The Treatment Room
The Treatment Room
A podcast by an esthetician, for estheticians + skincare geeks. Hi, I'm Tess! An ex-corporate employee turned licensed skin expert and virtual esthetician. Now I'm here to share in how I made beauty my business, and everything that comes along the way!
- 59 minutes 47 secondsTessa's holiday clear skin survival guide.
You might not want to hear this, but someone has to say it: your skin won’t take a holiday just because you do. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to stay disciplined without feeling restricted, how to navigate parties and sugar-heavy food tables, and the small daily habits that make or break your skin this time of year. If you need that honest (skin professional) friend in your corner, this is it.
- Your esty, Tessa
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IG: @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa @acnefriendlyfood
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21 November 2025, 2:50 pm - 21 minutes 31 secondsSigns your skin is improving (even if you're not clear yet!)
In this episode, I break down the subtle but powerful signs your skin is actually improving—even if you’re not completely clear yet. From fewer breakouts and faster healing to stronger confidence and more resilient skin, you’ll learn what real progress looks like beneath the surface. This episode is a reminder to celebrate the small wins on your journey to clear, healthy skin. Love you! - Tessa
Book with me! (virtual skin consulting and esthetician mentorship)
IG: @myestytessa
Shop: www.freeskinbytessa.com
14 November 2025, 12:00 pm - 49 minutes 15 secondsAsking Aliesh (Mentorship, esthetician retirement + mental health.)
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Aliesh Pierce — celebrity esthetician, educator, and formulator who’s helped shape the way we think about skin, education, and professional growth in esthetics.
We talk about what it truly means to evolve as an esthetician — from finding the right mentor to building confidence, staying curious, and continuing to grow no matter where you are in your career. Aliesh shares the inspiration behind her mentorship program, the lessons her own mentors taught her, and how today’s estheticians can thrive in an industry that’s changing faster than ever.
Whether you’re a new estie just starting out or a seasoned professional ready for your next chapter, this conversation will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and reminded that the real magic happens when you keep learning — both in your practice and in yourself.
Book with me! (virtual skin consulting and esthetician mentorship)
24 October 2025, 11:15 am - 1 hour 6 minutesGlass skin with Jan Marini.
Hi roomies! Jan Marini is BACK on the pod for a special episode on how to get the glassiest, best skin of your life. Getting glass skin isn't everything you see on instagram, it's science. It's refining pores, clearing acne, evening skin tone, volume, and hydration. And it is possible.
Interested in shopping Jan Marini? Email me: @[email protected], or book a virtual visit on TessaSkin.com
It's easy to get started... go to Pomp, create your account, import your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. I worked with the team at Pomp to give you an exclusive $75 product credit after you create your account that you can use towards any products you've been wanting to try. You can use the link in my show notes, or just type The Treatment Room in where you heard about Pomp. They will add the credit directly into your account!
10 October 2025, 10:00 am - 32 minutes 50 secondsMore than a moisturizer... introducing Safe-Glace!
It's here! My new barrier-reparative, acne-friendly, line-relaxing, makeup-priming treatment... Safe-Glace. FINE, we can call it a moisturizer! But I want to share why I feel it's more than that.
Curious about peptides and why I chose Acetyl-Hexapeptide-8? In this episode of The Treatment Room, I break down what peptides are, how the “Chill Peptide” works, and why it’s more than just a trend.
Learn how this neurotransmitter peptide relaxes micro-contractions, flips the “youth switch” in your skin, and smooths lines for a calmer, more radiant complexion. Plus, we explore what “rejuvenating skin behavior” really means—and how your basal cells get a little boost of youth. Science-backed, listener-friendly, and full of skincare insights you can actually use.
It's easy to get started... go to Pomp, create your account, import your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. I worked with the team at Pomp to give you an exclusive $75 product credit after you create your account that you can use towards any products you've been wanting to try. You can use the link in my show notes, or just type The Treatment Room in where you heard about Pomp. They will add the credit directly into your account!
30 September 2025, 2:00 pm - 47 minutes 42 secondsYour it-girl esthetician energy (with intuitive coach Erica Reilly.)
Today, we're getting an energy upgraded thanks to intuitive coach (and my former sorority sis Erica Reilly!) If you're ready to stop being a control freak, stop holding yourself back, tap into your most magnetic energy, and ignite your inner it girl, this episode is for you!!
Follow me on IG for more! @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa @acnefriendlyfood
Earn a $75 product credit when you sign up for Pomp Beauty.
It's easy to get started... go to pompbeauty.com, create your account, inport your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. Feel free to mention The Treatment Room as your referral!
19 September 2025, 10:22 am - 52 minutes 26 secondsBack to (esty) school.
Today, we're going back to school with Skinworks Esthetician School Spa Director, Danni Newell.
With over five years in esthetics and a commitment to education and leadership, Danni brings a unique perspective on how the student spa environment can shape the next generation of confident, competent, and compassionate estheticians. We talk:
- The mindset shift students go through when transitioning from textbook to treatment room.
- What new estheticians need beyond technical skill—like emotional intelligence, ethical upselling, and consultation confidence.
- Helping future estheticians overcome imposter syndrome, develop consultation confidence, and own their role as experts.
- The evolving demands of medspa clients and how schools are adapting.
- How Skinworks integrates business, goal-setting, and critical thinking into practical spa work.
- Follow Skinworks on Ig @skinworks_edu
- Follow me on IG for more! @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa @acnefriendlyfoodWork with me! Earn a $75 product credit when you sign up for Pomp Beauty.It's easy to get started... go to pompbeauty.com, create your account, inport your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. Feel free to mention The Treatment Room as your referral!
5 September 2025, 11:11 am - 33 minutes 35 secondsBarrier is the boss: The foundation of acne healing.
In today’s episode, I want to highlight that treating acne is more than just killing bacteria or drying out oil... What if I told you you cant get clear without a healthy skin barrier? In this episode I explore why barrier health matters in acne clearing, common mistakes, tips, and steps you can start today on your clearing journey.
Earn a $75 product credit when you sign up for Pomp Beauty.
It's easy to get started... go to pompbeauty.com, create your account, inport your clients, start recommending skincare, earn 30% profit every time. Feel free to mention The Treatment Room as your referral!
LINKS
✨ Let’s Connect:
Instagram → @myestytessa @acnefriendlyfood
Skincare & Acne Tips → @freeskinbytessa
Acne-Safe Recipes → @acnefriendlyfood
🌍 Virtual Acne Care Services:
Visit TessaSkin.com to work with me 1:1.
22 August 2025, 10:00 am - 55 minutes 52 seconds170. Fitness + health after disordered eating: Macros, metabolism + mindset with Jason Phillips.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jason Phillips — founder of the Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI), performance nutrition expert, and one of the most trusted voices in sustainable transformation.
We dive into what it really takes to reach your health and fitness goals after struggling with food — especially if you come from a background of disordered eating, restrictive dieting, or fear around tracking. Jason shares his personal story about anorexia, the truth about metabolic adaptation and macros, and how to rebuild your relationship with food while prioritizing a health, skin or fitness goal.
Whether you’re a client trying to heal your body or a coach supporting others through that process, this episode will give you clarity, strategy, and hope.
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🔗 Connect with Jason Phillips:
Instagram → @realjasonphillips
Learn more about NCI → ncicertifications.com
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✨ Let’s Connect:
Instagram → @myestytessa
Skincare & Acne Tips → @freeskinbytessa
Acne-Safe Recipes → @acnefriendlyfood
🌍 Virtual Acne Care Services:
Visit TessaSkin.com to work with me 1:1.
20 June 2025, 9:00 am - 58 minutes 53 seconds169. Acne extractions gone wrong (with Douglas Preston.)
Welcome back to The Treatment Room!
I'm Tessa and I am a licensed esthetician, acne specialist and NASM-certified nutrition coach. In this episode, we discuss acne as a specialty for estheticians, why extractions can go so wrong, is purging a thing?, client relationships, skin picking, and more real world acne application tips for estheticians.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Today I am joined by my friend, mentor and former esthetician, Douglas Preston. Douglas Preston’s career spans over 40-years in professional esthetics, technical education and as a developer of new skin therapies. Preston‘s age management treatment methods are in use throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and beyond. He is a pioneer in non-medical corrective acne therapies in the skincare industry. In 2022 Preston was inducted into Dermascope Magazine's Academy of Legends, a prestigious honor recognizing a distinguished career and considerable contributions to the professional esthetics industry. He is also the inventor of the remarkable Preston Comedone Rxtractor™, a unique acne treatment tool favored by skincare professionals the world over.
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30 May 2025, 10:00 am - 29 minutes 10 seconds168. Process over perfection: summer, structure + staying accountable on vacation.
Welcome back to The Treatment Room!
My name is Tessa and I am a licensed esthetician, acne specialist and NASM-certified nutrition coach.
Today I am sharing success strategies for maintaining clear skin during the summer, a season where we are often out of our norm, faced with family pressure, and challenges to our normally structured routine. How can we still achieve our goals when our environments are have unexpected circumstances? What does this mean for our goals?
Join acne care with me!
Follow me on IG/ TikTok: @myestytessa @freeskinbytessaMY LINKS https://www.tessaskin.com/services
SEND ME VOICENOTES! [email protected]
my new food ig: @acnefriendlyfood
Shop FreeSKIN by Tessa: www.freeskinbytessa.com
Thank you for listening! I love you!
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