on Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial release and surfaced modalities like reflexology, sports massage, and trigger points therapy. She has established a solid massage practice by offering her expertise and ability to listen and understand the body. Jennifer is always pursuing new techniques to broaden her knowledge and offer the best bodywork she possibly can.
Jethro Acosta
Santa Barbara based wedding photographer Jethro Acosta, with Infocus Studio has a
signature style that is timeless, candid and photojournalistic. His works has been featured in Santa Barbara Magazine, C Magazine, and Reuters. He is a proud member of Santa Barbara Event Professionals and the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Past weddings photos and a complete gallery of his work is available online at InfocusStudio.com. Jethro always has a smile on his face and is ready to capture that special moment. He is also available for destination weddings worldwide.
Judy Mangione
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Is a graduate 1994 graduate of Santa Barbara’s Body Therapy Institute and has additional training in Deep Tissue/Polarity Therapy Blend, Reiki, Myofascial Release and Pregnancy Massage. Recently, completing 125 hrs in Neuro-structural Bodywork and 33 hrs, in Anatomy both from Kali Institute for Massage Therapy in Ventura; Judy has a great deal of experience working for Chiropractors, Ventura’s Pierpont Inn and Racquet Club, the Community Memorial Hospital and the CBC Navy Base Wellness Center in Port Hueneme. Her 14 years of experience have given her a solid foundation in the massage industry where she specializes in Deep Tissue work. Judy lives in Ventura with her husband Larry and son Shane.
Katie Holmberg
Katie Holmberg
Katie has a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Gordon College in Wenham Massachusetts. She made the move out west a few years back and began massage school at Santa Barbara Bodyworks in 2005. Katie is now a licensed massage therapist and continues to take classes and training to build her knowledge and practice. She currently specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, sports, beginning craniosacral, visceral massage (belly work), TMJ (jaw work), and chair massage, just to name a few.
Kika Montemerlo
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Kika hails from Brazil and is a graduate from the Cosmetology school in Santa Barbara, California. She has been doing a range of spa services for many years and utilizes many of the techniques and products used in Brazil here in the United States. She also works for Sephora here in Santa Barbara, giving her the chance to always be up-to-date and informed about what is new in the cosmetic world. Working at Sephora also allows Kika to use the finest brands available in the market on her clients. She is very enthusiastic and her passion in life is to make people feel happier and prettier about themselves.
Lori Stern
Lori Stern
Growing up in Ojai, CA, Lori started playing tennis at the age of 4. She won her first tournament at the age of 8 and went on to win over 200 other tournaments throughout her junior and collegiate tennis career. Lori attended Cate High School in Carpinteria, CA where she played tennis all four years, as well as competing in national tournaments to achieve a ranking as high as #9 in the nation and #2 in Southern California (2002). She graduated from Cate in 2002 and went on to play Division I tennis at the University of Virginia. While playing for UVA, Lori earned a national doubles ranking of #11 in the nation (2006). Currently she coaches and instructs privately throughout Santa Barbara. Lori specializes in consistency, mental toughness, motivation, match play strategy, and improving ones physical condition. She resides in Santa Barbara, CA and in her free time enjoys painting and outdoor activities.
Robyn McCrossen
Robyn McCrossen
Robyn has practiced cosmetology for over 8 years, specializing in haircuts, styling and color treatments for men, women and children. Prior to her work in this field she was a fashion model for various department stores, which gives her a unique perspective into her current work. Robyn began her cosmetology career in New Orleans and has developed a clientele who prize her work to such a degree that she continues to fly back and forth from Santa Barbara to New Orleans on a monthly basis in order to service her clients. She also has a bevy of clients in the Los Angeles area.
The uniqueness of this specialty hair service is that Robyn travels to you. While you receive a color treatment and enjoy a glass of wine, she will gladly cut your children's and/or husband's hair. Each service is held to Robyn's exacting standards of professional care. Robyn looks forward to now developing a Santa Barbara clientele to match or exceed her New Orleans devotees and hopes you will be one of them.