Celebrate Authenticity.
Redefine Beauty.

Helping beauty and wellness professionals create spaces where authenticity thrives and every client feels seen.

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About Me

For more than 30 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of public health, HIV services, and gender-affirming care. I’ve trained healthcare professionals, directed clinics, and supported communities in creating spaces where transgender and gender expansive people feel affirmed and celebrated.

As a licensed electrologist and owner of a successful spa, I also bring hands-on experience from the beauty industry. I know firsthand what it takes to build client trust, run an affirming practice, and deliver care that is both technical and compassionate.

I wrote Transcendent: A Guide for Estheticians Embracing All Gender Identities to fill a gap I saw in the beauty industry, a lack of guidance for professionals who want to serve transgender and gender expansive clients with skill, compassion, and authenticity.

My mission is simple: to help beauty and wellness professionals celebrate authenticity and redefine beauty, one client interaction at a time.

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My Services

  • In-person workshops designed for estheticians, beauty professionals, and wellness providers. These courses cover inclusive practices, gender-affirming techniques, and client-centered approaches to create safer, more welcoming spaces.

  • Tailored guidance for salons, spas, and independent practitioners who want to strengthen inclusivity. Together, we’ll review policies, language, and customer service practices so every client feels affirmed from the moment they walk in.

  • Support for healthcare clinics and medical providers looking to incorporate esthetics and gender-affirming services into their existing care models. I provide training and strategy to bridge beauty and health, ensuring continuity of care for transgender and gender expansive clients.

  • Download ready-to-use tools like sample non-discrimination policies, inclusive intake forms, and client communication templates. These resources make it easier for you to start building a more affirming practice right away.

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Workshop Participant, Hawaii

Patricio brings both expertise and compassion. Our team left the training not only more informed, but truly inspired to create a more inclusive environment.

Electrolysis Client, Hawaii

The very best place, Patricio is just the best. Such a safe space and always have the best laughs.

Licensed Esthetician, New York

As an esthetician, I’ve taken countless courses, but none spoke to the real needs of transgender clients like this one.

Who I Work With

  • A female healthcare professional sitting on a chair, wearing a white suit, glasses, and a stethoscope around her neck, smiling at the camera.

    Healthcare Clinics & Medical Practices

    Integrating esthetics into medical care for continuity and affirmation.

  • A young woman with dark hair, wearing a black T-shirt and dark pants, standing in a room with a bed, shelves with bottles, and a window with sunlight, leaning against the bed with one hand in her pocket.

    Estheticians & Spas

    Building affirming client experiences in beauty and skincare.

  • A stylist rinsing a woman's hair at a salon hair wash station.

    Salons & Independent Practitioners

    Creating safe, welcoming spaces through training and policy support.

  • Schools & Training Programs

    Educating future professionals on gender-affirming care and cultural humility.

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Free Resources

I believe every beauty and wellness professional should have access to tools that make inclusivity easier. That’s why I’ve created free, ready-to-use resources for salons, spas, and clinics.

  • A customizable template to set the tone for an affirming workplace.

  • Client-friendly language that signals respect from the very first visit.

  • Quick reference for staff to practice culturally humble communication.

  • Simple steps to make your environment welcoming for transgender and gender expansive clients.

  • Free downloadable guide titled “Affirming Care at Home: Laser Hair Removal at Home.”

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Ready to Create a Truly Inclusive Practice?

Whether you’re an esthetician, spa owner, or medical provider, I can help you embed affirming care into every client interaction.

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