Skin Shaman Aesthetics

Skin Shaman Aesthetics is run by Alyssa, an esthetician who works as a solo practitioner in a suite at Salon JC West End. The business centers on facials and advanced treatments for sensitive and acne-prone skin, along with a retail selection of Korean skincare brands.

The facials combine professional-grade Korean skincare with a holistic approach. The business says its treatments are built around clinical, results-focused work, and it describes the goal as getting at the causes of skin concerns rather than relying on skincare products alone. Massage is included in the facials, with the business noting its role in lymphatic drainage and stress reduction.

The Custom Facial runs 90 minutes and includes steam, enzymatic exfoliation, extractions, a mask, and a full face and upper body massage. New clients can book the New Client Custom Facial, also 90 minutes, which adds an extended consultation, a targeted mask, a scalp massage, and a downloadable PDF treatment plan. The Premium Korean Custom Facial pairs the facial with two advanced treatments of the client's choice. Dermaplaning can be added to the facials for an additional fee. Pregnancy-safe alternatives are available for The Custom Facial.

The advanced menu includes Sea Spicule Peel, a needle-free liquid microneedling treatment that can be done as a no-downtime option or as a peel-style treatment, Nano Infusion + PDRN, a device-based treatment with no downtime, Carboxy Oxygen Therapy, which applies a CO2 gel and activating mask, and the V-Tox Botox Lifting Mask, a peptide mask that takes just under an hour. The business recommends a series of three V-Tox treatments two weeks apart, or adding it to a monthly facial.

Combines professional Korean skincare with a holistic approach, aiming to address the root causes of skin concerns rather than relying on skincare alone. Herbal remedies and integrative methods are often recommended to support the body's healing.