meet the team

Amanda, Expert Skin Therapist, Senior Therapist and Salon Owner

Amanda is the wonderful and proud owner of Sibu Beauty! Amanda started working in a fast paced salon in the city which had greatly expanded her knowledge of the beauty therapy industry. She is an Expert Dermalogica Skin Therapist and has great knowledge of our other amazing range, Murad. While Amanda does most treatments, her skills are with skin and is constantly expanding her knowledge with further information. Amanda is currently studying a Bachelor in Health Science specialising in Dermal therapies. Amanda loves meeting new clients and loves a challenge with how to treat individual concerns and skin types. She believes facial treatments not only serve a purpose of treating the skin, but are also pampering and relaxing!

Linda, Senior Therapist & Skin expert- Currently on maternity leave

Linda is our long standing Crace therapist who has been with us for almost 7 years. 

Becoming a qualified therapist all the way back in 2011 after 7 years as a dance teacher and being in the performing arts industry,  she is 11 years in the beauty industry and her career has grown enormously. Linda spent some time as our Sibu Salon manager and recently taking a step back to attend to the demands of raising her 2 children.  She likes the variety Sibu has to offer, but does have a love of skin treatments and is excited to be performing all the new and advanced treatments. She loves making clients feel good about themselves, helping them achieve their goals, getting to know them and what they like. She is always thriving for perfection! 

Linda is working part time between both salons while she juggles work/mum life.

Amy, Beauty Therapist

Amy has been working in the beauty industry since 2021 as she completed her Diploma in Beauty Therapy. She joined our Nicholls team at in August of 2023.

Amy has a big passion for all things skin including facial treatments, skincare, waxing, massage as well as lash and brow treatments. Her favourite services include lash and brow treatments along with level 2 aging facials. She has a warm caring personality which is why Amy loves chatting with clients. 

Amy loves to travel outdoors, going to the gym, shopping and spending quality time with friends and family. Her mother's hard work and love inspire her. Amy aspires to make a positive impact on people's lives.

Cassie, Beauty Therapist

At the age of 15, Cassie discovered her passion for beauty therapy through makeup. Her beauty journey officially began in 2020, where she found joy in waxing and nails, as well as slower treatments such as facials and massages. Cassie's go-to beauty treatment is a pedicures and LED facials.

Cassie considers completing her beauty diploma as her greatest achievement and is Inspired by her mother's dedication to learning.

Cassie's loves burritos, shopping, and her favourite person is her mom. Cassie leans towards being an introvert and has a soft spot for pets.She dreams of traveling and owning a beauty salon, and her absolute favorite place is the beach.

Lucy, Salon Manager

Lucy's journey into the world of beauty therapy began when she realized her passion for makeup and how skin issues affected her confidence. Starting her beauty career in February 2022, she enjoys a range of treatments, from quick waxing and nail care to luxurious facials and massages, making her days diverse and engaging.

Her favorite beauty treatments include skincare procedures, biosculpture nails, and the precise art of brow shaping. Lucy leans towards dermaplaning and peels for clients' skin needs, while personally favoring needling and hydrodermabrasion.

In her personal and professional growth, Lucy finds inspiration from Sibu salon owner, Amanda, and looks up to industry expert Gena Salerno for her brow skills and entrepreneurial mindset.

Lucy's proudest accomplishment is completing her Diploma. She loves Mexican and Thai cuisine, loves shopping, and cherishes moments with loved ones. With dreams of owning her beauty business and expanding into areas like Ombre brows, Lucy is filled with aspirations and hope for the future.

Jacqui, Beauty Therapist

Jacqui's journey into beauty therapy began at 19 while working as a receptionist in a Darwin hotel salon. In 1990, she relocated to the Gold Coast to pursue her passion for beauty therapy. Presently, Jaqcui enjoys a variety of treatments, from procedures like waxing and nail care to facials and massages.

Jacqui draws inspiration from resilient individuals who face life's challenges with a positive attitude. Her three children are the center of her greatest achievements and happiest moments.

Jacqui loves in Italian cuisine, especially cannelloni, she also enjoys activities like camping, traveling with friends, and beach outings. She describes herself as a blend of introverted and extraverted qualities. Her ultimate goal is to overcome fears and uncertainties and return to practicing as a beauty therapist after an extended hiatus.

Olivia, Beauty Therapist

Olivia has been passionate about the beauty industry from a young age, practicing nails, makeup, and massages on her family. By 16, she earned her lash extensions certificate and completed her diploma by 17. She loves making others feel confident through a mix of fast treatments like body waxing and slower services like facials. Inspired by her supportive parents, Olivia balances her extroverted personality with her love for the beach and acai bowls. Her dream is to open a beauty salon in Queensland, specialising in lashes, brows, and skin treatments, possibly featuring her own branded products.

Sasha, Tattoo removal specialist

Sasha is a born and bred Canberran, while most of his working life has been in the public service, he has also become a laser tattoo removal specialist back in 2017.

Sasha is passionate about tattoos as a collector of them himself and is still working on his own collection.

Sasha’s other passions include bonsai with a collection of 200 little trees in his yard. And his 2 little Dachshunds.

Quote from Sasha: “Best part of working at Sibu is that I get to work with my beautiful wife Amanda”

Sasha has been married to our salon owner Amanda for nearly 18 years.