Bellanina's aim is to beautify, heal and relax the body while soothing the spirit. To that end we offer:

• Bellanina Day Spa (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
  • health enrichment and relaxing spa and massage treatments
  • beauty enhancement through skin, spa & nail services
    
    
• Bellanina Institute (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
  • continuing education for massage therapists and estheticians (seminars & homestudy) accredited by NCBTMB
  • headquarters for research and evelopment of Bellanina Skin Therapy products
    
    
• Bellanina Retreats
  • Bellanina Guest House (Kerrytown, Ann Arbor, MI): 1-bedroom suite for overnight or extended stay in the historic Kerrytown district
    
    
• Bellanina Facelift Massage: our signature facial rejuvenation treatment
  • available at Bellanina Day Spa and from trained practitioners throughout the world
  • professional training in this treatment through Bellanina Institute
    
    
• Bellanina Skin Therapy: cutting-edge natural, botanical-based, anti-aging and cosmeceutical skin care products
  • available for retail purchase online through Bellanina Institute
  • wholesale available to graduates of our training programs

owners

Nina Howard
Founder, Chief Creative Officer

Nina is a multi-talented, forward-thinking entrepreneur who has built the Bellanina brand from the ground up to a successful million-dollar spa, professional training business, and skin care product line.

Nina is a Licensed Esthetician with Para-Medical studies, Massage Therapist, Polarity Therapist, Skin Care Educator, Abstract Painter and Professional Interior Designer. Nina holds degrees from:

• New York School of Interior Design
• Fashion Institute of Technology
• International Professional School of Body Work
• Institute of Thai Massage
• The Polarity Center
• The Belaví Institute for Facial Massage
• The Fulton Skin Institute

Nina began her massage and skin care business out of her home and studio in 1994. Over the years the award-winning Bellanina has served over 40,000 clients, trained over 6,000 students and developed a line of over 100 private-branded skin care, bath and body products.


Kathryn Myers
Chief Executive Officer

Kathryn joined the Bellanina team as Chief Executive Officer in December 2010. Kathryn is a graduate of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and has a strong business background spanning 30 years. She has held many leadership positions including President of Border's Group Stores.

"I'm delighted to join forces with Nina Howard and Bellanina Day Spa and Institute. Together, we will continue to offer clients the most comprehensive personalized approach to spa therapies that benefit both the mind and body for beautiful results -- inside and out," says Kathryn.