Meet Tina Ferguson.
Q: What do you do in Sedona?
A: I am a licensed Aesthetician.
Q: How long have you lived in Sedona?
A: We moved to Sedona in August 1997.
Q: Who’s the most interesting person you’ve met while living in the Verde Valley?
A: My in-laws, Terry, and Dan Bramwell. They supported me when I opened my business in Sedona. They used to own the Wild Toucan, a restaurant in the Village of Oak Creek, it is no longer there. Terry is a retired teacher, they have lived in the Verde Valley a long time.
Q: What person dead or alive would you like to have lunch with?
A: Michelle Obama. I find her fascinating.
Q: What’s one piece of advice that changed your life?
A: “Don’t fear to fail!” Always pick yourself up, and do it again and again and again until you succeed.
Q: What film could you watch over and over again?
A: My favorite films are the feel-good kind. I just rewatched, Steel Magnolia with Dolly Parton. I also love Fried Green Tomatoes. I’m an eighties kid, anything from the eighties.
Q: What one song never gets old?
A: I love music, depending on my mood it may be Sinatra, Jazz, or eighties music.
Q: How would your best friend describe you?
A: My best friend would say I am fun.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the Verde Valley?
A: My husband and I actually like Asylum in Jerome and Moscatos in Camp Verde.
Q: When someone comes to visit you, where do you take them?
A: Everyone loves Jerome, it’s our go-to. We will also take visitors to the Grand Canyon and also we will hike in the Red Rocks.
Q: What three words describe home to you?
A: Escape, Sanctuary, and Relax.
Q: Anything that you’d like someone to know about you?
A: I’m very passionate about what I do. It’s an ever-evolving business. There’s always something new to learn, I take classes on a regular basis. Currently Koreans are taking skincare by storm. People actually travel to Korea for different dermatological treatments. I began researching their products and treatments. I do a lot of their treatments. I even have some of their equipment. It makes a difference in the skin.
