The Story of How I Ended Up Here
My journey into esthetics began as a client long before it became a career. For most of my life, I struggled with acne, scarring, and persistent post-inflammatory erythema. I spent years moving between dermatology offices and med spas, trying aggressive treatments that promised fast results. While some offered temporary improvement, nothing ever felt like a complete solution.
Over time, I realized I wasn’t addressing the root of my skin concerns — I was managing flare-ups and placing band-aids on issues that would later resurface in different ways. That frustration is what led me to search for a different approach.
Before I found esthetics, I was pursuing chemical engineering. I was deeply drawn to the science behind how things work, but I also found myself wanting a career that felt more personal — one where science could directly improve someone’s quality of life. Esthetics became the place where everything finally overlapped.
My own history with acne and scarring, combined with my love for skin chemistry and Korean-inspired skin philosophies, is what ultimately shaped MY Skin Studio.
While practicing esthetics in Hawai‘i, I discovered Korean skincare and its philosophy around skin health. What stood out immediately was how different it felt from what I had personally experienced: an emphasis on barrier repair, hydration, inflammation control, and consistency over intensity.
Rather than forcing change, Korean skin philosophy focuses on supporting the skin so it can function optimally on its own. For the first time, skincare felt sustainable, respectful, and thoughtful.
That philosophy became the foundation of my approach.
I believe healthy skin is built slowly and intentionally. My focus is always on strengthening the skin barrier, calming inflammation, and meeting the skin where it is before introducing more advanced modalities. Instead of immediately resorting to aggressive or ablative treatments, I believe in creating a strong foundation first — because lasting results come from working with the skin, not against it.
When we combine Korean skin philosophy with advanced Korean skincare technology, we can achieve meaningful, long-term change in a way that still respects the integrity of the skin.
I created this space for people who want to understand their skin, not fight it.
I want this studio to feel collaborative — a place where clients can tell me the full story of their skin, no matter how long or complicated that story may be. Healing skin is rarely a one-time treatment. It’s a relationship built through trust, consistency, education, and showing up for your skin month after month.
My goal is for clients to feel involved in their healing journey. I want you to understand why we’re doing what we’re doing, how your skin is responding, and how we can support it together both inside and outside the treatment room.
Because real skin change doesn’t come from doing more.
It comes from doing what the skin truly needs.