Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Timeline
Snowboarding, Roller Skating, Dancing, Hiking, Paddle Boarding
Recreation & Enjoyment
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Darby Palmer

Summary

~Licensed Cosmetologist & Massage Therapist~

~Licensed Cosmetology Establishment~

~Licensed Hospitality Host - Airbnb~

-Doctor of Divinity~

-Animal Sprit Guide~


*I started my career as an Athletic Trainer in High School which led me to go to Massage School in 1997.

*I have been a Licensed Cosmetologist & Massage Therapist for over 2 decades.

*I can legally do any service on the menu & look forward to adding more credentials to my work!

*I have taught a few students through the Myotherapy Institute for Massage & NHI for their clinical internship & hands on training with a professional MT.




I love nature & get outside often to enjoy all the seasons.

Flow Toys bring me a lot of JOY & I love teaching people new skills.


For the past 20+ years I have been going to & working at festivals both big & small. I set up my mini travel spa everywhere I go.

I have been on numerous event production teams for more events than I could ever list. Spa management & onsite therapist for all of these events, as well as being in charge of setting entire healing areas for many of these festivals.

Mobile Massage & Commercial Vending at many street events, festivals & farmer's markets.



Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1

Crystal Mountain Apprenticeship in the Healing Arts

1
1

Academy of Cosmetology

1
1

Vogue Beauty School

1
1

Cosmetology Establishment Owner 20 years

Work History

Owner & Manager

Palmer Palace LLC
02.2018 - Current

The Palmer Palace LLC is a beautiful 150 year old Victorian downtown Nevada City, CA that I operated Body Essence Day Spa, Salon & Boutique out of as well as, LOVE Productions, Coyote Cottage Airbnb & 2 other commercial/residential rentals out of.


I am the owner & manager & live onsite & take care of all the daily, weekly, monthly & yearly operations.





CEO, President, Owner

Body Essence Day Spa, Salon & Boutique
01.2014 - Current

I opened a small day spa & salon called Body Essence in 2000 in Jackson, Wyoming & operated it for 10 years as a Licensed Cosmetologist & Massage Therapist.

Body Essence employed many people & brought a lot of JOY to everyone!


I moved to San Francisco, CA in 2009 & work for many other establishments during that time.


Body Essence found a new location to reopen in Nevada City, CA in 2014 where it now flourishes & wants to grow into a healing arts school!


I have employed hundreds of employees & contract laborers during my career. Working at many salons, day spas & events.




Owner/Operator

Betty Headquarters
03.2013 - Current

Betty is a 1960 Kencraft travel trailer that I converted into my mini travel spa. She is a box of love on wheels who supplies many people shelter from the storm & offers her self service spa stations for everyone to enjoy.


Scrub Station

Glam Box

Nail Bar

Massage Table

Floor Tools For Stretching

Spa Services

Flow Toys

Musical Instruments

Interactive Art Box

Creation Station


CEO, President, & Owner

Love Productions
03.1978 - Current

Event Production, Decor, Planning & Retreats, Festivals, Workshops, & Healing Arts.

Massage Therapist, Esthetician & Cosmetologist

Bay Area Based Bodyworker SF & Oakland
11.1998 - 03.2013

When I closed down my shop, Body Essence, at the tail end of 1998, I moved to San Francisco to pursue my dreams.

I worked at numerous different salon & spas during these years. As well as had a house in Reno I was living at & commuting back & forth so I could work in Truckee, Sacramento & Nevada City.

Mobile Massage & In Spa Services....

Massage Therapist & Manager

London Heads West
01.1999 - 06.2000

I started as a Massage Therapist & then also became the manager. My boss, Deb, was pregnant at the time I started working for her & when she returned from Maternity leave she just wanted to sell her shop, So I bought it. That's how Body Essence Day Spa, Salon & Boutique was born as my company today!

Education

No Degree - Cosmetology

The Academy of Cosmetology
Bozeman, MT

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Vogue Beauty School
Idaho Falls, ID
05.2003

Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy & Healing Arts

Crystal Mountain School of Therapeutic Massage
Albuquerque, NM
10.1998

High School Diploma -

Worland High School
Worland, Wyoming
05.1996

Skills

    *I have multiple skills & abilities to operate any type of small travel business to brick & mortar I have employed hundreds of people during my career over the past 25 years

    *I've done everything from cleaning, payroll, administrative to the actual hands on bodywork & services

    *I have trained & offered classes to many employees & individuals

    *Animal Care has been a big part of my entire life! I will continue to help any creature that comes my way I have a Rover profile as well

    *Organization, Cleanliness, Compassion, & Hard Work are only some of my strong points

    *I love heping people learn about their bodies & how to take self care to the next level!

    *Peace ~ Love ~ Happiness is my motto

Certification

  • Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Licensed Cosmetologist
  • Licensed Cosmetology Salon Establishment
  • Animal Spirit Guide
  • Animal Care Giver
  • Owner of Palmer Palace LLC
  • Owner of Body Essence LLC
  • Owner of Love Productions
  • Doctor of Divinity
  • Credentials of Ministry
  • Professional House Cleaner
  • Professional Animal Care Giver
  • Hospitality Host - Airbnb Superhost

Timeline

Owner & Manager

Palmer Palace LLC
02.2018 - Current

CEO, President, Owner

Body Essence Day Spa, Salon & Boutique
01.2014 - Current

Owner/Operator

Betty Headquarters
03.2013 - Current

Massage Therapist & Manager

London Heads West
01.1999 - 06.2000

Massage Therapist, Esthetician & Cosmetologist

Bay Area Based Bodyworker SF & Oakland
11.1998 - 03.2013

CEO, President, & Owner

Love Productions
03.1978 - Current

No Degree - Cosmetology

The Academy of Cosmetology

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Vogue Beauty School

Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy & Healing Arts

Crystal Mountain School of Therapeutic Massage

High School Diploma -

Worland High School

Snowboarding, Roller Skating, Dancing, Hiking, Paddle Boarding

I love to have fun & enjoy nature, tools, & toys!


Recreation & Enjoyment

I love to have fun & enjoy nature, tools, & toys!

Roller Skating

Snowboarding

Cross Country Skiing 

Dancing 

Hiking 

Paddle Boarding

Swimming 

Flow Toys

Traveling 

 


Darby Palmer