About

At MedicinalSkin™, our focus is on exceptional facial services and therapeutic massage. We offer a unique approach that goes far beyond skin deep—supporting the wellness of your skin, body, and soul.

Every treatment begins with a personalized evaluation and is carefully tailored to your individual needs and goals. Drawing from our holistic philosophy, years of experience, and the use of effective, results-driven products, we create a caring, safe, and intimate environment where you can fully relax, restore, and renew.

Our commitment to your well-being extends beyond the treatment room. We collaborate with other health and wellness professionals to help support optimal health, beauty, and overall wellness, providing a truly integrated approach to self-care.

Holly Arrindell, Owner of MedicinalSkin™ is a licensed esthetician and massage therapist in Connecticut and New York. Born and raised in England, Holly attended East Surrey College and graduated with a Beauty Therapy diploma in 1991. After working in London, she came to America in 1992. Holly continued her education and graduated from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1996. Since then, Holly has worked at some of the top spas in Connecticut and New York, including Noelle, Oasis, Edamame Maternity Spa and Great Jones Spa. After more than two decades working in wellness and beauty, Holly has found a passion for holistic health, blending massage and skin care to enhance natural beauty. This union makes her treatments truly relaxing and more than skin deep. 

Massage therapy - CT License #1425, Esthetician - CT License #28

Native Ridgefielder Valerie Albanesi Swenson is a skilled esthetician since 2011 who specializes in all aspects of skincare. Educated at Marinello Beauty School in Fairfield, CT, Valerie focuses on peels and micro-dermabrasion, has many years of experience and a loyal following. Valerie became Reiki I certified and is excited to incorporate this into her facials to bring balance to her therapies. 

Esthetician - CT License #99

Lou Klosson is a licensed massage therapist, CT licensed and practicing since 2011. Born in Taiwan, she grew up integrating Eastern and Western approaches to health and wellness, which she brings to her massage sessions. Lou’s integrative approach is based on the idea that not just one massage is right for every person or can solve every concern. Using a variety of techniques, every part of the body can be targeted and addressed with its own approach. Lou brings awareness to the mind-body connection, taps into the client's inherent ability to heal and contributes to improvement in overall wellness.

Massage therapy - CT License #7003

Lisa Manicchio is newest member of medicinalSkin. She has been a licensed massage therapist for 8 years, graduating from Finger Lakes School of Massage Therapy in Mount Kisco. Her work focuses on targeting chronic tension areas and releasing stress. She specializes in neuromuscular therapy (NMT), lymphatic massage and stretch therapy. She believes in a whole body approach to help clients in their healing process. Lisa is passionate about creating a connection with her clients and came into massage therapy in the hopes of making a change in people's lives, whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual. 

Massage therapy - CT License # 9787