meet our team
At Temple, our leading Estheticians and Massage Therapists take pride in offering a wide range of corrective skin care treatments, results driven facials, specialized chemical peels, microneedling, hydration IV’s and Botox. Additionally, our skilled professionals provide lash and brow enhancements to meet all your skin and beauty needs.
Services are provided in a communal, open-concept loft, where you can enjoy your service in the company of friends, tucked away in the canopy of Savannah’s live oak trees.
Treat Yourself.
xx, Kelly Temple, owner
KELLY TEMPLE
OWNER + LEAD ESTHETICIAN
Kelly has manifested her dream of bringing intentional and specialized wellness to the community since 2017. Drawing on her expertise as a skincare specialist since 2014, she's guided Temple's growth to two thriving locations where professionals collaborate with a mindset of human connection, artistry, and presence. Kelly specializes in advanced treatment protocols for complex skin concerns, developing customized solutions that deliver transformative results. She believes in meeting each person exactly where they are, creating a space where education empowers both clients and her team. Beyond her clinical work, she leads esthetician trainings at Temple and across the Southeast, cultivating a community that values authentic care, self-discovery, and advanced esthetics. Welcome to Temple—we are honored to be part of your self-care journey.
Daesha (she/her) spa
ESTHETICIAN | HEAD SPA TECH
Meet DAESHA, Temple's rising star in esthetics whose natural talent illuminates every treatment she performs. With her soothing and calm presence, she creates a peaceful sanctuary for clients seeking true relaxation. DAESHA has earned a reputation for her exceptional facial massage technique, making Temple facials some of our most requested experiences. Her pioneering spirit shines through her instrumental role in launching Temple's first Head Spa in Savannah, bringing innovative wellness services to our community. Clients consistently praise how her tranquil energy enhances their treatments, making each session both rejuvenating and deeply restorative. DAESHA's unwavering passion for skincare and dedication to continuously refining her craft make her an invaluable member of our Temple family.
skye (she/her)
Spa
MANAGER
Kayla (She/her)
Loft + spa
LEAD SPA COORDINATOR
ESTHETICIAN APPRENTICE
Temple's Lead Spa Coordinator Kayla, a Savannah native, brings an enchanting presence to every client interaction. Her natural warmth and intuitive understanding of client needs transform ordinary appointments into memorable experiences. As the organizational heart of Temple, Kayla masterfully coordinates schedules and client flow with a grace that makes even the busiest days feel effortlessly managed. Currently apprenticing under founder Kelly Temple and our Lead Esthetician at the Temple Treatment Loft, she's developing specialized skills in lash and brow enhancements with remarkable artistic precision. Kayla's genuine care creates immediate connections with everyone she meets, while her exceptional attention to detail ensures each client's journey flows seamlessly from greeting to departure. Her ability to infuse a touch of magic into every interaction makes her an irreplaceable treasure in our Temple family.
nikki (she/her)
loft+Spa
ESTHETICIAN
New Jersey native Nikki, a licensed esthetician since 2013, joined our day spa team in 2023 and recently leveled up to The Treatment Loft. With her background as a Sephora corporate educator, she now works alongside our Lead Esthetician and owner, specializing in corrective and maintenance skincare. Nikki's passion for education empowers clients to truly understand their skin and achieve their goals. Her Reiki I certification adds a uniquely calming and spiritual dimension to each treatment, creating transformative experiences that nourish both skin and soul.
CHAE (she/her) spa
COSMETOLOGIST | HEAD SPA TECH
Raised in the South Carolina lowcountry, Chae brings creative expertise from her Aveda education to Temple's spa team. After experiences at Van Michael Salon in Atlanta and exploring the fitness industry in Utah, she returned to her roots seeking a more intimate, personal, relaxing environment where she could truly focus on the care she gives to each client. As a dedicated cosmetologist and Head Spa Tech, Chae's natural talent for human connection makes her a treasured "daymaker" who creates positive impacts in every client interaction. Her background in both beauty and fitness gives her a unique perspective on holistic wellness. Chae's warm presence and authentic approach make her a perfect addition to the Temple family, where she continues to grow her craft in our close-knit, wellness-focused environment.
CHRISTI (THEY/SHE)
spa
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Certified massage therapist Christi Hester (they/she) brings a decade of holistic healing expertise through a mind-body-spirit approach. Trained at Diamond Light, Lotus Palm Thai Yoga, Skydancing Tantra, and Asheville Community Yoga, their practice artfully blends Swedish, deep tissue, trigger-point, myofascial release, gua sha, and Thai yoga techniques. As both an embodiment practitioner/teacher and artist, Christi guides clients to reconnect with their physical, emotional, and energetic bodies, harnessing natural intelligence to release chronic pain patterns. Each session is a sacred space of curiosity and compassion, where Christi's reverence for the whole person creates transformative healing experiences.
ZOE (she/her) spa
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Zoe's journey into massage therapy opened up a whole world of healing both for herself and others. Her goal is to provide satisfying relief for all body types, and she's constantly inspired by her clients to learn new and productive methods. While her strong suit is trigger point therapy, she thoughtfully caters to individual needs—working softly in sensitive areas when required. Zoe believes massage therapy is just one of many ways to care for yourself, and she hopes to help her clients stay in comfortable motion with open hearts and minds. Her personalized approach ensures each session contributes to your overall wellness journey at Temple.
LAKESHA (she/her)
Spa
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Veteran massage therapist LaKesha brings nearly two decades of expertise since her 2007 graduation from the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage. Armed with a Psychology B.A., a Master's in Nonprofit Management, and certifications in Adult Learning, Mindfulness, and Life Coaching, she offers a uniquely holistic approach to wellness. LaKesha specializes in therapeutic bodywork that promotes self-love and acceptance through deep tissue techniques, PNF stretching, mindful breathing, and intuitive myofascial release. Her tailored sessions help clients release tension from stress, trauma, and life transitions. With LaKesha's guidance, body and mind align to create meaningful healing progress—she meets you exactly where you are on your wellness journey.
wendy (she/her)
loft
LOFT COORDINATOR
mandi (she/her)
Loft + spa
SPA COORDINATOR
With over a decade immersed in the beauty and wellness industry, Mandi brings valuable expertise that translates into thoughtful, personalized treatment recommendations. Her comprehensive understanding of skincare products, treatment modalities, and client care allows her to guide each person toward their ideal Temple experience. Mandi's exceptional attention to detail ensures seamless appointments, while her warm communication style makes clients feel instantly at ease. Her professional background in esthetics combined with her natural enthusiasm for the field makes her an invaluable resource for both new and returning Temple clients.