Standards of Sterilization

We practice the standards of sterilization and sanitation set forth by the California Department of Consumer Affairs and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) with regards to Electrolysis and Facials. The Electrolysis needles are individually pre packaged and sterile. A new needle is used for each client, then disposed of in a sealed Sharps Bio Hazard container. Our tweezers and extractors are soaked in a surgical detergent, placed in a sonic cleaner, then put in a hospital standard dry heat sterilizer. Should you have further questions about our sterilization and sanitation procedures, please .

Office Policies

• Please advise us a minimum of 24 hours in advance for any appointment cancellations or changes to avoid a charge for the time reserved.
• Clients who arrive late will receive the remaining portion of their treatment and are responsible for the full amount of time reserved.
• Please help us maintain a peaceful atmosphere by keeping children, cell phones and pagers away from the clinic whenever possible.
• We have flexible hours by appointment.

Our qualified and professional staff

Our office offers Electrolysis, skin care, microdermabrasion, permanent cosmetics, glycolic peels, and airbrush tanning. We have some of the top technicians in the Bay Area offering these services.

	Elaine Staats
	Personal Contact:
	Email:
	Phone: 408-996-8969
	Qualifications:
	Licensed Esthetician
	Licensed Electrologist
	Certified Professional Electrologist
	Certified Microdermabrasion Technician
	Contributing editor for Santa Clara Valley Life
	Letter of recommendation from Dr. David Harris, M.D.
	Letter of recommendation from Dr. Richard Noodleman, M.D.

Elaine founded Image Enrichment Group after several years in private practice. Licensed since 1987, she has completed additional training as a Certified Professional Electrologist. She is also a licensed Esthetician, and certified Microdermabrasion technician. Her background includes working with several local Dermatologists. She is a contributing author for Santa Clara Valley Life Magazine, focusing on skin care and hair removal related issues. She is a graduate of Jane Riddle Institute of Electrology, University of California at Irvine, and a member of the American Electrolysis Association and the Electrology Association of California. To reach Elaine, please call 408-996-8969 or email her at

	Madelyn Ruiz
	Personal Contact:
	Phone: 408-996-9519
	Qualifications:
	Licensed Esthetician from San Jose City College
	Certified Microdermabrasion Technician

	Sharon Asher-Phelps
	Personal Contact:
	Email:
	Phone: 408-973-1312
	Qualifications:
	Licensed Electrologist
	Certified Intradermal Cosmetic Technician
	Certified Microdermabrasion Technician

Sharon Asher-Phelps is a licensed and certified Electrologist and Dermatician. She has been practicing in the Bay Area since 1978. She graduated from one of the top Electrology schools in the world. Sharon studied under the direction of the world renowned Jane Riddle of the “Bay Area” school of Electrolysis, and the Jane Riddle Institute. She specializes in the “Thermolysis” method of permanent hair removal.

In addition, she studied under the direction of Mary Archibech, at the Milpitas Institute for Intradermal Cosmetics, as well as the “California Institute” for Intradermal Cosmetics in Los Angeles, Ca.

She was certified in Smart Peel Microdermabrasion under the direction of Simon Bunting, with the “Sound Skin” corporation. Sharon is associated with the Image Enrichment Group in Cupertino.

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