About Us
Our Story
Founded in 2013, Solace Skin & Laser was built on the belief that beauty and wellness come from within. We exist to help our clients feel confident, both inside and out, by listening first, recommending only what truly helps, and delivering results with empathy and integrity.
Over the years, we’ve invested in the industry’s most advanced lasers (including technology that removes all tattoo colors) and a trained team that offers a warm, welcoming experience.
Every visit begins with a complimentary consultation to understand your story and design a personalized plan. At Solace, we’re about real care, education, and building trust that lasts.
Meet Dr. Antique
Dr. Antique studied at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and completed her Family Practice residency at Southside Hospital in New York. She is board-certified in wound management and has over 28 years of experience in family medicine and 20 years in wound care. As an ASLMS Fellow, she founded her MedSpa to help clients feel confident through personalized, results-driven aesthetic care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys traveling with family and friends.
Meet the Team
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Jacqueline Hopper
Jacqueline has been a nurse since 1997 and an esthetician since 2009, offering decades of medical and aesthetic expertise. With a background in plastic surgery, she provides advanced treatments with a calm, honest approach. She enjoys learning new techniques, crocheting, walking her dogs, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
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Nicole Baluja
Nicole is a licensed aesthetician who graduated in 2021 and has since expanded her expertise to include medical laser treatments, completing advanced training in 2025. Inspired by her own journey overcoming cystic acne, she’s passionate about natural beauty and specializes in facials and laser treatments. Known for her warm, detail-oriented care, she helps clients feel confident and comfortable.
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Cel Santiago
Cel graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Economics from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. She is happily married to her husband of 25 years, Randy, and they have two sons, Rance and Rowan. Cel oversees all administrative duties for the office and serves as the first point of contact for clients when they schedule appointments. Cel is always happy to answer customer questions and will be glad to assist you in any way she can to make your experience at Solace warm and welcoming.