For me, skincare isn’t just a career—it’s a lifelong passion that began when I was 12 years old in my homeland of Austria. A pivotal moment came when I met the sister of a family friend, an aesthetician whose intelligence, beauty, and grace left an indelible impression on me. From that moment, I knew I had discovered my calling. That spark ignited a journey that has spanned decades, continents, and countless transformations—not only in my clients’ skin but in their confidence and lives. What sets my approach apart is a foundation built on the rigorous, medical-based training I received in Europe, where aesthetics is as much a science as it is an art. When I moved to the United States 30 years ago, I brought this deep-rooted expertise with me, embracing the revolutionary advancements in skincare that have defined the industry here. This unique blend of European precision and next-generation technology forms the cornerstone of my practice at Monika Stone Skin.