Skin care and esthetics have come so far in the last decade. We now have so many options and avenues to explore in the interest of anti-aging. Even if genes weren’t on your side, you can truly age gracefully with a little help and maintenance from the right esthetician. Of course there are horror stories, so you absolutely have to find someone with an outstanding reputation. Someone you can put your utmost trust into and have no regrets. Fortunately for the small town of Hood River, OR, they have that option. Vibe Aesthetics Med Spa is owned by Tanaia Torres, a RN with a BSN who pivoted her profession from the hospital environment to her own practice that offers a plethora of services, including but not limited to, dermal fillers, bio-stimulators, chemical peels, microneedling, IV therapy, hair removal, Diamond Glow treatments, Age Jet Skin Resurfacing, Dermaplaning, Thermoclear treatments and many more. I know Tanaia personally through our work together and I’ve also been a patient of hers and let me tell you this woman is a professional. She always has her finger on the pulse of new and upcoming techniques and technologies and it feels like every other month I see her participating in a new class or summit in the interest of continuing her education and skills. She takes pride in her extensive knowledge and has your absolute best interest in mind. There have been many times I or my sister have asked her if we need or should do a certain treatment, and she has told us no frequently. This woman does not put money first; she is 100% honest and ensures your trust so you return to her when you need her again. She’s not interested in capitalizing on insecurities in the short term; she is objective about your needs and what would truly benefit you. She knows you’re a walking billboard for her business so she wants you to look great, and she guides her small team to have the same principals and disciplines that she does. Photographing her and her teammate Victoria was a fun and challenging experience due to the need to keep their client anonymous, but also capture her face while it was being worked on. I think we nailed it. You can see these women take their job seriously, but still have fun, making this intimate med spa a comforting and welcoming place where you can be at ease. If you’re interested in any of the services Tanaia and her crew have to offer, visit Vibe’s website and inquire about your consultation today.