Skilled, passionate, knowledgeable...
Sophia Marzocchi
Founder and Master Esthetician
With over 20 years of experience, Sophia’s passion for skincare shines through in every treatment she provides. As the driving force behind Spa Sophia, she’s constantly evolving her practice, mastering both advanced technologies and holistic energy work. Sophia’s unique blend of expertise in massage, energy healing, and allows her to create transformative experiences that rejuvenate not just your skin, but your entire being.
Not only does Sophia aim for exceptional results, but she also guides you through your skincare journey. She’ll help you select the best products for your needs and teach you how to use them effectively. Experience a facial with Sophia and discover a holistic approach that revitalizes your skin and empowers your self-care routine.
“Sophia is a MIRACLE WORKER and SO gifted! Her facials are life changing.”
Kimberly C
Lead Esthetician - The Skincare Guru
Kim has been passionate about skincare and holistic health for over 30 years. She joined Spa Sophia in 2014, bringing with her a holistic philosophy and extensive skincare knowledge. As a second-generation esthetician, Kim’s career began as a personal trainer, which gave her a deep understanding of how nutrition benefits the skin.
During her 15 years working with Cher’s wellness team, Kim continuously sought out revolutionary and healing products, treatments, and techniques. Her training in Esalen Massage and Gua Sha offers clients luxurious treatments that also address and release overdeveloped muscles in the scalp, face, and shoulders. Creative by nature, Kim’s artistry shines through in her facials, where she provides effective, nonaggressive solutions for various skin issues, including acne, aging, hyperpigmentation, and menopausal skin. Kim is also writing her first book, dedicated to skincare and healthy living.
“Kim C is a magician. She has completely changed my face. I’ve been with her since 2002. She is simply the very best there is and I highly recommend her.
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Liz Canalis
Esthetician - The Excavator
With over 20 years of experience, Liz is a dedicated esthetician with a deep passion for helping clients achieve their unique skincare goals. Throughout her career, she has pursued advanced training to address various skin concerns, specializing in thorough extractions and treating issues like hyperpigmentation and melasma. Liz excels at customizing her facial treatments and chemical peels to suit each individual’s skin type, blending luxurious massage and relaxation with visible, long-lasting results.
“I’ve been getting facials with Liz Canalis for 15 years and followed to Spa Sophia. She’s always done an incredible job with thorough extractions and has helped me so much with pigmentation and melasma. I’m so happy she’s here! It’s such a beautiful space”
Heather Harris
Esthetician - The Natural Nurturer
Heather has worked in spas, medical and cosmetics industries her whole life. She is very passionate and dedicated to skincare and the results people can achieve with the right routine and regimen. Her number one priority is to give her clients a therapeutic treatment and teach them about their skin and what can be used to further enhance their skin.
“Hi everyone! Just a quick review from my wife’s recent visit to the spa. She followed her favorite esthetician, Heather Harris to Spa Sophia and my wife couldn’t have been happier!! (Happy wife happy hubby!)
The spa’s fabulous facility, product lines and dedicated equipment really impressed my wife and gave Heather all the tools to really fine tune my wife’s regimen. As always Heather was unbelievable and so knowledgeable about the cutting edge products and techniques.
The best practitioner and now the best spa in LA!”
Vanessa Agopian
Esthetician - The Acne Expert
Vanessa has been a licensed esthetician and multimedia makeup artist since 2002 and licensed instructor since 2004. She has consistently worked in virtually all aspects of the beauty industry as an esthetician, esthetics instructor, product consultant, and makeup and brow expert. Although passionate and proficient in all areas of esthetics, Vanessa specializes in treating stubborn acne. She has continued to study skin histology, giving her an edge at treating difficult acne ranging from preteen acne to adult hormonal acne. Vanessa is grateful to be working alongside our team of experts at Spa Sophia and for the wonderful clients who trust her with their skin.
“It is challenging to express in words how exceptional Vanessa is. She took WONDERFUL care of my twelve year old daughter contending with sudden puberty related acne. Vanessa’s service is beyond just skin care. As a young teen, my daughter had reservations about a stranger touching her face. She feels totally safe with Vanessa. My daughter leaves feeling beautiful and armed with knowledge that allows her to take ownership over her own self care. Vanessa is a true gem. I’ve never yelped in my life but Vanessa was worthy of a first post. She is AMAZING and I have seen much improvement in my daughter’s skin.”
Paola andrea Arteaga Grajales
Esthetician & Massage Therapist
Born and raised in Colombia, Paola is an accomplished esthetician and massage therapist with a lifelong passion for skincare. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care, specializing in post-surgery lymphatic drainage, body sculpting massage, and advanced skin care techniques such as dermaplaning and microneedling.
Paola’s expertise in lymphatic drainage and body sculpting is designed to reduce swelling, promote healing, and help clients achieve their ideal body shape. Her in-depth knowledge of skincare ensures that each treatment is tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients, fostering healthy, radiant skin.
Known for her warm and welcoming personality, Paola creates a comforting environment where clients feel at ease. Her commitment to the highest standards of care, combined with her extensive training, allows her to offer personalized treatments that help clients look and feel their absolute best.
“I went to Spa Sophia after my arms liposuction and I saw Paola for post surgery lymphatic drainage massages. She is absolutely AMAZING! She is knowledgeable, accommodating with her schedule and simply a pleasure to be around. Recovery after surgery is a journey and Paola is helping me SO much, my arms are smooth, my pain subsided and the swollen feeling I had is going away in record time. I rarely write reviews but Paola definitely needs one. I am planning to see her also for facials because her skin is absolutely perfect, I hope she will share her “secret for spotless face”. If you aren’t scheduling an appointment with her you are missing out.”
Sue Francis
Massage Therapist
Sue is a passionate believer in the healing power of touch and believes it’s often overlooked as a natural component of the healing process.
Sue is a certified Massage therapist and Myofascial Release (MFR) therapist. She trained in Polarity Therapy and Ayurvedic Bliss Therapies and is a certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle counselor.
Her sessions are customized to meet the specific individual needs of each client. Her approach addresses the “whole being” by utilizing a variety of modalities to integrate a whole body healing experience. She specializes in Myofascial Release, therapeutic Deep Tissue, Ayurvedic Abyanga massage w/herbal oil, pre/post natal.
She revived her massage/polarity training at Hands on Healing Institute, trained with John Barnes and other highly skilled Myofascial Release teachers, Wise Earth Ayurveda and continues to study with skilled practitioners/teachers. She’s a long time yoga practitioner and loves spending time by the ocean.
There is nothing like a little salt, sand, and sea breeze to shift your perspective!
“I’ve had many great experiences here since I first went many years ago. Most recently, I had a 2-hour Bliss massage with Sue. Highly recommend!”
Lidia Da Silva
Massage Therapist
Lidia is a certified massage therapist who has been helping her clients productivity and pain management for over 14 years. She received her Physical Therapy Aide Certification from Cal State Long Beach and her Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Brazil.
Lidia’s diverse skillset enables her to help a vast range of clients feel better. She specializes in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Pre and Post Natal, and Sports Therapy Massages. She is also knowledgable in Neuro-Muscular Massage, a technique which delivers long-lasting pain relief, decreases stress, improves sleep, blood pressure, and circulation.
Her commitment is to fulfill all of her clients requests and deliver the exact pressure they desire during their massage
“This was wonderful! Lidia Silva was amazing. I’ve had tons of massages in all kinds of places and she might be the best I’ve ever seen. Thanks again! ”
Gabriella Lakatos
Massage Therapist
Gabriella is a Certified Massage Therapist, Integrative Therapeutic Bodywork Practitioner, Craniosacral Therapist and Reiki Practitioner. She strongly believes in Body Mind Spirit connection and to approach any challenges or illnesses within the body based on that principle. Gabriella studied Massage Therapy at IPSB School of Massage in Culver City, California and Craniosacral Therapy at Life Energy Institute in Topanga and Pacific Palisades, California. Previously she studied other healing modalities, approaching future certification in Reflexology, Arvigo Mayan Abdominal Therapy, & Lymphatic Drainage. She has also practiced Reiki Energy Healing for over 20 years and she is an authorized practitioner of the Quick Pulse Technique developed by Jo Dunning.
Gabriella's mission is to assist others on their own healing journey with the desired or best modality for their challenge, or even integrating and combining multiple methods in a session for the best result helping the individual."Let's make a positive change in your life - One healing session at a time!"
“I go here frequently to see Gabriella for Reiki. The place is beautiful and everyone very friendly - also had great experience with a facial and massages. Gabriella is my absolute favorite - whether it’s a healing reiki session or a massage - her hands are magical and I’ve referred many friends to her who all have a very pleasant experience! Best place and person to work on your healing!”