HELLO!
Welcome to my boutique skincare studio, Gorgeous!
I’m Desirée Sellstrom, licensed esthetician and founder of Fabella Skin Therapy, proudly serving our Central Coast community in the Village of Arroyo Grande, Ca since 2021.
A wife of 26 years to a local teacher and mom of 3 young adults (a Sonoma State pre-med student, a U.S. Marine abroad, and an AGHS cheerleader), I know just how powerfully impactful a 90-minute luxury skincare treatment can be! I’ve designed my boutique studio experience in a way that will leave you feeling more refreshed, beautiful and better educated to care for your skin than you’ve ever felt before.
Having held over a thousand pretty faces as an esthetician, I’ve come to prefer (and now specialize) in holistic skin health. This means I combine intuitive Hungarian facial massage techniques with professional, results-driven Eminence Organic protocols to address your skin concerns in the studio. I then personalize your daily routine with aftercare instructions and product recommendations based on your skincare goals & current budget, creating a long-term skincare plan that supports you beyond the treatment room.
My studio is not a “get the gals, grab some Rosé and head to the spa for the day” kind of facial, as fabulous as those are! I see my role as your esthetician a bit differently. Yes, you will experience a relaxed, uplifting, luxury facial. But, I also work with you to create a plan that ensures your face has the healthiest, most vibrant storied expression as you age.
I will be checking in on you throughout the year to see if any new issues arise (hormone changes, stress increases, life surprises, etc.), and we’ll work through it together so your skin’s story is as healthy & pretty as possible at every stage of life!
ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS IN LIFE IS THE FULFILLMENT WE GET FROM CONTRIBUTING TO THE BETTERMENT OF ANOTHER PERSON.
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Canvas Rebel
When Canvas Rebel invited me to share my story, it felt like a full-circle moment—a chance to pause and reflect on how Fabella came to life, not just as a skincare studio, but as a new beginning.
In the interview, I talk about the winding path that led me here, the heart behind my work, and why helping women slow down and reconnect with themselves through skin therapy means so much to me.
You can read the full feature here.
Clients come for a beautiful facial.
They return for the genuine connection.