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 in Star, Idaho, a premier medical spa dedicated to blending science, artistry, and wellness since 2021. With a passion for helping clients look and feel their best, Shawna has built a space where advanced skincare treatments meet personalized care. Under her leadership, The Skin Apothecary has become a trusted destination for those seeking exceptional service, cutting-edge technology, and a warm welcoming experience rooted in integrity and care. She and her family are avid outdoor enthusiasts and in her spare time, you can find Shawna boating, hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, or biking along the green belt. Shawna was also a former CrossFit athlete and has competed in numerous competitions over the last 12 years. Shawna has called Star her home for the last 6 years and loves meeting new people and sharing her love of esthetics with clients of all ages.
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!
Alyssa is a Certified Thai Bodyworker (2023) and Certified Reiki Master (2022). Bodywork by Alyssa offers a modality that is a one-of-a-kind holistic experience combining Thai Bodywork & Reiki energy healing, leaving you feeling relaxed and well-balanced physically, emotionally, and energetically. Her work is well suited to support recovery of injuries, aches and pains, knots and pinches, lymphatic and sinus pressure relief, overall tight or tense muscles, and offering a deeper relief than a typical massage.
With over 23 years as a licensed esthetician and brow specialist, Ashley made it her passion to help women feel confident, radiant, an at home in their own skin. Brows are her love language - because when they are shaped with care, they frame not just the face, but the way a woman sees herself!
Ashley's greatest joy is watching clients leave her chair feeling more beautiful, more empowered, and more themselves than when they arrived.
