A Professional Cosmetologist

Trained at the Leningrad Medical School, Irina Samsonova graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing, minoring in nutrition and holistic health. Her extensive knowledge of the nervous and lymphatic systems along with her training in pharmacology and nutrition ensure that her clients have the most medically appropriate treatment.

Along with her medical training, Irina received intensive preparation in cosmetology, learning the methods and secrets of the great European Spas over many years of study and in-spa training at the respected Swedish Beauty Program. She is a licensed cosmetologist in Washington, D.C.

Irina also learned the essential elements of sports massage during her training at the Lesgaft Institute of Athletic Education in St. Petersburg. It is the premier academy of its kind in Eastern Europe and Russia and is recognized for developing Olympic and national-caliber athletes and coaches.

The Samsonova Difference

Irina's mission is to earn the loyalty of her clients by providing superior and knowledgeable treatment. She believes in creating an abiding connection with her clients so they can realize their beauty and body goals.

First and foremost among those goals is harmonizing the spiritual, emotional and physical elements of the body. That's why Irina stresses the importance of using medically tested protocols that use vigorous but focused massage techniques and pressure points similar to reflexology to build strength in muscles while retaining their suppleness.

Her approach with facial services is equally as compelling. She helps her clients capture a more youthful appearance through the strengthening of facial muscles with massage and pressure points along with a tested regime of cleansing and hydrating techniques.