Dafney Santana CRNA, ARNP, DNP

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Hi, I’m Dafney

CRNA, APRN / Founder of Skin Alchemy Collective

I created Skin Alchemy Collective in response to something I felt was missing in aesthetics: heart.

With nearly two decades of clinical experience—and a lifelong appreciation for beauty, art, and wellness—I wanted to build something more personal than just another medspa. A space where skin is honored, not rushed. Where you can feel seen, heard, and supported at every stage of your journey.

As a nurse anesthetist, safety and precision are second nature. But what drives my work is intention: helping you understand your skin, rebuild collagen, and age well from the inside out. I’m not here to sell you a trend. I’m here to guide you toward long-term results that feel natural, thoughtful, and grounded.

Every treatment begins with listening. We take time to understand your lifestyle, concerns, and skin’s unique story—so that what we create isn’t just effective, but aligned.

Whether you’re beginning your first skin journey or refining your approach to aging, I’m honored to be a part of it. This studio is my way of blending everything I love—medicine, beauty, education, and connection—into something that feels real and lasting.

Welcome to Skin Alchemy Collective.
Where science meets soul—and skin comes first.

Aesthetic Trainings

Dafney’s aesthetic expertise is built on a foundation of rigorous clinical training, with a focus on precision, anatomy, and natural outcomes. She has trained alongside globally recognized leaders in the field of aesthetic medicine and continues to pursue advanced education in regenerative techniques and facial balancing.

  • Master Injector Conference + Cadaver Dissection – Miami, FL
    Hands-on dissection and anatomy-led injectable training with Dr. Lee Walker and Dr. Benji Dillon, with emphasis on safety, precision, and advanced facial harmonization.

  • LYF Aesthetics – Miami, FL
    Private 1:1 mentorship in neurotoxin, foundational filler, and advanced techniques with Jessie Cabrer, CRNA.

  • Beautiphi Academy – Rochester Hills, MI
    Comprehensive training under Kelly Hermans, CRNA, covering novice to advanced neurotoxin and filler, PRF certification, regenerative microneedling, biostimulators, and chemical peels.

  • London Academy of Aesthetic Medicine – Miami, FL
    Evidence-based injectable training with Dr. Wassim Taktouk and Dr. Tara Francis, focused on facial balancing, lip enhancement, and complication management. Mentorship by Samantha Pino, ARNP-FNP.

  • MBK Holistic Acne Specialist Course- In Progress…

    An advanced clinical program focused on internal triggers, barrier dysfunction, and functional treatment strategies for adult and hormonal acne. This training supports Skin Alchemy Collective’s mission to treat skin from the inside out—with science-backed, non-damaging methods.