SF_Skintebrity_0523b_Profile 5 / 19 / 23 12 : 55 PM Page 2 that I didn’t want to be a writer because I fell in love with taking care of Integrity is everything to me . people and treating their skin in that intimate experience , ” she says . “ It completely shifted my trajectory . ” We’re here to help you be as From there , Filiberto worked her way up through the ranks at medical spas and high - end beauty spas in Philadelphia and South Jersey , col - committed to your skin as you want lecting different experiences and insight on the industry . Her “ from - the - ground - up mentality ” was the foundation for starting her own business . to be . ’ “ I’ve been in every role , even the front desk , so I understand how to take care of clients . A lot of people want to start their own business just to be — KATE FILIBERTO , at the top , but it’s extremely valuable to start from the bottom , ” she says . FOUNDER , SKINTEGRITY Skintegrity opened over four years ago and Filiberto has incorporated her most important ethic into the name and business model . “ Integrity is everything to me , ” she says . “ We’re here to help you be as committed to your skin as you want to be . There’s no pressure to sign up for facial for each client . Clients who come in saying their face feels tired or sagging packages . If you just want a relaxing facial and to ask some questions , say that this treatment leaves their face feeling activated , ” Filiberto says . we’re here for that , and everything we do will be with comfort and edu - “ They can really feel the energy and what it does to change the physiology cation at the forefront so you walk out feeling more empowered about of the skin , and it’s powerful but very comfortable . ” how to feel better in your skin . ” Another facial uses microcurrents and adds the benefits of state - of - Filiberto , who is the lead esthetician at Skintegrity , is responsible for the - art technology such as ultrasound and LED with oxygen . The Ionix mentoring and training every member of her team , and she has every Facial uses multiple modalities to increase the energy of the cells with confidence in their abilities and trusts them with her own clients — an penetrating ingredients that also increase cellular immunity . “ The benefit important aspect to note as Filiberto prepares for maternity leave . continues through the course of weeks to months until your next facial , ” She has high standards for her estheticians . “ First and foremost , they Filiberto says . “ You can achieve these results with no downtime and must have a love for the industry and for people , ” she says . “ They must you’ll notice it in the mirror immediately with a lifted and brighter appear - have a passion for education , and they need to be a steady , calm , loving ance . You could go out to dinner with nothing on but mascara . ” individual . The company culture is that of a free - flowing community Filiberto urges newcomers not to feel intimidated by the options . where we share information with each other on the team , as well as with This is when the professional guidance of the skilled estheticians is most clients . When clients come in they can see that we’re truly a work family . ” valuable . “ Our estheticians will evaluate your skin and your goals and Training is ongoing , both individually and as a group , Filiberto con - determine what service would be best suited for you , ” she says . “ We have tinues . “ We don’t rest on our laurels . We’re always reading about and a variety of options and technologies that stimulate the skin , or can researching new techniques and practicing them in the treatment manage age , acne , rosacea and other skin conditions . Everything can be room , ” she says . “ Every esthetician works on my skin personally so I can personalized . ” feel their touch and technique and offer my expertise and guidance for Not only will clients see physical results in their face , they will feel a improvements . ” difference in their mental health . “ We’ve met clients who are so stressed As opposed to other spas that try to cover every beauty treatment and they carry it in their shoulders . Once they step into our treatment imaginable , Skintegrity exclusively treats skin through a menu of services room , we begin with deep breaths , combined with the calming music , that includes facials using the latest technology and quality skincare low lighting and steam , we bring their energy level down , and they let products , as well as waxing . their guard down , ” Filiberto says . “ From a mental and emotional per - “ Every facial is medical - grade , ” says Filiberto . “ Even if you’re getting a spective , clients truly feel a difference after just one visit . And that’s classic facial , we’re still using medical - grade ingredients and fine - tuned what’s so special about Skintegrity . They may come in expecting a facial , techniques that increase circulation and create a healthy glow to the skin . ” but what they get is so much more , and no matter what their goals , we’re The addition of technology is where Skintegrity really differentiates qualified and ready to help reach them . ” itself . One of its most popular services , the Timeless Facial , uses an elec - Filiberto is a firm believer in partnering with premier brands for the trical microcurrent to charge up the energy of the skin cells , nerves and products she uses on clients , which are conveniently available for pur - muscles . “ It feels very different and stimulating , but it’s highly adjustable chase both in - store and online at www.SkintegritySpaNJ.com . She is one of only 18 U.S . Ambassadors for Environ Skin Care , a South Africa - based company recognized around the globe for its com - mitment to quality , medical - grade products . “ Environ is incred - ibly focused on education and the science behind the ingredients and physiology of how their products work . Their philosophy aligns with who I am as a practitioner and mentor , so it’s a nat - ural fit and I’m proud to be one of their ambassadors , ” she says . As Filiberto embarks on the joys of motherhood outside of Skintegrity , she feels confident in the path she’s paved for her estheticians and expects them to handle clients without missing a beat . She knows that not only will clients leave looking their best , they will feel it , too . ? Skintegrity SkintegritySpaNJ.com | ( 856 ) 281 - 9642 112 ELLIS ST . | HADDONFIELD SUBURBANFAMILYMAG.COM volume 13 issue 12 SUBURBAN FAMILY 25 OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN BUSINESS