
Ripristinare Retreat
Skin Care & Facials
Welcome to our exclusive sanctuary for skin care.
Since 2003, I’ve been practicing skincare with the belief that it is not only an artful dance but, much like our internal health, the skin flourishes when nourished with the right elements.
The skin, like nature, has its own rhythm, its own vibration, communicating with the plants and the world around us.
When given the proper nutrients, the skin thrives. It responds immediately, radiating with the vitality of life—revealing that beautiful, dewy glow and unveiling our natural beauty.
Through the gentle touch of a healing massage, the skin, mind, and body align, coming into harmony.
This touch not only nurtures the tissues but also helps untangle the stress and trauma held within, releasing tension and restoring balance.
Each layer reconnects radiating peace and joy, speaking to the deepest part of our being, and unveiling the kind of radiant well-being that shines from within.
— Christina M Lower

Welcome to Ripristinare Retreat Spa: Holistic Skincare Crafted with Care
At Ripristinare Retreat Spa, skincare is approached as a living relationship between skin, nervous system, and overall well-being. Each facial is designed to support balance, vitality, and long-term skin health—working with the body rather than against it.
Since 2003, I have created highly personalized facial experiences that honor the skin’s natural rhythms while integrating both holistic and medical-grade approaches. No two treatments are identical. Each session is shaped in real time, guided by the condition of your skin, facial tissue, and nervous system on that day.
I work exclusively with high-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and advanced formulations, always with the understanding that true skin health is individual, responsive, and deeply connected to the whole person.
A Note on Customization
Facial offerings at Ripristinare Retreat Spa are not rigid protocols. They are living treatments—responsive, adaptive, and guided by what your skin and body are ready for in the moment.
Whether your session emphasizes skincare, sculptural massage, nervous system support, or a combination of all three, the goal remains the same: to restore balance, vitality, and ease—both in the skin and beneath it.
RR Signature Skin Care

These are fully customized facial treatments created at the moment of care. Each Ripristinare Facial may include a blend of advanced skincare, therapeutic touch, and—when appropriate—elements of Ripristinare Facial Somatics massage to support fluid movement, facial ease, and expression.
The intention is restoration rather than correction—nourishing the skin, refining tone and texture, and leaving you feeling grounded, refreshed, and deeply cared for.
Facial Accompaniments

Enhance your session with thoughtfully chosen accompaniments designed to deepen relaxation, support the nervous system, and amplify therapeutic results.
Each option is integrated seamlessly into your session, using natural elements, heat, aroma, and ritual touch to encourage relaxation, circulation, and restoration.
From grounding warmth and herbal infusions to targeted sensory therapies, these additions are available to complement your facial needs—creating a more immersive, restorative experience that lingers well beyond the table.
