Alecia is the founder of Silver Sixpence, establishing the business in 2016. With a background in skin clinics and day spas, she has worked across several countries and brings a broad range of skills and industry experience to the business. Her approach is grounded in quality, consistency, and creating meaningful client experiences.

Alecia is deeply passionate about mentoring her team and sharing her knowledge, while fostering a positive team culture and welcoming atmosphere. She loves collaborating with the team to design thoughtful, results-driven skin plans and is continually driven to grow and evolve the business. Delivering a luxury, all-round experience for every client is at the heart of everything she does. Outside of the spa, Alecia enjoys spending time with her two daughters, Frankie and Marlee, and making the most of everything Wānaka has to offer. Many clients may also remember the early days of Silver Sixpence, which began in a beautifully fitted-out bus located at the top of Cardrona Ski Field and in the Wānaka township during the summer months.

Fiona is our Spa Manager and the organisational backbone of Silver Sixpence. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty and spa industry, she brings extensive knowledge across a wide range of treatments, from exceptional spa and facial experiences to advanced skin treatments using technologies such as IPL.

As the team’s go-to support person, Fiona is a constant presence in the spa and plays a key role in guiding both clients and staff. Professional yet highly approachable, she is passionate about mentoring the team, helping to create thoughtful skin plans, and developing client memberships that support long-term skin health and results. Outside of the spa, Fiona enjoys camping with her son and dog and is known for her social, fun, and down-to-earth nature.

Courtney is our Senior Skin Therapist and is dedicated to helping clients feel confident in their own skin. With advanced expertise across a wide range of skin treatments including facials, microneedling, chemical peels, IPL, and in-depth skin consultations, she takes a highly personalised and results-driven approach to every treatment.

Passionate about continually growing her skills and knowledge within the skin industry, Courtney is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for her clients. Her favourite part of the role is creating tailored skin plans and long-term treatment journeys, allowing her to support clients through visible, lasting results. Known for her professional, knowledgeable, and considered approach, Courtney builds strong client relationships both in and out of the treatment room. Outside the spa, she enjoys spending time outdoors in Wānaka with her dog Daisy.

Caitlin is a valued member of our front-of-house team, balancing life as a mum to two boys with running an organic farm. She supplies local restaurants and businesses with fresh, seasonal produce and brings that same care and dedication into her role at the spa.

Originally from the United States, Caitlin enjoys the calm Wānaka lifestyle and supports the team in a casual front-of-house role, where she is always ready to assist with skincare advice, bookings, and client enquiries. She also helps with beauty treatments for group bookings, ensuring every experience runs smoothly. Friendly, approachable, and highly organised, Caitlin ensures every client feels welcomed from the moment they arrive and is also known for delivering flawless spray tans.

Trinity grew up in the Far North and is a valued member of our team. As a qualified beauty therapist, she specialises in a range of spa treatments including massage, facials, and body treatments, and is known for creating calm, restorative experiences tailored to each client’s needs.

With a clear career pathway focused on becoming a skin therapist, Trinity has a strong interest in skin health and results-driven facial treatments. Her naturally calm and welcoming presence is often commented on by clients, helping them feel instantly at ease from the moment they arrive. Highly regarded for her massage and thoughtful, intuitive approach, Trinity is dedicated to ensuring every client feels comfortable, pampered, and well looked after.

Shaquille is a skilled beauty therapist with experience across a range of treatments, specialising in BIAB nails, eye treatments, and body waxing. She is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised services that help clients feel confident, refreshed, and well cared for throughout their visit.

As part of her continued professional development, Shaquille is currently completing an apprenticeship with us and has recently expanded her skills to include facial treatments. She also enjoys providing spa experiences such as massage, body wraps, and pamper packages, and is known for her firm massage and focus on muscle care. Outside the spa, Shaquille loves spending her spare time walking and enjoying the Wānaka outdoors, and is known for her friendly, social nature.

Rachel is a highly skilled cosmetic nurse with over a decade of nursing experience, including nine years specialising in appearance medicine. She is part of our Silver Sixpence friends and works closely with us, regularly visiting from Ivy Clinic in Queenstown to provide injectable treatments for our clients.

With a strong focus on precision and safety, Rachel is known for delivering refined, natural-looking results tailored to each individual. She takes particular pride in the art of lip enhancement and believes in subtle, balanced outcomes that enhance natural beauty. Whether providing anti-wrinkle treatments, expertly placed dermal fillers, or carefully planned skin treatments, Rachel approaches every appointment with care, expertise, and attention to detail, ensuring results that look effortless and natural.

Marissa is a highly experienced nail technician who recently relocated to Wānaka from Auckland with her husband and two teenage sons. A true perfectionist, she takes great pride in delivering flawless nails and exceptional care, ensuring every client receives a consistently high standard of service.

Known for her keen attention to detail and passion for beautiful results, Marissa combines technical expertise with a warm, friendly approach that instantly puts clients at ease. She is a much-loved part of the team, bringing a fun, upbeat energy to the spa and making both clients and colleagues feel welcome. With her great sense of humour and down-to-earth nature, Marissa creates an enjoyable, relaxed experience — so you’ll always leave her chair feeling pampered, polished, and smiling.