Hidden Gems: Meet Celeste Chavez of Therapeutic Skincare

Today we’d like to introduce you to Celeste Chavez.

Hi Celeste, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
I played sports my entire life – I love working with other women and creating bonds and friendships. I had a shoulder injury in high school and could no longer play softball at any level – so I have been searching for a new community to grow in. I worked in gyms for years and I was not a fan of working in a male-based industry. I started working for a Spa in Cherry Creek in 2016 and I instantly fell in love. I got my first facial from a very close friend of mine and instantly realized that is what I wanted to do and that is how I could empower other humans.

I was enrolled in a laser college shortly after and I have had my license since 2018. I did not go solo until 2022. I would have done this transition much faster but – covid. When I opened my studio, I originally was a generalist and quickly realized just because I could offer everything didn’t mean I wanted to. I quickly niched down and I have found my few passions – working with people with acne/hormonal imbalances, brides, and skincare newbies. I love educating and helping people find the perfect at-home routine.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
This has been the rockiest path I’ve ever taken. I was dealing with untreated anxiety and depression thinking that I was just tired. Once I started therapy, I was able to become a business owner and kind of let go of most of my self-doubt.

I learned to embrace my moods. Recently, I have learned (from my amazing friend and pilates instructor – Rachel Wright) that synching your daily routine with my hormone cycle is the best way to balance work assignments. Once I have started doing that my days have been much more productive.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Therapeutic Skincare is a certified acne clinic. I specialize in acne/pre-wedding Skincare/ and helping in curating the best at-home routine. I am known for amazing acne transformations and offering Glo2facial as well as microneedling.

What sets me apart from others is I went to one of the best esthetic schools/I have been working full time on medical esthetics since graduating/I have so much knowledge in hormones and how they affect the body and the skin.

I am most proud of the confidence that I have given back to people. The number one thing I would love readers to know is that everything I offer in treatment and products – I test for over 45 days to make sure that it will work.

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs, or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Savanna Boda (@thedallasesthetician) has an amazing podcast that is great for practitioners as well as clients.

I do a lot of training with all of the brands I use (Glymed Plus, Face Reality, Glo2Facial) and this is how I am so successful I truly know all of the products I use.

Pricing:

• Therapeutic Custom Facials range from $100 – $180
• Glo2Facial ranges from $190 – $230
• Microneedling $250
• Acne Bootcamp $115
• Memberships start at $100 – $200

Contact Info:

• Website: https://therapeutic-skincare-co.square.site/
• Instagram: @therapeuticskincarecoarvada