A Team Dedicated to Providing Skin and Body Care Solutions
Pure Image Laser and Spa is a small business that is owned and operated by women. We are a team of local Indiana residents that has a goal to help others achieve beautiful skin.
Christina Thomas, Licensed Ethetician
Owner
Christina is a highly qualified medical esthetician with 18 years experience. In addition to her certifications in microblading, microneedling, dermaplane, inmode laser, laser hair removal and various peels, she is also a licensed phlebotomist.
Christina is also a PRX-T33 trainer for Indiana & Michigan.
Christina specializes in acne, aging and other skin issues which is evident in her approach to customized treatment plans for clients. Her skills allow for an all inclusive approach gaining your skin’s best silhouette.
Christina and her husband Doug have been married for 12 years and have 2 grown children, a boy and a girl. They are also thrilled to be grandparents now too! She loves her family, friends, staying active, and enjoys being outdoors.
Mechelle Barras RN, BSN
Owner
Mechelle is not only a Registered Nurse and Licensed Esthetician, she is also a Women's Life & Empowerment Coach, and retired 20-year Police Sergeant. Mechelle prides herself on being a natural injector at the spa. "My goal is to help you look and be the best version of yourself at any age inside and out."
Work life satisfaction to Mechelle is seeing the transformation of a client’s confidence when they realize the enhancement of the beauty they already possess inside and out.
Mechelle is married to the love of her life, Jeff. As a blended family they have 4 children and 2 grand babies.
Mechelle loves to cook, travel, workout, and spend time with family. To learn more visit here, You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram!
Niki
Lead Esthetician
Niki is the Lead Esthetician at Pure Image Laser and Spa. She shares knowledge and experience with our staff consistently. "I share my expertise with my clients in order to provide the best possible skin care treatment."
Niki loves meeting new people and developing lasting relationships with her clients. She is engaged to a wonderful man and mother to two beautiful and strong women. "I cannot have enough flowers in my yard. I love cooking family dinners and going out with friends."
Education:
Niki graduated as a Licensed Esthetician from A Cut Above. She has worked in the medical field for 28 years. In that time, she has attended many conferences to enhance her skills in various facial and body treatments.
Why do you love working at Pure Image Laser and Spa?
Pure Image Laser and Spa is my second family. This company strives to have the newest technology which allows me to provide my clients with the hottest new procedures.
Skin Specialty:
My favorite treatment is permanent eyeliner. I love to see the excitement when a client sees the finished result!
Holly Lynn
Massage Therapist
What does your position at the spa entail?
Helping clients relax during sessions and navigating their chronic pain or injuries.
Education:
In 2004 I received my diploma from the National Academy of Massage Therapy and Healing Sciences in a small town of eastern Pennsylvania. From there, I have worked in day spas, fitness centers, yoga studios, chiropractic offices, and offices specific to massage therapy. Most of my career has been focused on performance and orthopedic massage. I love to learn new modalities and concepts and often take continuing education courses.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Getting to know clients while helping them manage their physical and mental health.
Why do you love working at Pure Image Laser and Spa?
I originally chose to work at Pure Image because it was a short commute when my kids were little. I choose to stay because I appreciate the atmosphere and enjoy the clientele.
Massage Specialty:
Though I often work on the entire body, I specialize in neck work. I love to integrate different techniques to see what is working for each person.
Tala
Esthetician & Lash Expert
Tala is from American Samoa a tiny Island in the South Pacific. She is of Polynesian decent. English is her second language, Samoan is her native language. She was raised equally strong in my Samoan customs and traditions as well as the western ways. Tala and her husband have a. son, new baby on the way, and two beautiful dogs. "We are a family who loves to travel, we are blessed to have gone all over the world." Tala loves hiking, hosting gatherings and a good scary movie. During the summer she prefers to have family days on the lake, fishing, tubing and swimming. Apart from the above, she has kept a keen interest in Esthetics and enjoyed reading and researching about the industry and most importantly spending the time with my love ones.
What does your position at the spa entails?
Education:
Certified by LivBay lashes in San Diego 2018 for lash extentions; Classic, Hybrid, Volume and Mega Volume sets. Tala Graduated from PJ's College of Cosmetology in 2019.
Why do you love working at Pure Image Laser and Spa?
Tala loves working with great women who share the same vision. "I also love the flexibility I have with my hours."
Katie
Massage Therapist
What does your position at the spa entail?
I work with each individual client to design a therapeutic massage that addresses their unique needs and goals.
Education:
I graduated from Indiana Therapeutic Massage School in 2016 and immediately started working in the field.
What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of my job is making a difference in my clients lives. Whenever a client leaves their session and tells me they are pain free for the first time in weeks I feel so much joy and gratitude.
Massage Specialty:
My personal favorite treatment is incorporating hot stones. Not only does it feel amazing for the client, but it allows me to work deeper into the muscle tissue much easier.
A little more about Katie:
I am a musician and I play guitar, sing, and write songs. Occasionally I play live shows with my band Gypsy Moonshine. My other love is my 4 rescue cats at home.
Madi
Licensed Esthetician
Madi loves all things beauty, fashion, and traveling! Cleaning is her second favorite thing and she loves organizing. The beach is her happy place. She enjoys a good long nap, but she also loves a good workout!
What does your position at the spa entail?
"A typical work day for me entails being responsible for skin treatments, hair removal, conducting consultations for services, tracking a clients progress, and suggesting skincare products. These are all things that help each individual client achieve their skin care goals, as well as enhancing their results and natural beauty."
Education:
Madi attended Empire Beauty School after graduating from Franklin Central High School in 2019. She graduated as a licensed esthetician September 2020. Madi joined the Pure Image Family in February 2021. Madi has certifications in microneedling, dermaplaning, in-mode laser, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, and various peels.
What is your favorite part of your job?
"I love boosting clients confidence and self image. I truly believe when you are confident in your own skin, you are confident in all things you do. Being in the industry is such a rewarding "job”.
Why do you love working at Pure Image Laser and Spa:
"Working for Pure Image Laser and Spa provides countless opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. The ability to network and build personal relationships are endless. I love that my job doesn’t feel like work. I’m passionate about my work and making others feel their best. I love that I’m surrounded by people with the same vision as me."
Skin Specialty:
"Micro-needling and Dermaplaning are two of my favorite services to offer. The feedback I have received from my clients who have received microneedling, has been outstanding! The acne scars you have tried to hide since you can remember, can be minimized. The dullness you feel your skin has from lack of collagen, can be restored! There are so many changes that can be made with a simple service. Dermaplaning speaks for itself. My OCD loves the satisfaction of removing the villus hair and dead skin. My love for doing makeup is also satisfied as your makeup goes on so much smoother!"
Jade
Esthetician
Jade loves helping women look and feel beautiful.
Education:
Jade attended Empire Beauty school and graduated in 2019.
What is your favorite part of your job?
"Being an esthetician is very rewarding and minimally stressful for me, I also love the continuing education and growing in my career."
Why do you love working at Pure Image Laser and Spa?
"I love that Pure Image Laser and Spa is owned by women. The vibe at work is very supportive and uplifting."
When she isn't at the spa, Jade loves exploring new restaurants, traveling, hiking and animals.
Coming Soon
Esthetician
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Suzie
Massage Therapist & Licensed Esthetician
Bio coming soon
Migi
Front Desk
A little about Migi:
After traveling all over the states and a couple of countries, my husband and I have made Indiana home. Still getting used to it but having fun doing so.
Why do you love working at Pure Image Laser and Spa?
It is fun and I enjoy working for and with these women.
When you aren’t working, what can we find you doing?
Hanging out with my family
Patty
Front Desk
A little about Patty:
I love interacting with the clients as well as our friendly Spa staff.
Why do you love working at Pure Image Laser and Spa?
I became a client at Pure Image Laser and Spa in the summer of 2015. I loved the welcoming environment and the friendly staff. I retired from my full time career at a local pharmaceutical company (30 years) at the end of 2017, in the late summer 2018 I was lucky enough to become a member of the Spa staff.
When you aren’t working, what can we find you doing?
Hanging out with my 2-year-old grandson, 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week (love it). Reading historical fiction, occasionally you might find me sewing a baby blanket or two and around the holidays you might find me in the kitchen baking.
Shelby
Front Desk
A little about Shelby:
Shelby loves spending time at the beach and is currently planning a wedding for June 2022.
Why do you love working at Pure Image Laser and Spa?
I love that Pure Image is woman owned and operated.
When you aren’t working, what can we find you doing?
Spending time with my family
Nicole, Front Desk