Catalyst Medspa

08/12/2026

Late summer is quietly one of the best times of year to start microneedling.

Microneedling works by creating thousands of tiny, controlled micro-channels in the skin. Your body responds to those channels the way it responds to any healing signal — by producing collagen and elastin. That process unfolds over weeks, not days, which means the results you see in October are being built right now.

The other timing piece: active sun exposure and fresh tan make any treatment that stimulates skin turnover more complicated. As summer starts to wind down and sun exposure becomes more manageable, microneedling candidacy opens up for a lot of people.

We pair our microneedling treatments with biomimetic peptides — compounds that mimic the skin's own signaling molecules and support the collagen response. It's a layered approach: the treatment creates the opportunity, the peptides help your skin make the most of it.

If firmer, smoother skin is on your fall list — this is worth putting on the calendar now.

→ Schedule a consultation at the link in bio.

*Results vary. Individual outcomes depend on candidacy and adherence to aftercare.*

06/13/2026

Graduation season is here and we want to say congrats to all the graduates. This year is very special because we have some graduates in the Catalyst Family.

If you're searching for a gift that that rewards all that hard work with some self care, we have an idea.

A Catalyst gift card lets the graduate choose the experience that's right for them. Whether that's a HydraGlow facial before photos and celebrations, a skin consult to start a new chapter with a fresh routine, or a treatment they've been curious about — it's a gift that says you're paying attention.

For graduates stepping into job interviews, new cities, or just a season where they want to feel their most confident: we're here for that.

Gift cards are available in any amount at our Tacoma location and online.

To buy online just go to book and appointment and chose gift card.

06/12/2026

June means a lot of things — longer evenings, summer plans, and for a lot of our community, a month of pride.

At Catalyst, we've always believed that aesthetic care is for everyone. The desire to feel well in your skin, to invest in how you show up, to be seen by a provider who actually listens.

Our practice is a space where every client is treated with the same warmth, the same expertise, and the same genuine care. That's not a policy. It's who we are.

To everyone in the LGBTQ+ community — in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, and across the South Sound — happy Pride. You belong here.

05/30/2026

The clients who tend to see the most consistent results in our practice aren't necessarily the ones who book the most intensive treatments. They're the ones who show up regularly.

One appointment every four to six weeks. A standing slot. A relationship with providers who know their skin and can notice shifts before they become concerns.

That's the thinking behind our membership model at Catalyst. Members maintain a rhythm — quarterly treatments, monthly facials, whatever mix makes sense for their goals — at a rate that reflects the commitment. No scrambling to book. No starting from scratch each visit.

Skin that's tended to consistently responds differently than skin that gets intermittent bursts of attention. That's not a sales pitch — it's just how skin biology works. Collagen builds over time. Maintenance holds results longer than retreatment does.

If you've been thinking about making aesthetic care a regular part of your self-care practice rather than an occasional event, membership might be worth exploring.

Results vary. Individual outcomes depend on candidacy and adherence to aftercare.

Ask us about our membership options at your next visit, or reach out directly — https://www.catalystmedspa.com/memberships-tacoma-wa

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05/28/2026

Our Master Injector Stephanie just returned from advanced filler training. Special techniques for strong foundations are now refined by Stephanie's gentle touch and eye for contour.

As our face matures, it gradually loses the structural fat, collagen, and hyaluronic acid that give it its natural fullness and lift. This is then exacerabted by gravity and habitual facial expressions. The result isn't usually dramatic. It's subtle: a slight hollowing at the temples, softened cheekbone definition, a deeper shadow under the eyes, fine lines that seem to have appeared without permission.

Dermal fillers work by reintroducing that structure — gel-based formulas that restore volume in targeted areas, smooth the surface above them, and support the tissue that does the lifting. The technique matters as much as the product. Different areas call for different filler types and different placement depths. This is why Stephanie's surgical background is so key.

What fillers don't do: change the shape of your face or deliver a "done" look. In the right hands, the goal is always that your face still looks like you — just rested, supported, and more like the version you recognize.

Results vary by individual and treatment area. A consultation is where we figure out what's actually indicated for your anatomy and goals.

Ready to explore when you are, Book with Stephanie now :)

05/16/2026

𝗜𝗣𝗟 — 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 — is one of the most precise tools we have for addressing what years of Pacific Northwest life and beyond leave behind: uneven pigmentation, redness, the kind of sun damage that shows up as subtle discoloration or texture before it becomes something more noticeable.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: the light energy targets melanin and hemoglobin in the skin, breaking down pigment clusters and calming vascular irregularities. The skin's natural processes clear the treated areas over the following weeks.
𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄. The goal is to treat before sun exposure peaks, so the skin can respond and recover during the lower-UV months.
𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 —undefined skin tone, active medications, and sun exposure history all factor in. That conversation starts with a consultation.

Book an IPL photo facial or consultation https://catalystmedspa.myaestheticrecord.com/online-booking

05/12/2026

Nothing is more beautiful than a woman 💁♀️ investing in herself and taking her life, health and happiness into her own capable hands! Practicing what we preach at Catalyst Medspa: Collagen banking with Morpheus8🌵🌶️ and PDRN 🍣, taking care of skin health with SkinBetter Science ➕ and protection with Colorescience 🧴!
Let the Good Times Roll!!! 🏎

05/11/2026

05/06/2026

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05/01/2026

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