A SPA owner has spoken of her successes as her business nears its first anniversary. Aimee Shergold, who runs Ayano Day Spa in Stanbridge Lane, Awbridge, has opened up about the challenges of growing her wellness business. Her spa offers treatments ranging from skincare and massages to beauty treatments and sauna sessions, all administered by “passionate and authentic” therapists.
Despite its glowing reviews and loyal customer base, the first year has not been without its difficulties and sacrifices for working mother Aimee - and she said she owes her success to those closest to her. She said: “It was a whole family sacrifice in the first few months, and I’m so grateful for my school mum friends for helping out when I was working long hours.” The unique name Ayano was inspired by a name Aimee’s father used to call her as a child, a testimony to the family-based beginnings of this spa retreat.
The spa (Image: Aimee Shergold) Her partner helped her to kit the salon out, transforming the former offices into a beautiful day spa. “He has been my biggest cheerleader,” she said. With the support of family and friends, and as traction grew month by month, Aimee's trusted clientele expanded, and so did her business.
Now Ayano has 120 regular clients and more than 350 five-star reviews on Fresha. Aimee has been in the beauty and wellness industry for many years, having worked as a mobile beauty therapist, and also owning a salon, but always had a vision to develop her o.