~”Anka is a waxing genius!  Dana T is right... you absolutely do NOT feel her waxing at all.  I've been to a few other places in San Diego and practically gave up until I found Aserenity on Yelp and gave it a try.   I was seriously laughing the first time she waxed me because I didn't even know she pulled off the wax strip.  I don't know what she does that's different, but I won't go anywhere else in San Diego.

I've also tried the spa for facials which are great, and Anka also does mole removal (also skin tags and warts) which was about 1/50th the price of my doctor's office and super easy.  I'll be going back soon for more moles.

What I love most though, is the personalized attention and very intimate care.  Anka is the BEST!

Aserenity is not one of those giant spas with the robe, steam room, waiting room with apples and tea etc; it's more an intimate little spa office with several rooms and a nice little front room area.  If you want the giant spa setting I'd go somewhere else.  If you want really great service and personal care, I couldn't recommend a better place!  Also, the prices are fantastic!”

Robin I.

~”Watch for the single story, green medical office building on the west side of Rosecrans street.  This spa is a suite tucked right in the middle of that little complex.  Plenty of street parking and the lot is empty on weekends.  I loved their online appointment system that sends an email confirmation. Plus appointments on Sunday -Wonderful!  Be sure to schedule with Kristina who's a licensed aesthetician and make-up artist.   She's friendly and fast.  Notice they give a first-time discount if you mention yelp.”

Nancy F.

~”I have been seeing Anke Stoner since December of 2009. It is now nearing the end of February and my skin is CRYSTAL CLEAR. Everything about A Serenity is top notch. Anke really cares about my skin and doesn't push expensive products on me when it comes time to check out. As a matter of fact, her facial prices are so reasonable that I can actually afford to take care of my skin! Not to mention she uses TOP OF THE LINE products that are very effective. In the past, my skin was so bad I refused to leave the house. And Anke has totally changed that part of my life! I took before pictures of my acne and now have present photos to prove just how wonderful and talented she is. I hope any acne suffers who come across my testimonial will try the Acne Facial with Anke because it will really change your life! I've included my before and after pictures to prove that I am a real client, who is completely happy with the results.”

Jessica L.

           Before                      Before                            After

~”I just wanted to say thanks to Anke! It has only been a few days since my acne facial and my skin is so soft and 100 times better than it was when I first came in. I've been to two other spas for acne facials and none compare to this! I also love the sample products. I will definately be back! Finally, clear skin is in my future! Thanks Anke!!”
 
Jessica L.

~”I have been going to Summer Shirley for massages for years now. In between, I have also experiences other massage therapists while on vacation (in some of the finest hotels and spas) and no one compares to Summer. She combines knowledge, experience, compassion and generosity in her massage work. And, she is the best deal in town. Make it a regular part of your wellness program. I am! She has also made my rheumatoid arthritis a lot less painful to deal with.”

“Thank you, Summer!”

Jen

~”Dr. Hwang, I really appreciated that you cured and took care of my health.  You cured my arthritis fingers with the treatment of acupuncture and herb medicine.  Also I don’t feel any pain on my chest that I have the pain from the stress along with the anxiety since you gave me the treatment of acupuncture only a few times.  Again I’m so thankful to you for what you have done for me.” 

Aeran Yi

~”My name is Mary Kim, and I’m the owner for the clothing store located in California for the last 11 years.  Dr.  Hwang was our family doctor for the last 3 years.  Before I met Dr. Hwang, I had many problems in my body physically including liver problem, anxiety, Hyp-B.  However, after meeting Dr. Hwang, I had received from him many different herbs that cured my body.  Dr. Hwang has a wonderful sense of the responsibility of being our family doctor and knew how to treat his patients.  Besides his great knowledge on his professional field, I can’t say enough wonderful things about this man as he has such a personality that once you start talking to him, you find out your dealing with a man of integrity and reason and understanding beyond his years.  He is driven and has compassion for others at the same time.” 

Mary Kim

~”I have struggled with acne since I was in junior high, frequently visiting dermatologists who gave me prescription after prescription.  When I was sixteen I finally found Anke and travel down from Los Angeles to San Diego just to receive my facials.  Anke actually cares about my skin and making it look good.”

Sarah S. Santa Monica, CA

~”When I first came to ASerenity I had no pigmentation in the areas around my mouth as a result of a poorly done procedure by a plastic surgeon.  I had to wear a lot of makeup to hide the difference between the areas that had pigment and those that did not.  Over time, the course of action that Anke recommenced has made a huge difference.  I wear very little makeup now and my skin feels and looks 100% better.  Anke’s enthusiasm for her work is inspiring and I trust her completely.  I highly recommend her services - whether it is for a relaxing facial or something more complex.” 

Cathy

~”Anke is a miracle worker!  I have been going for facials since I was a teenager to deal with my acne prone skin and was on the verge of Acutane when I first went to Anke.  After a series of facials and microderm my skin cleared up and even now, two years later, it looks great.  I fly back to San Diego once or twice a year to see Anke; she is the real deal.  Great rates and warm, attentive service.  You will not find a better facial or a kinder esthetician than Anke.”

Noa P.

~”Guaranteed the most painless waxing in San Diego County!

But seriously, I am a huge weenie/wimp and hate to get waxed.  I once went to one of those mall places that also does nails and I swear to God I thought I was going to be maimed for life, and swore to never do a bikini wax again.  A friend suggested Anke who has a little place in Point Loma and uses a warm wax (not hot) and is super fast and distracts you and ba-bing! no bikini hair.  Yay.  Really, it barely hurt at all!  Reasonably priced, soothing Zen kinda space.

Anke (pronounced like Anka) also does facials and microdermabrasion.  My friend had the latter and said that after three of them she felt it made a big difference.”

Dana T.

~”I started going to Kristina Tiedemann in hopes of helping my acne problem. I was ready to go on antibiotics to clear up my face as a last resort.  Thankfully, with the facials that I received from Kristina along with product recommendations, my face cleared up....I couldn’t be happier.  I will continue to get facials here and plan to try out some of their other treatments.  I have also recommended Kristina to friends and family.” 

April

~”My first experience at ASerenity Skincare was amazing!  My appointment was with a wonderful aesthetician, Kristina Tiedemann, and it was the best facial I have ever had.  She is so good at what she does, more knowledgeable than anyone I’ve ever met regarding skincare products and just a very nice woman.  It was such a great experience that I will only go to ASerenity for my facials from now on!”

Marta

~”ASerenity is fantastic!  I don’t trust many people when it comes to my skin.  But, I trust them completely.  After getting a facial and microdermabrasion there, people will ask me for weeks after what I am using on my face because I have a glow!  I love them.”

Ilse A.

~This place is easy to miss so I’m really grateful that a friend pointed me in Anke’s direction.  Anke Stoner (owner and Aesthetician) clearly knows what she’s doing and has my skin looking better than it has in years.  Summer Shirley (massage therapist) is excellent.  I have enjoyed massage all over the world and Summer is one of the very best that I’ve experienced.  The environment is relaxed and intimate and the people are absolutely lovely.  I’m thrilled to have found this spa.”

~”I have suffered from back and shoulder pains for over ten years due to sports injuries.  Following the recommendation of a friend, I decided to try acupuncture with Dr. Kenny Hwang.  I immediately felt a difference in my shoulders, and a slight reduction in the pain in my lower back.  I was unsure of the treatment process and what would happen, but Dr. Kenny explained it to me and helped me feel comfortable about the treatment.  I plan to continue down this line of theraphy since the results are immediate.”

Tony G

~”All treatments offered at ASerenity are really top of the line.  Having lived in Beverly Hills, I was used to the best treatments and it was difficult to find a place in San Diego who would offer the quality and services that I was used to.  It took a long time for me to find a place that I liked.  ASerenity has certainly met those expectations.  The most impressive facial treatments for me have been the Microdermabrasion, the Oxygen Treatment, including the Oxygen C Facial.  Being that I have super-sensitive skin and minor scarring due to acne when I was a teenager, these 3 treatments have been incredible having my friends and family notice significant changes in my appearance.  I’m thrilled!”

“In regards to waxing, I’ve been waxing for 20 years and am so delighted as to having found a wax that absolutely prevents any redness and irritation.  I haven’t found another place in San Diego that uses this wax and if they do they do not know how to apply it as it needs special skills in the application and pulling process.”

Maria L