Book an Appointment with Bethany
My goal is to treat your face and body like the connected, intelligent system they actually are. Every service I offer is built around the understanding that your nervous system, your fascia and your lymphatic system are all in constant conversation with each other and that real, lasting results happen when we work with that rather than around it. Whether we're releasing fascial restriction that's holding tension in your jaw, supporting lymph flow to reduce inflammation and puffiness, or using trauma-informed touch to bring your nervous system into a state where healing can actually happen, the intention behind every technique is the same. Create the conditions your body needs to do what it already knows how to do.
My work blends the science of how tissue heals with energetic frameworks that honor the whole person, so you leave feeling different in your body - not just your skin.
Please take a few minutes to read through the details on this page before booking so we can make the most of your time together.
Bethany Kristiansen, TX Cosmetology License #2007281 exp. 08/26, is registered as a Digitally Prearranged Remote Service Provider through TDLR.
To file a complaint against the business or person, please contact TDLR @ 512.463.6599 or https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/complaints/
LMT License #MT141821 exp. 08/26
Location
Touch of Yin is located inside Sun Up Skin along with a beautiful collective of holistic practitioners.
You will find our cute little bungalow just northwest of downtown Austin.
1405 Rio Grande Street
Austin, TX 78701
Experiences
Here you will find general overviews of each service category.
Make sure to read each session description carefully during booking to see what it includes!
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Choose from a collection of somatic massage treatments, including manual lymphatic drainage and Sarga bodywork.
Some bodywork sessions are customizable during booking with elements such as cupping.
See Touch of Yin Somatic Experiences for full facials with bodywork.
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Somatic, slow flow massage services focused on the face, neck, chest and shoulders. Choose from 3 different time options to include more modalities, such as Celluma LED.
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My signature treatments are the Flow and Nourish somatic facials, which include 45-60 mins of sculpting and buccal facial massage along with the basic elements of skin treatments (cleanse, exfoliation, mask). These can be customized with different enhancements during booking.
The Essential Somatic Skin Treatment does not include extended facial massage or buccal work.
See Touch of Yin Somatic Experiences for more full facial options blended with bodywork.
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These astrologically-charged treatments are curated for your birthday season to cleanse away the last year and set an intention for your next turn around the sun. 🌞
All Solar Return sessions begin with a card pull and spell candle, followed by a ritual cleansing with smoke and/or sound healing tools.
During the facial or bodywork essential oils, crystals, herbs, sound healing tools and techniques are chosen specifically for co-creation with the universe during your astrological season.
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Discover deeply restorative treatments that blend specialized facial, body and energy work for complete rejuvenation. Inspired by modalities used in different branches of Eastern traditional medicine, services in this category may incorporate Shirodhara (Ayurveda), Thai herbal poultices, acupressure or Acutonics tuning fork therapy (TCM) to engage the body and nervous system in profound relaxation.
Each service is designed to bring a touch of Yin energy into your treatment, nourishing balance by gently enhancing the body’s natural restorative processes.
In this category you’ll find offerings that go beyond typical treatments, integrating full-body work, facial massage and therapeutic techniques that harmonize and revitalize from head to toe.
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Schedule time to pop by Sun Up Skin and pick up online orders or grab product from our retail shelves.
You can also book virtual consultations if you are not local and would like help choosing skin care or incorporating rituals at home, such as cupping or gua sha.
In this category you will also find virtual consultations for professionals seeking to order sound healing tools or book trainings.
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While booking your appointment, you will have the option to select from a list of modalities that can be used to customize your treatment such as gua sha, energy work or cupping. These do not add extra time or cost.
For more info about each modality, click here to read about my approach to somatic treatments.
If you want to add bodywork to a facial or facial massage to bodywork, there will be a price listed and it will extend your service time.
Other add ons include adding extra time to your bodywork sessions, mini sound baths, manual lymphatic drainage and Shirodhara warm oil treatments.