About Gentle Touch Electrolysis

Elizabeth Houghtaling, CPE

Gentle Touch Electrolysis
Elizabeth Houghtaling, CPE

I specialize in the art of permanent hair removal. You can be assured that when you come in for your treatments you are getting your permanent hair removal services from an experienced, qualified professional.

Your comfort, safety, confidentiality, and successful treatment are my top priorities. I adhere to the highest standards for privacy and sterilization.

Locations and Contact Information

Contact information, office locations, and appointment hours are available on our Contact page.

Modalities

  • Shortwave (Thermolysis)
  • Galvanic
  • Blend

Credentials

American Electrology Association Member badgeMember of the American Electrology Association
The American Electrology Association (AEA), established in 1958, is the largest international nonprofit membership organization for permanent hair removal professionals. The AEA promotes the highest standards in Electrology education, practice and ethics and champions state licensing and regulation of the profession to protect the public interest. The American Electrology Association plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information to its membership, the public, the medical community and government agencies.

Certified Professional Electrologist badgeCertified Professional Electrologist
The Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) credential signifies that an electrologist's knowledge has been tested and measured against a national standard of excellence. A Certified Professional Electrologist goes above and beyond their initial training. The credential is voluntary and requires continuing education pursuits. Board certification keeps the electrologist aware of changes in the profession and gives them the tools to respond.

New York Electrolysis Association Member of New York Electrolysis Association
The New York Electrolysis Association (NYEA) is an affiliate of the American Electrology Association (AEA).

Other Credentials

  • Licensed Electrologist
  • Registered Nurse

Apilus Senior II

Equipment

Gentle Touch Electrolysis invests in quality equipment, including the Apilus Senior II, to ensure that your treatment is comfortable, safe, and effective.

 
 

Electrolysis Tip

Clean skin releases unwanted hair more easily. Remove your makeup before your appointment, Remove makeup prior to your electrolysis appointment.so the hair follicles are clean and accessible.

Did you Know?

Electrology is the only hair removal method recognized as permanent by the FDA.

Did you know?

The hair you see is not all the hair you have. Hair grows in cycles. That's why it takes more than one appointment to permanently clear an area.

Did you know?

If your electrologist can't see the hairs, they can't zap the hairs. Plucking, waxing, threading, or tweezing before your hair removal appointment reduces the number of hairs your electrologist can remove.

Electrolysis Tip

Talk to your electrologist about any questions or concerns. We want your experience to be as comfortable and effective as possible.

Electrolysis Tip

It's okay to shave between treatments, but never, ever tweeze!

Never tweeze between treatments.

Electrolysis Tip

HydrateHydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Drinking plenty of water helps unwanted hair slide right out.

Did you know?

Gently exfoliating your skin before your treatment opens up the follicles and lets the unwanted hair slide out more easily.

Electrolysis Tip

Ask your electrologist for aftercare advice. We can recommend the product that is right for your skin and treatment program.

Electrolysis Tip

For a more comfortable treatment, avoid caffeine for a few hours before your appointment.

Electrolysis Solutions

For Athletes
For Breasts & Sensitive Areas
For Coarse, Wavy Hair
For Darker Skin
For Hormonal Changes/PCOS
For Men
For Teenagers
For Transgender People

Elizabeth Houghtaling, CPE - Electrologist

Gentle Touch Electrolysis
Elizabeth Houghtaling, CPE

Locations

Johnson City Office

607-797-6268
167 Oakdale Rd
Johnson City, NY 13790

Binghamton Office

607-797-6268
905 Lower Stella Ireland Rd
Binghamton, NY 13905

About Us

I specialize in the art of permanent hair removal. You can be assured that when you come in for your treatments you are getting your...
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Professional Memberships

American Electrology Association
New York Electrolysis Association

Credentials

Certified Professional Electrologist
Licensed Electrologist
Registered Nurse

Modalities

Shortwave (Thermolysis)
Galvanic
Blend

Areas Served

Johnson City, NY
Binghamton, NY
Vestal, NY
Endicott, NY
Owego, NY
Montrose, PA
And Surrounding Areas