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As a board-certified Dermatologist, Dr  Ogechi (aka Dr Chi)  views skin diseases as a mirror to the state of one’s internal health.  Given her deep knowledge of medicine, pharmacology, genetics, yoga/ayurveda,  she is uniquely positioned to address skin diseases in a holistic manner.  Therefore, she feels privileged to help her patients of all ages achieve optimal health through education, design and implementation of holistic and personalized treatment plans.  In so doing, she is able to guide each patient on a journey to healing that feels redemptive.

Areas of particular interest for Dr. Chi include comprehensive pediatric/adolescent, adult, and geriatric dermatologic care. 

Specifically: 

• Skin cancer (melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma) prevention and treatment 
• Surgical dermatology (cysts, lipomas, skin cancer)
• General dermatology (acne, rosacea, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, hyperhidrosis)
• Complex medical dermatology (autoimmune blistering disease, connective tissue disease, hidradenitis suppurativa)
• Scar revision (acne scars, keloids)
• Cosmetic dermatology (Laser therapy)
• Ayurvedic consultations
• Ayurvedic body work

Additional languages: Spanish      

Shawn Ernst has over 20 years of experience as an aesthetician.  She attended Paris Beauty College, Concord, CA in 2000 and she specializes in customizing facial, microdermabrasion, contouring facial massage, vela shape, lymphatic massage techniques, medical grade peels, endermology, dermaplaning, detoxing body wraps and skin care product knowledge. 

Her passion is to provide high quality holistic skin care and helping others feel confident in their own skin.  She loves getting to know each client and tailoring treatments and home care according to their unique skin care needs.  She enjoys discussing how lifestyle, nutrition and the products can affect the quality of the skin and overall wellness.

She values quality over quantity and remains up to date with new skin care technology.

Shawn was born and raised in Walnut Creek,CA but now resides in Lafayette,CA with her husband, 3 high school-aged children, 2 dogs and a handful of chickens that keep her busy. In her free time she loves to weight train, hike and ride mountain bikes with her husband.