Dr. Mark Kostin, MD
Dr. Kostin received his MD in 1990. He completed his residency in internal medicine in 1994, where he became intrigued with aesthetic medicine. He has specialized in aesthetic fillers since 2000 with special interest in Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, and skin rejuvenation. His field includes facial wrinkle and line correction, lash enhancement, subsidization of excessive sweating, non-surgical lip augmentation, non-surgical chin and nose tip correction, and much more. His treatments help replace lost volume and restore youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Dr. Mark Kostin resides in NYC and treats patients throughout the tri-state area. He enjoys interacting with new clients and helping enhance their youthful appearance.
Julia Almeida
Co-owner/President, liscenced esthetician, colon hydrotherapist, laser technician
Julia traveled nearly half way across the globe to pursue her passion in spreading overall wellness. In her homeland, she was exposed to a medical background working as a physician assistant in ICU as well as practicing medical aesthetics. She believes that overall wellness can only be achieved when you care for your inner self the same way you care for your outer beauty. She dedicated over 15 years of her adulthood to educating clients on how to properly care for their skin and their health. She specializes in various rejuvenating laser treatments ranging from photofacials, skin tightening, vein/capillary reduction, pigmentation elimination, as well as advanced laser hair removal. She has treated all skin types, tones, and clients of different ages. Her work has spurred satisfaction in hundreds of clients. She enjoys meeting new clients and helping them treat their concerns.
Nino Costa
licensed massage therapist, esthetician
Upon obtaining her license in the wellness field, Nino has been practicing for eighteen years now. “The right massage can truly change a person’s life,” she believes. Nino specializes more in medical oriented massage therapy as well as lymphatic drainage. She’s spent years working on rehab patients post heart attach and stroke. Her ideal work experience is like that of an artist. “You look at a person as a landscape and you work on it.” By delivering customized treatments to each client Nino shares her passion with the rest of us.
Katalin Szalma
licensed esthetician, massage therapist, waxing specialist
Call her the sweetheart or…just Katie! Katalin grew up in Hungary where she spent the majority of her childhood at her grandma’s spa. At the age of 8, she would tug on her hand, pull her into a cozy room and pretend to give her mini facials. More than anything she loved to pamper her grandmother. She enjoyed the soothing scent of each masque and the velvety texture of each cleanser. At the age of 20 she enrolled in Kata Tegledy, an esthetic school in Hungary where she was first began to express her talent. She also studied massage therapy until she moved to NYC with her mom at the age of 21. She prolonged her studies in beauty and aesthetics at Christine Valmy where she was granted certification in 2001. Katie always has great energy to share with her clients. She loves interacting with people and making them feel beautiful, both inside and out. When it comes to her work, she is a perfectionist, very detail oriented, and a clean freak. Growing up with sensitive skin, Katie knows exactly how to treat it. She also specializes in eyebrow shaping (find her in the Cobblehill paper) and various body treatments. Katie is bound to relieve your concerns and brighten your day.
Cecilia Shofel
licensed esthetician, massage therapist, colon hydrotherapist, waxing specialist
Cici has worked in the wellness industry for nearly 20+ years. She is certified in a variety of different spa services. She specializes in prenatal/postpartum massages, Tri-active cellulite treatments, and colon hydrotherapy. She also performs extraordinary facials and treats acne prone skin with great effort. She addresses each client with a unique and effective treatment. With her, you aren’t just in good hands, but on a path to great results.
Dorina Tukhashvili
laser technician, licensed massage therapist, licensed esthetician
Katerina Slobozhanina
laser technician
Kate grew up in Staten Island, NY. Upon hearing about one of the most well known schools for laser, she immediately decided that was her destination. She flew out to Arizona to attend the National Institute for Laser where she completed her certification in 2006 after doing a large sum of hands on work. She’s been working in the industry ever since, specializing in laser skin resurfacing, rejuvenation, and hair removal. Throughout her spa experience, she has also gone through training with Dermalogica. She is very acknowledged about skincare and dreams to enter the medical laser field eventually. Kate is very gentle, patient, and informative with her clients. A visit to her is not like an ordinary appointment with the doctor, but rather a treatment with a caring professional.
Vicky A. Villanueva
Esthetician, waxing specialist
Vicky has worked with skincare her entire career. She has worked in the corporate skin care industry for many years until she decided to do something more practical. She enjoys the spa atmosphere and working with people. She attended Atelier School of Esthetics where she became certified in facials, waxing, and body treatments. She believes that it is only ideal when a client is able to develop such a love and appreciation for themselves to reward their hard work. That is what Vicky calls a “healthy living.” She is known for her careful, painless waxing technique and her flawless deep cleansing facials. It is no doubt that your satisfaction is her main priority.
Lucia Hernandez
licensed massage therapist, licensed esthetician
Svetlana Zeveleva
manager
Svetlana grew up in New York and continues to study and work here. She loves the city life, interacting with people, and always being on the go. But being a proud New Yorker, she has learned the importance of taking a minute to just breathe. And that’s what brought her into the spa industry. “A little refresher, a light rub, and a bit of self care can make a whole new day!” she says. Better known as, Lana, she hopes to one day help us introduce our very own skin care line and push forth to expand our company. In her free time, she maintains our successful blog, attends skin care workshops, and spends quality time with her favorite team!
Meet our dedicated front desk crew!
Karla, Vanessa, and Yana are here throughout your experience with us. Whether you are planning your first spa day, a get together, or simply in dire need of a visit, they can steer you in the right direction. Consult with them about the ideal treatment for you or your loved ones and receive guidance towards the most affordable packages. They are here to help ensure your experience is top notch from beginning to end!
