Lisa Esquivel-Clark, Esthetician, Esthetics Instructor, and CIDESCO Diplomat, is the founder of The Spa Academy USA, has over 21 years of experience in the esthetics industry and received the prestigious Legend Award 2025 at the Global Integral Beauty Awards. She specializes in facials, massages, chemical peels, microneedling, lash lifts, brow lamination, henna brows, and more, combining technical excellence with education and mentorship.
Her career highlights include serving as a judge for prestigious competitions such as the Skin Games, being a Facial Massage Champion, and playing a key role in legalizing lash lifting in North Carolina in 2019. Lisa’s dedication to education led her to own three local day spas and ultimately establish The Spa Academy USA, providing advanced training and continuing education opportunities for estheticians.
Lisa’s impact extends beyond technical skills. She builds leaders through mentorship, education, and empowerment, guiding students and professionals in personal growth, business development, and professional standards. Her philosophy emphasizes integrity, responsibility, and service, inspiring the next generation of estheticians to excel with confidence and purpose.