February is upon us, adorned in glorious shades of velvety red, bright magentas, and the prettiest pink hues. The world comes together to celebrate love and romance through the indulgence of chocolate, strawberries, and champagne.

For skin care and wellness professionals, Valentine’s Day often seems like the perfect time to launch those beautifully rich chocolate masks, aromatic cocoa exfoliators, and lovely strawberry scents as they proclaim to the masses that self-love and spa indulgence is the optimal way to celebrate this holiday. Why not? Everyone loves chocolate, right?

Kristen N.M. Johnson is an award-winning registered nurse, licensed aesthetician, and co-owner of The Eclipse Spa in Westminster, Maryland. With over 10 years of experience in the luxury spa industry, Johnson is passionate about creating an incredibly unique and indulgent experience for each client. She specializes in the development, education, and implementation of innovative treatment protocols. Johnson holds advanced training and certifications in holistic and integrative health, microneedling, clinical skin care and treatments, nutrition, facial cupping, gua sha, hot stone therapy, advanced chemical peels, cosmetic injectables, facial reflexology, and is an usui reiki master and teacher.