Posts by Kristen N.M. Johnson
New Age Aesthetics
The origins of modern new age practices are typically very old, yet they bring fresh, enigmatic energy into the realm of holistic skin care. Skin is the largest organ of... Read More →
Published in HolisticOverworking is Overdone: The Hard Work of Self-Care
Throughout my career in luxury day spas, medical spas, surgical centers, doctors’ offices, and wellness havens, one of the most consistent things I have noticed in the aesthetic and wellness... Read More →
Published in 2022 Monthly ColumnsThe Reign of Relaxation: Preserving the Roots of the Spa
Close your eyes. Imagine or think back to a calm and relaxing moment in time. Visualize all the sensations that make the moment special. Many times, it is the little... Read More →
Published in 2022 Monthly ColumnsThe Autumn Life: Pumpkin Spice & Skin Care Advice
Happy Fall and welcome to the season of pumpkin spice and skin care advice. Autumn is an incredible time of the year in my town along the east coast. There... Read More →
Published in 2022 Monthly ColumnsSerene Spaces: Spa Organization
One of the best times to meditate on your business is on crisp, early autumn nights, watching the sunset with a glass of pinot noir or a warm mug of... Read More →
Published in 2022 Monthly ColumnsOut of Stock: Authenticity Through the Camera Lens
Is there anything more relaxing than summers at the spa? Working late into the night, sunsets peering beautifully into the treatment room, drenching the space in lovely golden light. It... Read More →
Published in 2022 Monthly ColumnsPathways Over Protocols: Customization & Aesthetic Practices
What kind of facialist are you? As I sit here quietly typing away in the early morning, coffee in hand, I realize that there are skin care specialists that perform... Read More →
Published in 2022 Monthly ColumnsInstagram Ick: Creating Impractical Treatment Content
I love lazy, rainy mornings; lounging with a hot cup of coffee, listening to the gentle and rhythmic water droplets revive the world outside, scrolling mindlessly through Instagram as I... Read More →
Published in 2022 Monthly ColumnsSkin-Spection: Looking into Layers & Corneotherapy
During the busy morning and bustling workday hours, skin is subjected to a barrage of intrinsic and extrinsic factors that are determined to destroy the delicate balance of naturally beautiful... Read More →
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