Santa Cruz, CA – March 13, 2025 – Jennalee Dahlen, founder of Yoso Wellness Spa, has been named the 2025 Esthetician of the Year at The Skin Games, the most prestigious international esthetics competition, recognizing the industry’s top professionals from around the world. Competing against hundreds of estheticians, Dahlen secured 1st and 2nd place rankings in six case study categories before earning the ultimate honor as Esthetician of the Year.
This victory is the culmination of three years, 19 case study categories, and 15 top-three placements, showcasing Dahlen’s expertise in advanced skincare, holistic healing, and results-driven transformations.
“This is the highest honor an esthetician can receive, and I am beyond grateful to bring this recognition home to Santa Cruz,” says Dahlen. “At Yoso Wellness Spa, we’ve always been focused on true transformation—healing, confidence, and long-term skin and body health. This award proves that the work we do is among the best in the world.”
In addition to winning Esthetician of the Year in 2025, Dahlen placed in the following categories:
🏆 1st Place – Open Category (Hair Restoration)
🏆 1st Place – Holistic Esthetics
🥈 2nd Place – Acne
🥈 2nd Place – Compromised Skin
🥈 2nd Place – Age Management
🥈 2nd Place – Facial Massage Competition
This milestone moment was made even more significant as it took place on International Women’s Day, underscoring Dahlen’s journey as a woman-owned business leader and single mother
balancing entrepreneurship, family, and a passion for advancing the esthetics industry.
“Winning on International Women’s Day made this even more meaningful. As a woman in business and a single mom, I’ve worked tirelessly to build something that not only provides results but also empowers others. This is proof that persistence, passion, and purpose create transformation—not just in skincare, but in life.”
Elevating Holistic Skincare & Wellness in Santa Cruz
With this global recognition, Yoso Wellness Spa, founded by Dahlen, continues to set the standard for holistic, results-driven skincare and wellness in Santa Cruz and beyond. This honor reinforces Yoso’s integrative approach, blending advanced skincare with wellness practices to create transformative results for clients.
About Yoso Wellness
Founded by Jennalee Dahlen in 2012, Yoso Wellness Spa is a holistic wellness and skincare destination that blends advanced esthetic practices with integrative wellness to create transformative, results-driven experiences. Rooted in the belief that skincare is not just about beauty, but about healing, confidence, and longevity, Yoso offers a full range of services including customized holistic facials, therapeutic massage, acupuncture, lymphatic care, infrared sauna, and more.
At Yoso, the mission goes beyond the treatment room—it’s about educating, empowering, and supporting clients on their journey to feeling whole from skin to soul.
For more information or to book a service, visit www.yosowellness.com.
