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My Industry Experience Timeline

ABOUT GAYLE

2005-2007: I studied with James Watt College (Greenock), and achieved an HNC and HND in Complementary Therapies

2010: I was recruited by Mar Hall 5* Spa as a Spa Therapist, training in Aveda.

2013: I was recruited by Steiner Transocean LTD and offered a place at the prestigious

Steiner Training Academy in London. 
I trained privately with Steiner in 6* Spa Therapies, the Elemis brand and their infamous high standard of Spa Therapy training, before being chosen for employment by

Disney Cruise Line.

2014: I travelled to Walt Disney World (Orlando) and signed my contract as a Spa Hostess for Disney Cruise Line. 

I undertook 2 days training in Disney Traditions (Disney's Guest Service standards) prior to my placement on the Disney Dream vessel.
I worked as a 6* Spa Hostess within the Senses Spa on the Disney Dream, catering to guests on the cruise ship and on Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.

2014-2022: I established and developed my business, Serenity Bay Therapies, where I offered a variety of Massage, Spa, Nail and Oncology-safe services within the heart of Inverclyde.

2017: I gained my VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology.

I qualified as a Baby Massage Instructor.

2018: I was recruited by Gleddoch 4* Spa as a Spa Therapist, where I would work along-side my therapy business (Serenity Bay Therapies). 

I refreshed my training in the Elemis brand, undertook some training in the Ishga brand, and gained my first Diploma in Jennifer Young Oncology-Safe Spa Therapies.

2019: I gained my 2nd Diploma in Oncology Massage.

I qualified in Pregnancy Massage (including abdomen)

I trained with Shared Beauty Secrets, qualifying in Lava Shell Massage.

2020-2021: I spent both lockdowns practising CPD with Jennifer Young, in Oncology-Safe massage. I'd attend weekly online seminars with Jennifer Young herself, developing my knowledge in this area.

I continued my training in Lava Shell Massage, qualifying in Sensory Retreats Divine Escape massage.

2022: I re-established my therapy business after a short break, operating within

Rituals Spa and Beauty.

2023: I qualified in Skin Peels, Dermaplaning, Microneedling and HydraDermabrasion.

I travelled to Grasse ("Perfume Capital of the World") on the Cote d'Azur, where I undertook some refresher training with Fragonard and Galimard perfumeries in blending aromatherapy for cosmetic use.

I began my training in Laser & IPL treatments.

2024: I trained with Dermalase and qualified in Advanced Laser & IPL treatments including: IPL Hair Removal, IPL Skin Pigmentation Correction, IPL Blood Vessel treatment, IPL Acne treatment, Laser Tattoo Removal, Laser Skin Pigmentation Correction, and Carbon Laser Peel Facial.

I opened my new salon business, The Four Seasons salon.

2025: The Four Seasons became a MASCed accredited salon.

The Four Seasons became an official Map My Mole clinic.

I qualified in CryoPen.

Brands used in my treatments

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Skin Cancer Awareness

The Four Seasons is proud to be an official Map My Mole and MASCed accredited salon.


With a strong focus on Skin Cancer awareness and Sun-Safe Beauty, the salon has undergone training in spotting the early signs of Skin Cancer and signposting to medical professionals promptly, be it via NHS or Map My Mole in-salon.

For this reason, we have a responsibility for client safety, and will not remove suspicious moles or lesions without prior written consent from a Dermatologist (NHS/Map My Mole).

Complimentary MASCed Sun Safety information booklets and mole measuring rulers are available at reception, in addition to retail products for purchase including SPF50, UV umbrellas, St Tropez tanning kits and UV colour-changing bracelets.

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