About

MedicinalSkin™ offers a unique approach that is more than skin deep. It’s total wellness for the skin, body and soul. MedicinalSkin™ will always evaluate and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. Our holistic background, years of experience and beautiful, effective products combined with a caring, safe and intimate space to fully relax and renew. We also collaborate with other health professionals to bring optimal health, wellness and beauty.

Holly Arrindell, Owner of MedicinalSkin™ is a licensed esthetician and massage therapist in Connecticut and New York. Born and raised in England, Holly attended East Surrey College and graduated with a Beauty Therapy diploma in 1991. After working in London, she came to America in 1992. Holly continued her education and graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1996. Since then, Holly has worked at some of the top spas in Connecticut and New York, including Noelle, Oasis, Edamame Maternity Spa and Great Jones Spa. After more than two decades working in wellness and beauty, Holly has found a passion for holistic health, blending massage and skin care to enhance natural beauty. This union makes her treatments truly relaxing and more than skin deep. 

Massage therapy - CT License #1425, Esthetician - CT License #28

Native Ridgefielder Valerie Albanesi Swenson is a skilled esthetician since 2011 who specializes in all aspects of skincare. Educated at Marinello Beauty School in Fairfield, CT, Valerie focuses on peels and micro-dermabrasion, has many years of experience and a loyal following. Valerie became Reiki I certified and is excited to incorporate this into her facials to bring balance to her therapies. 

Esthetician - CT License #99

Lisa Manicchio is newest member of medicinalSkin. She has been a licensed massage therapist for 8 years, graduating from Finger Lakes School of Massage Therapy in Mount Kisco. Her work focuses on targeting chronic tension areas and releasing stress. She specializes in neuromuscular therapy (NMT), lymphatic massage and stretch therapy. She believes in a whole body approach to help clients in their healing process. Lisa is passionate about creating a connection with her clients and came into massage therapy in the hopes of making a change in people's lives, whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual. 

Massage therapy - CT License # 9787

Lou Klosson is a licensed massage therapist, CT licensed and practicing since 2011. Born in Taiwan, she grew up integrating Eastern and Western approaches to health and wellness, which she brings to her massage sessions. Helen's integrative approach is based on the idea that not just one massage is right for every person or can solve every concern. Using a variety of techniques, every part of the body can be targeted and addressed with its own approach. Helen brings awareness to the mind-body connection, taps into the client's inherent ability to heal and contributes to improvement in overall wellness.

Massage therapy - CT License #7003

Tesa Baum shares practices to support people to believe in their true essence and to embrace their highest potential. Tesa offers Private Reiki, Akashic Field Healing & Past Life Regression Sessions to start weaving the sacred into our lives. Tesa is a Reiki Master and Certified Hypnotherapy Past Life Regression Practitioner. Tesa can help you overcome self limiting beliefs, find balance, revitalize your energy, and feel more in sync with yourself and the world around you. Her empowering, yet gentle approach will offer you support and guidance to create the best vision for your future. Whether you struggle with a chronic issue, anxiety, insomnia, stress, or simply need a reset, Tesa can open up new pathways so that you become a magnet for positive energy.

Best Facial in the 2023 Readers Choice. And runner-up for Overall Spa Services.