The Team

Meet the Soothers spinning magic. 

Sally Waters

Owner of Studio Soothe + Licensed Esthetician 

Sally is not only the owner of Studio Soothe, she is also the creator and owner of Birdy Botanical Skin Care line. Sally has worked in the beauty industry for 10+ years and her specialty is creating a supportive environment, solving your skin care issues and treating acne.

Sally graduated as an Esthetician from the Cinta Aveda Institute of San Francisco as well as studied Cosmetic Chemistry with Rebecca James Gadberry at UCLA. Upon completion of her education, Sally worked in an acne clinic to learn to treat acne and rosacea in order to address these more challenging skin care conditions.

Her goal is to help people achieve beautiful skin and educate her clients about the steps to having balanced, healthy skin.

Her years of experience with skin care ingredients helps her develop custom home care routines that fit into her clients busy lives.

Sally's comforting touch, easy going nature, and knowledge of what skin needs to maintain and reach optimal health will make your experience one to remember.

Ellie Tekip

Certified Massage Therapist

Ellie has been practicing therapeutic massage since graduating from Irene’s Myomassology Institute in 2017. Her passion for bodywork is continuously sparked through each client she works with. Ellie believes healing is always possible; she is inspired by the boundless potential of each session. She is dedicated to creating a safe space to listen to her client's needs and goals, and to help them develop a deeper connection with their body. Every session with Ellie is customized to address the specific requirements of each individual.

Ellie’s experience is complimented by continuing her education in the bountiful field of bodywork. She has been trained in CranioSacral Therapy, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Thai Massage, Reflexology, and energy work. No matter what you walk through the door with, Ellie is eager to meet you where you are and work alongside you on your wellness journey.

Minette Mederios

Licensed Esthetician

Minette has been in the beauty industry for over 15 years. Putting herself through studies in Art HIstory at UC Berkeley, doing make-up part time, she fell in love and stayed in the industry where she wore many hats. 

Later in life her passion for holistic living sparked different thoughts about make-up, skin-care, and health, so she followed another path to help heal her clients and went back to school. 

She studied Esthetics and Massage at Aveda Institute and has a passion for healing through touch and clean ingredients. She is certified in Gua Sha facial massage and loves to continue to learn about new healing techniques. Her goal is to help her clients achieve optimal relaxation, knowledge about their skin, and a sense of well being during every treatment.

Certified Massage Therapist

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