Jesseca

My Story

Hello! I'm Jesseca Smith, a licensed Esthetician since 2004 with a background in cosmetics chemistry. I’m also a licensed esthetics educator who teaches continuing education classes for estheticians and submits credits to TDLR; my roster is posted on the Texas Department of Education website.

MISSION, meaning an AIM, AMBITION OR Calling … Despite having attempted to retire three times from this industry, I find myself constantly called back to do this work.

Named the spa MISSION… I recently added ONCOLOGY Esthetics training to my extensive list of accreditations, so I’m now licensed to touch and gently treat the most sensitive clients undergoing all kinds cancer treatments.

Having just lost my own mother to lung cancer this past year, and watching my father battle pancreatic cancer, I hold space of those with this illness close to my heart. My MISSION is to create a safe, loving, gentle space for guests with even the most sensitive skin.

How did I get started?

My experience in skincare dates back to 1992, when I worked as a cosmetics consultant and makeup artist for a major beauty retailer and gradually transitioned to freelance work.

After that, I had the opportunity to work with a cosmetic chemist and co-create a line of natural beauty products that sold nationwide in over 3,000 stores such as Nordstrom, Whole Foods, Wild Oats, and Anthropologie.  My goals gradually shifted from strictly wholesaling products to opening a Day Spa & Boutique — a concept that came to fruition in Dallas, Texas as "Avocado Tree." In between all this, I found the time to become a level III Reiki Master.

Approached by many large box stores to buy out our concept, we eventually sold the business in 2008. Since then, I've garnered additional experience as a Body Care Manufacturer and Spa & Boutique Owner before eventually becoming an NIC Board Licensed Esthetician, operating in Seattle as "Fresh Face Seattle." My spas have been written up frequently by the press to glowing reviews and even voted “Best Facial in Town.” During this amazing experience, I also discovered my LOVE for mentoring and apprenticing budding Estheticians. I've taken many under my wing and have written and published three editions of "The Day Spa Resource Guide" book and even an app for new estheticians, in addition to becoming a licensed Educator and Continuing Education Provider for the State of Texas and hosting CE Classes after hours at my Spa, MISSION Day Spa.

Through this process and the culmination of my years in this business, I've grown to understand the importance of possessing a strong knowledge of ingredients, including their imperative freshness and effectiveness on the skin.

Now I bring my years of experience and love for the business to one guest or apprentice at a time as well as to classroom students, sharing my knowledge and education through a partnership process with MISSION Day Spa Franchises LLC.

As you can see, the evolution from a personal vision to a shared actuality at MISSION Day Spa has come to pass. We look forward to having you as our special guest.

Enjoy! Jesseca.

Trainings Reiki Training Level I, II & Master 2001

and 2002
Member Permanent Cosmetics Society, 3D Brow Restoration Certified, Certified Cryoclear Specialist, Master Esthetics Junior-

Educator, Master Esthetics Educator since 2018

Advisory Board, Milan School of Massage & Aesthetics current

Advanced Esthetics Training continued education years;2005,2006,2007,2008,2010,2012,2015,2016,2017,2018, 2021, 2022

Blood Born For Body Art Certificate
Permanent Cosmetics Operator license
Dual Esthetician Operator license WA & TX, Licensed Esthetics Educator TX, Licensed Continuing Education Provider TX
Salon Shop License TX

Continuing Educator Provider License TX

Massage Establishment License
Businesses,

Joint ventures: Avocado Tree WA, TX , Apothecurious TX , Spa Upstairs TX,
Business’s solely established; Fresh Face Seattle WA,
Jesseca M Smith Esthetics ©  TX, WA, JMSE ELITE ©  TX, WA, JMSE Management, LLC TX, MISSION Day Spa ™️  TX

Seattle Magazine 2009; Seattle Magazine 2008; NW Source 2008; American Spa 2008; Lucky Magazine consecutive months 2003-2006; Texas Monthly 2005; Dallas Observer 2004-2006; Paper City 2003-06; VAIN 2006; Modern Luxury 2005; The Olympian 2001; Wimberley View 2014; Hays County Press 2015; The Society Diaries 2016; San Antonio Woman February 2016; San Antonio Woman November/December issue 2016; SKIN INC 2021; Hill Country Chronicals December 2022; Voyage Austin Decamber 2022, Canvas Rebel Austin 2023, SKIN INC August 2024, Wimberley View August 2024.