Penney C. Shaw, Licensed Esthetician

Oncology Trained, Certified Acne Specialist

Intuitive Reiki Master, Trauma-Informed Coach

I received my esthetics education from Rhode Island Beauty Academy, graduating in 2002.  Initially with the desire to correct my own stubborn skin conditions, this grew into my passion to help others correct theirs. 

Being dedicated to my chosen profession has established some exciting and fulfilling career choices.  Formerly a Florida cosmetology school esthetics instructor and corporate educator for a professional skincare company, I was privileged to have trained in some of the latest technologies and techniques in the skincare and wellness industry.  Some of this included training estheticians on advanced procedures, professional products, ingredients, and the use of skincare tools and equipment.

My background is a blend of medical, nutrition and culinary fields; and after discovering food intolerances and their affect on my own skin, it became a journey learning how nutrition affects the body from the inside out. 

In 2014, I earned a culinary arts degree from Johnson & Wales University; and soon after became certified in holistic nutrition, studying and testing out homemade and modified food creations to see which ingredients affected my skin and my overall health.  My "Sundays off" were spent cooking with newfound ingredients and learning about them all.....a serious conquering of Self Care.  Needless to say, it was a lot of trial and error, but I learned how ingredients greatly affect the skin you're in!  I love food, and I love food even more when it's beneficial!  As a part-time personal chef, I continue to study food, ingredients and nutrition and have been called a "Chefstetician" from time to time!  

There's another special ingredient in my life that's so important to me.  Becoming a Reiki Master and a Trauma-Informed Coach has truly and colorfully heightened my spiritual side.  Decades ago, I began practicing Reiki for myself in order to achieve a simple, spiritual balance.  My Reiki practice has transformed into helping others discover their own balance; and in doing so, the triggers and the glimmers that happen within their chakra system.  As complex as it seems, it's often so simple.

My spa room is a sacred space for personalized treatments, results-driven skincare, one-on-one conversations and quiet & serene relaxation, (occasionally some loud, belly laughter, too) - and I'm often told I play some amazing music during all of this!