A quote from Zen Buddhism reads, “All that we are is the result of what we have thought. What we think, we become." This saying encapsulates the philosophy behind the Bella-Zen Skin Care Therapy and Wellness Studio at 1 Grove Street in the village of Pittsford.
 
Owner Christine Vella-Cibella chose the name because of her interest in the whole area of aesthetics. “Beauty is what we see first,” adding, “but there is so much more to the beauty of a person. It truly starts inside.”
 
She explains that the Zen theory of being centered correlates to the feeling of being comfortable within your own body. The connection between outside beauty and inner beauty is one she regards as a "beautiful marriage." The studio offers a free half-hour consultation for clients interested in learning more about this connection.
 
Vella-Cibella, the mother of two young daughters, is no stranger to the study of aesthetics. Her own parents were a source of inspiration, particularly with their emphasis on holistics and meditation. Before opening the studio, Vella-Cibella worked in marketing for many years. Then, in her 20s, she had a personal health challenge and explored holistic health methods.

Determined to take responsibility for her own health, she made changes that resulted in living a healthier life style, one that included natural health remedies, herbology, and magnetic/far-infrared treatments.
 
Her goal in life is to share what she has learned, to empower others to help themselves. She sees clients by appointment only and offers a free half-hour consultation to those interested in learning more about the connection between inner and outer beauty.

As an anonymous sage once remarked about these two beauties, “Youthful beauty fades with time, but, with cultivation, inner beauty grows richer.” Vella-Cibella is committed to making Pittsford residents wealthier in both regards.