My skin feels soooo soft and happy after my visit to Spa de Esperanza, where I got the consultation facial and tried an excellent moisturizer. I have booked my next visit! Kristina is an expert who has been sharing her immense knowledge and gifts for decades ... since 2001. She knows her stuff and is incredibly kind and supportive. I am getting back to self-care and knew I wanted to come back to Kristina. She is a healer. Thank you, Kristina and Spa de Esperanza!!! read more

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I've been going to Kristina for over 5 years, and I honestly wouldn't trust my skin with anyone else. From day one, she's had an amazing rapport -- she's welcoming, knowledgeable, and truly listens to your concerns instead of pushing unnecessary treatments. She takes the time to explain what she's doing and why, which makes every visit feel personalized and thoughtful. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and their results, not just the appointment. I also love the products she carries -- high quality, effective, and perfectly suited to what she recommends in treatments. My skin has improved so much over the years because of her guidance and consistency. If you're looking for an esthetician who is skilled, trustworthy, and builds real relationships with her clients, she's the one. I recommend her without hesitation. read more

Kristina is awesome. I've been going to Spa De Esperanza for about 5 years. I get the 1.5 hour facial and she has helped me with milia, sun damaged skin, and overall just opened my eyes to proper skin care as a 60 year old. She is a true professional and so knowledgeable about proper skin care. It is nice to support a woman-owned small business. read more

I've been going to Spa de Esperanza for at least 20 years and have followed her to several locations through the years. On a very few occasions, due to illness etc. I've had to use another esthetician- even though they may have been highly recommended- they never met the equality or knowledge I've received from Kristina. If you want results in keeping your facial skin hydrated, blemish free with a reduction in wrinkles I highly recommend Kristina! She has done and continues to update herself in all aspects of her work. read more

Kristina is amazing and I have been her client for at least 10 years. She's so knowledgable about skin care and has helped me in so many areas. I play lots of outdoor sports so she has advised me on how to protect my skin from the damaging sun. I have recommended Kristina to many friends and they all love her. Can't imagine going to anyone else! read more

I have to say, this product has given me back several years!! All of her products are so good!! For several years I've tried everything!! So frustrated. I'm turning 50 in a few years and thank god I have this miracle cream!! It's smoothed my lines left my skin so soft and silky. You will be blown away. Check it out read more

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Kristina was a game-changer in my life that I NEVER expected. I was someone who never did much of any self-care and had no clue how to take care of my skin or my face. I have been going to Kristina now for a few years and I look forward to every session. Kristina is so much more than an esthetician, her skills boarder on magic. She is so ridiculously knowledgeable about not only skin, but the human body in general. She provide customized care every visit, tweaking to your needs of that particular period in time. I am so grateful to have Kristina as a resource and educator for how to care for my body. I cannot imagine not having this in my life!!! I now consider Kristina a friend and it is so great to not only get a wonderful facial, but to also catch up with a great human being! read more

Kristina is the absolute best esthetician. I have always been afraid to see an esthetician (even though I've been experiencing acne and skin challenges) because I thought it would be too superficial of an approach and I would be prescribed toxin-filled products. That is not the case with Spa de Esperanza! Kristina is very knowledgeable and holistic (internal, external, nutritional, emotional). Her approach is healing on all levels and I am so grateful I found her. If you've been hesitant to see an esthetician, Kristina makes the experience so safe and nurturing, and her approach is helpful for healing the root cause of skin problems, not just a superficial short term fix. read more

Kristina is absolutely wonderful! She gives the best facials you can get. She is a genuinely kind and caring person and you can really feel how much she cares about helping you with your skin care needs. She listens to any and all of your concerns you might have. Overall she is the best! I recommend her to everyone. You will be very happy you went to her!! read more

Kristina is the best esthetician I have ever seen!! I was starting to really have some problems with my skin. Id get breakouts that just wouldn't clear up, no matter what I tried. So I made an appointment with Kristina and explained to her what was going on. Not only did we discuss my skincare routine, but also my diet and what vitamins I was taking. After Kristina worked her magic and I followed her after care instructions, my skin is so clear and beautiful. I used to wear makeup everyday and now I am confident enough that I have been going without makeup. I have been getting so many compliments on how nice my skin is and it feels great! I will recommend Kristina to everyone I know! read more

Kristina did an amazing job. She is very professional and friendly. I felt so relaxed yet rejuvenated and my skin was glowing when she finished. She gives a lot of skin care Information and genuinely cares about your needs. Best facial ever. read more

this place is sincerely INCREDIBLE + life changing!! I've never been so excited to spend money on my skin and cannot wait to see the continuous changes. I've been going every other week for the past month and a half and have seen a significant difference!! My family and friends have also noticed. I've gone to quite a few estheticians from around the country who always have the same thing to say and don't take the time to explain why they're doing what they're doing or have really tried to the route cause of my acne. I always feel judged for the products I'm using or scolded for doing certain things and has always felt like a very degrading environment for me. The owner is an EXPERT with skin. She knows what my skin needs and predicts what it might do. She truly wants to help you have the best skin and feel the most confident in yourself. She's an extreme expert of products and makeup....which you can't find a lot of places. Truly I have nothing but absolute positive things to say and I cannot wait to continue this skin journey for years to come! Also, I live in the city and it's WELL WORTH the commute to the east bay! Highest quality there is and it's worth every penny. Thanks you for making me feel confident again without makeup on. I owe you the world! read more

Brought my wife in for a surprise facial and I'm glad I chose this place. Kristina was super friendly and made my wife feel like she was in heaven. My wife's face was glowing and soft and she loved it. Kristina provided tips on how to keep up with a glowing and healthy skin. Kristina is an expert in skin care and whole body health. Definitely a must for anyone wanting that full experience. You can think of her as a expert in health for your entire body (she has an abundance of knowledge and experience). read more

Christina is an awesome professional! Her knowledge and technique are wonderful! She is very caring and personable. You can't go wrong here!! Everything is so clean. She personalizes your treatment accordingly. Like i said...awesome! Everyone needs to try her!!! read more

Love Kristina!!! Each client is analyzed at each visit and treatment customized. I love her integrity, her passion for her work and she uses the best products! read more

I'm always blown away by Christina! She has a touch of a Goddess and her products are as heavenly as it gets on plant earth. I will from this point on make a set goal to save money to see her as often as I need to because this is self care. If you go anywhere else your missing out BIG TIME she a professional and knows what she is doing no questions asked! I would give her 10 stars if I could. read more

I was recommended to Spa De Esperanza and Kristina by my Mom when I was pregnant. My daughter is now going to be 8 later this month so that should let you know how much I love her! Kristina is a miracle worker, magician, scientist, & therapist. She knows her stuff and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does! Whether I'm PMSing or dehydrated from not drinking enough water, all she needs to do is take one look at me & she can pin point my issues. There is something to be said about an aesthetician that is just going through the motions of a pretty basic facial treatment and what Kristina does. She takes the time and lays out a treatment plan according to your specific skin. She even mixes her own products to specifically treat your own particular skin problems. Everyone has different skin and what she is offers is a taylor made treatment, custom to you and only you. On top of Kristina being an absolute professional doing the best work I've ever seen done on my face as well as anyone else I've recommended to her, she is just an amazing person all the way around. Anyone that meets her loves her and guaranteed once you become a client of hers, you will be a client for life. read more

Spa De Esperanza - Me relaxing during one of Kristina's custom mixed masks! - Day Spas Near Me - Richmond, California

Kristina has always been my trusted esthetician when I was living in the East Bay. She is kind, professional, and I always felt pampered and relaxed after my treatment. She would assess my skin and make recommendations for facials depending on how my skin was doing at the time. I visited about once every 3-4 weeks, and she always made time (sometimes pretty late in the evening) to accommodate my busy schedule. I recommend anyone looking for personalized care and professional treatments to visit her. read more

Kristina is the best! I started seeing her because my acne was breaking out and leaving dark marks all over my face, leaving me feeling self conscious and frustrated. With her help and guidance, it eventually cleared up and I couldn't be happier. Now I continue to see her regularly to maintain my skin. Kristina is so easy to talk to, and you can tell she's truly passionate about what she does and just a wonderful person overall. read more

It has been many years since I completely relaxed during a facial. I have a crazy busy schedule that includes lots of travel and my mind is always going a million miles a minute. Not only does my skin now look hydrated, healthy and dewey, but I was so relaxed that by the end the treatment I was having one of those "almost out of body experiences"! Thank you so much Kristina. I am looking forward to seeing you again soon. read more

Kristina's skills and knowledge about all skin types and products are impeccable and extraordinarily reliable. In the 10 years that I have been coming to her, every product and care recommendation has yielded fantastic results! After my very first facial, she was able to tell me exactly how to care for my skin and which products would give me the best results. Her facials far surpass the numerous that I tried before her, in terms of giving my skin exactly what it needs at that point. She is also very welcoming, kind, direct, and truthful. I send my friends and family to Kristina and would never consider entrusting my skin to anyone else. read more

AMAZING is what Kristina is. I was referred to her by a co-worker who has been going to her for many years and I was not disappointed. I've returned several times, even with my husband in tow, for him to get facials too. We always leave feeling amazing. She's a miracle worker and will evaluate and recommend and customize facials to your skin needs. Book an appointment, you'll be hooked! read more

If you are looking for a esthetician, look no further! I first went to Spa de Esperanza with my sister in law for mothers day facials, we have never had such an amazing facial. We left with our skin feeling renewed, healthier, and an overall sense of relaxation. Since then I've been going to see Kristina at Spa de Esperanza regularly to take care of some dark spots that I've had since pregnancy. Kristina is incredibly knowledgeable about skin and products, I feel so trusting with skin which is not easy do to for me. Plus, she is so warm, kind, and caring that is a pleasure to spend time with her. I'm recommending her to all my family and friends! read more

I've been getting facials at many different place for a long time but after just one session with Kristina, no one else compares! I love the personalized attention that I've received since day one and my skin care game has really gone up since getting facials done by her. I highly recommend! read more

One of the best experiences I've had at a spa. Kristina is both helpful and knowledgeable. I came out of my appointment feeling relaxed and ready for the upcoming school year. Will definitely be back soon! read more

I have been going to Spa de Esperanza for over 5 years and won't ever go to any other place! Kristina is absolutely wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and talented with skincare. Kristina has helped my skin abundantly over the years and was very understanding once when I had to reschedule last minute due to an emergency. Her facials and products are affordable and she's given me the perfect regimen for treatment and preventative techniques on my skin. I honestly cannot see myself nor trust any other place for my skincare. read more

I love this spa. The estitician kristina is very friendly and knowledgeable. I had never had a facial before and she helped me stay calm and comfortable before, during and after my session. I had the relaxed skin facial and I was completely relaxed. I am pregnant and needed some pampering time for myself; I had heard about the spa when it was in hercules but never found the time to go. I was very happy I finally got a chance to try, cause I'm hooked. My skin felt so refreshed and smooth afterwards. I loved that kristina took the time to ensure I was feeling ok and for positioning since I'm 6 months pregnant. (I had my facial in july) I just suggested my mom try it out since she had never had a facial and I had seen blackheads in the skin on her nose; we tried helping her get rid of them with over the counter products at department stores and other beauty products and nothing worked. My mom just came to town earlier this month and had the new skin Facial. And oh my god, I instantly saw a change in my mom's skin when I picked her up after her facial. I felt like her skin was less wrinkly (if that's even possible) her blackheads were all gone, and she had a glow to her. My mom said her skin felt rejuvinated and as if her skin can really breathe now. When she got home, she mentioned that my dad said to her, "wow, your skin looks so smooth!!" My mom and I had so many compliments after our facials. I didn't think it was possible to get more compliments from my pregnant glow. Hahha. We also got products from kristina to help keep this new beauty in our skin. I would totally suggest kristina to everyone. read more

Kristina is a QUALITY esthetician, and a bay area gem! I first started going to her years ago for facials and products and am grateful to my family for the recommendation. First off, her skin looks great so I trust her. Second, she knows her stuff REALLY well. She keeps up on the science (it's clearly a passion of hers) and she not only offers face products with the highest quality ingredients but is generally a guru of healing for the body. She'll offer manageable at-home recommendations like face massages, certain supplements to take, ways to combat allergies. It's this that sets her apart from so many other spas - she gives honest advice to help our faces looking their best from the inside out. Her products are also extensive and through the evolutions of my face they keep me more than satisfied for long term face care and short term fixes! (Love her caffeinated under eye serum :) It's a pleasure being in her spa and it makes for a relaxing and worthwhile visit every time! read more

Kristina is amazing! Professional, knowledgeable and just a wonderful woman. She gives a fabulous back facial. I'm always so relaxed when I leave. You won't be disappointed. read more