Skin Alchemy by Zoa

Skin Alchemy by Zoa is run by Zoa, who owns the business and works as its esthetician and intuitive guide. The facial business shares its space at 612 NW 12th Ave with Pinecone Healing, so a visit can sit alongside energy healing or hair services in the same building.

The foundation is The Skin Ritual. Every visit starts with a consultation that looks at sleep, stress, nutrition and the client's current skincare routine, and the treatment is then customized. It brings together therapeutic massage, nourishing skincare, herbal steam, and either Gua Sha or cupping. A 60-minute Skin Ritual with consultation is $140. A 75-minute version with one enhancement costs $30 to $50 more, and a 90-minute version with two enhancements costs $60 to $90 more.

For clients who want more time for the nervous system, The Skin & Soul Synthesis is a 75-minute facial, $180 with consultation, that adds sound healing, guided breathing, acupressure, aromatherapy, meditation and energy healing. The Alchemy Experience is a 90-minute session, $220 with consultation, that blends skincare, therapeutic massage, nervous system support and energy healing, and closes with intuitive guidance. All facial experiences cover the face, neck and chest.

Four add-on enhancements are available: Nano Channeling, Microcurrent, LED Light Therapy and Dermaplane. They are suggested according to each client's skin needs rather than sold as a default. The business states there are no hidden fees, no pressure and no surprise upgrades.

The facials use Apoterra organic skincare, which is also sold at the spa. According to the business, Apoterra's ingredients are organic, cruelty-free and sustainably sourced, and the brand is described as carbon and plastic negative. Clients describe Zoa as attentive and as careful about product choice for sensitive skin.

Each facial begins with a consultation and is shaped around what feels supportive to the individual client, with an intuitive lens guiding the session.