Staff


William Schonsheck
Position: Owner
Bill has 4 Canyon Falls locations, one here in Scottsdale, and three in Las Vegas. His goal is to provide ultimate service in a clean and friendly environment. Canyon Falls is committed to establishing long term relationships with both the employees and the community, by creating a state of the art workplace and great value for the consumer!

Leslie Ollivier
Hours: Tues-Sat
Position: Hairdresser
Leslie has been in the business for 16 years. She moved to Scottsdale in 2004 years from Newport Beach, California and helped open Canyon Falls. Leslie's specialty is color and color corrections. "I love a good color challenge!"

Alexandra Guerova
Hours: N/A
Position: Hair Stylist
Alexandra joined the Canyon Falls team in October of 2007.

Maryam Khnanisho
Hours: Mon: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Tues: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Fri: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Sat: 9:30am - 7:00pm
Position: Hair Stylist
Maryam has been a stylist for over 15 years. She is originally from Chicago, but has also lived and worked in Los Angeles. She loves doing hair and interacting with her clients!

Kasie Spliman
Hours: Mon: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Thurs: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Fri: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Position: Stylist
Kasie loves to see her clients excited to show off their new color and hair designs. That is why she has continued her education and training during her 20 year career. Kasie is a master hair designer and a licensed cosmetology instructor. She enjoyed teaching but missed being with her clients. She likes to learn and practice new techniques. Kasie had a salon of her own but decided to move to Canyon Falls so she could spendd more time with her family. She now enjoys a successful balance of work and family at Canyon Falls.

Alex Rock
Hours: Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mon: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thurs: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Position: Hair Stylist/color specialist/ hair extensions
Alex graduated Christine Valmy International Beauty School- NY/NJ in 2005. In Depth knowledge of current trends and styles. Certified in Keratin treatments, Young blood mineral make up institute. Hair extension specialist

Franco Lepore
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat
Position: Master Designer
Franco was born in Italy and immigrated to the United States with his wife Maria. He settled in Boston where he owned a successful hair salon for over 15 years. After relocating his family to Phoenix, he owned and managed another successful hair salon called Family Affair for 15 years. He has been a Master Designer for his entire career and has a very distinguished list of clients including: Miss Teen Arizona, Ms. Arizona, Mrs. Arizona, the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders as well as several local TV and radio personalities. His forte is discovering the best hair color for each individual client. He feels he is the most successful when a client walks away happy!

Maria Lepore
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat
Position: Master Designer
Maria was born in Italy and immigrated to the United States with her family and husband. While living in Boston and raising a family, Maria also owned a successful hair salon for over 15 years. When she relocated with her family to Phoenix, she started another successful hair salon called Hair by Lepore. She has been a Master Designer for her entire career. Maria's client list is varied and distinguished, including golfers on the PGA Tour, Mrs. Arizona, the Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders, the Phoenix Coyotes, and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Her biggest strength is designing hair that exceeds the customer's expectations.

Jessica Turner
Hours: Tues: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Thurs: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Position: Hairstylist/ extensions
Jessica was born and raised in Arizona. She graduated from Classic Beauty College in 2007 and has been working in Scottsdale for over 4 years. She keeps herself updated in current trends and continues her education with numerous classes and hairshows. She is well trained with redken, matrix, kenra, pureology, moraccan oil, prive, kerastase, and wella. She is always laughing and smiling and loves making her clients happy.

Alexis Wright
Hours: Tues: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fri: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sat: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Position: Hair stylist / Extensions
Alexis graduated from Earls Academy of beauty in 2007. She has passion for hair loves her job. Alexis is trained in hair extensions and also Keratin Smoothing Treatments. She has an eye for color and enjoys a challenge. with continuing education, Alexis is up to date with all the newest trends and styles.

Samantha Houston
Hours: N/A
Position: Hairstylist
Samantha was born in Southern California and moved to the Phoenix area with her family in 1997. After graduating high school, she obtained her cosmetology license in 2006. Samantha specializes in color and hair extensions and loves doing everything else in between. She takes pride in her work and enjoys making all of her clients look and feel wonderful. The most rewarding part of her job is seeing a smile on her clients face!

Liana Staats
Position: Hair Stylist
Liana has been doing hair for since 2008 with a year and a half of advanced training. She is always continuing her education by attending hair shows and classes to keep up on the latest trends and techniques. Liana has great customer service skills and is very passionate about hair. She feels most successful when you look your best. Please call for a free consultation .

Karie Gaines
Hours: N/A
Position: Master Designer & Colorist
While Fashion is a fleeting passion...Style is like an enduring affair with someone who loves you back. I believe that finding and knowing how to work within your personal style is the foundation to always having "great hair."
Years in the Biz: 24 between Seattle and Scottsdale

Renae Reed
Hours: Tues: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thurs: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Position: Hair Stylist
Renae started her hair journey 13 years ago in Iowa. She worked and trained with AVEDA for 6 years before relocating to Scottsdale. She has worked with a range of celebrities during her career. She is a color specialist and a master hair designer.

Michele Briggs
Hours: Wed-Sat
Position: Hair Designer/Color Specialist
Michele has been a hair designer for over 16 years in the Phoenix Valley. During this time, she worked for 7 years as an Educator for Wella Hair Color. She is a well known cut and color specialist. She enjoys her career for all the new and established relationships with her clients. Please call Michele directly for an appointment at 602-525-4331.

Tiffany Driscoll
Hours: Tues-Sat
Position: Master Stylist
A former salon owner, Tiffany brings her 18 years of experience to the Canyon Falls team. She has trained worldwide including England, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and New York, to remain current in the latest trends and techniques. Tiffany has also been featured on The Learning Channel, "A Makeover Story", and can be seen on Good Day Arizona for Monday Morning Makeovers.

David Scheid
Hours: N/A
Position: Hair Stylist
Daivd joined Canyon Falls in April of 2006. To schedule an appointment please call 602-679-5100.

Katonna Snooks
Hours: Tues: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Position: Hair Designer
I believe all people possess beauty. Making the most with what you have is the most affordable face lift available. Customizing a special cut and color for each individual client is my passion and forte. I will help you understand your face shape/head shape and how your hair texture, density, and growth patterns can compliment that. I have 22 years experience, all in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area. I have attended numerous extended education classes and training in specific techniques. Sassoon and Framesi "Italian Style" cutting were two of my favorites. I love to work with all ages and all lengths of hair. Discover your own personal beauty today!

Kim Sohyun
Hours: Tues-Sat
Position: Master Hair Designer/Color Specialist
Kim has over 8 years experience in the beauty industry. She began her career in Seoul, Korea where she studied at two high end beauty universities. Her dedication to achieve a complete understanding of the finer aspects of beauty then brought her to America to continue her education. Her international education gave her a basis of Asian hair and skin techniques blended with American design, resulting in a comprehensive education on the science, history and art of creating individualized beauty. Kim has won a number of awards and was trusted as the lead stylist for a major television news anchor team. She prides herself as an artist that specializes in techniques that bring out the beauty in all types and colors of hair and skin to accent her client's natural features. Kim fuses an extensive education, service values and industry experience to create a professional atmosphere dedicated to the perfection of beauty. She can be contacted directly at 602-515-1774 for an appointment.

Stephanie Blaze
Hours: Tues: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Position: Master Hair Designer
Stephanie has been designing hair for over 25 years. She has had her work published in numerous magazines for several years. She believes in constant education, having traveled to Europe and all over the USA for the most advanced education to keep up with current fashion and styles in hair. She has a complete art background in photography, sculpting, painting, drafting, makeup and has the most desire in cutting and coloring hair. Her education includes, but is not limited to: Vidal Sassoon, Jingles, Toni and Guy, and Lanza Belavance.
I will customize you hair cut and color to match your bone structure and skin tones. My hair color is imported from Italy and gives the highest shine and least amount of fading without turning brassy. I love to work with multiple colors to blend a beautiful piece of art. In cutting I always give you new ideas in the latest fashions and make sure the style is designed for your personality and desires. Call 602-363-6976 to make an appointment.

Zarrin Rastifar
Hours: Mon: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tues: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thurs: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Position: Aesthetician
Zarrin has 7 years experience in the aesthetic industry. She specializes in facials, brow and facial waxing, microdermabrasion, body treatments, and special occasion makeup. She loves interacting with people and providing a comfortable relaxing atmosphere!

Shannen
Hours: N/A
Position: Aesthetician
Shannen has been in the spa industry for 7 years. She is passionate about skincare, and gives a comprehensive skin analysis and a very unique and custom skincare treatment. 95% of her clientele come once a month for one hour of brightening, lightening, and tightening fun. Shannen is experienced in many medical spa services. Some of her favorite services to perform: PCA peels Microdermabrasion Dermaplaning Eyelash Tinting Neck and Shoulder Massage (And she's quite good at this one!)

Provie Sansone
Hours: Tues: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Position: Permanent Makeup and Skin Care Specialist
Provie has been in the hair and skincare business for over 20 years. She enjoys working with problematic skin and helping people achieve looking and feeling their best!

Patricia Christ
Hours: Mon: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tues: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thurs: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Position: Clinical Aesthetician
Patricia has multiple advanced certificates in Mico-Current procedures and has developed her own technique over the past 3 years for optimum results for her clientele. Additionally, Patricia has multiple advanced certificates in the Art of Chemical Peels including the 8 layered designer peels by Visual Changes Skin Care.

Patricia also specializes in micro-dermabrasion, dermo-corrective facials, ageing skin rejuvenation, stem cell treatments, fine line reduction, makeup application, personal makeup consultations, eyelash extensions and waxing.

Irina Monet
Hours: Tues: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Position: Skin Care Specialist
Choosing a career has never been a question. I am from Moscow, Russia, where I discovered the fascinating and exciting world of cosmetology. The learning experience never stopped, but now I'm enjoying a new continent, new opportunities, and a new approach in skin care. The past 8 years I have been offering my skills, my talents, and my knowledge to my clientele in the United States. I take pride in all the results that my clients are experiencing and thankful for my many clients who are so loyal to me. If you want to share their experience of gorgeous and glorious skin - you are always welcome.

Heather Josie Moore
Hours: N/A
Position: Nail Specialist
Heather specializes in custom pink and white sculptured nails. Her extreme eye for detail is coupled with 15 plus years of experience. Heather is an expert at problematic nails, including small nail beds, lifting, and those who have previously suffered allergies from acrylic. Her passion for beauty has led her to regular appearances on Good Day Arizona for the past six years, as well as her own online beauty advice column.

Rimma Polisar
Hours: Tues-Sat
Position: Cosmetologist
Originally from the Ukraine (Russia), I'm a cosmetologist. I have 13 years of experience doing the job I love. My specialty is pedicures, and my job is my life!

Catherine Kintzley
Hours: Mon-Sun
Position: Licensed Massage Therapist
Catherine has been doing massage since 1992, and came to Canyon Falls in January of 2006. She is trained in all massages, including Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, and Reflexology.

Jan Timko
Hours: Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thurs: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Position: Licensed & Certified Massage Therapist
Massage and bodywork practitioner for 16 years, with experience is all spa modalities. Massage training and education received at Mountain Institute of Massage in Telluride, CO; Medicine Wheel in Farmington, NM; and Rain Star University in Scottsdale, AZ.

Massage modalities include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Reflexology, Lomi Lomi Hawaiian, Esalen (Big Sur, CA), Ayurveda, Hot Stone, Chair (seated), Pre-natal, Sports, Aromatherapy.

Body Treatments include: Body Scrubs, Body Wraps, Herbal Wraps

Other Services: Paraffin (hand and feet), hydrating hand/foot scrubs, revitalizing scalp treatments

Professional Affiliations: Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)Certified Level

George Heide
Hours: Mon-Fri
Position: Manager/ Inventory Control
George has been in the food business for the past 30 years. Most recently as a Region Manager fo Quaker Food service and key account manager at Pepsi Co. At Pepsi George was responsible for the Safeway division in Arizona and Colorado.
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