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Founder/Owner/Operator
Katherine Duggan |
Katherine is the founder, sole owner
and operator of JustGents. Her vision of providing an upscale male
exclusive environment where the professional man can go to receive the
ultimate in salon and spa services finally became to a reality when the
doors opened on March 3, 2008. At last, the men of Sarasota no longer have
to sit next to their neighbor's wife or their sister's girlfriends while
attending to their grooming needs.
As an executive, managing companies for some of the most reputable
homebuilders in the area, Katherine has helped to build hundreds of homes
throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. When it became
obvious that the construction industry was crumbling,
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Katherine decided to venture into a new
industry and as a result JustGents was born.
As a resident of Sarasota for more than 25 years, Katherine stays active
and enjoys the area's natural beauty. She loves, walking, boating and
meeting new people. Katherine has been a long time real estate investor in
Sarasota and she has held a Florida real estate license for 10 years.
Her greatest joy in life is traveling to tropical islands around the
world
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Spa
Coordinator
Vivian Vesely
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Vivian is the Salon Coordinator with over 30 years in the Customer Service
industry. Vivian has worked for a national grocery chain for 20 years. She
resigned in 2005 so that she could stay home to raise her teenage
children. She began working for JustGents just prior to it's inception.
Vivian moved to Sarasota in 1985 from Detroit, Michigan. She has been
married to her husband Mark for 22 years and have 3 wonderful teenage
children. Vivian enjoys spending time with her children, going to the
beach, watching sports and attending concerts. |
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Barber/Hair Stylist
Pamela Hawkins
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Pamela is an Executive Barber Stylist
with over 13 years experience in contemporary hair styles for men. She is
also our straight razor shave expert. Pamela was trained at Roffler School
of Hair Design which is known to be one of the top schools in the United
States for Cosmetology and Barbery services.
Before coming
to JustGents, Pamela owned and managed her own salon. Pamela understands
the importance of providing the highest quality of personalized services
and she keeps an open mind to new and innovative techniques that help to
enhance her techniques. Pamela chose JustGents because of the
one-of-a-kind concept BarberSpa
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Pamela enjoys cycling, dancing, boxing,
the theater, and gardening. Her favorite hobbies include boating,
traveling, working out and anything under the sun. |
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Hair Designer
Carol Fields
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Carol brings her 40 years
behind-the-chair experience to JustGents. She specializes in zero fades,
tapers, flat tops, blowouts, line-ups, camaflog color and GQ designs.
Carol cuts the hair dry, before washing! Carol has trained with numerous
expert hair designers from California to New York.
Carol loves the outdoors, sunsets at the beach and biking. She has two
children, David and Melissa and adores her two grandbabies, Chloe and
Jordan. Her dream is to stay happy and healthy. Carol chose to work for
JustGents because of our State of the Art services just for men! |
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Nail
Technician
Chelsea Erickson
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As a licensed nail Technician, Chelsea specializes
in hand and foot detailing for men. She enjoys learning and one of her
hobbies is to explore the different nail treatments used in other
countries. Chelsea is very detailed oriented which allows her to provide
our clients with a one of a kind experience. Chelsea trained at the
Meridian Career Institute and is licensed to provide services in the State
of Florida.
Chelsea wears two hats at JustGents. When she is not providing nail
treatments you may find her greeting you at the Reception Desk when you
come through the door. Chelsea is a Sarasota native and has two dogs;
Moose and Klaus. |
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Massage Therapist, Aesthetician
Jennifer Allgaier
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Jennifer is multi-talented as a
Massage Therapist and Aesthetician. She trained at the Sarasota School of
Massage Therapy and at Manatee Technical Institute. Jennifer/s
massage techniques incorporate her training with several modalities of
massage including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, structural
integration, aromatherapy, reflexology and hot stone massage. She is also
an expert at providing sea salt body scrubs and mud wrap body treatments.
Her other specialties include men's skin care and hair removal. Jennifer
offers a variety of facial procedures including, but not limited to, |
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Deep Cleansing Facials,
Anti-Aging treatments and Glycolic Peels. She also is trained in numerous
hair removal techniques including manzillan waxing for
men.
Jennifer's goal is to become a Teacher so that she can share her passion
with others. She would also like to begin working in the management
side of the business and hopes to one day own her own Day Spa.
Jennifer moved to Sarasota from Michigan 17 years ago. She enjoys reading,
dancing and home remodeling. She lives with her husband, 3 cats, 3 dogs, 2
parrots and fish.
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Massage Therapist, Aesthetician, Nail Technician
Bonnie Foster
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Bonnie is multi-talented as a Massage
Therapist, Aesthetician and Nail Technician. She specializes in Swedish
and Deep Tissue massage and she is currently working towards certification
in Thai massage. She also specializes in men's skincare, hair removal,
aromatherapy and hand/foot detailing. Bonnie refers to herself as an
organic kinda girl. She has a level 1 certification in Herbal Studies and
an extensive background in Ayurvedic Medicine.
Bonnie is a unique lady. She loves to
sew, knit, cook, spend time outdoors, and she constantly strives to
improve herself. She has three wonderful children and has been married
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to her husband, Derrick for 19 years.
Her family's dream is to eventually relocate to Nova Scotia where she
plans to continue her successful career.
Bonnie joined JustGents because she loved the concept and she also loves
being a part of a team who supports and listens to each other. She
relishes the opportunity to utilize all her skills and training here. |
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Massage Therapist, Aesthetician
Gosha Kowalczyk
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Gosha moved to the United States from
Poland where she studied and practiced physical therapy. She brings to
JustGents 13 years of hands-on experience and is multi-talented as both a
massage therapist and aesthetician. Gosha has traveled and worked in
various cultures which have helped her to combine both mechanical and
spiritual techniques with her treatments. Gosha also has experience
in Thai Massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy,
and Myofascial Release as well a massage specific to injuries. Gosha
will tell you that she can take your pains away, calm your spirit,
make your face glow as well as rid you of your unwanted hair. |
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Gosha enjoys Salsa dancing, reading, walking and watching movies. She
lives with her 4 year old cat. She is focused on providing the highest
level of excellence in everything she does. Gosha believes that it is
important for men to be able to come to a place where they can be groomed
in a masculine setting that is relaxing and comfortable.
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Massage Therapist
Jason Sands
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Jason has been a licensed Massage
Therapist in the State of Florida for over 3 years. His massage techniques
are most renowned for restoring normal function to the muscles which
helps to eliminate pain and offers relief for the deepest levels of
dysfunction without painful manipulation. Jason joined JustGents because
he found an outlet to offer a male's advice on health and to share his
unique massage treatment.
Jason is also an amateur photographer and artist. He is the father
of four, (three daughters and one son) and aspires to be the
World's Greatest Dad. He also enjoys networking, traveling and
cooking. |
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Jason is currently attending school to
become a Doctor of Acupuncture and plans to open an alternative
health clinic in the near future. Jason's motto is: "Exercise the
courage to do right even if it is unpopular." |
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Shoe Shine
John Hughes
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As a life-time resident of Sarasota,
John began his career working for the popular Checkers Restaurant. After
four years of dedicated service he declined a promotion to management and
pursued working in the construction industry. John's favorite job, until
he joined JustGents, was when he performed demo work and installed drop
ceilings.
John is laid back and easy going and is proud to say that he owns his own
home outright. He is passionate about playing video games and has played
them all since he was a child. His goal is to work hard, be successful,
make millions, and retire! |
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Although some would say that the Shoe-Shiner is a dying breed, John knows
better. In today's tough times everyone wants to preserve and conserve.
John promises that he will give you the best shoe shine possible to
make those scruffy shoes like new. Satisfaction guaranteed!
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