SkinSpirit

About SkinSpirit Palo Alto

SkinSpirit is a medical spa chain. Its Palo Alto clinic is at 701 Emerson Street in downtown Palo Alto, a few blocks south of University Avenue. The company says it has more than 20 years of experience providing BOTOX, dermal fillers, medical aesthetics and advanced skincare. Its Palo Alto page describes the clinic as offering medical spa services for the face and body, with treatment plans built around each client.

The Palo Alto clinic keeps long hours. It opens at 8 a.m. on weekdays and stays open until 8:30 p.m., with appointments on both weekend days. This listing describes the services as SkinSpirit publishes them. It does not judge results or offer medical advice. Talk with a licensed provider about whether any treatment is right for you.

Treatments

SkinSpirit groups its menu into several families:

• Injectables: BOTOX and Dysport, dermal filler, facial balancing, Kybella, Sculptra, PDO threads and SkinVive.
• Lasers and light: laser facials, laser hair removal, Morpheus8, Ultherapy, laser resurfacing and IPL and BBL photofacials.
• Body: CoolSculpting and CoolTone.
• Facials and peels: a signature facial, DiamondGlow, microneedling, exosomes, dermaplaning, chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
• Hair restoration: listed among the concerns the company treats.

The website also sorts treatments by goal, such as wrinkle relaxing, volume, lifting and firming, tone and texture, hydration, acne clearing and body contouring. That view helps if you know what you want to change but not which treatment does it.

The Palo Alto providers

SkinSpirit's Palo Alto page introduces its aesthetic providers with biographies and credentials. Among those listed are Cara Dove, RN, a co-founder of SkinSpirit and its vice president of nursing, who the company says worked as a surgical nurse at Stanford Hospital after moving to California in 1992. The page also lists Ana Souza, RN; Cody Lynn Bennight, BSN, RN, CANS, who works at both the Burlingame and Palo Alto clinics; and Hannah Zare, MSN, FNP-C, a board certified family nurse practitioner. Each profile has its own booking link, so you can request a specific provider.

The biographies give a sense of the team's backgrounds. Ana Souza's profile describes more than seven years in plastic surgery and aesthetic nursing, starting in the operating room. Cody Lynn Bennight has been a licensed esthetician since 2004 and earned her nursing degree at San Francisco State University in 2016. Hannah Zare's profile lists more than 22 years in medicine and dermatology, a nursing degree from McGill University, graduate study at Samuel Merritt University and early work at Stanford.

Who it suits

SkinSpirit is a fit for people looking for medical aesthetic treatments, such as injectables or laser work, from nurses and nurse practitioners in a clinic setting. Its menu also covers less intensive options like facials, dermaplaning and peels, so one clinic can handle both routine skincare and more involved treatments. The early and late hours suit people who work in downtown offices or in Stanford Research Park. It is less suited to anyone after a purely relaxing spa visit with massage, which SkinSpirit does not list among its treatments.

Booking and extras

New clients start with a free consultation, booked online or by phone at 650-324-9600. Returning clients can book a treatment directly with a provider. SkinSpirit's website also has an online shop for skincare products, current specials, gift cards, a refer-a-friend program and financing through Cherry. The company publishes an online "Glow Guide" with skincare content. Specials change often, so check the website before you book rather than relying on an old offer.

Tips for visiting

• Use the consultation to ask about downtime, aftercare and the number of sessions a treatment usually needs. These vary a lot between, for example, a facial and a laser resurfacing session.
• Evening appointments make it possible to come after work. Weekend slots are also available.
• Downtown parking has time limits. Our parking guide lists nearby garages and lots.
• For gentler spa services such as massage and classic facials, browse the beauty listings in our Palo Alto business directory.

Location and getting there

SkinSpirit is at 701 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301, in the Downtown area of Palo Alto. Our Downtown guide covers what else is around.

The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 7 minute walk.

Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).

Hours

Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.

What is nearby

• Pizzeria Delfina, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
• VeloTech Cycles, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
• Buca di Beppo, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
• Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
• Whole Foods Market, food shop, under 0.1 mi
• Pacific Art League, under 0.1 mi
• Downtown Library, under 0.1 mi
• King Plaza and City Hall, under 0.1 mi

Other beauty, hair and wellness nearby: Sephora Downtown Palo Alto (under 0.1 mi); Kitchen Nail Bar (0.1 mi); Forest Spa Boutique (0.2 mi); Bella Beauty Salon (0.2 mi). Browse the full beauty, hair and wellness list.

Before you go

• Most salons and spas work by appointment. Book ahead, especially before holidays and on weekends.
• Ask about the cancellation policy when you book, since many businesses charge for late cancellations.
• If you have allergies or sensitive skin, mention it when you book so the provider can plan.

About this listing

Checked October 30, 2026 against SkinSpirit Palo Alto location page; SkinSpirit website. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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