Don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is the special occasion.
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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
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
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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!
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