Skin Essentials opened its doors in October of 1995. Initially, Skin Essentials consisted of Phyllis Rollins (esthetician) and one part-time massage therapist. Today the business has grown with 10 Therapists and 2 Spa Directors. The plans are to expand to offer more services consisting of Vichy Shower. Skin Essentials is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and International Spa Association.

Phyllis O. Rollins
Owner, Founder and Esthetician

Phyllis is a native of Greenwood. She attended Lander University and Piedmont Technical College with Business as a major. She worked with an Aerospace Company in Greenwood for ten years as a Systems Administrator. She then attended Esthetics International School in Columbia, S.C. She graduated in April 1995 and opened Skin Essentials in October of that year.

Taina Lindström-Redfern
Spa Director and General Manager

Spa Director, Taina Redfern's background in business, marketing and customer relations makes her uniquely qualified to manage the
operation of Skin Essentials. Her goal is to provide a warm and welcoming environment that is mutually satisfying for both the guests and the therapists.

Taina has called Greenwood home for nineteen years and is married to John Redfern of Davis & Floyd, Inc. They have three adult children: John, Christopher, and Christina (and a new son-in-law) as well as their youngest daughter, Katherine, who is a Junior at Greenwood High School.

Donna Coleman
Massage Therapist

Donna is native to Greenwood County. She is a graduate of Erskine College, where she earned a degree in Behavioral Science emphasizing in Special Education. She has spent her career in the healing arts as a counselor and is currently working with the Greenville Housing Authority. Donna has furthered her education and experiences by becoming a licensed massage therapist. She completed a 750 hour certification program at Greenville Technical College in May of 2001.

Darla Lordemann
Cosmetologist

Darla has 30 plus years of experience in the hair and beauty industry. She is licensed in three states and began her schooling in the Midwest. She has two grown sons and has a 2 year old granddaughter who adds sweetness to her life with interests in cooking, decorating, antiquing and church activities.

Jeanie Patterson

Jeanie studied Color Analysis in McLean,Virginia by the famous author Carol Jackson who wrote the books "Color Me Beautiful" and "Color for Men." She received training in color analysis, wardrobe planning, figure analysis and make up techniques. For several years she held classes at leading department stores in SC, NC and GA as well as having a studio in Greenwood to do color analysis. Jeanie is one of only four Consultants in South Carolina trained by Carol Jackson.

Alice Polatty
Esthetician and Nail Technician

Alice has been married to Danny Polatty for 4 years. Together they have a precious two year old named Zachary. She graduated from the Nail Tech Academy of Easley and has been employed with Skin Essentials since May 2006. She completed the Esthetics program at the South Carolina School of Massage and Esthetics in January of 2007 and is now with us full time. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Sherie Timmons
Massage Therapist

Sherie is a graduate of the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy where her peers voted her "Best all around therapist." She specializes in neuromuscular and connective tissue massage as well as integrative muscle balancing. She and her 8 year old son live on a farm in Saluda and enjoy regular church activities at Calvary Chapel of Greenwood. She also enjoys doing stained glass and enjoys the arts.

Robyn Yonce
Nail Technician

Robyn is a native of Greenwood and graduated from Greenwood High School. She attended Carolina College of Cosmetology to become a licensed Nail Technician. She grew up in a large family with 3 brothers and 5 sisters. She has a wonderful daughter, Summer, who is four years old. Robyn loves being a nail technician and pampering her clients!

Lydia Redden
Hair Stylist

Lydia is originally from the Philippines , but has called Greenwood home for 37 years. She has three children and ten grandchildren.

She has been a stylist for seven years and provides hair services ranging from Cut and Style to All-Over Color or Foils to the most

Formal Styles. Lydia specializes in pageant and prom preparation.

Freyia Osterwald
Massage Therapist

Freyia is a European trained massage therapist, who graduated from the Elizabeth Dicke Institute – a well known physical therapist school – in Mainz, Germany.

She has completed 2,200 hours in various types of therapeutic massage, specializing in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy, as well as connective tissue.

In November 2005, she attended Dr. Vodder's School in Austria, one of the most renowned International Institutes for Manual Lymph Drainage.

She also worked as a massage therapist for the U.S. Military in Germany, as well as in orthopedic clinics in Germany. Since returning to the States she has been self-employed.

Although Freyia is a Greenwood native, she spent 24 years living in Germany and has traveled throughout Europe and to New Zealand, Morocco, Brazil and Mexico.

Apart from her obvious love of travel, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her 2 dogs and 3 cats.