Meet Ellie esford
Ellie Esford, a dedicated esthetician with a passion for holistic healing, was born and raised in the serene landscapes of Northern Michigan. She embarked on her journey in esthetics in 2017, following her years of training as a dancer and seizing the remarkable opportunity to apprentice for her Esthetician's License. Upon obtaining her license, Ellie began her career at a medical spa, where she honed her skills in traditional skincare methods, becoming certified in advanced techniques including chemical peels, Hydrafacial, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and more.
While Ellie greatly valued her foundational experiences in the medical esthetics realm, she soon recognized that her true calling lay elsewhere. She felt a deep connection to a more holistic approach to beauty and wellness. This realization prompted her to take a pause from conventional esthetics, during which she pursued her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Through yoga, Ellie discovered a lifestyle that profoundly resonated with her and ignited her love for sound healing. This exploration deepened her understanding of the body's innate ability to heal through holistic practices.
Eager to merge her newfound insights from yoga and sound healing with her esthetic practices, Ellie returned to the treatment room with a renewed sense of purpose. She immersed herself in research, seeking to explore both ancient and contemporary holistic esthetics. This journey illuminated a path that felt intrinsically right for her—a harmonious blend of skincare, natural living, and holistic healing.
Over the course of her career, Ellie has earned certifications in Gua Sha, facial cupping, buccal massage, facial reflexology, sound healing, manual lymphatic drainage, and Qi Beauty™. Her passion for holistic skincare has driven her to collaborate with various skincare lines, most notably Laurel Skin, whose healing products she is thrilled to introduce to the Petoskey community.
With a commitment to rejecting unattainable beauty standards, toxic products, and harmful treatments, Ellie strives to offer her clients a skincare experience that transcends superficiality. Her approach to skin health honors the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. Each service is delivered with love, passion, intuition, and knowledge, aiming to empower clients with a deeper understanding of self-care and a renewed sense of self-love.
In addition to her expertise in holistic esthetics, Ellie takes great joy in the art of brow shaping and lash lifting. Trained under renowned celebrity brow artist Joey Healy, she has successfully helped countless clients achieve natural, structured brow shapes. She also completed a masterclass with award-winning lash artist Rochelle Gismondi, perfecting the technique for an ideal lash lift.
When she isn't at Intuitive Esthetics, Ellie can be found teaching dance or yoga, or enjoying her tranquil home in the woods with her beloved husband and fur babies. Her commitment to continuous learning and professional development ensures that she will always provide her clients with the highest quality of care and service.