Before coming to Chicago in 2000, Cleise worked for many years alongside prominent Brazilian cosmetic surgeons. For more than 20 years she has dedicated herself in developing concepts, providing unique services and seeking out innovative treatments that deliver results. From the beginning, her dream was to create a unique place where she could offer to her clientele a little bit of Brazil. In 2005, she opened her first Spa in the perfect setting in a charming Lincoln Park brownstone. In 2009, she took great pleasure in opening a second location in River North. She has designed an oasis where guests can relax and rejuvenate.

Dana's interest in everything skin started at Illinois State University working with stage makeup. After graduating from an LA makeup academy she started doing makeup for brides. She soon realized in order for the makeup to be effective it needed a good palette, so she took the next step and trained in the field of esthetics. She is passionate about the science of the skin / how skin is affected by different ingredients. Upon joining Cleise Brazilian Day Spa and being exposed to the techniques of successful waxing, Dana uncovered a talent for it, and now is delighted to be able to provide her clients a whole range of services.

Erica has been a skin care fanatic from a young age, wanting to educate others about proper skin care. Although she holds advanced degrees in in music, she decided to follow her passion and received her training in esthetics from Pivot Point Academy. Upon joining Cleise Brazilian Day Spa, Erica has been able to perfect her waxing skills and expand her abilities in skin care, helping her clients to take care of their skin when not at the Spa. She is detail oriented and strives to make you look and feel your best.

After venturing out into the business world, Lisa realized she needed an outlet for the passion she felt for skin care and chose a career in esthetics, and she's oh so glad she did. She formulated her skills at Tricoci University and developed them to a higher level upon joining Cleise Brazilian Day Spa. Loving what she does shows in her desire to provide superior service to each and every one of her clients. Lisa is about getting results for her clients - her client's satisfaction is Lisa's top priority.

Prior to arriving in Chicago, Darinka graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from a European University. Upon arriving in the United States she started looking for a way to express herself through a different medium, and she decided that becoming an Esthetician would allow her to do just that. Darinka feels that "as an artist, I see beauty in everything, every face, every small detail." She believes that every client gives her the opportunity to do her best work, to weave her magic and create her masterpiece. Towards that end, Darinka carefully plans and customizes each and every treatment. To help educate her clients on the use of products to continue with the results she achieves for them is all important to her. Darinka delights in making everyone feel welcome and at home while in her care.

Mercedes’s love affair with skin and makeup began when she was a little girl. She realized early on that to fulfill her passion for creating healthy, glowing skin, becoming a licensed esthetician was the path to follow. Upon completion of her course of study at Douglas J. Aveda Institute, she joined Cleise Brazilian Day Spa with the desire to make each and every client feel better for having been under her care.

Jenna is a graduate of the New School of Massage Therapy located in Chicago. She believes that massage therapy can greatly contribute to one’s overall well being for both the mind and body. Knowing the importance of self care, she delivers a well balanced relaxation massage with a variety of techniques. Her goal as a Massage therapist is to assist her clients in the achievement of their wellness goals as well as provide a tranquil relaxing experience.

Jennifer is a results oriented Esthetician who believes that inner beauty and outter self-confidence are synonymous. Jennifer graduated from the G Skin & Beauty Institute in Chicago where she studied an ingredient centric curriculum with an added benefit of working with some the industry’s leading technologies. She is thrilled to be joining the team of esthetician professionals at Cleise Spa and having the opportunity to learn under Cleise’s tutelage. Jennifer’s goal is to bring happiness and balance to her client’s skin care journey.