ABOUT

 
 
 

Ecology Room is a holistic skincare studio located in the heart of Rochester’s Park Ave neighborhood, owned and operated by esthetician Nichole Dunst. With the belief that healthy skin starts from within and that aging is both an honor and a blessing, Nichole’s facials incorporate beautiful botanical ingredients, the healing power of touch, and an intentionally-designed space.

Ecology Room is a place where you can truly relax, unwind, and fill your cup.

 
 

Beauty is pleasure.

When I started my practice, I set out on a mission to flip the script from “beauty is pain” to beauty is pleasure. I feel it is my utmost responsibility to have every person who walks through my doors leave feeling better about themself, not worse. To feel nurtured and cared for, not with a laundry list of things we all “should” be doing, and a new set of things to feel insecure about.

The beauty industry is a business that thrives off of our insecurities, and wants to convince us that we need x, y, and z to be beautiful and radiant. But true radiance that shines from the inside-outwards is something that cannot be purchased. It is something that is honed the deeper we connect with ourselves and with others. And it starts with finding ways to fill our own cups.

It is an honor and a blessing to be able to help you fills yours.

 
 

Hello, I’m Nichole-

Holistic Esthetician, Herbalist, and Health Coach

After working in the airline industry for 6 years, I decided to take the leap and start a career in esthetics. My approach to skincare is inspired by my lifelong interest in the human body and the interconnectedness between its various parts, my admiration for travel and exploration, and my deep reverence for Earth and all she has to offer.

My facials weave together herbal skincare and ancient healing modalities with modern technologies that prioritize skin health above all else. I love to educate on diet, lifestyle, and other conscious living practices that contribute to our external appearance.

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  • Nichole has created an experience with immaculate vibes - luxurious yet relaxed and comfortable. She is so skilled and personable. Every facial with her transforms my skin and transports me to a meditative state. I’ve been going to her for a couple years and I always look forward to my self care with her!

    ALEX

  • Nichole is a gift! The facial felt transformative and completely relaxing. I truly believe in all natural, small batch skincare and if you do as well, this is your esthetician! She remained present in the space and gave more massage than I’ve ever had in a facial treatment. Nichole is also well versed in Gua Sha techniques which move fluids evening out puffiness and rejuvenating circulation. Hands down an incredible experience.

    RUTH

  • At 31 and a new mom, this was my first facial ever. After going through a few months of uncomfortable, inflamed skin, I decided to book with Nichole. It was magical. I felt like o was in a savasana that lasted an hour and a half. I left feeling so beautiful, grounded and refreshed. 12/10 recommend as your go-to holistic esthetician

    ALLY

  • Speechless. I have never felt so relaxed in my entire life. I felt so safe and comfortable that I actually fell asleep twice during my facial. The whole process was so amazing that it felt surreal. There are no words sufficient enough to describe how great I felt afterwards. Nichole released tension in my neck that I had been holding for years. I cried on my drive home.

    ASHLEY

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