About Us

The Bontia Springs School of Massage and Cosmetology has an extensive experienced and professional staff to ensure that you receive the education and training you deserve. Get to know them better by reading their bios below, then stop by and see how our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you make your dreams come true.

 

Ginny Wiser - Administrator/Owner, Licensed Esthetician, Cidesco Diploma, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Nail Technician

Andrea Lea Fiebe - Manager, Student Affairs Specialist, Licensed Full Specialist

Carolin Kiesinger - Secretary and Student Relations

Donald “Buddy” Wiser - Director of Finance & Marketing

Chris Fiebe - CEU Coordinator and Student Relations

Alan V. Bacon - Director of A&P and Massage Program, Licensed LMT

Sandi Blackwell - licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology Instructor

Dawn Volpe - LMT

Minette Pliner - Cosmetologist

Anne Edson - Nail Specialist

Meggan Wells - Full Specialist

Marisol Olenchyck - Spanish/ English Cosmetology Director/Instructor, Licensed Cosmetologist

Anne Grossi - Assistant Cosmetology Director/ Instructor, Licensed Cosmetologist

Lisa Licensed Cosmetologist/ Prizmatics Instructor Minnette - Licensed Cosmetologist/ Prizmatics Instructor

 

Ginny Wiser Owner

Administrator and licensed in massage, skin care, and nail technology.

Ginny understands the potential each curriculum offered to students seeking licensure in each field taught at the School. She has continued her own private practice locally which gives her an edge as to what is needed and requested from local and seasonal clients. She believes that learning new techniques, products, and sharing this knowledge will come back to you double fold. She practices Swedish massage, reflexology and the art of total relaxation in her own practice; but loves the practice of skin care and body treatments and feels that these are a necessary part of keeping each segment of the body working as an integral whole. Ginny has been teaching in some facet since the beginning of her licensed career and has used her knowledge of marketing and sales which she engaged in for over 14 years to the use of skin care, massage and related products. As present administrator, she seeks to develop all programs to their potential while offering practical application of new techniques and modalities for those seeking licensure in their own particular field as well as increasing post graduate classes for those presently licensed. She is truly dedicated to each student enrolled as well as those that have pursued a career within the beauty and wellness industry. Ginny is a Graduate of the Venice School of Massage, Digits Institute of Reflexology of California, LeBaron Academy of Cosmetology and National Educational Director of BioDermetique Images and holds a CIDESCO Diploma license.

 

Andrea Lea Fiebe

Assistant Administrator, Bachelor Degree in Business, a Full Specialty License in facial and nail technology, and Director of the Nail Department.

Andrea has developed the nail technology program while in her senior year of college and continues to make progressive steps to give students an edge in technology within the nail program. She uses her knowledge to maintain the office, faculty, students, and staff in an environment for growth and development. She maintains a friendly atmosphere which makes learning and working at the School pleasurable. The School allows Andrea has the ability to meet challenges and overcome barriers that now effect modern business within the new millennium.

 

Carolin Kiesinger

Secretary and Student Relations

She helps students with supplies, and answers questions with concerns they may have while attending class. She also does a lot of the computer graphics and literature for Bonita Springs School Inc. In addition, she oversees the school store. She is currently attending Florida Gulf Coast University working toward her CPA degree.

 

Donald “Buddy” Wiser

Director of Finance and Marketing

In house and outside funding has been made available to students that did not feel they could afford to come to school. His past experiences give him the edge to be able to offer knowledge by means of the curriculums offered here at Bonita Springs School within the affordable reach of everyone. His raising of 4 children also gives him the experience to know the value of “good education” and make it “great education” when it is financially reachable to all. No matter what your financial circumstances he always gives a listening ear and gives of his time to get you what you need to meet your educational goals.

 

Chris Fiebe

CEU Coordinator and Student Relations

Holds a Small Business Management Degree from Scranton, P.A. which he uses to fulfill the coordination of continual education for licensed massage therapists and skin care specialists as well as keeping student records of attendance for all programs. Chris is also licensed as a Registered Real Estate Appraiser and is licensed in Real Estate Sales.

 

Alan V. Bacon

LMT

Has been a therapist since 1991. He is certified in several modalities of massage treatments: sports, myofacial release, and deep tissue. He taught for the Venice School of Massage, which is now known as the Bonita Springs School of Massage. He currently teaches flexibility and anatomy & physiology. He also, supervises the student massage clinic at the school.

 

Dawn Volpe

LMT

Originally from New Jersey she attended Virginia Wesleyan College where she graduated in 89 with a degree in Communications. Her own compromised health issues exposed her to modern medicine, and although there are great accomplishments in the field, she found it troubling that the doctors stumbled over or just ignored her questions concerning health cases. In 1998 she moved to New Mexico and in January of 2000 she graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics with the title of Natural Therapeutic Specialist. This diploma was achieved by in depth studying of approaches to health and wellness. Her passion for bodywork accelerated her in Massage, Colon Therapy, Core Synchronism, Polarity Therapy, and Body-Mind awareness. She has the privilege of teaching classes and discussing one of her passion in life--the amazing human body.

 

Bruce Stott

Cosmetology/Prizmatics Instructor

A graduate in 1983 from the Undergraduate School of Cosmetology in Springfield, Ill. Bruce owned and operated the Family Hair Center in Petersburg, Ill. for twenty-one years. He received advanced hair cutting skills in St. Louis and Chicago which he has used in his teaching profession which he has found to be a challenging and rewarding experience. He moved to Bonita Springs in 2004 and is currently using his skills at GQIQ hair salon. Bruce believes we have to always have to keep your mind fresh like a bubbling spring in order to stay motivated and keep clients happy.