meet our team


Our team at The Skin Apothecary consists of medically trained clinicians and advanced laser technicians as well as professional office personnel. As one of our patients put it in her review, our “friendly and uplifting” staff will make you feel like “you’re hanging out with a bunch of your best lady friends!”

Learn more about our team and their qualifications by viewing their bios below!

Shawna Biava – Owner

Shawna Biava is owner of The Skin Apothecary in Star, Idaho.. She and her family are avid outdoor enthusiasts! In her spare time, you can find Shawna boating, hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, or biking along the green belt. Shawna was also a former CrossFit athlete and has competed in numerous competitions over the last 12 years. Shawna has called Star her home for the last 4 years and loves meeting new people and sharing her love of esthetics with clients of all ages.

Nicole Knott - Esthetician

Nicole Knott is a Master Aesthetician in Star, Idaho at The Skin Apothecary.  She enjoys assisting clients elevate their natural beauty. She spent over 20 years in the dermatology and plastic surgery industry. With her experience and knowledge, she can provide professional services to you with exceptional results.
Her services include non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatments for all skin types and ages, brow shaping, tint & lamination, dermaplaning and more!

In her spare time, you’ll find Nicole out on her property chasing around chickens and children.
She loves Jesus, country life, her family and friends.  She considers her life to be blessed beyond measure.

Lahnie Craw - Esthetician and Laser Specialist

Lahnie is a Licensed Esthetician and has been in the beauty industry for over 15 years and in esthetics for 3 years. She is a wife and mom to 2 teenage boys. Outside of those roles,  Lahnie love all things skincare and esthetic treatments that improve the skin to be it’s healthiest and most beautiful. She has an innate ability to connect with others and to identify the best skin solutions for you! She is a people person to her core and is energized by her clients .

Lahnie is thrilled to be a part of The Skin Apothecary team. She says that she is blessed to be able to work alongside a genuine team of individuals who truly wants what is best for their clients. She looks forward to earning the trust of all her clients, which will allow her to help them meet their skin goals and feel their absolute best. You all deserve it!

Marisa Suarez - Lash and Brow Specialist

Marisa Suarez has been a licensed cosmetologist since 2012.  She recently moved from California where she owned a beauty bar and two barbershops, which were voted best in Ventura County.  She has brought her craft to Star, which is where she says her heart belongs.  Having been doing lashes and microblading for the past 10 years nonstop, it has become second nature to Marisa.  She loves meeting new clients and helping them look their best!

Marisa is bilingual and in her free time, she likes helping her sister in her bakery as a cake decorator. Marisa has been married to an amazing husband for 19 years and is a mom to three boys ages 17, 9, and 1.  She also has 4 fur babies, enjoys barbecuing, spending time with her sons, sisters, nieces and nephews.  She enjoys all sorts of outdoor activities and, of course, shopping!  

Dayna Linderman – Office Manager

Dayna Linderman is returning to our office again as our office manager after ten years of raising her three children. Previously, she was a commissioned bank examiner for the FDIC. Dayna moved to Idaho in 2020 with her husband of over 20 years, and they are thrilled to be a part of the Star, ID community. 

In her free time, Dayna enjoys cooking and baking sourdough bread, taking her dogs for long walks while she listens to audiobooks, and exploring her new state, especially through camping! She has over 20 chickens and 3 sheep in addition her children and dogs.  
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