Meet Your Skin Healing Specialist
Hi! I’m Veronica,
The heart and hands behind Skin Sanctuary, a place where deep healing meets REAL skin transformation. I created this space with one goal in mind: to offer my clients a true sanctuary—a place where they feel heard, supported, and empowered on their journey to healthier skin.
My path to becoming an esthetician took a few detours. I actually started as a musical theatre dancer, pouring my heart into movement and performance. And like many artists, I wore several hats along the way, working as a hostess, server, bartender, and nanny to support my passion. Leaving dance was heartbreaking—I didn’t know what was next, only I felt like that chapter was coming to an end and that something else was calling me. I just didn't know what yet.
When I stepped away from performing, I shifted into makeup artistry, training at MUD and eventually assisting under a celebrity makeup artist. Working with a wide range of skin types and conditions I started to notice a pattern—So many of my clients had skin issues. Clients would sit in my chair, apologizing for their imperfect skin, embarrassed by breakouts, scars, and redness. As they sat in my chair I would listen to their stories of frustration, embarrassement, and exhaustion, while I covered their skin up with makeup.
I saw firsthand the emotional and mental toll this had on their lives. It was heartbreaking, but also INTERESTING! I became curious. I wanted to understand what was happening with peoples skin and why they were experiencing these conditions that I so often saw. And I wondered, WHY couldn't they fix it?
Life has a way of nudging us toward our true calling, and eventually, I stumbled into esthetics school—not having ever had a facial myself, let alone knowing what an extraction was! Yet, from the moment I touched my first client’s skin, something clicked. I had a natural intuition for skin and an ability to sense exactly what it needed. That passion drove me to graduate at the top of my class in 2014, earning two scholarships along the way. But the real education began when I started working hands-on with real clients in deep need—especially those who had spent years struggling with acne, scarring, and inflammation with no real results.
Look at that baby Esthetician!
In the Treatment Room:
When you step into Skin Sanctuary, you’re stepping into a space designed for deep healing—not just for your skin, but for your mind, body & spirit too. And yes, you’ll likely find me barefoot! It’s how I feel the most stable, grounded, and connected to Mother Earth’s energy. It’s how I work best, and I truly believe that energy flows most freely when we’re in our natural state.
If you visit on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, you’ll have the pleasure of meeting Gracie, the office pup. She’ll be quietly resting under the head of the treatment table, sending her calming, grounding energy your way as you relax into your treatment. So many clients say they can actually feel her peaceful presence supporting them during their facials.
Each session is a collaboration—this is your space to feel heard, understood, and supported. I’ll ask questions to understand your skin concerns, so we can create a customized plan just for you. No judgment. No pressure. Simply a safe space to unwind, heal and relax.
Here, you’re not just another client—you’re part of the Skin Sanctuary family, and I’m so honored to be a part of your healing journey.
Why I Do Things Differently:
I get it—because I’ve been there with my own health journey. My journey took me through countless doctor’s offices and naturopathic visits, trying to get to the root of my issues. That experience shaped the way I approach skincare today. I don’t believe in surface-level treatments or quick fixes. I believe in understanding the root cause, restoring balance, and working WITH your skin.
At Skin Sanctuary, I specialize in DMK Enzyme Therapy, a treatment that rebuilds and restores your skin’s function so it can finally heal the way it was meant to. Click Here to learn more about DMK Enzyme Therapy. I also offer Healing Facials, where I blend DMK Enzyme Therapy, or other clinical treatments, with energy work to nourish not just your skin, but soul -- bringing balance to the physical body, the emotional body, the mental body, and the spiritual body.
Beyond the Treatment Room:
When I’m not at Skin Sanctuary, you’ll probably find me barefoot, soaking in the healing power of nature, eating pancakes, spending quality time with friends and family, FaceTiming my sisters, cuddled up at home with a metaphysical book, cooking a delicious new dish, or simply lounging around watching RuPaul's Drag Race with a cup of Cacao.
Growing up in Hawai’i, the ocean has always been my home, and I take any chance I can to be near the water. I love hiking, camping, traveling, and dancing—especially ecstatic dance on the beach, where I can move freely and let go.
I’m also a total cat-obsessed homebody, as a cat Mom of 4, with a deep love for plants, animals, and collecting the ugliest cat trinkets I can find (you'll see a couple of them at Skin Sanctuary.) And if you stop by Skin Sanctuary, you’ll get to meet Gracie, my English bulldog and official office pup. She’s just as much a part of the healing experience as the treatments themselves! She has helped me through my own healing journey, and I have no doubt you will experience her healing powers as well.
Let’s Heal Your Skin—For Good:
I know how exhausting it is to feel like nothing is working, to feel like you need to hide behind makeup, or that your skin is holding you back from feeling confident. But you don’t have to hide behind makeup anymore. You can have healthy, radiant skin—even DURING your skin healing process.
My clients often feel the difference after just one session, and with the right plan in place, your skin can finally be makeup free!
If you’re ready to stop wasting time on endless treatments and products that don’t work and finally take control of your skin’s health. Click the gorgeous pink button below and book your first appointment now! Let's do this together.
✨ Welcome to Skin Sanctuary—I can’t wait to be part of your transformation.
