Upper Level Spa Staff

Myra Aviles, Owner, Esthetican

Myra Long, Owner and EstheticianBelieving in her creative approach and trusting her perceptive touch is why clients of Myra Aviles, co-founder and operator of “The Upper Level Spa” in San Diego, California, have trusted her with the rejuvenation of their faces, bodies and souls for nearly a decade!

Upon entering the spa industry, Myra established herself with great enthusiasm in the specialized trade of resort services. Almost instantly she was recognized for her diligent mastery of skills as well as for her ability to guide others effectively. She soon welcomed the challenge of being assigned to a “lead” position within a multi-million dollar five star resort spa.

This unique arrangement allowed Myra the rare chance to gain the immeasurable experience of working directly with doctors, surgeons, RN’s and licensed field specialists in both a clinical and esthetic setting. While there, she gained knowledge and a keen insight to the value of IPL lasers, “”Clear light”” and “Relume” extended skin therapy options.

Through these many career successes, Myra’s focus has always remained – sincerely listening to her clients in order to provide them the best experience possible. Myra will help anyone achieve the rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul they really need.

Raunette Vaughn, Owner, Esthetican

Raunette Vaughn, Owner, EstheticianRaunette Vaughn has been working in the field of Esthetics for nearly a decade now. At the age of 12 years old her skin began to breakout due to hormones. She suffered the embarrassment of acne for about six years. She tried many medications such as, Retin-A, Accutane and birth control with little to no results and many other side effects such as hair loss, rashes, redness and weight gain. Finally at the age of 18 years old she decided to invest in a series of facials and a simple home care regimen. Day by day her skin continued to clear. She was taught the importance of properly cleaning her skin and educated on each product she was using. She also began to drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables. She began to understand her skin. This was just the beginning of her journey in the field of Esthetics. She wanted to teach others and give them the confidence of having healthy skin.

Raunette offers a variety of services such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, facials, microcurrent face lifts, waxing/sugaring, lash & brow tinting, mineral make up applications and airbrush tanning. She feels blessed to have such a loyal clientele and loves helping them look and feel their best!

Raunette has worked diligently to improve her practice by educating herself with the latest and greatest treatments and products. Attending advanced courses nationwide and handpicking each product she carries has allowed her to personalize treatments and skin care products to meet each clients needs.a

Rebecca Aviles- Esthetician, Massage Practitioner

Rebecca developed a deep interest in herbal remedies at a young age by attending herbal training classes which use herbs such as chamomile, lavender and other natural herbs for health and beauty maintenance. She also began to grow her own herbs enabling her to experiment with different remedies for both internal and external health.

In Rebecca’s youth, she suffered from overwhelming amounts of cystic acne. As Rebecca expanded her knowledge in alternative remedies she began to incorporate them into her skin care regime. Sparking a deep interest in perfecting her techniques, Rebecca went on to enroll in Bellus Academy Esthetics program. Excelling with fast rate and maintaining top in her class, Rebecca continued with Master Esthetics which focuses on deep peels, microdermabrasion and performing treatments in series so clients receive the full benefit of products with visible results. Wanting to give her clients the most informative and relaxing experience possible, Rebecca stayed in school to complete her massage practitioner certification.

Rebecca is continuing to perfect her techniques here at The Upper Level Spa while growing with her clients.

 Kelly Fritz, Esthetican

Years ago, in her early twenties, Kelly had a terrible experience getting a bikini wax and vowed that she could do better. A decade later and hundreds of bikini waxes later, she now works at the Upper Level Spa. Kelly started out her career in esthetics in April 2003 in Pacific Beach. Her career has taken her from the beach to Hillcrest to downtown San Diego and eventually to Coronado where she owned her own spa from 2006-2010.

Kelly has been performing sugaring hair removal her entire career and is co-owner of the sugar company, “la-Di-Da”, that makes their own sugar and trains other professionals how to use sugar.

Her passion is providing a quick, comfortable hair removal experience. She also loves to help people with their skin.  She excels in helping those with acne conditions and anyone who wants to correct sun damage and signs of aged skin, such as hyper-pigmentation and fine lines. She has personally reversed her own sun damage and knows how to get results.

She would love to see you soon for your next Brazilian sugaring or facial!

Julia Velasco - Massage Therapist

Julia Velasco is a state licensed massage therapist. She graduated from The Academy of Professional Careers in May of 2001. Upon graduation she worked with various hotels and private spas throughout the city of San Diego.

As she has developed her skills, she believes that giving a massage is as important as receiving one. It is important for the body to have balance and activity as well as a time for the body to rest and heal, so it can be in a state of balance. People forget that they need to take out time for themselves.

Julia continues to take classes to improve her techniques, and is currently studying the art of Energy Mastery.

 

 

 Kristin Brown, Esthetican

Kristen has always had a passion for helping people look and feel their most beautiful and healthy self. She started out over 6 years ago in the Health and Beauty industry as a professional makeup artist and special occasion hair stylist. Kristen’s experience includes being lead makeup artist and stylist on countless weddings, photo shoots and fashion shows. As her skills advanced so did her desire to offer more beneficial services to her clients beyond the one time “makeover”.

Following in her sister’s footsteps (Kelly Fritz pictured above) Kristen gained her license in aesthetics. She enjoys teaching others on how to nourish their skin and stresses the importance on how best to take care of their skin on a daily basis not just in the treatment room, believing the best results come from effort in both areas.

Kristen offers relaxing and beneficial facials, sugaring and waxing hair removal, airbrush makeup applications and lessons. She loves being a part of the Upper Level Spa family and is coming out with her own makeup line soon.