About Mimi

Mimi's facial in Russia.

Mimi, licensed cosmetologist, studied at Louis Corday Institute, California Institute, and Southern California School of Massage. She majored in Dietetics and Nutrition at California State Polytechnic University and holds degrees in Art and English. She was a Physical Training instructor at Vandenberg Air Force Base and is a past employee of Terracina Convalescent Hospital in Redlands. Ms. Barre received her certificate in Kneipp Therapy from Sterling Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was in the first Kneipp graduating class in the United States. Kneippism is a German theory of health which incorporates Hydrotherapy (water), Phytotherapy (herbs), Nutrition, Exercise, and Mental Well Being.

The FDA accepted Mimi for cosmetic pharmaceutical training. She has studied hydrotherapy and alternative health procedures worldwide. She fashioned her treatments after the famous health clinics in Europe.

Mimi, former manager of DeLoux School of Cosmetology in Redlands, sold her own beauty salon several years ago to return to teaching in Redlands Unified School district as a Special Education teacher and as a high school English teacher in a private Christian school. She brings her love of teaching to her business with her ability to instruct her clients in health and beauty practices that assure lovely skin and stress reduction. Mimi sold her Spa a few years ago to become a Full Time Grandma. Now she returns to her passion of treating troubled skin.

A world traveler, Mimi attended school in Mexico City, Isle of Pines, Cuba, London, and Barcelona, as well as various seminars and conferences in the beauty capitals of Europe and Asia. She appeared in movies and television until her graduation from Hollywood High School. Mimi, a lecturer, seminar leader, and motivational speaker, is listed in 2,000 Notable Women of America and Sterling’s Who's Who of American Entrepreneurs.