The Wellness Visionary: How Sandra Senior Built a Sanctuary for Women to Heal, Transform & Reconnect
For more than three decades, Sandra Senior has been a quiet force in the world of beauty, wellness, and holistic healing. As the founder of Irie Salon and Spa, she has woven together the many chapters of her career—fashion design, cosmetology, massage therapy, and wellness coaching—into a sanctuary where women can feel seen, heard, and restored. Each skill taught her something essential: the artistry of expression, the confidence that comes from beauty, the grounding power of touch, and the emotional liberation found in mindful living. Together, these experiences shaped the Irie vision: a space where women could experience both inner and outer transformation.
The idea for Irie began long before she opened her doors. There was a time when Sandra was juggling everything—work, parenting, projects, clients, the relentless pace of everyday life. She had become so accustomed to moving nonstop that she didn’t even realize how depleted she was. When someone gifted her a spa day, she didn’t know when she’d ever use it. Months later, she finally took a day off and scheduled a massage. That single moment shifted everything. It wasn’t just the treatment—it was the stillness, the attention to detail, the feeling of being cared for without expectation. In that quiet room, Sandra realized how deeply women need spaces that allow them to pause, breathe, and just be. Irie Salon and Spa was born from that revelation.
Global training further expanded her perspective. Her studies in Asia and integrative nutrition illuminated a truth she carries into her work today: wellness shouldn’t be a once-a-month luxury. In many cultures, healing is woven into daily life through simple, intentional rituals centered around community, joy, and balance. These traditions inspired Sandra to infuse Irie’s services with holistic lifestyle principles—so clients don’t just leave relaxed; they leave equipped with practices that support long-term well-being.
When the pandemic disrupted in-person services, Sandra stepped outside her comfort zone and embraced virtual healing. Though she initially wondered how to translate touch-based care through a screen, the shift sparked powerful collaborations and a global sisterhood. Women from around the world found comfort and connection through online sessions designed with authenticity and heart. Even so, the experience reminded Sandra of the irreplaceable magic of human touch—a healing language all its own.
Today, Irie Salon and Spa stands as a testament to Sandra’s journey, resilience, and unwavering belief that women deserve spaces that nurture their bodies, quiet their minds, and uplift their spirits. Through every client she touches, Sandra continues her mission: to help women feel whole again, one restorative moment at a time.