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!

  • 27 minutes 13 seconds
    Clear from within: Tessa's guide to nutrition for acne.

    Dates? Honey? And how about cottage cheese? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real connection between what you eat and acne. If you’ve been told “food doesn’t affect acne” or feel confused by all the conflicting advice online, this is your reset.

    We dive into the key nutritional triggers that can worsen breakouts—like blood sugar spikes and glycemic load, dairy sensitivities, and other sneaky triggers. I explain how foods impact hormones, oil production, and skin healing.

    Whether you’re struggling with persistent breakouts, hormonal acne, or just want to feel more confident in your skin, this episode gives you the tools to start healing from the inside out.

    Need personalized support with your skin? Work with me through my virtual acne care program.⁠

    SPONSORS/ LINKS

    GlossGenius

    GlossGenius is the system that does the work for you to get more clients, bigger tickets, and more repeat visits. Use code TREATMENT at ⁠glossgenius.com⁠ for 50% off your first two months of the Gold or Platinum plan.

    JuvPen

    ⁠Shop the JuvPen (for professionals only)⁠

    Use code TTRP200 for $200 off your JuvPen.


    Book 1:1 Virtual Acne Coaching:⁠https://TessaSkin.com⁠

    Shop Tessa’s barrier-health skincare favorites:⁠https://FreeSkin.com⁠

    Browse Tessa’s curated professional skincare picks:⁠tiny.pompbeauty.com/tessa7591_store

    17 April 2026, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 46 seconds
    Phasing your lifestyle for acne clearing success.

    In this episode, I am sharing why we must prioritize phasing our goals if we want to succeed. This is why we can't lose weight, clear our skin, fix our autoimmune, and enjoy balance. It's all about phasing our goals!

    Need personalized support with your skin? Work with me through my virtual acne care program.

    SPONSORS/ LINKS

    GlossGenius

    GlossGenius is the system that does the work for you to get more clients, bigger tickets, and more repeat visits. Use code TREATMENT at glossgenius.com for 50% off your first two months of the Gold or Platinum plan.

    JuvPen

    Shop the JuvPen (for professionals only)

    Use code TTRP200 for $200 off your JuvPen.


    Book 1:1 Virtual Acne Coaching:
    https://TessaSkin.com

    Shop Tessa’s barrier-health skincare favorites:
    https://FreeSkin.com

    Browse Tessa’s curated professional skincare picks:
    tiny.pompbeauty.com/tessa7591_store

    8 April 2026, 11:20 pm
  • 59 minutes 47 seconds
    Tessa'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


    Recommended masks:

    Hydrating mask:

    Congestion mask:


    ⁠⁠Book with me! ⁠⁠ (virtual skin consulting and esthetician mentorship)

    IG: @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa @acnefriendlyfood

    Shop: www.freeskinbytessa.com

    21 November 2025, 2:50 pm
  • 21 minutes 31 seconds
    Signs 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 seconds
    Asking 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.


    Follow Aliesh on IG

    Learn with Aliesh.


    Book with me! (virtual skin consulting and esthetician mentorship)

    24 October 2025, 11:15 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Glass 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


    ⁠⁠Shop Safe-Glace.⁠⁠


    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 seconds
    More 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.


    ⁠Shop Safe-Glace.⁠


    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 seconds
    Your 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 Erica on IG.⁠

    ⁠Work with Erica.⁠

    Sparkle Baby podcast.


    Follow me on IG for more! @myestytessa @freeskinbytessa @acnefriendlyfood


    ⁠Work 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!

    19 September 2025, 10:22 am
  • 52 minutes 26 seconds
    Back 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 seconds
    Barrier 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

    Glymed Peptide masque

    Glymed Cell balm


    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 seconds
    170. 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.

    🔗 Connect with Jason Phillips:

    Instagram → @realjasonphillips

    Learn more about NCI → ncicertifications.com



    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
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