Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Ford.
Sarah, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
At 19 years old, while attending nursing school, I discovered my passion for skincare and decided to leave the nursing field to enroll in school for esthetics.
While pursuing my career in esthetics, I was diagnosed with PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome). Soon after, I was also diagnosed with a medical-mystery digestive condition called “leaky gut”. During that time, I fell into a deep depression – I gained 50 lbs, my hair started falling out and I had painful cystic acne all over my lower jawline. I was truly lost. Living in a state of desperation, I resorted to Google for answers. I performed all the skincare routines I could find, received many recommendations on alternate skin care techniques and also began taking prescribed medications. To my despair nothing seemed to work, I saw no results.
Seemingly it appeared all hope was lost, until one day I unexpectedly fell upon Chinese medicine and learned all about the “eight body types approach” with gut health. I quickly adjusted my life according to this traditional medical practice by scheduling a food allergy testing (highly recommended), refocused my workout regimen and thoroughly familiarized myself with caring for my body and mind specifically. In the end, I was amazed at my results! In my opinion, the acknowledgment of one’s body from the inside out is an undoubtable awareness that is crucial for skin health and skincare.
With consistency, I’ve been able to control my hormonal imbalance at a healthier standpoint. I promised myself I would follow my passion by sharing my personal experience and knowledge with others and reassuring them that they are not alone.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The most challenging obstacle I find is gut health. It is not talked about enough when it comes to skincare. I’ve had countless experiences where clients come to me on medications/prescriptions for their skincare concerns, but none of them have been educated on gut health and/or the nutrition the body needs for repair.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Offering holistic treatments and solution-oriented approaches to healthy skin. We provide customized and mini facials to suit the needs of each client. As no skin is the same, personalizing each client’s experience is vital. You deserve to work with someone who will take time to understand you, listen to your story and recommend treatments that will help your skin look and feel its best. By scheduling with us, you can plan to benefit from in-office treatments and at-home regimes that are customized just for you and your skin. You deserve to glow on the outside as much as you glow within.
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
I like long walks and hikes, spending time with my dog, and discovering new hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.skinbysarahford.com
- Instagram: @sarahfordofficial
Image Credits
3 photos: Primary photo, image on bed with mask and the ““washing face” image were all taken by: Cibelle Levi (instagram: @cibellelevi) The last two images of Sarah with clients are all personal
