Originally from South Africa, Elana Ress, holds both the prestigious CIDESCO (Switzerland) Diploma and BABTAC (London) certifications. As a licensed Esthetician, Elana has 25 years of skin care industry experience and has a passion for skin health and overall wellbeing.

Elana had her own skin care business in SA and on immigration to the USA, opened and managed skin care center for a top Atlanta plastic surgeon group. This opportunity enhanced Elana’s knowledge on the medical side of skin care and complimented the vast experience already attained. Looking to get back to her own business, Elana opened Elana Advanced Skincare in 2001, providing state of the art services in the Buckhead area. Elana continues with her passion to exceed client expectations through customized skincare, using the best products and the most effective advanced therapies.

Elana approaches skincare with a personal, nurturing touch, that is results-oriented and all about you. She has seen a wide range of skin types and conditions and still loves the challenge of each individual client. Everyone is unique as is their skin. Elana prides herself on taking the time to analyze the skin and together with each client derive a personalized treatment and long-term goal plan, to achieve optimal results.

Elana has a passion for skin health and wellbeing, constantly learning new techniques, trying new products and researching the latest concepts in skin care.

Being a trained massage therapist, Elana also enjoys incorporating her signature European facial massage, into every skin treatment. The power of a professionally trained spa touch is invaluable in the fast-paced, stress-filled world we live in today.