Learn about CryoStem Facials SUNDAY

Skin Essentials is hosting "Science and New Skin", an education night on the DNA CryoStem technology.

Dr. Noel Aguilar, a recognized and respected pioneer in biological skin therapy and creator of the DNA CryoStem Firming and Hydrating Facials will be speaking at Skin Essentials in Montecito THIS SUNDAY, April 26th @ 1:00

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about this revolutionary technology for skin enhancement and rejuvenation -- the CryoStem facials introduce an abundance of collagen, proteins, minerals, vitamins, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

Why should you attend? As if hearing Dr. A speak, learning about these facials, and eating Italian food wasn't enough ... I will be there creating customized skin cocktails for participants to take home! There will be a drawing for a CryoStem Cell Firming Facial, gift bags for each attendee and a drawing for a Jane Iredale basket.

The event is catered by Pane E Vino and tickets for this event are only $10! Seating is limited, so call soon to reserve your spot -- 805-695-8699

I hope to see you there! Happy Spa-ing this weekend!

Wellness Event @ Evolutions

Wellness to Riches

THIS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 5-8 PM
@ Evolutions 1309 State Street

At this fun, interactive and FREE event you will learn about (and experience) proactive ways to live a happy, healthy life!
~ Mini Vibraderm treatments (this helps obtain a beautiful glow on your skin!)

~ Thermal scans to determind the activity of your nervous system

~ Pressure Point massage

~ Guided meditation practice

~ Customized skin consultations and skin cocktails by DNA Health Institute

Sponsors include: Evolutions, Dr. Kara Gochnour, Sunshine Wellness, DNA Health Institute, Spa del Mar, Star Performance and Buddhafield

Call 687-0212 to reserve your space!

Global Spa Summit

On behalf of the Santa Barbara Spa Community and DNA Community/Family, I would like to congratulate and recognize Dr. Noel Aguilar -- a good friend and colleague, for his invitation to the Global Spa Summit this May in Switzerland!

Yamaguchi Suggested Strawberry Blonde/Red

I've had good qi (energy) lately with the Yamaguchi family and staff! It started a few weeks ago when I met Pat, the business manager of the Yamaguchi Salon in Ventura. Not only was she down-to-earth and a good story teller, she gave me some Yamaguchi signature face oil to try for facial massages (my favorite part to do in a facial). I LOVE it; it has a nice slip for face massages, good ingredients (no chemicals or parabens of any sort). The facial oils are categorized by the Elements -- Earth, Water, Wood and Metal. Based on an assessment, I am Earth and Water

I had heard so many wonderful things about Melissa Yamaguchi -- that she was a mover and shaker (love those go-getter women!) and I couldn't wait to meet her. My first introduction was through Facebook! Then I met her officially at the Women's Expo in Ventura where she was one of the speakers. She is so full of energy and genuinely interested in sharing her enthusiasm with others.

Finally, I got my hair cut, colored and styled by the Billy Yamaguchi! Full of a calm energy, he started with a consultation to gain insight into my personlity and lifestyle. While he cut, colored and styled, I met two of his interns and they were so helpful and adorable! I also met Rebecca, the esthetician, who is on her game about skincare and that was refreshing to talk with her (all the while with foils in my hair) about DNA products and chemical peels.

I was completely pampered by the staff at Yamaguchi ... I went in as a brunette with flat hair with sad split ends and left ... a strawberry blonde with sexy layers! I love it! It matches my freckles:)

I'm excited too by the fact that Yamaguchi is also in one of the most lovely spas -- the Four Seasons Westlake Spa (Eastern and Western treatments!) and he will also be at one of my favorites -- Lake Austin Spa!

Thank you so much to the Yamaguchi staff for the new summer sleek look!

Spring break is a good time to catch up on Blogging

I miss blogging about my spa adventures and travels and it's because I have been on a whirlwind of spa travel and work that I can't find a moment to blog about it. That's a bad excuse ... the spa writer can't find balance to write about her spa experiences?? Well, it's true, I am unbalanced and I am hoping that reassessment and spring break this week will help me refocus and catch up on what I love the most -- WRITING about my experiences (can you believe I actually like writing about it more than the actual experience sometimes??)

The last couple of months have been so FULL of spa adventures and experiences! Here's the catch up you can expect from blogging to come:

* My experience with Botox (aren't you curious?!)

* Spa in Dallas, best reflexology on the planet (who knows, they might have reflexology on Pluto?)

* Catch up with esthetician students and our recent adventures (oh the drama -- hello reality tv show!)

* Ojai Valley Inn -- paradise just over the hill from Santa Barbara

* Adventures in DNA Skincare -- that would be my favorite skincare line!

* New Spas in Santa Barbara -- Yes! In this economy spas are OPENING!

* Shirodhara Treatment in Santa Barbara -- Oil on the 3rd eye

* I hosted an Italian Massage Therapist -- Ciao Paolo!

* Celebrity Hair Stylist Yamaguchi makes me a strawberry blonde -- and it's working for me!

See you in the spa!

Evolutions Medical Spa Education Night!

Evolutions Medical Spa is hosting Skinnovations -- an education night! Dr. Aguilar and I will be presenting on the CryoStem Firming Facials (Frozen in Time Facials)!
Wednesday, February 25, 6:30-9:00 pm 1309 State Street Call 687-0212 to RSVP

Evolutions February Event focuses on two of our most advanced aesthetic treatments --Mesoderm Deep Skin Therapy and Frozen In Time Facials.

Attendees will receive the following:

A certificate for a complimentary Visia Skin Analysis (a $40 value)
25% off Mesoderm Deep Skin Therapy Treatments and Frozen In Time Facials (must be purchased at the event)

20% discount on all other pre-purchased facials, peels, and Vibraderm treatments.
Bring a friend and you will both receive a complimentary travel kit.