


We're Sarah & Rene
Welcome to The Purple Finch
Rene has been a licensed esthetician since 2001, bringing over two decades of experience and care to her practice. She began her esthetics journey at Chameleon’s School of Esthetics and has continued to deepen her expertise through countless continuing education courses. Rene also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Smith College, a Master’s degree in Nutrition from UMass Amherst, and certification as a Biofield Tuning Practitioner.
What Rene loves most about her work is helping clients feel and look their best—supporting not only the skin, but the whole person. She’s passionate about educating others on the connection between skin health and overall well-being, and loves creating space for clients to pause, reconnect, and relax. Outside the treatment room, Rene enjoys gardening, caring for houseplants, drumming, hiking, and studying human design, astrology, qi gong, and other modalities that explore the mind-body connection.
Sarah has been a licensed esthetician for over 13 years, completing her initial training at Brio Academy, followed by extensive continuing education in oncology skincare, facial reflexology, and holistic skincare practices. She brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to every session.
As a business owner and esthetician, Sarah’s greatest joy is challenging industry norms by slowing down and creating a welcoming, unhurried space where clients can feel completely at ease. She takes pride in helping people unwind, recharge, and experience visible transformation—both in their skin and their stress levels. When she’s not in the studio, Sarah enjoys birdwatching, slow living, yoga, book club (going strong for nearly a decade!), deepening her faith, and spending time with her three rescue dogs and one grumpy cat named Max.
Rene and Sarah worked side by side for nearly a decade before branching out to create something of their own. They often refer to each other as “career soulmates”—a term that reflects not only their deep friendship, but also the trust, energy, and complementary gifts they bring to their shared business. Together, they’ve created a one-of-a-kind space rooted in care, connection, and genuine presence.
