Why do so many of NYC’s elite choose Satoko?
Here’s a bit of the path that has earned her some amazing professional credit and a loyal clientele.
Satoko Yamazaki’s journey to professional acclaim and a loyal clientele is a remarkable one. Her passion for beauty care ignited while studying fashion marketing in Japan and working as a skin care consultant for high-end skincare lines. In the late 90s, she relocated from Tokyo to New York City to earn her esthetician license at Christine Valmy International. Satoko continued her education by becoming a certified electrologist at Lia Schorr and engaged in various medical esthetics studies, including laser hair removal and IPL, at Altier Esthetique Institute.
In 1998, Satoko began her career as an esthetician at Millefleurs Day Spa in Tribeca, attracting Wall Street brokers and celebrities like Tyra Banks and R&B singer Maxwell with her signature facials and detox treatments.
From 2001 to 2008, Satoko honed her skills at Frédéric Fekkai Salon & Spa, building a high-profile clientele seeking her renowned extraction, microdermabrasion, and chemical peel services. Clients received a celebrity experience upon entering the spa, combined with Satoko’s expertise, leading to numerous referrals and fully booked appointments.
In 2008, Satoko seized new career opportunities at Caudalie Spa within The Plaza Hotel, offering signature facials, LED and microcurrent treatments, non-surgical facelifts, and underwater massages to clients worldwide, including loyal patrons from the Middle East.
In 2013, Satoko transitioned to a lead esthetician role at Shibui Spa, housed in Robert De Niro’s Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca.
In 2015, Satoko chose to also specialize as an Acne specialist under Dr. Olga Goulko at the Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, for two years.
Since 2013, she has developed new techniques and innovative procedures for dedicated clients, catering to their needs through private appointments.
Satoko firmly believes in tailoring treatments to the unique needs of each client by integrating both a medical and holistic approach. Her philosophy includes consulting with clients on nutrition, fitness, and stress management, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise to promote a natural, healthy glow in the skin.
If you are interested in a custom skincare experience, book your appointment today!