Today we’d like to introduce you to Kathy Haney.
Kathy, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
When I was a teenager, I developed a skin condition called cystic acne. Due to my circumstances and my family’s income, I wasn’t privileged enough to afford a dermatologist, so it left me with some low self-esteem, but a burn to help other people. Unfortunately, as I became an adult and had my children, I still had problems with acne. When aesthetics became available to me, I learned that I could go to school to become a Facial Specialist/Esthetician. Prior to that, I got involved in makeup application to hide skin imperfections and acne blemishes.
When I learned that I could become an Aesthetician, I enrolled in San Jacinto Community college, off of Uvalde Street in Houston, Texas. I attended that college and received all A’s. I then moved to Bear, Delaware and attended aesthetic school in Newcastle, Delaware. I graduated with a 4.0 and received a scholarship to take advanced aesthetics with one of our skincare companies.
My family then moved back to Houston and I began working for various day spas; then in 2001, I came to work for Dr. Hector Viera. I helped name and build Viera Visage Medical Spa, and worked for him until August 2009. I then was offered another position with another doctor which I accepted. In 2010 the two new owners of Viera Visage asked me to come back which I agreed to do and where I am currently at now. They changed the name to Transformation MediSpa.
During this whole time, starting in 2004, I attended school to become a beginner injector. I then went on to become an advanced injector, and then finally a master certified injector. As I continued this journey, I really wanted to help people who had suffered scarring as a result of their acne condition. At every opportunity afforded me, I would attend classes to perfect my skills. So what started out as a deep burn to help people – especially kids with their skin – developed and grew to the point where I learned how to take an aging face and turn back the clock in regards to appearance.
From there, it has gone into, not only non-surgical facelifts, but non-surgical neck lifts, and onto non-surgical bodywork. I absolutely love what I do. It is such a burn, such a high, to be able to help someone, put a smile on their face, and help them feel confident about how they look.
Nothing is more rewarding to me than when a 15 years old kid, who suffered from cystic acne just like I did, tells me that he got his first date after I helped clear his skin. Then you have an adult who had acne as a kid, and now they have so much scarring, and their self-esteem is so low that they can’t make eye contact with people. You’re then able to help improve the scars, making a huge difference in their life. They tell you, “I can look myself in the mirror for the first time and not be embarrassed.” Knowing exactly how they feel, I really don’t know who’s happier, them or me. Or you have an adult who feels so bad about how much they’ve aged, but you know you can help them and you do, and they leave with a smile on their face with a lighter step and a confidence they didn’t have when they walked in. I think that says it all. And for me, that is thank you enough. I am so grateful to know that I had a part in some small way to help them.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
When I’m dealing with people and different personalities, it isn’t always smooth. However, what overcomes that is my sincere love and genuine desire to help those people.
This is one of the most rewarding things in my life. And it definitely fits who I am.
Transformation MediSpa – what should we know? What do you do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Transformation MediSpa is owned by Dr. Robert Capriotti and Dr. Edward Piña. We are a medical spa that specializes in treatments from facial treatments to injectable treatments. We also offer laser treatments such as Co2 laser, Photofacial, Laser Hair Removal, and more. I myself am known for my ability to sculpt faces by means of injectables. I am a Master Certified Injector and a Master Certified Esthetician, and I am very dedicated to the improvement and enhancement of people’s appearance and their beautiful skin.
We are very proud of our services. What sets us apart as a medical spa is that we are very small, but that is our strength. We genuinely care about everyone who walks through our door. You’re not just another face, you’re important and unique, and we respect and appreciate that.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success is when you invest your heart in helping someone else. That’s success. The criteria is when we’re able to change someone’s life and put a smile on their face, a spring in their step; and when they feel really good about how they look.
Contact Info:
- Address: 2530 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030 - Website: transformationmedispa.com & kathyhaney.org
- Phone: 713-661-9129 or 281-850-9894
- Email: transform.medispa@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformationmedispa/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoustonMediSpa/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TransformSpa
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/transformation-medispa-houston
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Transformation MediSpa
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