About Bethany

Bethany Kristiansen

Licensed Cosmetologist/Esthetician
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist

Cancer Sun 🌞 Scorpio Rising ☝🏼 Libra Moon 🌙
5/1 Manifesting Generator ✨ Sacral Authority

I have been a licensed, practicing member of the beauty industry since 2007. I started in cosmetology and began teaching soon after in 2009. The majority of my career has been spent in schools educating new industry professionals, both in cosmetology and esthetics.

I grew up with an acupuncturist dad and after his passing in 2017, I found myself more drawn to holistic perspectives and the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to health. Much of my work is influenced by TCM and I continue to educate myself on ways to integrate this into my practice. One important modality that has become foundational for me is the use of Acutonics Tuning Forks - the set I use on all of my clients actually belonged to my dad and was used in his acupuncture practice.

For the last few years I have dedicated myself to the art of facial massage and regulating the nervous system. I spent the end of 2023 and first half of 2024 getting my massage therapy license so that I can expand my offerings in somatic bodywork.

I continue to look for new ways to create safe spaces and unique experiences for my clients, many of which are healing practitioners themselves. I am so honored to hold space for all the kind souls who find their way to me!

My services are for anyone, but they are especially suited to people who…

  • Are curious about the nervous system and nervous system regulation

  • Deal with chronic stress

  • Consider themselves highly sensitive

  • Experience chronic pain that has not been helped by traditional massage

  • Have autoimmune disorders

  • Feel anxiety about traditional facial treatments or cannot relax because of the bright lights, extractions, etc.

  • Usually hate massage because it hurts

  • Have chronic or extreme TMJ pain or related concerns such as jaw locking, migraines, ear ringing and more

  • Reached a plateau in their skin health goals during traditional facial treatments

  • Experience chronic inflammation, swelling or puffiness anywhere in the body

  • Are healing from recent a surgery or injury, or experiencing chronic swelling post-surgery or injury

  • ❤︎ Fascia-focused facials for sculpting, TMJD relief and managing skin concerns

    ❤︎ Manual lymphatic drainage for the face and body for health management, lymphedema support or post-surgical support

    ❤︎ Intraoral (buccal) massage

    ❤︎ Full body myofascial release

    ❤︎ Ashiatsu and myofascial-based barefoot massage

    ❤︎ Neuromuscular Reprogramming for hip, back and shoulder pain

    ❤︎ Training and mentoring for estheticians, massage therapists and cosmetologists

    ❤︎ One-on-one, group and/or private certifications

    ❤︎ Fully online courses and certifications

  • ❤︎ Licensed cosmetologist - 2007

    ❤︎ Licensed cosmetology instructor - 2009

    ❤︎ International Dermal Institute Post-Graduate Certificate (100 Hours) - 2018

    ❤︎ Certified Holistic Facial Practitioner- 2019

    ❤︎ Reiki (Level 1 and 2) - 2019

    ❤︎ Reflexolgy - 2020

    ❤︎ Dien Chan Facial Reflexology - 2020

    ❤︎ ViaSkincare Reconstructive Facelifting Massage - 2021

    ❤︎ ASTECC Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Advanced Face and Neck) - 2022

    ❤︎ Cupping Massage Therapy - 2023

    ❤︎ Gua Sha Massage (Full Body) - 2023

    ❤︎ Licensed Massage Therapist - 2024

    ❤︎ Klose Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Full Body) - 2024

    ❤︎ Acutonics Sound Gates to Meridian Harmonics (Level 1) - 2024

    ❤︎ Neuromuscular Reprogramming (Level 1 and 2) - 2024

    ❤︎ DeepFeet Silks - 2024

    ❤︎ Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (Level 1) - 2024

    ❤︎ John Barnes Myofascial Release (Level 1) - 2024

    ❤︎ Cecily Braden Thai Herbal Poultice - 2024

    ❤︎ Reiki (Level 1) - 2025

    ❤︎ Anatomy Trains in Structure and Function - 2025

    ❤︎ Sarga Bodywork - in process

    ❤︎ Structural Integration - in process

    ❤︎ Myofascial Decompression - in process

    I am constantly taking classes, watching webinars and attending events to improve my skills and enhance my treatments - these are just a few of the more general certifications!

    Many of the classes I have taken the last few years focus on the nervous system and polyvagal theory.

My approach to skin and body health is very focused on fluid movement and creating space. Sometimes, this is as simple as providing a space for you to relax and just be in your body with no other responsibilities in that moment.