Director of Spa

EST. 2023

Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee, Spa Director, Kali Winter

With over 25 years of experience in the wellness and beauty industry, Kali Winter is a dedicated professional with a passion for skincare, healing, and education. As the Director of Spa for the Edgeless Beauty Group, Kali oversees a diverse portfolio of brands, including Neroli Salon Spa (with five locations), the Institute of Beauty and Wellness (Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago), SKNBarRx (Shorewood and Pewaukee), and the distribution center for Ultraceuticals skincare. In addition to her leadership role, Kali is also an instructor at the Institute of Beauty and Wellness, where she teaches both esthetics and massage therapy. Her commitment to education allows her to share her expertise and guide the next generation of beauty professionals in mastering the latest techniques and industry best practices. Kali leads her esthetics team with a focus on delivering the most advanced, results-driven treatments available. Her team specializes in microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, Aveda facials, and Ultraceuticals treatments, always using science-backed skincare to ensure optimal results. Kali ensures each treatment is customized to meet the unique needs of every guest, emphasizing the importance of homecare product recommendations that complement in-spa services.

As a licensed waxing specialist, Kali is known for her precision and expertise in brow shaping and Brazilian waxing, ensuring that clients feel comfortable and well cared for during every service. Kali is also an intuitive massage practitioner, blending deep tissue, Swedish relaxation, and energy work to address the mind-body connection of each client. Her philosophy centers on the belief that every person’s pain or injury has a unique blend of physical and emotional factors, and treatment should reflect that individuality. Kali’s commitment to her practice is exemplified by her hands-on approach—she spends time in the treatment room at Neroli Salon Spa to stay connected with her team and clients. Kali lives by the philosophy that “Your skin is a living organ, just like your heart and your lungs. If it is functioning well, it will look good naturally.” This belief fuels her dedication to skincare that delivers measurable results, grounded in science and personalized care. With her wealth of experience in both the treatment room and as an educator, Kali ensures that every client and student receives the highest level of care and attention.

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