“What a great, relaxing experience. Tess has created an environment that is warm and welcoming. The facial was perfect and I love her honest feedback.”
M.W., Client- Denver
“Tess gave me the best facial I have ever received. My skin looks and feels so bright moisturized and radiant! Beyond that, Her space is so calming and she is incredible to talk too! Already booked my next facial! Excited to try out more types!”
S.K., Client- Denver
About Me
If you're like most of my clients, you know what it's like to be at war with your own skin. For me, that started at 14, deep in teenage acne — and what began as damage control became a genuine passion. By 20, I was a licensed esthetician, trained through Aveda. That was 26 years ago.
I've practiced all over Colorado — Durango, Boulder, Denver — in clinics, spas, and private studios. In 2003, I also graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. I no longer offer standalone massage, but you'll feel that training in every session — it's part of why my facials feel so different. ☺️
A few years into practicing skincare, I became a specialized Dr. Hauschka esthetician, then a Regional Educator for Dr. Hauschka Skincare International, teaching other estheticians how to truly understand skin. That's exactly what you can expect on my table: you'll leave with a better understanding of your skin, your products and exactly how to use them.
For the past six years, I've run my private practice, Holistica Skincare out of my own home studio in Congress Park — the best version of this work yet. Creative facials, your very best eyebrows- in a cozy, private setting.
Here's what I believe above almost everything else: facials are an art form. No two sessions are ever the same, because your skin is never quite the same two days in a row. I read what you need in the moment and build the experience around it — luxurious and genuinely creative, every time.
This isn't a spa experience. It's just you and me, my full attention, and a treatment built entirely around what your skin needs that day. You won’t get that at a spa. I promise.
My foundation will always be Dr. Hauschka — thoughtful, clean, botanical, barrier-first. But as science has advanced, I've brought in more active formulas, including Sorella Apothecary, which lets me pair plant medicine with actives like retinol, vitamin C, and more.
I carry over 100 curated products in studio, so whatever your skin is asking for, chances are I've got it.
Other things about me: my dog Scout is the sweetest dog on the planet, you can usually find her asleep under the treatment table. I'm obsessed with travel (tell me about your latest adventure!) good coffee, stand up comedy, yoga, pizza, and pretty much anything skincare or makeup.
Credentials
Licensed Esthetician since 2000.
Licensed Massage Therapist since 2003.
Certified Dr. Hauschka Esthetician since 2006.
Professional Trainer and Skincare Educator, Dr. Hauschka Skincare.
Member of Associated Skincare Professionals (ASCP)
Member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
Glowing Skin. Beautiful Brows.
My small home studio offers a serene and intimate setting for your skincare and eyebrow treatments. Experience the tranquility and personalized care that sets Holistica Skincare apart.
Customized. Every Time.
Our skin is ever changing. The day of your appointment, your skin may be different from the day before, my goal is to keep your skin balanced. Each time you arrive, you will receive what’s right for you in that moment, not a once-size-fits-all spa treatment.