The Team

Meet the Soothers spinning magic. 

Sally Waters

Owner of Studio Soothe + Licensed Esthetician 

Sally is the owner of Studio Soothe and the creator and owner of Birdy Botanical Skin Care. With nearly 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Sally specializes in creating a supportive, comfortable and inclusive environment while helping clients address their individual skin concerns—especially acne and other challenging skin conditions.

Sally graduated as an Esthetician from the Cinta Aveda Institute in San Francisco and furthered her education in Cosmetic Chemistry with Rebecca James Gadberry at UCLA. After completing her education, she worked in an acne clinic, gaining specialized experience treating acne and rosacea and developing a deeper understanding of complex skin care concerns.

Since 2021, Sally has continued to expand her education by studying facial massage and Gua Sha techniques, an area that has become a true passion in her practice. She has studied buccal massage, lymphatic drainage, and myofascial release with Joanna Tringali; Facial Fusion Gua Sha with Cecily Braden; and Clive Witham’s Ecology in Motion, which incorporates traditional Chinese medicine techniques and the practice of Gua Sha.

Sally’s goal is to help her clients achieve beautiful, balanced, healthy skin while empowering them with the knowledge and tools to care for their skin at home. She takes the time to truly listen to each client’s concerns, identify the underlying challenges, and create thoughtful, personalized solutions.

Her extensive knowledge of skin care ingredients and years of hands-on experience allow her to develop customized home-care routines that are effective, practical, and easy to incorporate into even the busiest lifestyles.

Today, facial massage has become one of Sally’s greatest passions. She brings together her knowledge of skin health, facial anatomy, massage techniques, Gua Sha, and a holistic understanding of the skin to create treatments that are both nurturing and intentional.

Known for her comforting touch, easygoing nature, and genuine passion for skin health, Sally creates an experience that is both relaxing and results-focused. Her approach is simple: listen, educate, problem-solve, and help every client feel confident and connected to their skin.

Sabrina Rascon

Certified Massage Therapist

Sabrina is passionate about crafting customized treatments to provide you with a calming and restorative session. With over 20 years of experience and a lifelong love for massage therapy, she integrates a variety of modalities to assist the body in finding balance and rejuvenation. Her undergrad studies in Psychology bring a holistic perspective to her bodywork, recognizing the intrinsic connection between physical and emotional well-being. She has been dedicated to community health work since 2004 and with her past as an apprentice midwife is uniquely prepared to serve perinatal clients.  

Mimi is a Louisville, Kentucky native and recent graduate of the San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology. She believes self-care should feel welcoming, personalized, and genuinely restorative, bringing a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to every service.
With a background in wine and hospitality, Mimi understands the importance of creating an experience where clients feel immediately comfortable, cared for, and at ease. She is especially passionate about acne-focused skincare and extractions, facial massage, waxing, eyebrow tinting, and tweezing. Whether clients come in for regular maintenance, targeted skin support, a little extra self-care, or simply a moment to relax and reset, Mimi is dedicated to helping each person feel more confident in their own skin.
Outside the treatment room, Mimi enjoys spending time with her cat and keeping up with Bravo

Licensed Esthetician

Claudia Hanson

Certified Massage Therapist

Claudia, a graduate of the National Holistic Institute, is committed to providing personal and transformative sessions. She holds a strong love and passion for the healing art of massage. She views massage as a way to step back into the body and nurture oneself in a way that is beneficial for the mind, body, and soul.

Claudia is continuously expanding her knowledge and skills through continued education and hands-on experience with other therapists. She integrates techniques from a variety of different modalities, individualizing each session to meet each client.

As a full spectrum doula, she also specializes in prenatal and postnatal massage. Claudia also specializes in scar tissue relief, lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy, and herbal healing through her work in herbalism. She aims to create a safe and nurturing space with her compassion and intuitive touch.