Zazen Salon Spa to expand under new ownership

Bellingham Business Journal, Oct, 2007

Zazen Salon Spa is under new ownership and is expanding its services and square footage.

Bellingham native and licensed hairstylist stylist Shelly Martin took over as the spa's new owner this summer.

Martin has leased an additional 1,000 square feet of space next door to the 1,500-square-foot salon, located at II Bellwether Way, Suite 102, near the Hotel Bellwether. The expansion, which is currently underway, will add a nail salon with three pedicure chairs and two new treatment rooms. The expansion will also include space for a wet room and a women's locker room with an infrared sauna.

Martin has hired Christina Lorraine, former owner of Blush, as the new manager of Zazen. Lorraine, who has 30 years experience in the salon/spa industry, is a licensed esthetician and hairstylist.

Martin's husband, retired Microsoft executive Ford Martin, manages the books as well as all technical aspects of the salon.

Other changes to the business include greater emphasis on holistic approaches to well-being by increasingly utilizing natural and organic skin care products, local products and local distribution services. For more information, visit www.zazensalonspa.com, e-mail info@zazensalonspa.com or call