Located directly across from the iconic Empire State Building on Fifth Avenue in New York City, PURESTHETIQUE is a hidden gem offering all-natural organic skincare, holistic facial massage, neck & head massage, Endospheres therapy. laser hair removal and non-invasive light based facials.
Our holistic approach to skincare is designed to harmonize mind, body, and spirit. We believe that when you experience physical comfort, your spirit is uplifted, your mind is clear, and your skin radiates a natural glow.
We offer a range of treatments aimed at stimulating lymphatic drainage, promoting optimal beauty without the need for fillers or incisions. The focus is on enhancing your natural glow and plumpness, rather than altering your innate beauty.
All the products used at the salon are either hand-crafted in house or at a local organic manufacturer, from the makeup removers to the post-treatment serums, and even the sanitizers and disinfectants used throughout the salon. We avoid harsh chemicals and synthetic preservatives, prioritizing the health of both our clients and the planet. Our ingredients are carefully researched and sourced from organic, small-batch suppliers who work directly with farmers. Thus smells so fresh and the purest.
We also produce the purest grade USDA-certified CBD extract in Colorado, crafted from premium organic seeds and blended with full-spectrum CBD and organic hemp seed oil. This versatile extract can be used both topically and orally and is sometimes incorporated into our massages, facials and as a post care.
As we specialize in treatments for women, we kindly ask gentlemen to obtain a referral from our client.
Since 2007, I had dreamed of opening a salon on a small Caribbean island – a salon overlooking the ocean that has an organic cafe offering healthy gluten-free sweets and herbal teas, and a little boutique that carries one of a kind clothing and hand-made jewelry with healing gem stones from around the world. I’d offer slow and relaxing spa treatments that only use fresh, natural and sustainable ingredients from the island.
Growing up, I discovered that I am severely allergic to chemicals. Countless episodes of passing out after taking over-the-counter medications like pain killers made me eventually start to explore natural alternatives to aid ailments.
I studied and trained in NY, India and Japan for a variety of techniques and philosophies, from medical doctors and naturopathic doctors to shaman and energy healers.
Due to some natural disasters that hit the Caribbean in 2017, my plan for the island was no longer feasible, so I ended up opening PURESTHETIQUE on Fifth Avenue in NYC in 2018.
Our services consist of slow, relaxing treatments that were originally created with the beautiful turquoise ocean in the background in my mind. That is probably why when clients walk into the salon, they immediately feel like they have drifted from the reality of being in the middle of Manhattan.
2001-2008
2008
2009
Japanese Ki-Koh (Energy Healing Work) Certificate
2011
NY State Certified Licensed Esthetician Produced Purest Salon
2013
KAL Hospital (South India) Certified Ayurveda Beauty Practicioner
2014
British Champissage Massage Diploma
2015
Aromatherapy Cert. AT
2019
CBD Cosmetic Formulation Course Diploma
I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. I obtained a degree in child education from Otsuma Women’s University, and worked at an elementary school as a swimming teacher while in college. Upon graduation, I landed at Apple computer Japan at their initial phase when the infamous Steve Jobs was temporally absent.
My dream back then was to study art and design in London so that I could become a comic artist, but my coworkers at Apple suggested going to NY instead, and helped me with the school application process, so that’s how I came here in 1989.
I attended the Fashion Institute of Technology for 5 years to study interior design while I was also involved in the NYC underground club scene in the early 90’s at the places created by Andy Warhol and Keith Haring.
Greatly influenced by the world-renowned artists and designers I met at the time, I shifted my focus to fashion and worked as a buying merchandiser for international department stores and apparel trading companies between 1995 and 2004.
During this whole times, I was secretly battling depression from losing my family, parents and husband one after another throughout my 20s, for about 10 years. I wavered a bit in the fashion business after the World Trade Center incident, and registered at a temp staff agency. I was placed at Lehman Brothers as a secretary to the CFOm, and was offered a full time position but couldn’t give up on the fashion business. I moved back into fashion and did textile designs and production for a while.
Continuing as a freelance consultant for Japanese companies, I was unstable and stressed out. A friend recommended a trip to help me heal, and took me to a Caribbean island in early 2007.
I had hardly ever traveled for pleasure until then, but at that point, I began to travel for myself. I have since been learning about Mind, Body and Soul – and this knowledge is passed into everything I do at PURESTHETIQUE.
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