Nanette Downer,
SkinScience President
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

After graduating at the top of her class in Esthetics school, Nanette decided to pursue teaching. She was hired as the first instructor at SkinScience in July 2005. She loved working as an instructor, teaching theory and practical as well as involvement with post-graduate training in chemical peeling. In addition to instructing, Nanette helped to develop SkinScience curriculum, assist in the accreditation process, and established the foundation for SkinScience to grow and succeed.

Nanette has experience working in a medical environment, primarily performing laser hair removal, facial treatments and waxing services. In addition to experience in this exciting area of esthetics, Nanette has also had the opportunity of working for a new medical spa from the ground up. In 2010, Nanette received her CIDESCO diploma, the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of esthetics and beauty therapy.

Whitney Varela,
Institute Director, Salt Lake Campus
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Starting out in the health care industry, Whitney worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and really enjoyed helping and interacting with so many different people. She was continually intrigued by skin care and the whole beauty industry, and Esthetics was the perfect fit. She fell in love with the facts and information about the skin and every aspect of the industry. Her energy and excitement about the industry leave students on the edge of their seats. Whitney loves to be able to teach and share her passion for the industry with others. She loves doing practical hands on treatments and seeing the results!

Chelsie Rowland,
Enrollment Specialist

With a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah, Chelsie has a passion for working with people and understanding their needs. After working in the event planning, bridal gown, and news industries, Chelsie gravitated towards a career in esthetics education. She loves helping students achieve their educational goals and find their passion in life.

Angelene Hodgson,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Angelene Hodgson is a licensed Master Esthetician and Cosmetologist in the State of Utah. She first obtained her Cosmetologist license, but fell in love with esthetics. Angelene's favorite subject to teach is Waxing, but she loves doing all services. She loves attending continuing education so that she can stay abreast the latest-and-greatest in the industry and better meet the needs of her students. In 2010, Angelene received her CIDESCO diploma, the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of esthetics and beauty therapy.

Emily Page,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Emily originally worked in the dental field and was pursuing becoming a Dental Hygienist, but it was never a real desire. Skin care had always been an interest but the opportunity to go to school never presented itself. She soon found SkinScience and quickly fell in love with the school and the staff. After graduating with honors from SkinScience, Emily applied for an internship, which allowed her to gain her instructors license. She loves being able teach and share her knowledge and love for skin care with other students. Emily has a home business where she enjoys performing microdermabrasions, waxing, facials, and tinting. Her love for skin care keeps growing as she continues to teach and attends different continuing education courses.

Natalie Puikkonen,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Natalie Puikkonen has worked in the esthetic industry since 2001 and has been an instructor since 2006. She is a licensed Master Esthetician in Utah as well as a certified Make-up Artist. After attending her first skin care conference she was convinced that she would really enjoy a career in esthetics education and began to pursue that goal. Natalie enjoys make-up artistry and teaching hands-on esthetic skills.

Chantyl Hansen,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

After attending two years at Snow College on a soft ball scholarship, Chantyl decided to join the SkinScience family. Though she enjoyed the traditional college experience, she decided she had a passion for skin care. After completing her Master Esthetics program with honors, she went on to work at a full service day spa where she learned essential skills about the industry and working with clients. Chantyl has a great desire to use her skills and knowledge she has acquired and share it with students who have the same passion about skin care as she does. Our Utah County campus wouldn't be the same without her great outlook on life and skin!

Katie Hamren,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Katie started esthetics school at SkinScience in 2005. Since graduating in 2007, she has loved working in a spa in downtown Salt Lake. She loves the challenges that each new client brings and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. Katie loves to watch what we can do to help skin and believes in the power of physical touch. She's grateful for the versatility that our field offers. Each day brings something new giving us so many directions to grow. Her favorite part of esthetics, other than performing treatments, is seeing how improved a persons body language is after a treatment. She also enjoys expanding her knowledge more and more each year.

Dana Klotovich,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Dana Klotovich has been teaching public education since 2000 and began instructing at SkinScience in 2007. She enjoys teaching all subjects of esthetics, but particularly enjoys chemical peels and microdermabrasion. In addition to instructing, Dana also works at a salon in Salt Lake.

Deanne Jarvis,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Deanne is a licensed Master Esthetician in Utah, North Carolina, and Virginia. She has worked in the skin care industry since 2005. After graduating from Bon Losee Academy, she went on to pursue additional training in lasers. She has worked at various medical spas, including a dermatologist's office and has a passion for results-oriented skin care. Her favorite treatments are chemical peels and laser hair removal. She loves sharing her knowledge and experience with others.

Hillary Bosen,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

After finishing high school, Hillary knew the four-year college experience would not be for her. While working in food service and trying to combat the effect it was having on her skin, she discovered her love of learning about skin care. Researching skin care online wasn't enough to quench her thirst for knowledge, but she was lucky enough to have found The SkinScience Institute. After graduating with honors at the top of her class, she went on to complete the internship, where she learned that instructing Master Esthetics was the only career that would satisfy her. She worked as a substitute at the Salt Lake City campus for nine months before becoming part of the SkinScience team in Orem. She loves doing body treatments, chemical peels, microdermabrasions, and facials. Hillary also loves teaching family members, students and strangers the damage that can happen from not adequately protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, and how following a healthy diet can unveil your skin's natural beauty.

Sara Cook,
Institute Director, Utah County Campus
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Sara obtained her Master Esthetics education at The SkinScience Institute's Orem Branch Campus where she graduated with honors and is now instructing. Her favorite subjects are waxing, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, lymphatic drainage and makeup. Sara lives in Orem with her husband of 13 years and their 3 boys. “Teaching is my greatest passion and I love every minute of it! There is no greater reward for me, than to see my students reach beyond themselves and what they "thought" they could do, and embrace their true potential.”

JoAnn Douglass,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

After graduating at the top of her class from SkinScience Institute in Salt Lake City, JoAnn proceeded to obtain her instructor's certification from the State of Utah. She is a certified colorist and make-up artist. Her industry experience includes extensive work with Laser Esthetics, and a wide variety of facial techniques and chemical peel applications at Alpine Esthetics/Medical Day Spa. She loves to teach and prepare her students for the rigorous certifications required to practice.

Jeannie Wallace,
Esthetics Instructor
Licensed Master Esthetician Instructor

Jeannie originally majored in Fashion Design, Dressmaking, and Soft Furnishings in the UK where she ran her own business for 15 years. She moved to Utah in 2000 and decided to change her career path and follow her life long passion for esthetics. She studied at The SkinScience Institute and loved every minute of school. Jeannie graduated as a Master Esthetician with Honors before completing an Internship at SkinScience and becoming a Licensed Esthetics Instructor. She shares her enthusiasm for esthetics with others, and especially with her students. Jeannie is fascinated by the skin and loves to further her education in the esthetics field enjoying all aspects of the beauty industry but specializing in chemical peels, dermafiling, facials, and eyelash extensions.