Alecia, owner and director of Silver Sixpence, is the driving force behind its success, bringing together a talented team to create a thriving business. Her journey with Silver Sixpence began six years ago with a distinctive luxury beauty bus, offering top-notch spa services at events and throughout the winter at Cardrona Ski Field. This innovative start led to the establishment of a custom-designed day spa in Three Parks, Wanaka, meticulously crafted by Alecia herself.

With a wealth of experience working abroad in prestigious day spas, skin clinics, and even luxurious super yachts, Alecia has carefully crafted Silver Sixpence into a haven where every client is made to feel like royalty. “Creating an environment that my team adores is crucial—they’re not just my staff; they’re my second family,” Alecia shares.

Alecia’s 17 years in the beauty and spa industry fuel her continuous drive to enhance her skills, especially in medical skin treatments. Her services, including tailored skin plans and cutting-edge procedures like IPL, Morpheus8, and FormaV, highlight her dedication to excellence and ongoing education. Alecia’s holistic approach to health, emphasising both skin and gut well-being, is key to achieving lasting, optimal results.

At the heart of Alecia’s life is her family. She enjoys exploring the tranquil lakes of Wanaka and traveling across New Zealand in their caravan with her husband Dan, a well-known local tradesman, and their daughters, Frankie, five, and Marlee, two. Together, they relish the peace and beauty of their scenic hometown, finding joy in simple moments spent with friends.

Courtney is a dedicated skincare professional with five years of experience, specializing in facials and micro-needling. Her passion for skincare shines through as she tailors treatment plans and skincare regimens to meet individual needs. Known for her expertise in eye treatments and relaxing massage techniques, she’s committed to helping clients unwind and feel their best.

When she’s not working, Courtney enjoys diving into a good book with a cheeky glass of wine by her side. She lives in Cromwell with her partner Jack and their beloved dog, Daisy.

With 20 years of experience, Wendy is a seasoned beauty therapist with a wealth of knowledge in all things beauty. Her true passion lies in massage from firm pressure, relaxation to hot stone and spa treatments, where she brings relaxation and rejuvenation to every client. Wendy is also highly skilled in lash extensions and a wide range of beauty services, ensuring clients always leave feeling pampered and refreshed.

Wendy is in the process of slowly relocating to Wanaka, a transition that’s giving her the best of both worlds. She commutes regularly between her new home in Wanaka and her hometown of Lawrence, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Central Otago along the way. When she’s not behind the wheel, Wendy loves soaking up the sunshine by the lake with a cold beer in hand—her perfect way to unwind. Whether it’s exploring Wanaka’s vibrant outdoor scene or simply finding a peaceful spot to relax, Wendy is all about embracing the good life in this stunning part of New Zealand.

Originally from Bordeaux, France, Sarah brings a wealth of experience as a skilled therapist. She’s here to improve her English while continuing to share her expertise with clients. Specialising in lash extensions and Algologie facials, Sarah loves pampering clients across all the services we offer. Known for her incredible pedicures, clients often leave feeling deeply relaxed and rejuvenated.

Outside of work, Sarah is an avid explorer. On weekends, she enjoys discovering the stunning landscapes of New Zealand, often hiking and swimming in some of the country’s most beautiful spots. Sarah’s warm and patient nature makes every treatment a truly special experience.

Zoe, a first-year apprentice and true Wanaka local, is a bright new talent at Silver Sixpence. Her family is involved in the hunting hosting industry, and with her mum hailing from Sweden, Zoe enjoys regular trips to Europe, enriching her perspective. In her spare time, Zoe loves to swim with friends, leap off the Albert Town bridge, and dedicate time to her apprenticeship studies. She’s also a supportive sister to Emilie, who often travels for competitive netball.

Zoe’s natural flair for beauty therapy is evident. She approaches her work with a drive for perfection and an eagerness to absorb every piece of knowledge she can. Whether giving a manicure or pedicure, which she does flawlessly, or developing her skills in new areas like massage, waxing, eye treatments, and facials, Zoe is a promising young therapist destined for great success in our industry.

Sam, our indispensable Clinic Coordinator and the welcoming face you’ll see at reception, keeps our team organised and on point here at Silver Sixpence. She’s exceptionally knowledgeable about the treatments and products we offer and has a particular passion for the perfect spray tan. If you’re looking for that flawless bronzed look for an event or just your regular tan, Sam’s meticulous approach is exactly what you need.

Before her time with us, Sam was a hairstylist and owned her own salon, but when she sought a new environment, she made the fantastic leap to our beauty industry team (and we’re so lucky she did!).

In her downtime, Sam and her husband Andrew are busy raising their son Alfie and love spending time at the lake and discovering all the wonderful activities our beautiful region has to offer.

Caitlin is our Saturday reception superstar!
Caitlin is a mum of 2 beautiful boys and wife to her husband Max. She is also an organic farmer and supplies local restaurants and businesses with her delicious produce.
Caitlin escapes the farm life helping us on reception once a week. Originally growing up in America she enjoys the calm Wanaka lifestyle.

You will find Caitlin ready to help you on reception with all of your skin care and booking needs. She also does an amazing spray tan!

India has grown up in beautiful Wanaka and aspires to join the airforce. India recently arrived back in Wanaka after traveling to America working in school holiday programmes; she then ventured to the UK and road tripped around America.

In her spare time India lives an active lifestyle outdoors kayaking, hiking and socialising with friends. Occasionally helping out in the family building business.

You will find India’s friendly face on reception and also in the spray tan room.