Maddy Selby - Owner of The Skin & Wellness Connection

Maine Licensed Esthetician & Certified Acne Specialist 

"I take a holistic approach to skincare. I educate my clients about their skin, create personalized skincare routines with high-quality products, and provide guidance on lifestyle choices to enhance their overall well- being. Skin is an amazing communicator about our health. When we listen, we can start to make the changes needed to look and feel better.

I decided to become an esthetician because of my own journey with acne. I started getting acne when I was 12 years old. As I grew older into my teens, it developed into severe, cystic acne and only became more stubborn as I entered my 20s. I did everything "right" - a solid skincare routine, drinking lots of water, clean diet, daily exercise, supplements... but my skin was still at its "worst." Dermatologists gave me harsh topicals that stripped my skin barrier, antibiotics that weakened my gut health, and eventually prescribed me accuntane. Desperate for a more natural solution, I turned to Chinese medicine and acupuncture. These treatments did help my skin and I learned valuable information, but my acne never fully cleared and it always got worse again when I stopped treatment.  Eventually I saw an acne specialist who had been in my shoes. I finally felt understood and empowered by her knowledge. I am proud to now offer this same expertise to other acne sufferers, with my own unique touch.

Before entering the world of esthetics, I earned my bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science, preparing me to teach health and physical education in public schools for several years. I then changed my path and decided to pursue my passion for helping others with their skin, bringing the organizational, motivational, and adaptive skills I honed as an educator to provide personalized care to my clients. I graduated from Spa Tech Institute in April of 2024, and since have continued my education through multiple professional skincare lines, acne specialist certification programs, and learning relaxing facial massage techniques. It is now my passion to help others improve their sense of self and well-being through sharing the empowering knowledge I have learned, and providing deeply relaxing services in a safe, healing space.