About

Our Mission

At the Skin & Wellness Centre, we’ve created an environment where cutting-edge technology and traditional holistic practices merge to enhance and re-vitalize one’s inner and outer beauty. We believe true wellness is both mental and physical. Our pursuit is to empower and enable our community to start their wellness journey in our Centre. Our practitioners will provide a calming and rejuvenating experience needed to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Our skincare specialists optimize the use of state-of-the-art equipment and technology paired with purifying products. These components allow for a nourishing and soothing skincare experience. Traverse through a wide variety of treatments, from laser therapy to waxing and micro-needling sessions. The Centre also provides relieving care through salt therapy, massage, and cupping sessions.

Our Directors

Dr. Ravi Dahiya

Medical Director

Our Double-board certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery medical director, Dr. Ravi Dahiya, is available for consultation regarding cosmetic procedure consultations and injectables. Dr. Dahiya is board certified with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, and is fellowship trained in both cosmetics surgery and otolaryngology.

Additionally, his background in fine arts enhances his ability to balance the technical and creative aspects of his specialty and assists him in his goal of achieving natural surgical results that enhance each individual’s unique and attractive features. As a specialist of the face, Dr. Dahiya also emphasizes a minimally invasive and preventive approach to facial and skin care that helps maintain healthy, youthful features and overall health.

Skincare Specialists

Esmeralda

Esmeralda is a professional with a diverse background in the field of beauty and wellness. A dual licensed Master Esthetician and Massage Therapist she has honed her skills in creating a nurturing and healing environment for her clients. Her dedication to ongoing learning makes her a trusted professional in the beauty and wellness industry. She is also well-versed in laser technology and performs various laser treatments with precision and care. Among her favorite services to perform are Laser, Oxylight facial, medical peels and Biologique Recherche treatments. These treatments not only promote the health of the lymphatic system but also deliver noticeable and long-lasting results. Esmeralda's clients benefit from her personalized approach, as she tailor each treatment to address specific concerns and enhance the natural beauty of their skin.

 

Kendyl

Kendyl is a Master Esthetician licensed in Virginia & DC with a passion for quality skincare, brow mapping, and lash services. Her priorities in the treatment room are educating clients, understanding their goals, and having a detail-oriented approach to ensure the client feels rejuvenated, confident, and beautiful after their service

Her passion for skin health & beauty was awakened after developing skin issues as a teenager. She has a deep-rooted understanding of skin concerns like acne & rosacea, and focuses on external & internal remedies to combat inflammation.

 

 

Lena

Lena is a Master Esthetician licensed in Maryland and Virginia with over 10 years of professional experience. Previously, she was also working as a Medical Assistant. She specializes in the Oxylight treatment, a variety of facials, and laser using precise technique to help clients see undeniable results.

Lena has a passion for ingredient knowledge which allows her to create the best skincare regimen for her clients. Her personable, friendly personality will ease you into relaxation in your next treatment.

Daniela

Daniela is a Master Esthetician licensed in VA for with experience in all skin types and concerns. In her career, she has loved continuing her education to learn new ingredients and techniques that will benefit her clients to help them reach their goals. 

She is well versed in microneedling, body contouring services and laser treatments. Daniela is passionate about creating a treatment regime that is customized for each client.

Stephanie

Stephanie is a licensed Esthetician in Virginia. Growing up, she always had a passion for all things beauty and has always wanted to bring out the best version of others. After having severe eczema in her early 20's, she became more passionate about quality skincare, which pushed her to pursue her Esthetics career.

Her passion, care, and personal expertise are what drives her in providing the best client experience.

Wellness Experts

Denny Jin

Massage &  Acupuncture  Therapist

Relaxation, comfortable environment, and medical treatment by gentle touch is Denny's signature service. As a highly experienced therapist who has been practicing for 14 years since 2008, he has always continued to improve his skill through professional studies: 2 years nursing program, 2 years massage therapist practical training, 3 years Integrative Medicine program (MSA: Master of Science in Acupuncture), 1 year Nutrition program (CEAN: Certificate in East Asian Nutrition).

As the third generation of an Acupuncture family, Denny's goal is to help his clients to live a better quality of life by easing stress and relieving pain. He is knowledgeable in activating our body's self-healing system and promoting specific circulation to cure and rebalance your body. He will create a unique treatment/lifestyle plan that is fit for you. If you are looking for a relaxing massage or acupuncture with efficient treatment in an elegant environment, do not hesitate to reach out to him.

The treatments he offers are Swedish, Deep tissue, Aromatherapy, Prenatal Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Medical Massage (ART: Active Release Techniques, Pelvis Adjustment, Trigger Point Treatment, Whole Circulation Promoting), Acupressure therapy, Tuina, Raindrop therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Acupuncture treatment (Ear acupuncture, Electrical acupuncture for pain management, stress, anxiety, weight control, digesting issues...), Cupping (wet cupping, oil cupping, fire cupping), Gua Sha, and Moxa.

Allie Marx

Yoga Teacher

Allie has practiced yoga for over 20 years and received her 200-hour Yoga Alliance recognized teacher training certificate through CorePower Yoga. Her preference of yoga style is diverse because she believes that each style is appropriate based on the ever-changing needs of our bodies and minds. She enjoys practicing and teaching Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, and Ashtanga yoga as well as breathing, somatic, and mindfulness techniques and meditation. Allie has always been intrigued by the history and culture of yoga and believes yoga is a science and an art that offers the opportunity to explore the body and the mind, allowing us to deepen our awareness about ourselves and our world, which helps us discover that we all have the ability create and influence our own inner joy. While she enjoys practicing yoga just about anywhere, she loves to practice yoga outdoors, in nature and on the beach.

Michael Hess

Yoga & Meditation Teacher

Michael Hess is an experienced, patient and compassionate meditation teacher and a western yogi in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Michael has been meditating for 25 years and has taught Yoga Nidra, meditation and pranayama to practitioners at all levels of experience, including meditation and yoga teachers, private clients, Buddhist, secular groups, corporate and government workshops in both the USA and overseas.

Michael has trained for many years in advanced meditation and pranayama methods, and has completed numerous retreats on the most profound practices of Tibetan Buddhism.

He has lived and studied in both India and Tibet, and recently completed a one-year solitary meditation retreat at Pangan Gonpa, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the north Indian Himalayas.

Michael is an authorized instructor of The Relaxed Mind seven-step approach to learning meditation.  He is authorized by Yoga Alliance as a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT).