Located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, the Sandra Velandia clinic focuses on caring for the body’s largest organ – the skin. Specialists here provide professional advice and offer a range of effective products and treatments to improve skin health. Read more at queenska.com.
Who Founded the Clinic?
The clinic is named after its founder and CEO, Sandra Velandia. Her mission is to offer clients the most effective skincare products, combining science and technology. Sandra studied at the Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics, the International Dermal Institute, and the Institute of Anti-Aging in London. She is also one of the few aestheticians trained by globally renowned skincare expert and biochemist Joëlle Ciocco.
Velandia also holds a certification in Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. The philosophy behind this technique is that an invisible life force energy flows through people, and when it’s low, one is more likely to feel sick or stressed. High energy, in contrast, brings happiness and health. The technique’s name combines two Japanese words: “Rei” (divine wisdom or higher power) and “Ki” (life force energy). Reiki is used to treat almost all illnesses, often in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic methods.
In addition, Sandra is certified in integrative nutrition, allowing her to approach skincare holistically, addressing both external and internal issues. Integrative nutrition blends traditional diet therapy with methods that seek to identify the root cause of problems. Specialists in this field focus on strengthening health and combating diseases by treating each individual as a unique person, offering advice to improve their diet.
Since skin condition changes with the seasons and ages over time, Velandia offers treatments that address current issues. Skincare products are tailored to each client using specialized healing techniques, such as muscle stimulation, manual lymphatic drainage, microcurrent therapy, LED therapy, and more.
Exclusive Products
All products at Sandra Velandia are unique, designed to achieve the best results without harming the body. Among the popular products are serums with masks and lotions. The latter gently exfoliate dead cells, balance excess sebum, hydrate, and help maintain the skin’s pH balance.
Premium Face and Neck Treatments
At Sandra Velandia, the initial step often involves an advanced Observ 520 camera, which allows experts to see deep processes within the skin layers and identify the underlying causes of skin issues. This powerful diagnostic tool helps create a personalized treatment plan and identify the specific skincare procedures each client needs. By comparing photos taken at different stages of treatment, clients can track the effectiveness of specific products or procedures.
Skin analysis is also performed using the Biologique Recherche software, focusing on five aspects: hydration, transepidermal water loss, elasticity, pigmentation, and sebum levels. Based on dermocosmetic analysis, the expert recommends suitable products and procedures. This unique diagnostic system tracks skin changes over time, enabling specialists to adjust treatment methods as needed.
A comprehensive procedure is available where a skin analysis is done using the Observ 520 camera, followed by an in-clinic treatment. Each client receives a detailed treatment program and a step-by-step skincare routine.
Clients can opt for a basic one-hour facial, suitable for all skin types. This treatment is especially beneficial for those looking to maintain their skin between sessions or those seeking a basic cleansing. It refreshes the skin with high-concentration serums and masks, followed by pore-clearing extraction.
For acne-prone skin, a deep facial cleanse lasting 1.5 hours is recommended. This begins with a thorough three-step cleansing. The procedure addresses hyperpigmentation, acne, sensitivity, and signs of aging, utilizing masks, LED therapy, and a special blend of botanical, marine, and biotechnological extracts to soothe and restore the skin, ensuring a healthy appearance.
The popular Gua Sha massage is another offering. This ancient Eastern technique uses a Gua Sha scraper – a small massager shaped like an animal’s paw, made from organic materials like jade, agate, wood, horn, or bone. This massage reduces morning puffiness and improves blood and lymph circulation, enhancing skin metabolism and complexion. It tones the skin, defines facial contours (highlighting cheekbones, reducing double chins, and defining the jawline), and relieves tension.
Gua Sha can benefit both the face and the body. However, it can sometimes leave slight marks (subcutaneous blood vessel trauma), so it’s best performed by a specialist trained to adjust pressure. It’s not recommended for clients with couperose, rosacea, herpes, acne, respiratory infections, or certain other conditions. Additionally, the thyroid area should not be massaged. Gua Sha massage is performed only on moisturized skin, never dry.
The clinic also offers dermaplaning, which uses a laser blade scalpel to remove fine vellus hair and dead skin cells, creating a soft and smooth complexion. For those in a hurry, mini-treatments are available. In just 30 minutes, clients receive a three-step cleanse, exfoliation, a targeted serum application, and moisturizing creams tailored to their skin. Numerous other effective treatments are available for clients of all ages.
Quality Body Care
At Sandra Velandia, the focus is not only on the face and neck but the entire body. For instance, manual lymphatic drainage is ideal for clients with significant inflammation or chronic pain. This massage removes toxins from the body, activates the lymphatic system, accelerates metabolism, reduces inflammation, improves blood circulation, and promotes elastin and collagen production.
Another popular treatment is wood therapy, chosen by clients looking to boost metabolism and firm their bodies during weight loss. This method of treatment and prevention is based on the healing properties of wood. Using wooden tools, the procedure activates the lymphatic system, removes toxins, boosts metabolism, tightens and tones the skin, reduces cellulite, and defines the waist contours.