Our team at The Skin Apothecary consists of medically trained clinicians and advanced laser technicians as well as professional office personnel. As one of our patients put it in her review, our “friendly and uplifting” staff will make you feel like “you’re hanging out with a bunch of your best lady friends!”
Learn more about our team and their qualifications by viewing their bios below!
Shawna Biava is owner of The Skin Apothecary. She and her family are avid outdoor enthusiasts! In her spare time, you can find Shawna boating, hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, or biking along the green belt. She is also a Crossfit athlete and has competed in numerous competitions over the last 12 years. Shawna has called Star her home for the last 3 years and loves meeting new people and sharing her love of esthetics with clients of all ages.
Tasha Roach became a Registered Nurse in 1997, where she specialized in pediatrics. Her years of experience combined with her attention to detail make her a perfect fit for a med spa. She loves the idea of aesthetic medicine where she can combine both her love of art and medicine to help women gain confidence in their appearance. Her goal is to help women age gracefully and achieve natural results.
In her spare time, she is a wife to her high school sweetheart of 27 years and they have 4 wonderful kids. You can find Tasha outside tending to their mini-farm, doing yard work, or helping with her kids’ sports. Hobbies include: running, biking, skiing, wakeboarding, pickleball, soccer, and then some. She loves all sports and is a daredevil at heart. She’s excited to join the team and help make a positive impact in the community.
Nicole Knott is a Master Aesthetician at The Skin Apothecary. She enjoys assisting her clients elevate their natural beauty. She holds over 20 years of experience in the Dermatology and Plastic Surgery industry. She believes with her experience and knowledge that she can provide professional services to you with exceptional results.
My services include non-invasive Skin Rejuvenation treatments for all skin types and ages, Brow Shaping, Tint & Lamination, Dermaplaning and more!
In her spare time you’ll find her out on their property chasing around chickens and children.
She love Jesus, country life, and her family and friends. She considers her life to be blessed beyond measure.
Lahnie is a Licensed Esthetician and has been in the beauty industry for over 15 years and in esthetics for 3 years. She is a wife and mom to 2 teenage boys. Outside of those roles, Lahnie love all things skincare and esthetic treatments that improve the skin to be it’s healthiest and most beautiful. She has an innate ability to connect with others and to identify the best skin solutions for you! She is a people person to her core and is energized by her clients .
Lahnie is thrilled to be a part of The Skin Apothecary team. She says that she is blessed to be able to work alongside a genuine team of individuals who truly wants what is best for their clients. She looks forward to earning the trust of all her clients, which will allow her to help them meet their skin goals and feel their absolute best. You all deserve it!
Marisa Suarez has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2012. She recently moved from California where she owned a beauty bar and two barbershops, which were voted best in Ventura County. She has brought her craft to Star, which is where she says her heart belongs. Having been doing lashes and microblading for the past 10 years nonstop, it has become second nature to Marisa. She loves meeting new clients and helping them look their best!
Marisa is bilingual and in her free time, she likes helping her sister in her bakery as a cake decorator. Marisa has been married to an amazing husband for 19 years and is a mom to three boys ages 17, 9, and 1. She also has 4 fur babies, enjoys barbecuing, spending time with her sons, sisters, nieces and nephews. She enjoys all sorts of outdoor activities and, of course, shopping!
