Natasha Wood OPHA I Voice of Reason

Born into a family of hairstylist and estheticians, Natasha pursued hairstyling and quickly became a business owner of a reputable salon and spa. Natasha has proven herself as a visionary artist with clients and hairdressers alike. Continuing to pursue a new challenge and education Natasha joined with Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute, earning multiple accreditation in skin care, body spa therapy, aromatherapy, Chinese diagnosis and face massage. As a Business Development Consultant, Natasha managed a large number of spas and salons in Eastern Ontario and Quebec, promoting retail sales, inventory management, marketing solutions, and revenue production. In 2008, Natasha brought her experience and passion to learn and educate to the classroom as an Algonquin College professor. Over the past 10 years Natasha has been instrumental in course development for the Hairstyling & Spa Management Program, Instructing and Academic mentorship. Utilizing over 16 years of experience as a Hairstylist, Esthetician, Makeup Artist, Business Development Consultant and personal business owner, Natasha has gained valuable knowledge and expertise in both the salon and spa industry. OPHA Mission Statement Our mission is to unite and support licensed professional hairstylists and registered hairstylist apprentices by being a voice to government, and community partners on regulations, licensing and hairstyling standards. To inspire excellence, and to ensure the health and safety standards for our community of clients, contributors and partners while sustaining our future as a professional trade through training, apprentice, mentoring and accountability.