Staff Profiles

Meet The Team

Kim Krekeler

Owner, Dermal Clinician & Physiotherapist


 

Kim has an impressive career in the beauty industry spanning over 35 years. She first began her journey in Otago while studying to be a physiotherapist, and after graduation, she combined her two passions, physiotherapy, the physical rehabilitation of her clients and beauty, the repair of skin dysfunctions, creating a unique approach to skincare. Her goal has always been to make a significant long-term difference in someone else's life, and her personal experience with severe and ongoing skin issues and multiple injuries from a young age has driven her ambition.

Kim has received numerous awards for her outstanding work in the beauty industry, including the prestigious NZ DermapenWorld High Performance Practitioner of the Year 2022 and 2nd Runner Up award, Probeauty High Performance Practitioner of the Year for 2023, 2022 and 2021, The Observ Best Before & After Entry 2021, and double Dermapenworld Highly Commended Awards 2020. These accolades are derived from clinical outcomes, and she has also received the Hastings City Best Client Experience Award, voted by public submission and Best in Professional Services.

Kim is a respected speaker at both national and international conferences, where she shares her knowledge and expertise with her peers in both the physiotherapy and beauty industries. She has also published work that is now used as a resource to inspire other professionals and expand their knowledge base.

Kim is committed to providing expert-level information that is validated by science and/or clinical evidence. She is known for her 'go the extra mile' efforts and attitude, and she strives to educate her staff to take on a similar ethos to that of her own.

When not at work, Kim enjoys spending time in Hawkes Bay with her family, including her husband, two sons, and their beloved Maine Coon cat named Karley.

 

Sally Mildenhall

Duty Manager, Beauty Therapist

 

 

Christina Simcox

Senior Beauty Therapist


With over 10 years experience in award winning salons in the Beauty Therapy industry, Christina is not only a qualified Beauty Therapist, but also an experienced Skin Aesthetician. In 2021 she received a Highly Commended Award in the Probeauty Practitioner of the Year Competition.  She is passionate about IPL hair removal, skin rejuvenation and enjoys seeing the amazing results we are receiving with our new Super Hair Removal machine. Christina loves to make her clients feel pampered and confident in their own skin. 

Her other interests include anything associated with health and wellbeing. When not working, Christina is in her happy place when spending time with her very handsome little sausage dog, Toby. 

 

Tayla McCance 

Beauty Therapist 


Tayla loves every aspect of Beauty Therapy and the continuous growth of the Beauty Industry. She holds a Level 5 Diploma in Beauty Therapy as well as Certificates in Lash Lifts, Henna Brows, Lash Extensions and Semi-permanent Mascara.  Tayla won the NZ Beauty Association Student of the Year award in 2021 and received a Highly Commended Award in 2022 Probeauty High Performance Practitioner competition. 

Having bad skin as a teenager, Tayla became very interested in skin function. Bad skin can impact people's self-esteem, give rise to anxiety, and affect their self image. This inspired Tayla to work in the beauty Industry, helping people to see the light at the end of the tunnel through education on skin health and the numerous options of skin correction. 

When not working, Tayla is at home with her Daughter and Son, making memories and having a laugh. 

 

Krysten McIntyre

Beauty Therapist

 

Prior to choosing Beauty Therapy as a career, Krysten spent a year training to become a chef before enrolling in the Diploma of Beauty and Body Therapy.

With a particular interest in skin, Krysten also loves giving manicures and pedicures. The best part of Beauty Therapy for Krysten is having a day filled with a variety of different treatments. Krysten also won a 2023 Highly Commended award for Pro Beauty

The calm and relaxing environment that Cameo provides is better suited to Krysten's personality along with her love of making people feel amazing. When not at work Krysten will most likely be found doing renovations on her new first home with her husband, or spending time with her cat baby Rhaegar. 

 

Shauna Baxter-Love

Beauty Therapist 

 

 

From an intermediate age Shauna has struggled with her own skin insecurities. This meant Shauna made the decision to learn anything and everything there is to know about skin. Shauna wanted to able to pass on her knowledge to others struggling the same insecurities and help to boost their self confidence.

Shauna has gained her Beauty Certification and Diploma. It has only been a few months that Shauna has been working at Cameo and she has already learnt so much working along side the amazing Cameo girls. Soaking up all the knowledge and education available Shauna is growing to become the best therapist she can be for all her clients. Her passion for the industry has grown enormously since making the move to Cameo.

Shauna is loving getting to know all of her new clients and excited to help any way she can. Outside of work Shauna spends her time with her partner and their baby boy and has a passion for fitness and boxing.

Britt Meyer  

Beauty Therapist

Britt is a very knowledgeable skin therapist with over 10 years experience.
She loves to pamper her clients and her main goal is to have you floating on a cloud while she gets your skin in order.

Britt believes true beauty and wellbeing comes from within, so treating the whole body is very important to her. Electrolysis and red vein removal are her specialty and her most favorite type of skin rejuvenation, and she gets fantastic results.

While she's not at work she's spending time with her Husband and step kids and impatiently awaiting the arrival of her first baby. But don't worry she will be back!!!

Hannah Munro

Beauty Therapist

 

Hannah decided to study beauty therapy as during her high school years she had an enduring interest in the profession. Initially she trained as a make-up artist, but Hannah wanted to learn more about skin so she could help other people with their own skin improvement journeys.
Hannah qualified with a Beauty and Body Diploma and International Certificate from Cidesco. She is passionate about providing her customers with a quality experience and enjoys enhancing her knowledge by learning about more in-depth and new health and wellbeing information. This directly benefits her customers as her aim is to achieve the best results. Making her clients feel relaxed and confident in their own skin is also a focus and she especially enjoys doing massage and all things “brows.”
When Hannah is not working she spends quality time with her husband and two young sons. She also enjoys pottering in her garden, experiencing the great outdoors or reading a good book.

Greagh Coleman

Beauty Therapist

Greagh studied beauty as she has always had a passion for it ever since high school. Qualifying with a Beauty and Body Diploma from EIT, Greagh is not only passionate about getting the best results for your skin, she has a passion for making your brows defined and your lashes amazing!
Greagh loves to make clients feel relaxed and confident in their own skin.
When Greagh is not working you’ll find her hanging out with her friends, being outdoors and reading.

 

Amelia Miller

Senior Hair Stylist

Amelia is so passionate about making people feel amazing. Not only with the result of fantastic hair, but with the exclusive relaxing experience too. With over 17 years experience in the Hair Dressing Industry, she loves colouring, cutting and styling. Our hair salon is a small private retreat where it's all about you. While not at work, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful children, creating, up-cycling, painting or hanging out with her pets.