SpaSphere exists for one reason: to help estheticians do their work with more clarity, confidence, and support.

Over and over, estheticians told us the same thing: "I love my work - I just hate how hard everything around it feels."

From the beginning, this platform has been shaped by those conversations - not assumptions. Listening to estheticians talk about no-shows, burnout, pricing pressure, documentation, the fragmentation of juggling multiple platforms just to get through a day, and the feeling of having to figure everything out alone.

That's why joining the HHP Collective feels so natural.

The HHP Collective is where those conversations are already happening - thoughtfully, honestly, and with care.

Where Community Comes First

In the words of Ella Cressman, founder of the HHP Collective:

The HHP Collective was created to fill a growing gap in the esthetics and wellness industry, meaningful professional connection rooted in lived experience, not algorithms or influencer culture. It is a practitioner-led community designed for licensed estheticians, medical professionals, and wellness practitioners who value depth, discernment, and long-term mastery. Inside the Collective, education is shared with intention, conversations are grounded in real-world practice, and professional growth is supported through collaboration rather than competition.

More than a learning platform, the HHP Collective is professional infrastructure. It's a space to think critically, refine clinical reasoning, and stay engaged with peers who take their craft seriously. By prioritizing community first and education second, the Collective creates an environment where five minutes of daily connection can sharpen perspective, strengthen confidence, and elevate the profession as a whole.

That focus on community first is exactly what drew SpaSphere in.

Why This Matters to SpaSphere

SpaSphere is not trying to "disrupt" esthetics. It's trying to support it.

Building better spa management software for estheticians means staying close to the people who use it - not guessing from a distance.

The HHP Collective creates space for that to happen naturally. It's where SpaSphere can:

Listen to how estheticians actually run their businesses day to day
Co-create solutions by learning honestly about the gaps in existing spa booking and management tools
Ship better tools - from scheduling and client management to treatment plans and payments - including a website builder designed for estheticians and a full suite of practice management tools - because real feedback shaped them before launch

Not for estheticians - with them.

Meet the Educators of the HHP Collective

Ella Cressman

Licensed esthetician, certified organic skincare formulator, educator, author, and curriculum developer with almost twenty years of experience in the esthetics industry. Known for blending advanced skin science with energetic understanding and authentic human connection, Ella has become a trusted voice in professional skincare education. She is the founder of Ella Cress Skin Care and the visionary behind the HHP Collective - a brand-agnostic, community-centered learning platform designed to elevate estheticians through collaboration and evidence-based knowledge.

🔗 Ella Cress Skin Care

Dr. Sherrie Tennessee, Ph.D., CHE

Spa and wellness strategist, hospitality expert, and storyteller who's worn many hats - including zookeeper (yes, really). With 20+ years of elevating guest experiences, training teams, and consulting across the industry, Dr. Sherrie Tennessee blends business insight with storytelling to help leaders communicate clearly, innovate boldly, and keep wellness at the center - preferably with humor.

Abby Shiber Picou, LE, LMT

Licensed esthetician, massage therapist, business owner, and licensed educator passionate about helping others grow in both skill and confidence. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in beauty and wellness, Abby is known for blending advanced technique with a grounded, heart-centered approach. Dedicated to empowering professionals through education that's practical, approachable, and rooted in community, her mission is to create spaces where learning feels inspiring, connection feels genuine, and every practitioner is encouraged to shine in their own light.

Soo-Jin Yang

Master Lash Artist, founder of Illumino, and inventor of the patented LED Lynk-Gel Method. Soo-Jin holds three state board licenses - as a nail technician, esthetician, and cosmetologist - bringing a uniquely well-rounded, regulated foundation to her work in advanced lash artistry. Since 2006, she has continuously refined eyelash application tools, techniques, and safety standards, sharing her innovations with the global beauty industry. Deeply committed to developing the highest-quality products while elevating beauty professionals through hands-on education and safe, evidence-based practices, Soo-Jin has personally trained hundreds of lash artists in industry best practices - empowering them to deliver hygienic, damage-free services with exceptional quality and client care. Her training is widely regarded as top-tier in the industry, with a comprehensive approach that extends beyond technique to include sanitation, ergonomics, business growth, pricing strategy, and long-term career sustainability.

Lashelle Ullie

Licensed skin health practitioner specializing in holistic wellness, particularly in men's skin health and oncology skincare. Lashelle utilizes an integrated care approach that combines conventional and complementary methods to enhance overall health. His services include detailed skin assessments, personalized treatment plans, and customized home care strategies. With over twenty years of experience in the beauty industry and collaborations with esteemed brands, celebrity clients, and medical professionals, Lashelle is dedicated to delivering personalized care that improves both skin appearance and health outcomes.

🔗 Lashelle Ullie

Amora J Studios (Genice)

Creative educator and strategist focused on collaboration, visibility, and shared growth. Genice emphasizes cross-promotion and community momentum - reinforcing the idea that estheticians and spa professionals grow stronger together.

Kiarra Smith

Kiarra, founder of Rooted Serenity, is a licensed esthetician dedicated to the interconnectedness of skin health, the immune system, and allergies. With firsthand experience, she empowers fellow professionals with practical strategies for identifying triggers, implementing lifestyle changes, and integrating wellness methods for enhanced client care and practice inclusivity.

📸 Instagram: @rootedserenity_

Looking Ahead

SpaSphere joining the HHP Collective isn't a milestone - it's a meeting place.

It's where technology and community come together. Where better tools for estheticians are shaped by real conversations. Where spa professionals are supported as practitioners, not just users.

If you're part of the HHP Collective, we're grateful to connect with you here.

If you're an esthetician looking for spa management software that grows alongside you - built with the same intention, care, and respect for the profession - SpaSphere is being built with that in mind. From online booking to client management, every feature is shaped by conversations like the ones happening in this community.

SpaSphere Founder

Moshe Edri built SpaSphere after spending months talking to estheticians and seeing how much time, energy, and passion is lost to outdated, disconnected systems. Not an esthetician himself, Moshe is a technologist who fell in love with the beauty and wellness world because of the people in it. His goal: give solo estheticians modern tools that feel effortless, supportive, and built for the way they actually work.

🔗 https://spasphere.ai