The esse philosophy
Esse exists at the intersection of nature and science.
We believe that the most beautiful version of you is not a corrected version, or a younger version, or a version without lines. It is the version that is most completely, radiantly yourself.
Cosmetic facial acupuncture is not a shortcut. It is a ritual — one that respects your skin's intelligence and works with it, not against it. It takes time, consistency, and trust. And it repays all three.
esse — to be. Not to become. Not to correct.
Your practitioner
Kirsten is a qualified physiotherapist of 39 years, with 30 years of acupuncture experience and 12 years in cosmetic acupuncture.
After training in Melbourne, she founded esse with a single intention: to create a space in Auckland where women could invest in their skin with confidence — knowing they were in skilled, caring hands.
"I started esse because I believe women deserve better than being told to hide their age. Cosmetic acupuncture doesn't erase who you are — it restores how you feel."
— Kirsten Speedy
