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.
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
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.
Leah Degen, Licensed Esthetician
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Luxury Facial Experience • Calm, Personalized Skincare • Advanced Facial Treatments
Dedicated to Healthy, Radiant Skin • Professional Lash Lift & Tint Specialist
Leah brings a fresh perspective and refined expertise to C'est La Vie Day Spa, joining us from one of Connecticut's well-established luxury spas. With over two years of hands-on experience and a true passion for skincare, she is dedicated to helping every client achieve healthy, radiant skin through personalized treatments and exceptional attention to detail.
Specializing in customized facials and lash lift & tint services, Leah combines advanced techniques with a gentle, thoughtful approach that leaves clients feeling both cared for and confident. Her naturally calm, warm demeanor has already made a lasting impression on those who've had the pleasure of being in her treatment room, creating an experience that's as relaxing as it is results-driven.
Committed to excellence, Leah believes that education never stops. She continually invests in advanced training and the latest skincare innovations, ensuring her clients receive the highest level of care using proven techniques and industry-leading treatments. Her dedication to professional growth reflects our own philosophy—that exceptional results come from knowledge, precision, and a genuine passion for helping others.
Whether you're looking to maintain healthy, glowing skin, address specific concerns, or simply enjoy an elevated spa experience, Leah is committed to providing the personalized attention, luxurious care, and outstanding results that C'est La Vie Day Spa is known for.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Dr. Cheema is the go-to injector for clients seeking natural aesthetic results in a warm, supportive, and medically advanced environment.