Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion.
-Author unknown
Karina Kara is an experienced esthetician (facialist), certified Reiki practitioner and massage therapist. She is a graduate of Western Beauty College (LA), The Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing (LA) and the American Reiki Academy.
By incorporating body and energy work, pressure point massage and aromatherapy, hot stone therapy and soothing music, the facial experience transcends the typical and becomes a restorative meditation. Skin, body, mind and spirit all receive special treatment in Karina’s expert and compassionate hands.
Karina’s commitment to creating an experience that nourishes the skin as well as the soul brings a depth and harmony to her facials that is as unique as it is essential. These qualities have made Karina an integral part of the LA yoga community. She provides services to students and teachers from Silver Lake Yoga, Yoga House in Pasadena, City Yoga, Glendale Yoga, Liberation Yoga and Yoga Works Larchmont.
I have been seeing Karina for facials for about 8 years. Before I came to her, my skin was in such poor condition that it was a detraction from my appearance. The improvement began from the first treatment on and I started getting compliments after only the third treatment! I have problem skin and plenty of stress, but no one would believe that anymore, looking at my skin now. Yay Karina! Because of her treatments, I can leave the house without makeup and still be confident in my appearance and attractive to others!
Marie Cassidy
I
came to Karina with problem skin. I needed help! I had stopped seeing
my dermatologist and started breaking out. I found her through one of
her clients--and am so happy that she is my facialist! My skin looks
AMAZING! I get a ton of compliments, and am very happy with the
present and future of my skin health. I learned a lot about how what
you do on the inside--what you eat, drink, etc.--impacts your skin
health. She is very experienced--the results prove it--and she knows
so much about skin health from the inside out. She taught me what
foods to eat, what to avoid, and even what tea to drink to deal with
digestive issues that show up on my skin. Her gentle hands and
knowledge about how to care for MY specific skin has hugely improved
not only outer appearance, but also my inner health and well being. I
don't stress about my skin anymore. Just going to see her makes me
happy and feel at peace. I HIGHLY recommend her--she will become not
only your facialist, but skin advocate, health advocate, and great
friend!
She is also the facialist to all the Yogis and Yoginis
in Los Angeles! Yoga students and teachers from Silverlake to the
Westside. You can imagine what all that sweating does to your
skin---and she makes them look beautiful! She is also very
complimentary to the holistic lifestyle--she uses products that are not
only good for you, your skin, but also the planet.
She has some
of the most reasonable prices for a facialist---and really takes her
time with you. I am so grateful for her! You will be, too!
Book an appointment with her. She's definitely a best kept secret I want to share
Writer December 2009
Karina is amazing. I came to her for the first time this week and she did a personalized regiment for my skin and really helped me with my troubled skin after a week shoot in the desert and years of using the wrong products. I'm so glad I stumbled upon her page on Yelp, I will never go to another facialist again, I'm so happy!!
Christina C December 2009
Ever walk into a place and feel like you've been sent straight to sacred ground? Karina's place is IT - it's a secret, don't tell anybody, keep it just between us "in the know folks". i was beat up - looked like a monster(it was halloween after all)from working 18+ hr days.I did the only thing that someone in my condition should do, which is call facials by karina. karina's approach to skincare is one that is sensitive, smart, and more than that- i swear to god, this darling is somehow connected to the "be better gods". not only will you walk out with supremely better skin than when you walk in - you will also benefit from her holistically applied knowledge and healing energy. after a wonderful facial, Karina gave me a reiki session that sent me straight into a euphoric out of body state. after our session, I awoke lighter, more relaxed, and more connected to all that matters, and to top it all off -with really lovely, glowing skin. if you want to look younger, feel better, and be in the presence of a facial care sensei, check out facials by karina. she'll educate you, won't lie to you, won't try to sell you products you don't need, all the while, giving you renewed self-confidence - what more could you ask for?
Ane Crabtree October 2009
TV Production
A facial by Karina is more than a facial. It is a spiritual, soulful experience. I am not exaggerating when I say that I feel refreshed and cleansed from deep within and that the fact that my face looks and feels 10 years younger must be not only because of what she does to my skin but the way her energy penetrates my entire being! The most amazing thing is that the effects of Karina last a long time! I look and feel like a new person for weeks. She is world class, unique and masterful and her heart is as big as they come.
Christine Burke
Owner/Director
Liberation Yoga
- Juliette Kurth, Owner of Silverlake Yoga
She has the hands of a healer and an artist, one hour on the table puts me in a new
dimension.
- Adrienne Tobin, Lyricist
Karina keeps my skin blemish free and camera-ready. I adore her.
- Ann Magnuson, Actress/Writer
Karina is the best for saving the sweaty face of a yoga teacher. She keeps me
glowing on the outside.
- Jeanne Heileman, Yoga Instructor
Karina is the kind of facialist you recommend to your close friends and family with a wink and implied, "Don't say I never did anything for you."
For facial newbies, there's something that no one explains to you when you start getting facial treatments and it's this: good skin takes time.
You have to shop around for a person that works for you and then you have to stick with them, experiment with treatments and finally find the right thing that works for you.
That being said, Karina took one look at my skin and put together some products for me that worked like a charm. My break outs subsided and my dryness was addressed.
Jessica Lopez
Fashion Designer
After moving to California from the East Coast, my face broke out all over- I tried Jurlique, ProActive, Fancy Doctors in Beverly Hills, topical creams, anti-biotics - nothing worked.
Then I met Karina. As soon as you walk in, you feel right at home. She looked at my skin and told me the truth. She said it was going to take some time and so discipline, but she was going to get my skin clean and looking greatt! And she did.
I see her once a month for cleanings and my skin has never looked better. Her products feel, smell and work great. (I couldn't stand the chemicals that dr's were prescribing) I finally feel like my face is in good hands - I don't stress about it!
She plays relaxing music, gives great massages, uses beatiful essential oils...the whole experience is wonderful!
Melissa Green
Performer, Music Entertainment
Karina's facials are a revelation -- not only good for the skin , but good for the soul. She uses 1st rate products and sells them, too, without pressure. I always leave with a smile.
Jody Blake
Entertainment Industries
