Greetings! My name is Merritt Knize, and I have been a Licensed Esthetician in Texas since 2011. I supported two of Austin’s top spas before establishing Merritt Skincare in 2014. My passion for skincare started in elementary school when my friend’s mother introduced me to my first mask and facial steaming. Before I knew it, I was steaming my face at home and making my own masks from edible ingredients in the kitchen. By the time I was in middle school, sleepovers meant at-home facials for my friends.

My hunger for increasing knowledge of proper skincare, product ingredients, and treatments resulted in me gaining a formal education in esthetics and obtaining my license. I have continuously and eagerly expanded my knowledge and skills, which has been conveyed through my high quality treatments and has won me many glowing reviews. I am a Nefeli Gua Sha Facial practitioner, certified under Dr. Ping Zhang, the internationally renowned pioneer in anti-aging facial rejuvenation and the inventor of the Gua Sha Facial. I am certified in other advanced, traditional healing and rejuvenating methods, including Gua Sha Facial Fusion (TCM), Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), astecc Connective Tissue Manipulation (CTM), Dien Chan Zone® Facial Reflexology, Thai Herbal Poultice Facial Massage (TTM), facial cupping, and Ayurvedic Kansa massage. I am also certified in the advanced level Sculptural Face Lifting Technique + intraoral massage (aka buccal massage) through Yakov Gershkovich and the Signature Manual Facelift Method through Helena Pahava. Manual sculptural face lifting + buccal massage has become my number one requested treatment, and it brings me much joy to know the positive impact it is having on so many levels.

My practice has brought to fruition my passion and my gifts married with massage techniques and other modalities to give the skin, connective tissue, the muscular structure, the lymphatic system, and the spirit exactly what they need for self-healing, sculpting, lifting, clarity and vibrance. My bespoke facials include a multitude of therapies and products which consider your skin’s “personality” and concerns, as well as your goals. As I learn about you, your lifestyle, and your skin, and I see how you respond to specific treatments and products, I am able to determine the best movement forward that is uniquely yours.

My pride and passion for my work, and the importance of each individual I care for, is apparent through my treatments. My clients not only leave a facial with renewed, nourished, glowing skin, but they have the knowledge and tools to better nurture themselves and their skin in between treatments. I invite you to come see why so many people count on me for their skincare needs. I look forward to meeting you!