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Cynthia Quan, founder of Illuminata Skin Care, left a pressure-cooker corporate career path when she realized her calling. The San Francisco native was a continual acne sufferer and avowed sun worshipper, stuck in a vicious cycle of covering up her dehydrated, hyperpigmented, acne-irritated skin with heavy doses of foundation that made the embarrassing breakouts even worse.
Her skin was a mess.
With nothing left to lose, Cynthia resolved to find a solution that didn't rely upon topical medications and expensive foundations. She began a regimen of regular facials with the goal of achieving healthy, glowing skin - and never wearing foundation again. Under the guidance of a talented mentor esthetician, these facials using gentler, botanical-based treatments yielded some dramatic improvements.
Eventually, Cynthia gleefully disposed of every bottle of foundation and topical acne treatment she owned.
She was so affected by the visible change in her own skin, Cynthia decided to dedicate her career to helping others suffering from similar skin conditions - from dehydrated and blotchy to confused and congested skin. Now a skilled and licensed esthetician, she has developed her own approach to restorative skin care that bridges the gulf between soothing-but-ineffective spa treatments and harsh, results-driven clinical treatments.
Cynthia's results-oriented method eschews harsh chemicals and detergents, so don't expect to undergo invasive peels or microdermabrasion. Do expect to enjoy a relaxing Illuminata skin treatment that will gently lead you towards achieving radiant and more youthful-looking skin.
A licensed esthetician with additional certifications in massage and yoga, Jodi Gregerson is practiced in Illuminata's unique, non-invasive approach to restorative skin care. Her deep understanding of massage techniques – including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, Thai, maternity and raindrop – bring an added layer of skills to complement her training as an esthetician.
Jodi is a dual veteran – of nationally ranked wellness spas and of our nation's armed forces. A former officer in the U.S. Air Force, Jodi has traveled the world on her own, with significant time spent in Nepal, Thailand and China studying Eastern wellness philosophies, as well as volunteering there
With a passion for holistic health wellness and beauty, Jodi's skin care approach is imbued with an understanding of the uniqueness of each client: Routine facials are essential catalysts to keep home-care routines on track and in line with your individual goals. Treatments and any product recommendations should be appropriate to your skin and to your level of commitment to a skin care routine.
In addition to infusing each skin care treatment with massage, Jodi believes that your skin should be nourished from the inside as well. By listening to each individual’s concerns she is able to give you time and space to relax, or share her knowledge on the impact healthy lifestyle habits have on bringing about beautiful skin.
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