Just had another facial with Marnina but this time I added a massage appointment just before the facial! What a wonderful two hours! The massage was great and she asked me a couple of times about the pressure which I appreciated. I was so relaxed from the massage that I dozed off during my facial! Once again Marnina was so sweet and considerate, so gentle, and answered all my skincare questions. Her prices are quite reasonable, especially considering the location. I've already booked my next back to back facial/massage appointment in three months. Can't say enough great things about Marnina! It's now July of 2024 and I thought I would update my review once again. I have continued to see Marnina roughly once a month or every other month for the past many years. Her facials continue to be just excellent! As I am aging, I have realized weightlifting is so important for me as a woman in my mid 40s. I have started lifting weights often, and have started experiencing little muscle pulls or tweaks or aggravations. About four times now I have asked Marnina to work on a specific spot during my massage. Every time I am left improved with more mobility. And three of the four times I've had a tight spot, she has worked it out! I am very thankful that I can continue massage to help with my overall health and physical fitness and I am very thankful to have found Marnina to facilitate that care! I continue to be grateful for Marnina! read more

Marnina is amazing! She has cleared up my teen daughter's skin so beautifully! Her skin is now clean and radiant! Acne gone! She uses clean natural products that work! Marnina is super knowledgeable and kind! Highly recommend this place! read more

I have been seeing Marnina 3 years for my skin needs, and she is wonderful, I don't go to anyone else. She's knowledgeable, and uses organic and natural products. I always leave my facials feeling refreshed. read more

Just had my second facial with Marnina at Skin Fitness and I feel like I never want to wear makeup again! My skin feels so clean and supple and rejuvenated I love all the high-quality, delicious smelling products Marnina uses and really appreciate her honest approach to choosing the appropriate services for my skincare needs read more

Marnina is the best !! Loved my facial, top notch products my skin was nourished and refreshed

My skin has never been better or felt healthier since I started getting facials at Skin Fitness. Marnina is an angel and has helped me so much! She is patient, kind, understanding, and everything you'd hope for in a holistic skin and health expert. She has recommended lifestyle and product changes that have helped my skin for the better. I look forward to many more wonderful facials at Skin Fitness! read more

Charlene has saved my skin and quality of life in so many ways! I am so thankful for her she has brought my skin back to life by healing me from the inside out. When I first came to see her she did something very different that I had no knowledge of which was muscle testing and I found out I was sensitive to eggs, nuts and seeds which I've been eating my whole life. Who would have ever known? As soon as I cut those out of my diet I noticed a huge change along with month to month facials and the products she recommended to me. She is such a natural healer with so much knowledge of skin health. I am so grateful for her and everything she has done to help me heal my acne that I've suffered with for over 10 years. If you have any skin issues she is the one to come to! read more

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Marnina is truly amazing. She's a fountain a knowledge when it comes to skincare, diet, mental health, and general well-being. She is the embodiment of holistic care! If you have acne, hyperpigmentation, stressed or problematic skin, Marnina can definitely help (and she'll do it without nasty chemicals)! If you are achy/stiff or just need to relax, see Marnina; she's a superb massage therapist. If you are having any sort of emotional issues that you'd like to address, see Marnina for counseling/mental health therapy. She will break things down for you in a way that is useful and doable, so that you stay sane and feel a LOT better. I started seeing Marnina for various reasons 14 years ago and my life has dramatically improved on so many levels because of her! read more

Marnina is amazing. Two of my teens have been experiencing pretty bad acne and she has worked wonders on their skin. She does a bunch of different things on them during each visit, depending on what they need. They've each been twice and I see major improvement. It takes more than one visit to really make a lasting change but even after the first visit, especially with my son who has oily skin and clogged pores, the difference was amazing! read more

Marnina gave a wonderful facial. Love all of the natural ingredients. My face felt nourished and hydrated afterward with a wonderful glow!

BEST FACIAL EVER!!. My face felt rejuvenated, and my skin was glowing for days. I love the fact that she mixed and blended everything just for my skin and it's needs. She used various techniques and tools as well as products that are natural and smelled amazing. I highly recommend receiving a facial from Marnina, she really did a fabulous job and your skin will be so happy read more

Charlene has been my miracle worker!! I love that everything she uses is natural and edible! I had some of thee worst inflamed cystic acne that covered my cheeks and jaw line. She has helped me to completely reduce the cystic acne leaving me feeling more confident and beautiful than ever! She has always taken the time during my appointments to specialize them for my skin and make them perfect for me. Her products make my skin feel the vitalized and refreshed and I love that she muscle tests each product to make sure it agrees with your skin! If you want results you must book your appointment with her now!! read more

Luminous Heart & Face - My before and After with Charlene! She has restored my beautiful skin!!! Thank you! - Skin Care Near Me - Solana Beach, California

Mine and my daughter's skin felt amazing after our unique holistic facials. Our faces felt softer, cleaner, tighter and totally pampered. And with your amazing face and neck massages our muscles were completely relaxed so were able to release the stress we've been holding in them. The fact that you only use ingredients that are completely edible make us feel safe to only come to you because no ingredients are used that can harm us by getting into our blood stream. Thanks so much for that! It truly sets you aside from any other esthetician. Marnina, you're the best! Thank you again! read more

Today would be my first time ever visiting Skin Fitness Ect. I'm extremely picky especially when it comes to anyone working on my face. But I managed to check them out today and let me tell you it was an incredible experience! It was an eye opener to be honest. Marnina educated me on things that I didn't think had relevance to my skin routine. Well it turns out everything she educated me on made so much sense and more! Marnina has an awesome aura, about her. Her energy made me feel comfortable and I'm happy to say that I will definitely be seeing her again. So if your in the Solana beach area and need a facial please don't hesitate to stop by and see Marnina she rocks!! read more

Charlene is wonderful! I have had several facials with her over the past few months and have always loved the results. If you care about what goes into your body, then Charlene is the person for you! She only uses natural, organic ingredients and is very knowledgable about how it all affects your skin. She creates something custom for your skin every time you visit, so you really get what your skin needs that day. Her vast knowledge of skin issues and remedies is really helpful. You can tell she really cares about helping each client with their specific issues, whether it's aging skin or eczema. I could not recommend her more highly! read more

I have had 5 massages by Marnina in the past 2 months and they have been incredible. She takes her time to really understand my physical issues (I'm in my early 60s) and focuses on those areas. Her style/technique is remarkable and I always feel very relaxed when I leave. The first time I saw her she worked on my problematic shoulder and I was able to get a good night's sleep for the first time in several days. I highly recommend her as a masseuse. She is a wonderful person too which makes the whole experience even better. I really can't say enough positive things about her. read more

I've had many kinds of facial treatments over the years, and by far, the facials at Skin Fitness are the best. Charlene is a master practitioner in this field, and the organic products she uses are the best. Charlene talks to you, finds out what has been going on with your skin, and how your activities affect your skin, and then develops a facial for you that is custom. It's never the same facial twice. She truly takes the time to listen to your concerns and goes to work developing (for lack of better words) a cure for your skin ailments. I don't trust another person with my skin care. read more

I had an amazing experience with Charlene~ Left her office with baby skin. It's glowing...if I don't say so myself. :) Charlene spent a TON of time with my rosacea laced skin. I'm always so red and dry looking. Charlene knew all the steps to take to calm and hydrate my skin. I literally could feel my skin drinking in the products Charlene used. All of her products are edible. They are completely natural. After the treatment she took the time to write me a LONG email advising me the best way to continue to improve my skin...along with the products she recommends for my skin. I'd highly recommend Charlene! She's wonderful.... read more

Charlene is hands down the most caring and thoughtful practitioner I've ever met. She's caring, gentle, and an expert in her field. Charlene took the time to get to know my medical history and needs then quickly determined the best treatment and catered her services specifically for me. That type of methodical and customer focused service is rare and put me at total ease. I overwhelmingly and enthusiastically recommend Charlene and Skin Fitness. Go there, you won't regret it. read more

Charlene is amazing and I am so happy every time I leave! My skin has never looked or felt better. I would HIGHLY suggest purchasing Elina Organics skincare line, my skin has never been better! I've used the products for about 4 months now and absolutely love them!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

I don't normally write reviews, usually just read them to find amazing places, but Charlene has truly been a blessing to my life and my skin. I've been seeing her about a month and have had two treatments for my acne. In only a month I have seen my acne improve greatly. Ive has amazing results with Charlene that over the counter acne products and painful prescriptions from the dermatologist couldn't get. I am so glad I used yelp to find Charlene and my skin is glad to. The products she uses are completely holistic and handpicked for what my skin was craving. I cannot be more impressed by Charlene's expertise and service. Go see her you won't be disappointed! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! read more

Charlene is gifted and intuitive. The quality of the products she uses is the highest and each concoction is bespoke to you as she makes an ingredient mix that is based on your personal needs. She helped me understand the root cause of my facial blemishes in one session which is more than I can say for the many specialists and experts I have seen in the past. read more

Marnina is fantastic and her new space in so clean, relaxing and inviting. My skin always feels amazing after my facial and I love her products. I can't wait to book a massage. read more

Marnina gave me a wonderful facial. It was thoroughly enjoyable & I left with my face feeling alive & glowing in the best possible way.

Love Marnina, the great treatments, and the quality products that she offers. I've searched for a long time to find an esthetician that used natural and organic treatments and products. I am very pleased and highly recommend Skin Fitness! read more

Marina is fantastic and truly customizes a facial just for your skin with amazing, natural, good for you products. Every time I leave there, I'm amazed at how great my skin looks. I use the products at home and have noticed a big difference. read more

I have been getting massages, bodywork that helps PTS and used marnina's Crystal bed for years . When she started giving facials I was excited because I knew she would be good . I have got to say she exceeded my expectations. All her products are top-of-the-line and she uses all kinds of products that have crystals ,silver and gold in them , the best of the best. She does a probiotic polish and has light therapy. I noticed a difference in my skin immediately. As a 54-year-old woman I can tell you that where all my friends and I notice our skin aging the most is on our chest Between the custom made mask the light therapy and the products she used on my chest I could see a difference after one session . I'm now planning to do it twice a month. I have also Started using many of her products and they truly are like nothing I've ever known. I would highly recommend her and believe me Im picky Great energy, super fair prices, quality products. And most importantly you will see results immediately. read more

I have had some skin irritations that have been bothering me for many months and Charlene found the cause quickly and rememdied the problem. This woman really knows her stuff and the fact that she only uses natutral ingredients makes it all the better! read more

I discovered Skin Fitness via Groupon. What a gem! I bought the acne facial package (3 of them). I have battled with acne for over 10 years and I have tried everything from harsh topicals to antibiotics to dangerous acne meds. But my skin has stayed oily and acne prone and is very sensitive to touch. I decided to go the holistic organic approach. I have been to Skin Fitness 3x to get the acne facials. Charlene is very patient and knowledgeable of her products. I have purchased the cleanser, moisturizers, and makeup and with that my skin has improved SO much. Charlene does not try to push products on you but I wanted to continue to use the organic products to see if there was a difference between using Neutrgena/Aveeno/Target products. I have and I am glad I did! I have found my new facials place! My skin is radiant and soft after I leave her place. Thanks Charlene! read more

Charlene is amazing! She is so passionate about what she does it is infectious! I have had alot if facials in my time and I have actually never ever left one of them with an actual physical difference of when I came in. I felt and looked like a million bucks by the time I left her office, my skin was so even and soft and supple. I recommend Charlene to all and everyone! She literally does work miracle! She is the genie in the bottle of skin!! read more

Charlene has done wonders for my skin! I was dealing with blotchy, red and acne-ridden skin like I had never seen before. No amount of acne-cleansers or creams seemed to help, and I was feeling really defeated. I wish I had found Charlene earlier instead of dealing with embarrassing red skin for years, because right away she was able to help me figure out what was causing my acne and her specialized facial treatments felt so soothing to my stressed skin. Everything she puts on your face is edible- and you can feel your skin praising for joy! My skin cleared up after only a couple of treatments, I feel like a new person! Thank you, Charlene! read more

I have been getting outstanding facials from Charlene for several years now and have been completely impressed with every treatment I receive. Each facial is a little different from the last because it is customized to my changing skin. There are several procedures included in every facial that would be costly alacatre add-ons at any other spa. Charlene stays up with the latest discoveries in holistic skin care and is always introducing a new product or concept into my facial. Recently, she used products with finely ground diamonds, emeralds and sapphires in them and the results were amazing.... Immediate plumping and lifting of my 56 year old skin! I'm looking forward my next treatment to see what great results await me. read more

I just had a facial with Charlene. It was the best I have ever had. She is knows her stuff. My favorite part was the stones. Not everyday you get emeralds and diamonds rubbed on your face. My skin feels like silk. I will recommend her to ALL my brides. Thanks for the wonderful facial!! read more

Charlene's facials are soothing and well worth every penny and your time! She truly cares about her clients and concocts the perfect facial unique to each client. I love her products as well, I have bought everything from face wash to moisturizer I love that everything is holistic and organic! go see her! read more

I have been getting facials from Charlene for almost two years. She is amazing and I can't believe how many compliments I get on my skin since I started seeing her. She also you uses organic products so I never have to worry about chemicals that are in a lot of skin care products. And, she does a fantastic job educating her clients so you make sure to use natural products that are good for your skin. A visit to Skin Fitness is truly unlike any facial experience I have ever had before. I highly recommend Charlene! read more

I was very pleased with my experience with Charlene. I left her place overall feeling better than when I came in. My skin felt clean and smooth and my mood uplifted. She is very warm, and her passion for her work shows in how she treats her clients. She cares about individual needs and delivers specialized care. It's not just a matter of choosing a service you want from a menu. She is about what your skin needs and providing the healthiest way of caring for your skin using organic products. I will be returning to her on a regular basis. read more

The best facial ever! I brought my 13-year-old son in for an acne control facial and the results were excellent. Charlene used natural holistic solutions rather than harsh or chemical products to improve my son's skin dramatically. For myself, Charlene performed an anti-aging facial, discovering my skin was not oily as the dermatologist had determined, but very dry and sensitive. She did a fabulous facial using rose hips, rose petals and other botanical remedies to soothe and heal my skin and make me glow and look years younger! Thank you Charlene for being the best! read more

I had the most Heavenly customized facial last week by Marnina! I would describe it as a delicious 7 course gourmet meal. I LOVE the fact that the products are so clean you could eat them. She combined ultrasound, cold and light therapies to push products deeper into my skin. Such a pleasant and relaxing experience along with the wonderful aromatherapy from all the natural products used. Can't wait until my next visit!!! read more

Charlene is wonderful!! There is something about her I cannot pinpoint, but it makes you want to come back again and again for a wonderful experience. She truly cares about you and your skin...and the experience and makes sure you understand what she is doing what she is doing (explaining it all). All her products she uses are edible/organic and my skin loves it all!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

When Charlene Handle creates her magic, there is a balance between information and beauty! She poises the critical information that is needed to address your skin particular issues then selectively and carefully adds the mixtures that make you beautiful! Her back facials are unlike any I have had as she gives you the same attention you would receive for a facial. Charlene will work within your skins needs to get a polished and professional glow with each and every visit. I am very pleased with the work she has committed to rendering so masterfully, which helps me to continue looking so young! Thanks Charlene for "Beautifying my inner and outer world." read more