ESTHETICIAN | MASSAGE THERAPIST

HERBALIST | SKINCARE FORMULATOR  

VANESSA ROSE KESEF

LE | LMT | CLC | CST | AWC

My unique approach blends therapeutic and holistic care with clinical treatments for lasting results that are more than skin deep. I use my own formulations with potent actives and nourishing botanicals to treat all skin types and concerns.

My areas of expertise are calming sensitive skins, deep hydration, restoring barrier function, sculpt + lift facial masage, and hyperpigmentations.

WELCOME!

I’m so glad you’re here.

“Beauty is infinitely defined by the eye of the beholder. To me, beauty is the physical manifestation of health. When the form and function of our physiological systems are aligned and there is harmony between the mind, body, and spirit, there is a natural order to the bioelectric energy that flows within and around us. Call it what you will: energy, vibes, inner radiance…but you cannot mistake that glow of vitality when you see it.”

-Vanessa

ABOUT ME

For the past 2o years, I’ve worked as a multi-modality healing arts practitioner. I am a licensed esthetician, massage therapist, herbalist, certified ayurvedic practitioner, craniosacral therapist, wellness coach, skincare formulator, and educator. Having just relocated from Seattle, I’m looking forward to planting some roots here in the vibrant community of Prescott.

My path has led me in many directions, including a deepening into my own relationship with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Along the way, I’ve learned how rare it is to be truly met where we are, with no expectation to be anything other than what we already are, and how powerful it can be to offer that kind of space for people. I consider myself fortunate enough to experience the privilege of walking next to those walking their healing journeys, becoming as much a part of their lives and stories as they have become part of mine.

Whether you’ve come to see me for skincare, relaxation, nervous system support, herbal medicine, or somatic bodywork, I view your trust as a gift and strive to offer a lovingly curated space to encourage a natural return to self. Using a holistic approach, treatments are designed with your whole being in mind: hydration, nutrition, sleep habits, movement practices, topical + oral plant medicines, and lifestyle. I believe the body is its own best healer, and I prioritize reestablishing health and function to your tissues over following the latest trends. I have a real passion for the chemistry and science behind skincare. I believe attaining lasting clinical results is possible when built on the foundation of holistic care.

MY APPROACH

natural vs. synthetic

My philosophy lands somewhere between holistic and clinical. I believe nature holds infinite wisdom and inspiration, and while I will most often look to an herbal extract or essence to solve an imbalance, sometimes we need a little more to achieve our skin care goals. To that end, I am not shy about using synthetic actives and ingredients in my formulas when they outperform or work best in synergy with “natural” ingredients.

minimalist vs maximalist

In the age of social media and viral, trending products, procedures, and elaborate 12 step routines, it can be pretty overwhelming to know where to start. I’m all for a decadent 12 step routine if that’s what’s working for you and you are enjoying that lavish self-care time (I’m right there with you!) But I also favor a more minimal approach. You don’t need an elaborate routine to achieve balanced, glowing skin.

We are also living in the age of instant gratification. Most things being marketed as a quick fix with instant results often compromise true health for temporary benefits, which can often have a pro-inflammatory response that is not always evident in the short term.

Obviously, nothing is going to replicate a facelift (no shade here!). I think lasers and other advanced skin care treatments can be great, with the right conditions. For me personally, I like to offer a slower approach. Sessions with me should feel like a pause on the rest of the world, a space to reconnect with yourself, to relax and unwind, and of course, to achieve and maintain healthy, glowing skin from the inside out.

CREDENTIALS + TRAINING

I’ve been in private practice since 2006 as a licensed massage therapist, esthetician, craniosacral therapist, certified coach, certified ayurvedic wellness counselor, amateur herbalist, educator, and skin care formulator. My extensive training and continued education include intra-oral massage and visceral manipulation work as well as a diploma in organic skin care formulation. I also have some limited training in core energetics and somatic bodywork.

ESTHETICS

BODYWORK

OTHER

AYURVEDA

ENERGETIC + SPIRITUAL

SOMATICS