Amy Alexander
Operations Manager

Amy Alexander has been in the salon & spa industry for 8 years as a manager, massage therapist and operations manager. She has experience in multiple high end salons in Florida as well as experience running a successful salon & spa in Natick, MA. Her key roles priority are managing the Tropez guest experience and optimizing the utilization of our 4,000 sq ft facility. She is currently furthering her education at Everglades University earning her bachelor’s degree in Alternative Medicine.

Anna Panarelli
Assistant Manager

Anna Panarelli has been a vital contributor to Tropez since our opening in 2008. Anna has earned her Associate of Sciences degree and is a certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. She has over 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry, as both is a personal wellness coach and as an independent Herbalife distributor. She has strong customer service skills and a passion for bringing out both the inner and outer beauty of each of our guests.

Jacki Perodeau
Master Stylist

Jacki Perodeau is a Master Stylist and Colorist who has over 11 years experience in the salon industry. Jacki graduated in 1999 from the Assabet Valley Cosmetology School and has also completed a prestigious Goldwell Certification program in Australia. She is a Goldwell certified colorist, an expert in Great Lengths Hair Extensions, Ultratress Hair Extensions, texturized cutting, & form cutting. In addition to her education and experience, Jacki brings the art of finish work to a new level. She is truly gifted and consistently delivers unsurpassed quality to the guest experience.

Mellissa Mowat
Stylist

Mellissa Mowat is a recent addition to the Tropez Team that has brought versatility to the salon. She began her career on Newbury Street at the prestigious Newbury Street Salon where she developed her craft in a demanding environment. She is currently continuing her education with the Vidal Sassoon ABC cutting collection. She has a wide range of styles in her portfolio and specializes in hair extensions, hair relaxing, and textured hair. Melissa has a true passion for style, fashion and make up.

Kristina Drechsler
Medical Esthetician

Kristina grew up in West Palm Beach, FL and originally came to Boston to study Dance at the Boston Conservatory. She has been a medical esthetician for 6 years and has 3 years management experience at a top Med Spa in Boston. She studied at Elizabeth Grady and continued her education by becoming certified in a range of medical procedures including laser hair removal, photo facials, vein removal, microdermabrasion and PCA peels . Kristina is dedicated and passionate about her craft and is driven to achieve results for her clients.

Maryse Vernillette
Esthetician

Maryse is a highly experienced esthetician with broad experiences that span the US and Europe. She owned her own spa in France which she ran successfully for three years before she left to follow her husband to the United States for a job relocation. Maryse became the director of Spa Beaubelle in CA where she worked in esthetics for most of a decade. In early 2010, she moved across the country to the Boston area where she expanded her skills to also include massage therapy. She has a broad range of skills in skin care, specializing in French skin care and body treatments, as well as various types of massage. Maryse’ experiences have also led her to be an instructor in skin care as well as to teach other professionals about products and technical skills.

Karen Merry
Esthetician

Karen Merry is a seasoned esthetician here at Tropez. She has worked for the past 6 years at a prestigious spa on Newbury Street in Boston, MA. She is certified in all areas of her craft and is a Master Waxing Specialist. Her passion for skin care has allowed her to grow a high-end clientele from all over the Metro West.

Inna Wegner
Esthetician and Makeup Artist

Inna Wegner is a licensed esthetician and makeup artist. She is trained and certified in all major areas of esthetics, including advanced facial treatments & skin care analysis, waxing and brow design. Inna has been trained and certified at the Spa Tech institute and has advanced skin care experience including micro-dermabrasion, and PCA peels. In addition to her skills and experience in esthetics, Inna speaks three languages and is a performing concert violinist. She has built a reputation with her clients for delivering results oriented treatments that enhance their skin health and beauty.

Adele McCane
Esthetician

Adele has brought her talents from Ireland to Tropez. She has been an esthetician for over 10 years after graduating from the Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics where she received her diploma in esthetics and make-up artistry. She has extensive experience in all types of facials, waxing, microdermabrasion and make-up applications. Adele has worked with a range of high end skin care lines including DECELOR and Environ.

Val Popas
Esthetician

Val has been in the cosmetology field since 2004, practicing skin care, hair care and nail care. Several years ago, she found skin care to be her passion and has focused in that area ever since. Val has applied her craft at Pyara, an Aveda Concept salon in Cambridge for two years and then at a MedSpa in Florida where she furthered her knowledge in peels, microdermabrasions, epidermal leveling and medical grade products. After two years there, Val returned to Massachuttes and became part of the Tropez team.
Working with Aveda and DECLEOR products provides her clients with a choice of natural products as well as the medical grade Environ products for more dramatic results. Val is also excellent in all areas of body waxing.

Kristen Hirons
Esthetician

Kristen is a highly experienced medical esthetician who excels in a wide range of facial services such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, ultrasonic facials, anti-aging treatments, resurfacing and glycolic and acneic facials. She is also expert in laser procedures including hair removal, skin tightening and photofacials. Kristen's has a real love of the art of makeup application, where she has worked with several top lines and has brought her knowledge and skills to Tropez for makeup application and clients’ instruction. She takes special joy in sending brides and their attendants off to their weddings looking spectacular for their special day.

Colleen O’Donnell
Nail Technician

Colleen O'Donnell is a Master Nail Technician and the leader of the Nail department at Tropez. Colleen has over 13 years experience in the nail service industry. She has co-owned her own nail and skin salon where she built strong relationships with clients over the years. She is one of the only certified technicians in the brand new AXXIUM long lasting manicure. Colleen's approach and advanced techniques give her clients a superior look and experience.

Heather Ericson
LCMT

Heather Ericson is an expert in all forms of massage including deep tissue, pre-natal, heated stone, chakra balancing and Swedish techniques. She has experience working with both chiropractors and personal trainers for over the past 8 years. Heather has an outstanding reputation in the massage industry and services an elite clientele that includes several professional athletes.

Maria LeCompte
LCMT

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