Photography by Spacecrafting
Cassie Fehlen
Once upon a time, Cassie Fehlen was an IT consultant. Today, she and her team at Skin MPLS are pro skin consultants.
Fehlen loved the problem-solving of the IT world but found herself craving something with a more human element. After a stint providing spa facials aimed primarily at relaxation, she discovered she wanted to dig deeper and leverage her problem-solving skills to tackle skin issues she saw in spa “recovery” environments. The idea of Skin MPLS was born: A more clinical environment providing the tangible results people need and deserve at an affordable price. “You put your trust in us, and we figure out how to make your skin look as healthy as possible,” she says. “Everybody has skin. And all people should be able to receive quality care.”
She took the leap solo, but soon her team grew to include 11 women. “We are women-owned, all female and a size I can keep my arms around.”
The studio offers a wide variety of services, based on individual client needs: chemical peels, light therapy, microneedling and the like, which can address issues such as acne (where Fehlen built her rep), aging, rosacea, sun damage and more. A nurse practitioner oversees the medispa, ensuring and providing top-notch care that helps every client look and feel their best.
What else sets Skin MPLS apart? Fehlen and her team are intentional about getting to know their clients, so they can anticipate their needs, aftercare and future plans. And, in addition to excellent skincare, the Skin MPLS team provides a community — one built on lasting relationships that support client success.
That’s not unlike her relationship with Bridgewater Bank, a Twin Cities–based bank with a niche in empowering entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and equipping them with the tools they need to succeed. “I see such synergy between our companies. They’re like us: local experts who take the time to truly know you and go above and beyond for their clients,” Fehlen says.
“Banking can be such a vulnerability, and so is your skin. You want to go somewhere safe, secure and comfortable — where you know you’re in good hands and supporting a local business.”
