Treating the skin from within & beyond through all of life’s transitions

Relaxing mask during a facial for Elke's Estuary - Aesthetics & Apothecary based in Maple Valley Washington

Let’s get real…Facials are not just there for relaxation.

Our skin is our largest organ and treating it properly is both an art and a science. When you have a condition like rosacea, hyperpigmentation, acne, scarring, texture, or even general aging, an educated client, and a clear plan of action can make a world of difference. 

We believe that an informed client is an empowered client.  With provider-patient skin education, and a personalized, designed treatment plan and skincare regimen specific to you, not only will you feel relaxed during your treatments but afterwards, too.  We feel that a prepared client, with realistic expectations, paves the way for results that you can both feel and see with time.  We can’t wait to meet you during whatever life or skin transition you may be in, and we hope to be a part of your desired transformation.

Our mission is to encourage enhancements and transformations in skin and overall wellness through the blend of traditional and medicinal elements.


WHERE TRADITIONAL MEETS MEDICINAL

Just like in the beautiful PNW, our rains create streams and rivers that mix seamlessly with the ocean’s saltwater at an estuary, creating a natural balance and a place of true transition. Our aesthetics and apothecary estuary blends traditional and medicinal powerhouse ingredients, herbs, and equipment to offer you the same sense of transformation.

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Book your 45-minute consultation

Formulating a personalized treatment plan

Each person’s skin journey is different; therefore, everyone needs a different treatment plan, When you book a consultation we will;

  • Get to know each other, your lifestyle, skin desires and goals

  • Perform a skin analysis and before photos to keep track of your progress

  • Access the areas I can support you with in your skin journey

  • Discuss skincare products- what you’re currently using and how we will slowly cycle out, and change some, or all of your products

  • Create a customized treatment plan

We’ll also address timelines, realistic expectations, pre and post-care, and any questions or concerns you might have.

Start to feel confident in your own skin in 3 simple steps

Pick your treatment

Read through our menu offerings and select the treatment that stands out to you. If you are unsure, schedule a consultation and same-day treatment!

Book your appointment

All you need to do is click the "book your appointment" button below to schedule your treatment. When you have confirmed your time and date, it is time to get excited.

Feel reborn

Every treatment we perform strives to provide you with results you can see and feel. Transformative results that make you feel confident in your skin are within reach.

The skin care conditions I can support you with

Skin care conditions in facial treatments Elke's Estuary can support you with -Sensitized Skin & Rosacea
Acne-prone skin treatments by master aesthetician, Elke located in Maple Valley, Washington

Sensitized Skin & Rosacea

Acne-prone Skin

Skin care conditions Elke's Estuary can support you with - Pre-mature aging.  Anti-aging skin treatments by master aesthetician, Elke located in Maple Valley, Washington

Pre-mature Aging

Skin care products and home care education by master aesthetician, Elke located in Maple Valley, Washington

Home-care & Maintenance

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Our offerings

Treatments Tailored to your Skin

  • - We will get to know each other, your lifestyle, skin desires and goals.
    - I will perform a skin analysis and take before photos to keep track of your progress
    - Assess the areas I can support you with in your skin journey
    - Discuss skincare products
    - Create a customized treatment plan

    You will be set up to succeed! Timelines, realistic expectations, pre and post-care, questions and concerns will all be addressed during your consultation.

  • This combination of the Streamline Oxygen Facial and Diamond River Rock Microdermabrasion includes:
    - Double cleanse
    - Steam and ultrasonic extractions when applicable
    - Microdermabrasion with diamond tip and product based on your skin's needs
    - Hot river rock stone massage
    - Oxygenation with the bio-therapeutic accent-air hand-held wands & micronized product application using oxygen from the device combined with a decongest serum to clean the pores, plump, firm and refresh the skin
    - Customized mask
    - Cold globe massage
    - Oxygen dome mask
    - Finishing products with topical retinol if applicable

    (save $25 when combining these 2 facials)


    This treatment is best suited for skin free from inflamed rosacea, acne lesions, known reactivity or sensitivity, or recent sun exposure.

  • This oxygen facial includes:
    - Double cleanse
    - Steam and ultrasonic extractions when applicable
    - Oxygenation with the bio-therapeutic accent-air hand-held wands & micronized product application using oxygen from the device combined with a decongest serum to clean the pores, plump, firm and refresh the skin
    - Customized mask
    - Cold globe massage
    - Oxygen dome mask
    - Finishing products with topical retinol if applicable

    This is a great treatment to begin with for anyone and everyone as we all benefit from and thrive with oxygen. It's also the perfect treatment to get to know your skin better.

    The oxygen facial lends a nod to the name streamline because it’s efficient in treating all unique skin types from normal to rosacea-prone, to acneic, or pre-maturely aging skin.

    This facial is also like a streamline in that it allows for water and air to flow freely in balance within the skin and because we want you to feel like you’re at the prettiest streamline imaginable during this facial.

    With the cool, filtered oxygen from our device replicating fresh, outdoor air, the calming smell of botanical products, and the relaxing atmosphere, it's hard not to feel like you're unwinding at a streamline.

  • Wet/Dry Microdermabrasion facial includes:
    - Double cleanse
    - Steam and ultrasonic extractions when applicable
    - Microdermabrasion with diamond tip and product based on your skin's needs
    - Hot river rock stone massage
    - Customized mask
    - Finishing products with topical retinol if applicable
    - Variety of diamond abrasion tips available

    Imagine a river bed, full of rocks… not just any rocks though, diamonds! Our microdermabrasion device is just like this dreamy riverbed we just drew a picture of in your mind.

    It offers a wet/dry treatment by using strategically applied topical products, a diamond tip to mechanically exfoliate and gentle vacuum suction.

    The topical products include brighteners, peptides, repairing botanicals and an alpha-hydroxy acid to gently chemically exfoliate the skin.

    A wet/dry microdermabrasion treatment ensures that the skins barrier remains in tact by introducing moisture during the treatment, while also delivering a pleasant, but thorough deep clean and polished effect to the skin.

    Such outcomes can increase skin cell turnover and furthermore, slow down pre-mature aging by improving the appearance of pores, superficial scars, pigment, texture and tone.

    Wet/dry microdermabrasion is a form of mechanical and chemical exfoliation combined. It lightly buffs and vacuums away surface level skin cells, allowing new, younger cells to shine through. After this treatment, your skin will be looking like a professionally and freshly clean, polished diamond!

    This treatment is best suited for skin free from inflamed rosacea, acne lesions, known reactivity or sensitivity, or recent sun exposure.

  • Dermaplaning treatment includes:
    - Double cleanse
    - Dermaplaning with a single-use, sterile scalpel
    - Calming mask
    - Cold globe massage
    - Finishing products

    Dermaplaning entails feathering a sterile surgical scalpel along the outer most part of the skin. This process exfoliates dead skin cells, peach fuzz (fine hairs), build-up and debris revealing smooth, glowing and refreshed skin.

    Results can be enjoyed for 3 weeks. Return visits are encouraged as the vellus hair, or peach fuzz begins to grow back and the skin cell turn over cycles continue.

    Dermaplaning can be a standalone, customized facial complete with a calming mask and finishing products for $150 (60 minutes) or it can be an add-on to the Streamline, Diamond River Rock or Estuary Essentials Facials for $50 additionally (30 additional minutes added to facial service).

    This treatment is best suited for skin free from inflamed rosacea, acne lesions, known reactivity or sensitivity, or recent sun exposure.

  • Micro-needling treatment includes:
    - Double cleanse
    - Skin prep
    - Topical numbing
    - Alcohol wipes prior to needling
    - Sterile, single-use micro-needles
    - Hyaluronic acid application

    Micro-needling stimulates our bodies natural healing response by creating controlled, micro-channels (these are essentially micro-injuries) within the skins surface and sub-dermal layers.

    This process awakens the regenerative properties and encourages increased elastin and collagen production. Collagen is what makes our skin tight, however, by age 30 it is possible for our bodies to lose up to 1% of collagen a year.

    Intrinsic and extrinsic factors, along with general aging all play a role in collagen depletion so micro-needling is brilliant in inciting our own body to heal itself and create new collagen-rich tissue in the process.

    Please expect 5-7 days of downtime post-treatment. Redness varies. A home-care hyaluronic acid product will be required in addition the treatment cost to ensure optimal healing and results.


    This treatment is best suited for skin free from inflamed rosacea, acne lesions, known reactivity or sensitivity or recent sun exposure.

  • Chemical Peel treatment includes:
    - Double cleanse
    - Skin prep and degreasing solution
    - Application of selected chemical peel solution
    - Neutralization of the peel if applicable
    - Finishing products and discussion of aftercare and products to use while healing

    A chemical peel is a form of chemical exfoliation. The procedure entails applying a chemical solution to the skin with the understanding and intention that the acids will alter, shed or peel the outer layers of the skin.

    Chemical peels can be customized in a number of ways - like the types of acids used and the amount of solution applied.

    This treatment is unavailable to new patients, as we require prior consulting and an established home care regimen so that your skin will be adequately prepped and prepared for optimal results. If you’re interested in a chemical peel, please first book a consultation.

    This treatment is best suited for skin free from inflamed rosacea, known reactivity or sensitivity, or recent sun exposure.

  • Price will be based on the treatment the provider and patient decide on - consultation becomes complimentary

  • Kanary Custom Facial includes:
    - Triple-cleansing method
    - pH regulator
    - Steam and ultrasonic extractions when applicable
    - 2-3 masks
    - Massage- Finishing products

    Locally hand-crafted, toxin-free products that have been developed by a fellow esthetician to deliver a full facial experience with effective results. Product selection will be determined upon skin analysis.

  • $175 for established clients
    $225 for new clients

    This 9 step facial includes:

    -1st cleanse

    -2nd cleanse

    -O2 Lift Enzymatic Facial Peel

    -O2 Oxygenating Facial Masque

    -Extractions

    -Massage

    -Bio Therapeutic Accent Air Device

    -Custom curated second masque

    -Finishing products

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“I’m so happy with the difference I can see after my first treatment. Elke has such great knowledge in her field and she makes me very comfortable during my treatment. She educated me on the importance of taking care of my skin I am looking forward to my next appointment.”  —Annalise M.

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Location & business hours

We are located in Maple Valley Washington
Full address will be sent upon completion of scheduling your appointment

Our business hours: 
Monday:  10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Tuesday:  10:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Thursday:  10:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Born and raised in the Eastern Sierra of California, I bring small-town charm and big-city experience to every interaction with clients. While obtaining my associate’s degree from Ventura College, I managed high-end salons and spas in quaint beach locations as well as at The Four Seasons in Westlake Village.

After moving to Washington, I saw the world of beauty and medicine come together and this is when I found my true career calling. I continued my education and completed my Master Aesthetician Licensing, graduating as class Valedictorian.

I now have 14 years of experience and knowledge and welcome that there’s always room to learn and grow more in this ever-changing industry.

My most recent certification is in Oncology skincare. After seeing chemotherapy and radiation wreak havoc on my dad’s skin, I saw even more importance for advanced skincare education.

How clients look & feel in their skin throughout their lives whether in appearance or wellness, is my passion. I hope this passion is apparent during your interactions with me at Elke’s Estuary.

Hey, I’m Elke!

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I truly believe that it is possible to hone in on a space where an Eastern and Western medicine approach to skin health can come together in harmony - at Elke’s Estuary, we wish to be that space.

It is a rarity that this balanced approach exists in our industry. You’ll often see only one of these stances in skin care like a strict “all natural” approach or medical-grade products and treatments only. So why not have the best of both worlds, in one place?

Hence the name Elke’s Estuary. An estuary paints a picture of a place where natural water mixes with saltwater seamlessly- let’s now view this as natural water = all natural-based offerings, where saltwater stands for our medical-grade offerings.

These elements together are the perfect example of where true transformation occurs because of the perfect balance present. Nature is the birthplace of medicine, after all, so we cannot devalue traditional ingredients when this is where the possibility of medical-grade products originated.

Our goal is to harness the greatness of natural-based offerings and medical for the ultimate internal and external holistic approach.

Elke is warm, friendly, and caring. She has a calm demeanor and exudes kindness and compassion. She is passionate about what she does and it shows in the quality of her services. Her business is located in a tranquil and peaceful environment in the country. It's well appointed, private, comfy and cozy. I think everyone would benefit from regular visits to her place of business. You won't be disappointed! —Mandy B.