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Jess Tetu Spa Owner and Director - profile portrait

Jess Tetu

Owner & Director

Jess Tetu is a Canadian entrepreneur making waves across the country in the beauty & spa industry while making an impact on her community through her dedication to philanthropy!

Overcoming adversity at a very young age, Jess began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur.

Jess is the sole owner of five Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan’s Beauty Brand), Founder & CEO of Iconic Betty Jewelry, Founder of Jess Tetu Consulting, and Founder & CEO of 4seventyone Recovery Resources, a not-for-profit charity she created.

Jess is an accomplished public speaker, volunteers on multiple community and charity foundation boards, and supports countless other events, fundraisers and community programs.

She was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, and most recently received one of Canada’s most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women.

2021 – Growth & Market Expansion Award, NSBA Business Builder Awards
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 – Winner, Best Spa, Prairie Dog Magazine, Regina, Sk
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 – Winner, Best Spa, Planet S Magazine, Saskatoon, Sk
2019 – Named one of “Canada’s Most Powerful Women”
2019 – Woman of Achievement Award, WESK Celebration of Achievement Awards
2019 – Communications & Leadership Award, Toastmasters Canada
2019 – Finalist, Community Involvement Award, YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
2019 – Official Gift Lounge Sponsor of the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
2019 – Community Builder Award, NSBA Business Builder Awards
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 – Winner, Best Beauty Line, Refined Magazine, Canada
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 – Winner, Best Saskatoon Spa, Refined Magazine, Canada
2018 – Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient
2017 – Recipient of the Women of Distinction Award for Entrepreneurship, YWCA
2017 – Recipient Of The Volunteer Of The Year Award, Saskatoon Chamber Of Commerce
2017 – Named A Top Spa In Canada For Facials, Flare Magazine
2016 – Finalist, Young Entrepreneur Of The Year, Abex Awards, Saskatchewan Chamber Of Commerce
2015 – Finalist, Customer Service, Sabex Awards, Saskatoon Chamber Of Commerce
2015 – Finalist, Young Entrepreneur, Paragon Awards- Regina & District Chamber Of Commerce
2015 – Finalist/honoree, Entrepreneurship, Women Of Distinction Awards, Ywca
2014 – Recipient, Young Entrepreneur Of The Year, Abex Awards, Saskatchewan Chamber Of Commerce
2014 – 2nd Place / Top 3 Young Entrepreneurs Of The Year, Paragon Awards, Regina & District Chamber Of Commerce
2013 – Finalist / Top 3 Young Entrepreneurs Of The Year, Paragon Awards, Regina & District Chamber Of Commerce
2013 – Finalist, Young Entrepreneur Of The Year, Abex Awards, Saskatchewan Chamber Of Commerce
2012 – Present – Member Of The International Women’s Leadership Association

Corporate Team

Jess White, JFY Spas Regional Director - profile portrait

Jess White

Regional Director

Jessica joined JFY in early 2011, and quickly became an extremely valued and essential JFY team member. In 2012, she became director of the Saskatoon location, later becoming regional director of both the Saskatoon and Regina spas. She now leads both management teams and is responsible for leadership, direction and supervision in the daily operation of both spas.

Working closely with owner, Jessica Tetu, she provides mentorship, goal setting and business management for the JFY teams. In addition to her role at JFY, Jessica is also the director of the Lia Reese brand. She has and will continue to play an essential role in the growth, development and success of both the JFY and Lia Reese brands.

Jessica holds both a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Saskatchewan and is a current member of the CPHR (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources).

Gisele Sieben, Director of Esthetics, Saskatoon Division - profile portrait

Gisele Sieben

Director of Esthetics

Saskatoon Division

Gisele came to JFY in 1997, and has over 21 years of spa industry experience. She leads the esthetics team in their day-to-day operations, and works closely with the directors to build a successful day spa business.

Obtaining several esthetics training courses, diplomas and certificates both locally and internationally over her extensive career, Gisele most enjoys helping clients with skin care concerns while providing healthy at-home skin care regimens.

Gisele is trained in all esthetic services, including pedicures, manicures, waxing, tinting, body treatments and body wraps, with a specialty in facial experiences, skin care and microdermabrasion treatments.

Brittany Chyz, Director of Massage Therapy, Saskatoon Division - profile portrait

Brittany Chyz

Director of Massage Therapy

Saskatoon Division

Brittany became a member of Saskatoon’s JFY team in early 2010 and quickly became a customer favorite and one of JFY’s most successful RMT’s. Brittany’s hard work, impeccable work ethic, and positive attitude soon earned her the position of massage director. She recently received the award for Best Massage Therapist in Saskatoon for the second year in a row.

Brittany is trained in a variety of modalities including sports therapy, hot stone therapy, hydrotherapy and cranial sacral to name a few. She has additional training in a variety of esthetics services and is looking forward to continuing her education in reflexology and pursuing her unique interest in canine massage.

Darcie Wilson, Assistant Director, Regina Division - profile portrait

Darcie Wilson

Assistant Director

Regina Division

Darcie joined team JFY in fall 2014 as a full-time esthetician. Shortly thereafter she became a part of the spa coordinator team, only too happy to join the management team a few months later.

Darcie is proficient in manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, body wraps and body treatments. She is also a certified RAC reflexologist and believes in the importance of promoting relaxation for healing through reflexology.

With a strong focus on the value of excellent customer service, Darcie does everything in her power to ensure all guests receive the highest level of treatment they have come to appreciate and expect at JFY. She is proud to be a part of an award winning business and team.

Courtenay O'Connor, Director of Esthetics, Regina Division - profile portrait

Courtenay O’Connor

Director of Esthetics

Regina Division

Courtenay started working for Just For You October 2013 as a esthetician. In 2005 Courtenay received her commercial makeup artistry diploma, and has had the opportunity to work on movie and TV sets as well as local theatre. She graduated esthetics school in 2008 and continued her education receiving her oncology esthetics diploma in 2011 and loves that aspect of her job. She loves providing facials and coming up with solutions that work for the client on how best to treat their skin. In 2018 Courtenay became a valued member of our management team and runs the Esthetics department at our Regina location.

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