Led by the passion of owner and director Louise Oliver, White Spa and Float Lounge in Herne Bay believes in positive, mindful beauty therapy solutions and taking a holistic approach to inner health and beauty for both men and women.
Can you explain what float pods are and their benefits?
It is the most amazing relaxing, rebalancing and resetting in the wonderful float pods. One hour floating is eight hours sleep – we have you covered in a quiet and peaceful setting with the best therapists you could ask for.
How did you survive the pandemic and has it changed your life in any way?
Covid and since has really affected the business like with others. It has changed people and how they think and deal with you – no-one books ahead, most are spur of the moment. But you look at other ways and look ahead and keep positive. It’s the only way to be.
What was your childhood like?
I was born on a dairy farm, so from a very young age I worked on the farm driving tractors, trucks, motorbikes, I milked cows – a hard life but the best. I know what working hard and making things work is and not relying on everyone else to survive. Hard work never killed anyone.
Where would your dream holiday internationally be?
Switzerland.
The best day of your life to-date?
The day I was born!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Retired, mortgage free, riding my bike, bush walking and having friends over, definitely living out of Auckland.
If they were to make a movie about your life, who would you like to play you?
Jennifer Aniston.
If you were reincarnated, what would you be?
A man – they have the easiest life.
How would you like to be remembered by your family and friends?
The happy one, always laughing, always supporting others and looking out for others.
What do you love most about your age?
By my age you know yourself. You know your body what it likes or not. I’m happy in my own skin.
What is something that you really disapprove of?
Everyone on their phones is my massive pet hate. Put them down and chat! People out walking on them, put them down – don’t get me started. They are so rude and have lost communication skills.
Tell us something that really motivates you?
I am self motivated and always have been. Never had anyone to help me on the way so I am self driven.
What's the best movie you've ever seen and why?
Mamma Mia – you can drift off into another world and feel like you are there. It's also romantic.
Give your teenaged self some good advice?
Go to university and get something behind you – you are only young once.
What is your favourite place to holiday in New Zealand?
Queenstown or Taupo.
What are you insecure about?
I often feel like I am not good enough, especially owning a business, and look at other business owners and feel they are doing so much better or have things better set up.
What is your greatest fear?
Being stuck in a lift.
What cliché do you most hate?
Better late than never. No, be on time! Easy as, really.
What gizmo can you simply not live without?
Running shoes and my mountain or road bike.
Your greatest weakness/indulgence?
Chocolate – so bad!
Are you a handshake or a hug kind of person?
I do both. All my customers and friends get a handshake then a big hug. It's my language.
The best thing your parents taught you?
How to work hard, be polite and always think of others even when others don’t do it back.
How would your friends describe you in three words?
Confident, driven, attentive.
Do you travel light or heavy?
Very light.
What is your comfort food?
Steak.
Tell us something very few people know about you?
I am a loner in lots of ways.
How do you chill out?
Riding or running.
Can you describe one of your biggest disappointments?
Had cancer at 34, so had to have a full-blown hysterectomy. I took a while to get over that – so no kids.
What was the last thing you bought that you regretted?
The business – ha ha ha – no, haven't purchased in a long while so the memory is dim. (DAVID HARTNELL, MNZM)
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