Erin Galvin, RN
Co-Founder & Aesthetic Nurse
Background & Training
Erin's nursing career began in cosmetic dermatology, a specialty that gave her a foundational education in skin physiology, laser systems, and the relationship between skin health and aesthetic outcomes. Over more than two decades in the field, she has worked with a wide range of patient populations across a full spectrum of skin tones, concerns, and aesthetic goals.
Her expertise spans:
Cosmetic injectables — Botox, Daxxify, and the full Juvederm and RHA filler collections, with a specialty in natural-looking results and advanced facial anatomy technique
Laser systems — including the GentleMax Pro for laser hair removal across all Fitzpatrick skin types, and IPL photo facial for rosacea, sun damage, and pigmentation correction
Body contouring — CoolSculpting® for non-surgical fat reduction and body sculpting
Skin health — medical-grade peel treatments, DiamondGlow facials, and personalized skincare protocol development
Erin's approach to injectable treatment is conservative by design. Her goal is always enhancement, not transformation. Natural-looking results that respect each patient's individual anatomy and let them look like themselves, refreshed.
Erin built Urban Allure around a belief that runs through every appointment she conducts: patients deserve the truth about what a treatment can and cannot do for them.
This means saying no when a treatment isn't right. It means discussing the realistic timeline for results instead of promising overnight transformation. It means recommending a skincare routine before a filler when that's the clinically appropriate next step even when it's not the more profitable one.
For Erin, the highest compliment a patient can give isn't "I look amazing." It's "I still look like me, but better." That's the result she works toward in every treatment room.
She is also deeply committed to inclusive, culturally aware care, developing expertise in treating the full diversity of Oakland's patient population, including darker skin tones and transgender patients seeking gender-affirming aesthetic services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Erin Galvin is a California-licensed Registered Nurse (RN). All injectable and laser treatments she performs at Urban Allure are conducted under physician oversight in compliance with California medical aesthetics regulations.
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Erin has particular depth of experience in cosmetic injectables (Botox, Daxxify, and dermal fillers), laser hair removal for all skin tones, and CoolSculpting body contouring. She is also experienced in treating patients with rosacea, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation using photo facial (IPL).
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Yes. When booking your appointment at Urban Allure, you can request Erin or Emily specifically. Provider-specific appointments are subject to availability, we recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred provider and appointment time.
Book an Appointment with Erin
Ready to book your consultation or treatment with Erin? Use our online booking system to find your preferred date and time at our San Francisco Bay Area studio. Same-week appointments are often available.