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Jo Esthetics, 1324 Lake Drive SE Unit 4, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

03/28/2026

Your skin is a living, breathing organ.
It’s incredibly intelligent, deeply intuitive, and
naturally resilient when it’s given the right support.
It knows how to heal. It knows how to restore.

But when you consider everything your skin is exposed
to on a daily basis like environmental stress, internal imbalances, overstimulation and depletion it makes
sense why that vitality begins to slow, and
why that innate wisdom can feel harder to access.

This is where I come in.
Not to override your skin
but to help you reconnect with it.

To guide you in understanding what your skin
is communicating and what it truly needs to
come back into a state of balance and function again.

Everything begins with your skin barrier.
When your barrier is strong, stable, and nourished,
your skin is able to properly absorb and utilize essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

It can repair. It can regulate. It can protect.

But when the barrier is compromised showing
up as dryness, tightness, flakiness, sensitivity,
redness, inflammation, or reactivity your
skin is no longer in a state where it can thrive.

It’s in a state of protection.
Of holding.
Of trying to keep up.

My approach is to bring your skin back to that place
of safety and stability first because from there, everything else begins to work more efficiently and in alignment.

My transdermal facials are always intuitively led
guided by the season of life you’re in,
what your skin is communicating in real time,
and how your internal systems are functioning.

Through this work, we support circulation,
lymphatic flow, fascia, and the nervous system
— creating space for the skin to soften, receive, and restore.

Prepare to leave feeling alchemized 🪽✨

Xx

03/26/2026

There is a sacred kind of softness
that lives in the postpartum season…

A body that has stretched,
opened, created, and transformed
in ways words can’t fully hold.

And while so much attention is placed on the baby…
your body is quietly asking to be supported, too.

This is where monthly Slimsage Abdomen
Lymphatic Treatments become so powerful.

This work gently invites your body back into flow.
Supporting your lymphatic system as it works
overtime to clear stagnation, reduce swelling,
and move what your body is ready to release.

It softens and unwinds the fascia that can feel
tight, heavy, or disconnected after pregnancy…
creating more space for your organs,
your breath, and your core to reconnect.

It enhances circulation and oxygen delivery
to your tissues, helping your body feel more
nourished, more energized, more you again.

It opens congested detox pathways,
supports metabolism, and deeply
regulates the nervous system…
which is often navigating a
completely new rhythm in this season.

And through transdermal nutrition,
your body is receiving what it needs
on a cellular level to rebuild, restore, and replenish.

This isn’t about “bouncing back.”
This is about being held while you move forward.

Honoring your body.
Reconnecting to yourself.
Supporting your healing in a way
that feels intentional, gentle, and deeply nourishing.

Postpartum is not something to rush through…
it’s something to be supported through.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

Xx

03/15/2026

So beyond proud of my client for trusting the process through every layer of her healing journey so far.

Dermatitis is rarely just about the skin.

When the body is trying to communicate that
something deeper is out of balance, the skin will
often be the place where that message becomes visible.

Metaphysically, dermatitis can represent irritation
with one’s environment or the feeling of something
“rubbing against” our boundaries in life.

Physically, it’s an inflammatory response where the
skin barrier becomes compromised showing up as
redness, irritation, dryness, flaking, and sensitivity
while the body moves into protection and repair.

Emotionally, the skin is deeply connected to the
nervous system. Periods of stress, pressure, or internal imbalance can influence how the skin expresses itself.

Healing isn’t linear and that’s why healing must be thoughtful, innovative, and rooted in understanding the body as a whole.

For this client, we focused on restoring
balance internally and externally through:

skincare that I carry here in the studio
to nourish and rebuild the skin barrier.

Monthly Renew + Repair facials to calm
inflammation and support healing + repairing.

Monthly Slimsage abdomen lymphatic,
fascia, and metabolic reset treatments
to support the gut, detox pathways, and internal flow.

Because the skin is never separate from the body.

It reflects the gut.
The nervous system.
The lymphatic system.
And the internal environment we create each day.

When you honor the body with patience,
consistency, and the right support,
the shifts begin to unfold.

This is why I do the work I do to help guide
you toward your healthiest, most vibrant skin yet.

Xx

03/14/2026

One of the most fascinating things about the body is the quiet conversation happening beneath the skin. Lymph and fascia are constantly communicating with one another shaping how fluid, tension, and vitality move through the tissues. You cannot support one without honoring the other.

This is why every treatment I curate
is designed with the deepest intention
of restoring flow within the body
because that flow is your life force.

Where there is tightness, restriction, tension,
or what I like to call a “ripple” within the skin,
the fascia is revealing a pattern. The body is always communicating through the skin, and my work is about slowing down long enough to listen and honor that wisdom.

By supporting the fascia and lymphatic system together, we’re not just improving skin health and vitality
we’re helping the body return to its natural rhythm of movement, detoxification, and resilience.

The result is skin that looks healthier,
yes, but more importantly a body that
feels more connected, balanced, and alive.

Alchemy will always be a space
where you return home to yourself.

I look forward to seeing you all soon. ✨🦋🪽

02/28/2026

Alchemy clients ✨

I’m officially on vacation and will be out of the country from February 28th through Sunday, March 8th. I’ll be fully unplugging and will respond to all texts, emails, and DMs once I’m back the week of March 9th in the order they’re received — thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

If you need any skincare while I’m gone, you can absolutely still place your order through my online shop (link in bio). with.avery will be arranging product pick-up and/or shipping for you while I’m away, so you’ll still be supported. If you have a routine question or something comes up with your skin that truly can’t wait until I’m back, please reach out to Avery directly and she will help you to the best of her ability until I’m back in the country.

Thank you so much for trusting me with your skin, your body, and your healing. I’m genuinely so excited to return and hold space for each of you again — every time I take a little time away, I come back more focused, more grounded, and more lit up. It always gives me the clarity to serve from the most authentic place and continue building Alchemy with intention as it grows and evolves.

And a quick note on scheduling: if you’ve been on my waitlist for a while and you’re hoping to get in soon, the best thing you can do is book a future appointment that works for you and stay on the waitlist. The waitlist does move, and it’s always possible something opens sooner — but having a date secured ensures you’re locked in either way. Consistency matters, and I never want you to lose momentum in your progress because you were waiting for a last-minute opening.

I’m so grateful for you all. See you soon. 🫶🏼🦋✨

02/06/2026

Expansion. ✨🪽🦋

That word has been heavy on my heart as I reflect on the four walls, the cocoon of a space I’ve called home since March of last year. This room has held so much growth, so many conversations, so much healing, and so many moments shared between me and all of you. As I begin transitioning into the next chapter, I feel an overwhelming gratitude for what we’ve created here together.

To say I’m beyond grateful still doesn’t fully capture what I’m feeling as this next chapter begins to unfold. To grow in this way, to be trusted by such an incredible community, and to wake up every day doing work that feels deeply aligned with who I am is something I never take for granted. This expansion has led me to welcome another esthetician into Alchemy whose values closely mirror my own — the understanding that the skin and body are not separate, that honoring the nervous system, lymphatic flow, and internal balance allows for deeper, longer-lasting healing rather than temporary correction. You will see Avery, starting next week as she begins her training and integration into this work.

You won’t be going far, the new space is literally right across the hall but the intention is to create more room for growth, connection, and the continued evolution of what Alchemy is becoming.

I’ve always believed in the wisdom of the body and the power of hands. Not fixing. Not forcing. Listening. The skin isn’t something to correct; it’s something to understand. It shows us where flow is missing, where nourishment is needed, and where stress has lived for too long. Aging isn’t the enemy — it’s an invitation to slow down, create more flow, and meet ourselves with compassion instead of pressure. My work lives at the intersection of science and nature, supporting the body’s ability to detox, regulate, and restore itself when it finally feels safe enough to do so. This has always been about befriending your body, honoring its seasons, and leaving not just looking different but feeling like yourself again.

Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.
I can’t wait to see what this next chapter holds for all of us.

01/29/2026

Sculptural Buccal is not just a facial.
It is a conversation with the tissue.

Hands working intra-orally and externally.
Fascia softened.
Tension unwound.
Lymph invited to move.

The jaw holds more than muscle.
It holds stress.
Control.
Years of bracing.

Through sculptural facial massage,
gua sha, and cupping, we begin to
melt what’s been gripping not just in the jaw,
but through the scalp, neck, and décolleté.

These areas are deeply interconnected.
When one softens, the others respond.

As density releases,
the face reorganizes itself.
Circulation improves.
Lymph drains.
Expression lightens.

Breath drops lower.
The eyes soften.
The nervous system exhales.

This is slow, precise work.
Intelligent touch.
No force.
No rushing.

The result isn’t just visible lift or sculpting —
it’s a feeling of space returning
where there was once tension.

Because when the tissue feels safe,
it remembers how to let go.

Xx

Sculptural Buccal Facial

11/29/2025

Happy Small Business Saturday🪽✨

Owning and growing Alchemy Esthetic Studio has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and it’s only possible because of each of you who choose to spend your time and energy in this space, share my business with your friends and family, and allow this little sanctuary to be a place you land when you need it most. I don’t take any of that lightly—it is truly one of the biggest blessings of my life, and I am so deeply thankful for every single one of you. ❤️

Today, I’d love to gently encourage you all to support the small businesses that make our city feel like home—your favorite coffee shop, the boutique you pop into for gifts, the studios and healers who hold space for you, the makers and artists you adore. Book the service, buy the gift card, leave the Google review, share their post… it all matters more than you know.

If Alchemy has been part of your rhythm this year, thank you—from the deepest place in my heart—for allowing this work to exist. And if you feel called, today is a beautiful day to:
• Stock up on KPS Essentials through my online shop,
message me for the discount code to use at checkout
• Purchase a gift card (digital or physical) for someone
who needs time to pour back into themselves
• Share my page or leave a google review (link in bio)
so that others can find this space when they’re ready

Small choices add up to a big impact for small businesses. Thank you for being such a meaningful part of mine. ✨

11/24/2025

8 months. 🪽💫

That’s how long it’s taken this body to arrive here.

Not because she “wasn’t working hard enough” before… but because when you’re dealing with inflammation, it often takes months for the body to feel safe enough to regulate, release, and show you the changes happening beneath the surface.

This hasn’t been a quick-fix journey. It’s been:
– dialing in water intake (filtered water with minerals
so the cells can actually use it)
– staying consistent with cooking 99% of her balanced, nourishing meals and avoiding known food sensitivities,
seed oils, preservatives and any other inflammatory foods
– choosing true rest instead of jumping right back into the patterns and schedules that keep stress high
– gently increasing detox + sweating capacity (think: regular movement, lymph support, sweating, bowel regularity)
– learning which quality vitamins + supplements her body actually needs (always best to test not guess)
– coming back to the breath, again and again, to remind
the nervous system it’s safe to soften and release
- was no longer in environments that added to ‘toxic load’

These photos are the byproduct of hundreds of
tiny choices, layered day after day, supported by
consistent lymphatic + abdominal work in the
treatment room. The most important piece?
Trusting the process and not letting anything
come between her and her consistency, even
when the changes felt slow or invisible at first.

If you’re in a season of feeling
puffy, inflamed, or “stuck” in your midsection,
I hope this is your reminder that healing isn’t
overnight. It takes time and consistency
— your body is always listening + responding.

If you feel called to support your gut + lymph in this way, you’re welcome to message me with any questions about
my Slimsage abdominal treatments or where to begin.

Xx

11/12/2025

Your skin is your largest organ,
and when it’s fed topical nutrition
it actually recognizes and can use, it shows you.

Circulation returns.
Color evens out.
The nervous system settles.

Lymphatic activation begins to move what’s been holding
—fluid, stagnation, inflammation and there’s this subtle
softening that comes back to the skin and the features.

Everyone is chasing a “glow” these days.
But what is glow, really?
It’s not just something you paint on.

True glow is a reflection of what’s happening
underneath the surface: a lymphatic system
that’s flowing, circulation that’s nourished,
a skin barrier that feels safe and supported,
fascia that’s no longer gripping so tightly.

When those systems are cared for,
the skin doesn’t have to scream
through redness, puffiness, or dullness
—it can finally exhale.

These photos are taken just one hour apart.
You can see the change in the quality of her skin,
but you can also feel the difference in her overall
presence—softer, calmer, more at ease.

That’s the power of working with
the body instead of against it.

Xx

11/11/2025

When your lymph isn’t flowing,
you’re fighting the flow of your life.

Your abdomen is one of the most
important lymphatic hubs in your body.

When things slow down here,
it doesn’t just show up as “a little bloating.”

It can feel like…..
a tight waistband by evening,
heaviness through the low belly,
sluggish digestion,
water retention,
PMS swelling,
low energy,
and that sense of being puffy
and stuck in your own body.

Slimsage lymphatic drainage is designed to meet
that stagnation with gentle, intelligent movement.

We’re encouraging your body to move waste, fluid, and inflammation through its natural pathways again while
inviting your nervous system back into rest-and-digest.

The visual change you see here is reduced puffiness and a softer, more defined midsection. The internal shift feels like easier breathing, less pressure, better ‘flow’ through the gut, and a quieter, more grounded nervous system.

This isn’t about shrinking you—
it’s about helping your body remember
how to circulate, release, and receive.

If you’re living with chronic bloating, fluid retention,
“stress belly,” sluggish digestion, or that stuck, heavy
feeling in your core, this work is for you.

Your lymph is your inner river—
and when it moves, so does everything else.

Xx

11/03/2025

Your gut health matters, deeply. 🪽

As we age, our digestive and lymphatic systems need
more intentional support to keep bloat, discomfort,
and sluggishness from becoming your everyday normal.

Ongoing Slimsage Abdomen Treatments are vital for your health and wellness. This is a gentle, rhythmic lymphatic
drainage treatment designed to mobilize stagnant fluid, encourage healthy motility, and calm the stress signals that can throw your gut off balance, all while nurturing your skin.

If you’re experiencing….
stubborn belly bloat
abdominal puffiness
sluggish motility
“heavy” post-meal discomfort
irregularity or backup of bowels
water retention through the midsection
post-travel or high-sodium swelling
cycle-related (PMS/period) bloating
stress belly with shallow chest breathing
tenderness or a sense of fullness/stagnation
visible edema around the waistline and hips
low, meal-triggered energy dips during the day
or experiencing postpartum swelling / retention

Do you want a gentle, clean, non-invasive
way to support your gut-lymph rhythm?
— the Slimsage Abdomen treatment is for you.

During your session we open key lymph pathways, use diaphragmatic techniques to enhance the body’s natural “pump,” and incorporate vagus nerve supportive touch to help shift from fight or flight into rest and digest. Clients describe feeling lighter through the midsection, standing taller, and breathing easier, and you’ll see it in the mirror too.

If you’re pregnant, recovering from surgery, or managing a condition, please consult your provider—otherwise, if you’re ready for a calmer gut and a de-puffed, more comfortable core, book your “Slimsage Abdomen” via the link in bio. ✨

Xx

Jo Esthetics

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