Specializing in up-to-the-minute skin care treatments, rejuvenating power facials and amazing French Vichy Shower Body Escapes, Beverly's, The Spa on 4th's passion is skin. Imagine blissful olive,fig and date seed or ambrosial orange and sandalwood scrubs with warm, cascading water overhead lulling you in and out of reality. Pampering and professional with a warm Mediterranean decor, Beverly's on 4th has been Kitsilano's favourite destination day spa for over two decades.

Anne Lauener, co-owner of Beverly's with husband and business partner, Paul, followed her interest for health and beauty after a successful career in sales and marketing of designer building products.

Living in Switzerland and France, Anne had the opportunity to live near and go to spas on a regular basis. Her passion and focus for Esthetics began there.

"I chose and wanted this career, going back to school and starting all over in my thirties, so I am happy to say that I am in the business I want to be in", says Lauener.

Enrolling in Blanche Macdonald Esthetic's program gave her the skills and credibility to realize her goals in the industry. Anne Lauener has worked as an esthetician, BC representative for Avance, a spa algae product line and national trainer for Dermalogica.

Beverly's on 4th continues to thrive and expand their spa at an incredible pace. Even though managing the spa means long hours, she enjoys the flexibility that enables her to balance her personal life with the her spa life Anne Lauener has maintained her bond with the Blanche Macdonald Centre since graduating in 1993.

"My relationship with Blanche Macdonald started over thirteen years ago as a student, then as a guest instructor for Dermalogica, followed by today as an employer of BMC students. We feel very confident when interviewing and hiring BMC grads", says Lauener.

"For over two decades, Beverly's the Spa on 4th has always supported and employed Blanche Macdonald graduates. We appreciate the BMC teaching staff's flexibility in continually updating the curriculum to reflect the rapid changes in our industry. At Beverly's the Spa on 4th, we consider Blanche Macdonald a partner in our success", says Lauener.