I'm Carissa — a NYS Licensed Esthetician since 2013, Certified Acne Specialist, and Master Holistic Skin Specialist practicing independently at Pod Spa & Wellness in Long Beach, NY. I pair science-backed ingredients and modalities with holistic knowledge to customize every treatment and routine for you. My approach is always non-invasive yet effective — including my signature Lift & Sculpt — to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Real results, genuine relaxation, and a glow that has nothing to do with age.
✦ New client? Start with the Pod Spa Signature Facial — a 15-minute consultation is built right into your appointment.
This October, I’m raising funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I’m donating to BCRF for every Lift & Sculpt facial booked this month. Gift cards count when they’re redeemed for a Lift & Sculpt in October. I’ll be making a personal donation as well.
New Client Intro ($199): $1560 min: $2075 min: $2590 min: $30
Ready to book? You’ll find my booking request link in the Story section of my fundraising page, or just click any of the Book Now buttons on this site.
✦ Every Lift & Sculpt this October gives back ✦ Glow with Purpose: Book or Donate →"Carissa made me feel instantly comfortable. She explained in detail what she was doing. She was very thorough and felt like an old friend. Highly recommended!"
"I started getting facials here a few months before my wedding and my skin never looked better on the big day, so I keep coming back. Carissa is amazing and really takes the time to understand your skin type to ensure she's giving you the best treatment."
"Carissa gave me the absolutely best facial I've ever had. She is so knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect products for post-facial at home care. Booked a membership so I can see her monthly!"
"Carissa gave me a fantastic facial, best one I've ever had. Even a week later, my skin looks better than ever. She is very knowledgeable about the products she uses and has a gentle, relaxing touch. I can't say enough wonderful things about the overall experience."
A deeply relaxing facial built around Carissa's signature sculpting and lifting massage. We begin with a cleanse and gentle enzyme exfoliation, then Buccal massage (assessed per client) releases tension from the inside out — holding patterns in the head, neck, and shoulders let go, and facial muscles naturally lift and open. Lymphatic flow and circulation bring a genuine glow, sealed in with a finishing Cryopeptide Mask under LED.
Safe to book as often as weekly or biweekly.Everything in the 60-minute Lift & Sculpt, plus Microcurrent added immediately post-massage. Think of it as a workout for your face — Microcurrent stimulates ATP production and re-educates the muscles while they're warm and receptive, reinforcing the lift and sharpening your contours.
Safe to book as often as weekly or biweekly.Carissa's most complete treatment: cleanse and enzyme exfoliation, full Lift & Sculpt massage, Microcurrent at peak muscle receptivity, and Ultrasound to enhance tone and boost serum absorption — sealed in with a Cryopeptide Mask under LED to firm, hydrate, and set it all in.
Safe to book as often as weekly or biweekly.Add Dermaplaning to any Lift & Sculpt tier for smooth, luminous skin and a perfectly clean canvas for product absorption.
Recommended monthly, to mimic a more youthful cell turnover cycle.1x Lift & Sculpt (90 min) + 1x Lift & Sculpt (75 min) + 1x Lift & Sculpt (60 min). Schedule these three treatments closer together to jump-start your results — then shift into monthly visits to enhance and prolong them.
$700save $120Lift & Sculpt can be done as often as weekly or biweekly, but most clients settle into a monthly rhythm for maintenance.
Prefer just one treatment? A single Lift & Sculpt is also the perfect pre-event glow — it plumps, defines, and smooths with zero downtime or risk of redness.
Any tier, 3-visit series — save 10%.
$250$199
New to Carissa at Pod Spa? Experience the signature Lift & Sculpt at an introductory rate — available on your first visit only.
Automatic monthly savings for your skin — deposit each month, redeem anytime. 3-month minimum, then cancel anytime.
A one-time $50 bonus credit on your first deposit, plus 10% off all products & services every month you're a member.
A one-time $100 bonus credit on your first deposit, plus 10% off all products & services every month you're a member.
A one-time $150 bonus credit on your first deposit, plus 15% off all products & services every month you're a member.
Bonus credit applies to your first deposit only. Discount excludes massage, workshops, private training, parties, and special events.
Non-invasive with immediate results for all skin types and zero downtime. Includes Lymphatic Drainage, Cleanse, Brighten, Extract, Hydrate & Protect, and Rejuvenate (red/infrared LED) — plus a targeted booster serum for the most complete HydraFacial protocol.
$700 Three Sessions | $1,080 Six SessionsAll the essentials of the Signature HydraFacial, plus HydraFacial's super serums targeted to your specific skin concerns, and red/infrared LED to reduce redness and support collagen, for visible results.
$600 Three Sessions | $1,080 Six SessionsNon-invasive with immediate results for all skin types and zero downtime. HydraFacial's patented technology cleanses, extracts, and hydrates while delivering botanical ingredients for a glowing finish.
$450 Three Sessions | $810 Six SessionsLooking for the ultimate facial experience that caters to all skin types? This signature treatment utilizes all modalities, including dermaplaning, chemical peels, cryotherapy, lymphatic drainage, and LED lights. This lavish facial is customizable to address your unique skin concerns.
$800 Three-Pack | $1,300 Five-PackExperience the youth-preserving effects of powerful antioxidants and peptides. Antioxidants stimulate cell regeneration and leave a luminous glow, while peptides relax fine lines and boost collagen production. An excellent treatment to complement neurotoxin injections.
$400 Three-Pack | $650 Five-PackA medical-grade blade slough off all dead skin cells and vellus hair (peach fuzz), allowing deeper product penetration and a more even makeup application. Includes cryoglobe therapy to plump and pull any heat or inflammation from the skin. No downtime.
$500 Three-Pack | $800 Five-PackGet that peach fuzz off quick. Includes a cleansing, dermaplane session, serum, and moisturizing SPF.
$215 Three-Pack | $300 Five-PackBanish acne with our teen facial, designed to address breakouts frequently associated with adolescent skin. Includes a specialized deep cleaning that decongests, exfoliates, and hydrates, followed by gentle extractions — plus skincare education for younger clients.
$250 Three-Pack | $400 Five-PackIncludes tweezing and trimming, enhancing your natural shape.
Healthy skin rarely starts at the surface. I ask the questions most estheticians don't and build every treatment around your whole picture.
We start with a real conversation...your skin, your life, what's changed. No assumptions.
Your facial is built in real time, chosen specifically for your skin on that day.
You leave knowing exactly what to use at home and why, because what happens between sessions matters.
"I'm not here to chase youth or turn back the clock. I'm here to help your skin function at its best, and to help you feel at home in it, at every age."— Carissa
A treatment that works far beyond the surface. Every client walks away looking and feeling different.
Deep relaxation shifts the body into rest, repair, and regeneration mode. You'll feel it.
Better circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients directly to the skin for the kind of radiance no highlighter can fake.
Lymphatic stimulation moves stagnant fluid so your face looks lighter, clearer, more defined.
When tension in the scalp, jaw, neck, and shoulders finally releases, the face naturally appears more open and lifted.
✦ The only esthetician at Pod Spa & Wellness offering this treatment
As a Certified Acne Specialist, I treat hormonal acne, cystic breakouts, post-acne hyperpigmentation, and congestion with a protocol built specifically for your skin, not a one-size formula.
Customized Acne ProtocolsSkin doesn't exist in isolation. Stress, hormones, sleep, and lifestyle all show up on your face. Using face mapping, I help you connect the dots so you can understand what's driving your skin concerns and make changes that actually work.
Root-Cause Approach✦ New client? The Pod Spa Signature Facial includes a built-in 15-minute consult — see full pricing in the service menu above.
New Clients Start Here →Not sure which service is right for you? Book a consultation and we'll figure it out together. Your skin, your goals, your pace.
✦ New client? Start with the Pod Spa Signature Facial — see full pricing in the service menu above.
New Clients Start Here →