Our Team
Rebecca Lewien
Owner/Hairdresser
In 2004, Rebecca opened Thairapy Plus Salon and Spa. After years of working in Chicago she felt it was time to open a neighborhood shop to showcase her talents. She has always wanted to contribute to her community and to make a difference by way of her lifelong passion for her trade. Rebecca named the salon Thairapy Plus with a vision that if you visit her salon you will leave feeling centered, educated, without stress—plus, gorgeous! Every person in her chair is considered a good friend and shares a kindred spirit. Personal consultations are only the beginning of long relationships that even span the globe, with clients coming in as far as Singapore for her hair dressing skills.
Her specialties include maximizing potential for fine haired clients, the art of color correction and barbering. Creating styles her clients can work with at home is always at the forefront of her mind, to leave without a thorough understanding of how to recreate your style at home is not an option.
Carmen Maier
Nail Technician/Hairdresser
Carmen began her career at Thairapy Plus in 2008 after graduating from the Botanic School of Nail Technology. Shortly after, she received her Cosmetology license and has joined Thairapy’s team of stylists.
Her Sassoon training shows in her beautiful haircuts. She will never completely step away from nails, as she feels strongly about the health of the individuals nails. Carmen’s 20 years of experience (including a career as a nail technician in Romania) ensure that she will address concerns appropriately. She is certified in LCN gels, a safer and gentler alternative to acrylics, and a firm believer in the longevity of no-chip manicures.
People find themselves falling in love with both the deliberate care Carmen takes during her services as well as her ability to listen and relate to her clients whether they are old faithfuls or new to the salon/spa.
Robin Williams
Hairdresser
Robin has returned to Chicago after several years in Florida and is excited to be part of the Thairapy Plus styling team!
Robin can masterfully handle your color and cut while loving all things glamorous. So be ready for stunning make-up and event styling as well!
Not only does Robin love staying current with trends by taking classes in various skill sets, including extensions, she has also been an educator for Paul Mitchell brands. Teaching clients how to best care for their look at home is a passion.
Robin loves music, fashion and meeting new people. This social butterfly is eager to help you look and feel your best!
Ingrid King
Esthetician
Ingrid is a licensed esthetician and graduate of G Beauty Institute – Chicago. She first began her journey at Thairapy Plus as our Front Desk / Client Relations Manager where she discovered her love for client care and the sense of community within the salon. Inspired to take that passion further, she trained to become an esthetician and now brings both front-line client experience and hands-on expertise to every treatment. Her approach blends relaxation and results—helping each guest leave not only with glowing, healthy skin but also with a renewed sense of calm.
Inclusivity is at the heart of her practice. She believes skincare is for absolutely everyone—every age, every gender, every skin type, every background—and strives to create a welcoming, safe, supportive space where all clients feel seen and valued. For Ingrid, skincare is more than a treatment—it’s self-care, confidence, and a moment of peace in your day.
Dedicated to ongoing learning and the ever-evolving world of skincare, she continues to expand her knowledge and techniques to give her clients the very best.
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