Meet the Instructor

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Terrance Bonner

CEO, LMT, LE, Instructor, Educator

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About the Practitioner

Terrance BonnerĀ®ļø is the Founder and CEO of The Glam Station and Spa and The Bonner InstituteĀ®ļø, celebrating over 10 years of successful business ownership and more than 15 years of leadership in the beauty, wellness, and education industries. A nationally recognized Spa & Wellness Expert, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Licensed Esthetician (LE), and 2x award-winning author, Bonner is widely respected for elevating industry standards through education, innovation, and excellence.

Throughout his career, Bonner has trained and mentored over 5,000 skincare and massage therapy professionals, delivering advanced education in chemical peels, manual lymphatic drainage, waxing, and specialized modalities in massage therapy and esthetics. His commitment to professional development has positioned him as a trusted authority among educators and practitioners nationwide.

Bonner’s work has earned him over 45 industry awards, including Best Massage Therapist (2015), Best Aesthetician (2016, 2018, 2024), and Best Spa of Mississippi (2019). These honors led to national media recognition on NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS, as well as being named Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 (2022) and a World Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee (2023). In 2025, he was honored as Businessman of the Year, further solidifying his influence as a visionary leader in spa and wellness.

In 2024, Bonner expanded his brand into luxury fragrance with the launch of ā€œThe Velvet Manā€ cologne and ā€œSatin Roseā€ perfume, reflecting his passion for beauty, branding, and sensory experiences.

A dedicated industry advocate, Bonner currently serves as Chairman of the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy, where he continues to shape policy, uphold professional standards, and champion the future of massage and esthetics.

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Education & Work Experience

The Bonner Institute