Today we’d like to introduce you to Gabriela Vilchis Marshall.
Hi Gabriela , thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
There are so many versions of how I got started and how I got here today. I always knew I was meant to help others, but I never imagined that life and my experiences would lead me into the world of holistic skincare and wellness.
I went from wanting to join the military, to working at the Hotel Del Spa where I was first introduced to skincare. Then I moved into social services, where I was exposed to a whole new world—especially in mental health. And then came the COVID lockdown, where life rocked me. Literally.
That experience drastically changed my life for the better.
I went through a deep depression and started looking for ways to heal. I found breathwork, meditation, and movement to be incredibly powerful. It gave me a high- a feeling I wanted others to experience too. That moment of remembering who you are when your body feels calm and grounded, when your nervous system is regulated.
I want others to believe in this too. To remember, I am enough for me – a reminder that your existence and your body hold the power to heal. That your emotions, thoughts, and life experiences matter. They shouldn’t be forgotten, but held with love and compassion.
Soon after, I was introduced to integrative facial massage, right after graduating esthetics school. I learned how deeply our emotional and physical health are connected to our skin. It immediately clicked! I knew this is who I want to be.
I want to be The Facialist Curandera.
I want to help others heal, spiritually by reconnecting to their breath, body, and inner self. And physically through skin treatments that support the body’s natural wisdom.
I couldn’t have built Rooted Skin all on my own. I’ve had an incredible support system that’s my family, my friends, and most of all, my husband. He has been my biggest supporter in so many ways. He’s also been my therapist, listening to me through every high and low. Believe me, starting and owning a business has brought all the emotions, and he’s seen it all.
Thank you, babe, for standing by my side and still being my number one fan.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Owning a business has its challenges but with every challenge has its rewards because you learn so much about what you like and don’t want for your business. I’ve compared myself to other esthetician which is something horrible to do because oh my gosh, i would go down a rabbit whole and yes i can be an over-thinker but luckily my husband helps me balance this side of me hahaha! This was my biggest struggle to be honest, the rest was more of the back end administration and finances which are pretty big things but thats why I had to invest in mentors or courses which helped guide me.
Becoming a mom has been such a blessing seeing my baby grow up. I know this will continue to be a struggle because I get to miss out on areas of her life but I make it up when I get home, turn my phone on Do not disturb and all my attention is on her.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Rooted Skin ?
Rooted Skin is more than just facial facial treatments, its an extension of who I am and everything I learned throughout my journey in healing. I created Rooted Skin for people to reconnect with themselves and not just through skin care but through nervous system support and a beauty nest to receive waxing and lash lifts.
The way I treat skin is deeper than surface level. It’s about facial massage techniques that help release restrictions in the connective tissue and not just physical release but also emotional release. Our connective tissue, specifically the fascia, it holds onto more than just tightness and tension; it can store stress and unspoken emotions. With intentional touch and massage to release facial muscle tension, this work also creates space for muscles to soften and improve circulation so that the skin receives nutrients and the skin and thrive at its best.
I love to work with botanical and professional skin care, it all depends on what the current skin is needing. Every session is about meeting where the individual is at in their skin journey.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Honestly, waking up to my daughters smile and scrunching her little nose with happiness while holding her little bunny looking at us and waking us up and then of course the toddler jump and getting accidentally hit with her little hands (never on purpose), and just being so blessed to have a healthy, loving, happy family.
Another thing that brings me happiness is seeing how much my business has grown in ways that continues to allow me to help others. It means so much to witness people become more aware of how powerful their body and skin can be when given the right support to transform.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://rootedskinco.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooted_skin/
Image Credits
Photography credit to Daniella at HD creatives
IG:https://www.instagram.com/hdcreativz/
