Meet the Founders
Meet Carla and Andrew – The Visionaries Behind Face Bar
Carla and Andrew opened Face Bar in 2009, inspired by Carla’s vision to bridge the gap between education and retail in the beauty industry. With over 40 years of experience, Carla has dedicated her career to beauty, growing Face Bar from a humble start with two staff members to a thriving team of 14 passionate therapists. Under her leadership, the business has flourished, doubling in size, tripling the number of treatment rooms, and winning prestigious awards with Ultraceuticals.
Carla’s entrepreneurial journey began at just 19 years old with her first business, Belladonna, and her passion for the beauty industry has only grown stronger over the years. Alongside her, Andrew has been an unwavering support, known as the “handyman” of Face Bar, bringing their shared vision to life and helping the business reach new heights.
With continuous growth, commitment to training, and an ever-evolving dedication to their craft, Carla and Andrew have made Face Bar a leading name in beauty, offering a truly exceptional experience to their clients.
Together, they remain committed to providing a personalised, high-quality service that ensures each visit to Face Bar is as unique and memorable as the last.
Meet the Team
At Face Bar, we take great pride in our talented team of beauty professionals. Each member of our team is dedicated to helping our clients look and feel their absolute best. With years of experience, a passion for beauty, and a commitment to excellence, our team is here to provide you with the highest quality care and results. Come and meet us today or discover more about the people behind our company by scrolling below.
Rebecca Blackwell
Manager / Skin Therapist / Makeup Artist
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Manager
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
I love the family and community Face Bar has built. It’s a great environment to work in and we have so much support from Carla.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
One of the biggest mistakes you might be making is using corrective serums without using an SPF. Remember, there’s no point correcting without protecting.
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
I have watched Criminal Minds so many times I could probably get away with murder!!
Erin Viney
Senior Skin Therapist
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Assistant Manager and Senior Skin Therapist.
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
I love that my work has such a positive impact on my clients’ lives, helping them feel more confident in their own skin. Seeing someone regain confidence when they look in the mirror is incredibly rewarding. I also cherish the connections I make every day—the chats, the laughter, and the relationships I build. It’s a privilege to get paid for something I truly enjoy… and the staff facials are definitely a bonus!
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Wear SPF every single day! It’s the simplest and most effective way to protect your skin
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
I’ve been lucky enough to live and work overseas, and as a result, I’m now fluent in German! It’s our second language at home with my husband and children. On top of that, I’m also a marriage celebrant! I feel so fortunate to have two careers I absolutely love.
Naomi Stafford
Skin Therapist / Makeup Artist
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Skin therapist and Makeup Artist.
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
Having the opportunity to meet amazing people and help them achieve their goals and gain more self love and confidence. As well as experiencing different opportunities with my beautiful colleagues and building my own personal goals. It’s a win win!
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Be patient and trust in the process, like all great things in life, it takes time to blossom. not only for skin, but for life as well ❤️
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
The foundation of all my phobias started from the queen (hag style) from Snow White. Still can’t watch it to this day.
Daniel Cater
Makeup Artist / Skin Therapist
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Head Makeup Artist and Beauty Therapist.
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
I am so lucky to make people look and feel like the best possible version of themselves helping to boost their self confidence.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Wear SPF, your future face will thank you!
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
My previous professions include: Stylist, Wig Stylist, Costume and Fashion Designer, Fashion Illustrator and globe trotting Drag Artist.
Maisee Bowerman
Social Media Manager / Front of House
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Front of House + Social Media Manager.
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
I love being able to have a giggle with the people I work with. It’s so refreshing to be a part of a work environment where everyone truly excels in their role and is passionate about Face Bar’s culture.
The Let Them Theory – Mel Robbins
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
No skin is perfect! Aim for healthy skin, not perfect skin. We all have pores, breakouts, fine lines. We’re all human.
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
I feel like I have lived many different lives 😂 but something that may surprise some people is that I raced motocross for 10 years. Every weekend, my family would travel across the state for us to compete and it was such a major part of my childhood.
Maree Saward
Senior Skin Therapist
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Senior Skin Therapist.
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
My favourite part of my job is working with our incredible technologies at Face Bar which change people’s lives. I love it when someone who has suffered with a red face or age spots for many years is transformed with a new confidence. To remove these conditions puts the best smiles on their faces.
I also love treating skins with a holistic approach,not only treating the top of their skin but work with diet and nutrition to improve their overall results.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
The best advice I have is to live in the present moment and enjoy each day as it comes and not look too far into the future
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
I am a Scrabble addict and have been playing online since 2012. I also love caravanning, gardening and cooking and living my best life always.
Julia King
Skin Therapist
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Skin therapist
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
I have always had a very giving nature and knew I wanted to do something in a job where I could help others in some way and make a difference in someone’s day. Beauty therapy for me is helping someone feel confident in their skin and feeling good from the inside out. I believe it is so important to take time for yourself by booking in for a treatment which will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. I have a very gentle and calm nature so it is no surprise my favourite treatment is an Indulgent facial where I can connect with someone through touch, relaxation techniques and give them a safe space to let go of any worries they might have and leaving with beautiful, fresh and glowing skin.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
“If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.”
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
Music is one of my favourite things and has always been a big part of my life. We have slowly put together a music room in our house which my husband, myself and two boys all love and enjoy.
Mads Abdaltam
Front of House
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Front of House
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
Connecting with clients and customers. It’s such a privilege that we get to be a part of their lives no matter how significant/ insignificant. We’re pretty lucky! Our clients are amazing x
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
SPF is the best anti-aging tool you can implement into your skincare routine x
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
I grew up behind a kebab shop that my parents owned! Whilst most kids were playing at the park, I was taste testing tabouli, perfecting kebab fillings and eating mountains of falafel.
Amy Fowler
Skin Therapist
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Skin therapist.
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
I love working with the amazing technology to give clients life changing skin! I also love working in such a fun, inclusive and loving environment. We have such a great team who are all so good at what they do!
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
You are the creator of your destiny! Commitment to bettering your skin is a must if you want to see a change, also – SPF every single day, rain hail or shine!
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
I am an identical twin and yes, we used to play tricks on people!
Charlie Bell
Skin Therapist
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
Skin Therapist.
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
Empowering individuals to embrace their true selves is incredibly rewarding. Witnessing someone’s confidence radiate from within is a truly uplifting experience.
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
A positive mindset is key.
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
I am captivated by shark attacks and can easily lose myself for hours watching documentaries about them.
Ciara Dawkins
Junior
What’s your job/ role at Face Bar?
I am a junior at Face Bar.
What is your favourite part about your job and why?
I love organising new stock as it arrives and checking out all the amazing products. I’m excited to learn how to serve our wonderful customers and clients!
What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?
“Never be so kind, you forget to be clever never be so clever you forget to be kind” – Taylor Swift
What is a fun fact about you that may surprise people?
I’m a devoted Taylor Swift fan—obsessively so! I’ve been lucky enough to see her in concert and have spent countless hours making friendship bracelets.
