Karine Wielock, Owner & Dual Licensed Esthetician (CT & NY)
“Oncology-Certified • Anti-Aging Expert • European Skincare Specialist”
“Advanced Facial Technology • Corrective & Preventative Care”
Karine began her esthetics career in 1994 and opened C’est La Vie Day Spa in 2014. As the 10th esthetician ever licensed in Connecticut, her expertise is both sought after and highly regarded.
Originally from France, she travels regularly throughout Europe to bring back the most innovative skincare technologies, ensuring our clients receive the latest and most effective treatments.
Karine specializes in anti-aging prevention and correction, and her loyal following is a testament to her unmatched skill, meticulous consistency, and warm, genuine personality. Her facials are known for delivering transformative results—and an experience clients look forward to again and again.
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Karine is Oncology Certified since 2018 allowing her to safely and compassionately care for clients who are:
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undergoing cancer treatment
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taking anti-cancer medications
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or in recovery from treatment
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She customizes and modifies facials to accommodate the profound changes the skin experiences during treatment—often including extreme dehydration, sensitivity, irritation, and compromised barrier function. Her approach offers quiet comfort, soothing touch, and gentle relief from side effects, ensuring clients feel supported, respected, and cared for during every stage of their journey.
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Erin Widener, Licensed Esthetician
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“Oncology-Certified • Corrective Skincare • Acne & Sun Damage Specialist”
“Compassionate, Results-Driven Facial Treatments”
Erin joined C’est La Vie in 2022 and quickly became a cherished part of our spa family. With a deep passion for skin health and a naturally caring presence, she forms meaningful connections with every client she treats. Erin was closely mentored by Karine, and her facials reflect that same standard of excellence and precision.
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Alongside her specialization in corrective skincare—including sun damage, texture concerns, and adult acne—Erin is also Oncology Certified. This allows her to safely treat and support clients who are:
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navigating cancer treatment
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taking anti-cancer medications
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recovering from the effects of treatment
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or experiencing major skin changes due to health, stress, or life transitions
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Erin’s philosophy is rooted in being there for clients no matter what stage of life they are in. She is deeply dedicated to offering compassionate touch, modified and safe protocols, and restorative treatments that respect the integrity of compromised or sensitized skin. Her goal is to ensure every client feels cared for, supported, and confident—especially during vulnerable times.
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After spending 10 years in Hawaii, Erin carries a touch of the islands’ signature warmth and kindness—she’s the type to make anyone feel instantly comfortable.
Melissa Falconeri, Licensed Esthetician
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“Preventative Aging • Lash Lift & Tint Artist • Customized Skincare Expert”
“Creative Beauty Professional • Facials & Personalized Home Care”
Melissa is the newest addition to the C’est La Vie Day Spa team, bringing 8 years of experience as a licensed esthetician and cosmetologist. She has quickly become a client favorite thanks to her warm personality, artistic eye, and passion for all things beauty—skin, makeup, and natural enhancement.
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Through carefully chosen facials, and customized home skincare routines, Melissa helps clients achieve healthy, radiant, and youthful-looking skin. Her deep love for beauty and skin wellness shines through in every service she provides.
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Melissa is also an artistically trained lash specialist, known for delivering beautifully lifted and tinted lashes that enhance each client’s natural features. Her lash work is detailed, refined, and consistently stunning—making her a go-to for clients seeking effortless, eye-opening results.
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As part of her professional growth, Melissa is actively learning from both Karine and Erin, absorbing their combined decades of experience in corrective skincare, anti-aging, and advanced facial techniques. She applies this growing wealth of knowledge to every new client she treats, ensuring an elevated, results-driven, and uniquely C’est La Vie standard of care.
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Clients love Melissa for her genuine connection, uplifting presence, and her ability to blend artistic creativity with clinical skincare expertise. She is dedicated to guiding each client along their self-care journey with thoughtful recommendations, consistent results, and a passion for beauty that inspires confidence.
Renato D. Silva, Licensed Massage Therapist
“Therapeutic Bodywork • Deep Tissue & Sports Massage Specialist”
“Chronic Pain Relief • Cupping & Reflexology Techniques”
Renato has been a cornerstone of C’est La Vie Day Spa since 2016 and is one of the most respected massage therapists in the area. He specializes in restoring proper body function, especially for clients experiencing chronic physical dysfunction, pain patterns, or injury.
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Renato is trained in multiple massage modalities, including:
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Sports Massage
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Deep Tissue
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Reflexology
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Cupping Therapy
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Therapeutic/Corrective Bodywork
His dedication to delivering consistent, high-quality treatment—paired with unmatched professionalism—has earned him a very loyal and long-standing clientele. Renato’s massages are purposeful, precise, and deeply restorative, offering both immediate relief and long-term improvement.
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Clients trust him not only for his skill, but for his calm presence, clinical understanding of the body, and his ability to tailor each session to exactly what they need that day.
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He is truly the body’s reset button.
Dr. Amber Cheema, Medical Doctor
“Natural-Look Injectables • Botox & Filler Specialist”
“Facial Rejuvenation • Anatomy-Focused, Conservative Approach”
Dr. Cheema has been the medical injector for C’est La Vie Day Spa since 2014, offering an elevated and modern approach to aesthetic medicine, injectables, and facial rejuvenation. Known for her warm, approachable bedside manner and meticulous attention to detail, she is dedicated to helping clients look refreshed, youthful, and naturally balanced—never overdone.
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With an emphasis on facial harmony and subtle enhancement, Dr. Cheema uses a conservative, anatomy-driven injection technique that prioritizes safety, precision, and the most natural-looking results possible.
She takes the time to listen to each client’s concerns, assess their unique facial structure, and recommend the best treatment plan using injectables, including:
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Neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport)
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Dermal Fillers (Juvederm, Retylane)
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Her philosophy is simple: enhance, restore, and refresh—without changing who you are.
Dr. Cheema’s clients trust her not only for her clinical expertise, but for her genuine care, clear communication, and ability to create soft, elegant, timeless results. Whether someone is new to injectables or looking to maintain a youthful appearance, she ensures every treatment feels personalized, safe, and empowering.
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Dr. Cheema is the go-to injector for clients seeking natural aesthetic results in a warm, supportive, and medically advanced environment.