"I would like to tell you about a wonderful experience I had with Koali Pontual-Thorne, esthetician extraordinaire. I am 46 years old and had fine laugh lines around my eyes, somewhat uneven complexion due to overexposure to the sun, wrinkles on my forehead, laugh lines around my lips, etc. I thought that I would eventually need plastic surgery to correct these problems but dreaded doing so. I had been having regular facials which didn’t seem to help much but while on a trip I decided to pamper myself. I met Koali for the most pleasurable experience in my life. Her techniques were so relaxing and she complimented the facial masks by massaging my feet. I was in heaven. After the first facial, my skin glowed and looked wonderful (I looked about ten years younger). After the second facial with her, there were no longer any lines, wrinkles, or uneven complexion. I couldn’t believe it! As a physician, I have always been skeptical about facial product claims but this actually worked without dermabrasion, facial peels, or other painful interventions. Following this experience, I flew my esthetician out to learn from Koali. I highly recommend her to anyone who wishes for excellent results without surgery."

- Catherine A. North, MD

"Thank you for taking such good care of my skin! It has improved so much since I’ve used your treatments and all of your advice. "

- Madison Younger

"You have brought my inner beauty to my face; it has definitely changed me. Thank you for loving your work so much—I am walking testimony that you are truly an artist."

- Vivian K.

"I love my skin so much after you do it!!! Thank you! I just booked two more, one for me and one for my mama!”

- Maggie White

"Koali’s facials are part of a whole person awakening approach in which every part of us reflects the glow of the divine."

- Dr. Gabriel Cousens

"My skin looks amazing!!! Best facial."

- Brit Galanin

"You will not find better customer service and attention anywhere in Sitka. The owner is obviously very dedicated to running a quality business and believes in what she offers. Treat yourself or gift it to someone you love!"

- Ryan Kauffman

“I can’t get enough treatments. I love the Deluxe Facial and the Indian Head Massage. I also love Éminence products.”

- Grace Brooks

"My facial was amazing and my skin feels so dreamy."

- Allison Chute

"Koali at Botanika has been taking care of my skin for the past six years (it is the only gift I request from family and friends). I love walking into her salon with its European decor and natural lighting. Koali is a perfectionist. Never in a hurry. She uses very high-quality products that make my skin feel like butter. At seventy, I am convinced that going “natural” with skincare has made me content to age with grace.”

- Patti Hudson

"Botanika is an extraordinary experience and its' owner is an extraordinary person. I love it and consider our community blessed the day the doors opened."

- Pam Bennion

"It may be small but it could rival any top of the line spa anywhere in the world. I am recommending Botanika to all my friends, male and female."

- Deb Miller

“I had the best facial and my skin is feeling so much better than it has in a really long time. Thank you, Koali. If you know, you know.”

-Alana Peterson

"You made me feel so special. My lashes and brows are the best they have ever been. Thank you!"

-Molly Blakey

"Amazing!! I'm ruined forever for all other massages. I'll be a Botanika customer forever!"

- Janna Ploetzner

“Koali has pure magic in her hands.”

-Trina Nation

“You’re one of my favorite things to gift”

-Mary Hames