I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by evergreens, fresh air, and water always close by. Nature was never something I had to seek out, it was simply part of how I experienced the world. That connection has stayed with me, shaping not only how I live, but how I care for the skin: gently, intuitively, and in relationship with the body.

My path into skincare began at 18, working at the Origins Skincare Counter in the mall, but I didn’t get the job right away. I applied three times before I was hired. Looking back, I can see that something in me already knew this path was mine, even before I fully understood why. At the time, I didn’t know much about esthetics, but something about that world kept pulling me in. Not long after, someone encouraged me to pursue esthetician school, a decision that would quietly change the course of my life.

The school I attended was deeply structured and rooted in holistic principles. It gave me more than just technical training, it gave me a foundation. It taught me to see the skin as something living, responsive, and connected to the whole person. That perspective has stayed with me ever since.

Since becoming licensed in 2008, I’ve worked in a wide range of environments learning everything from waxing and spray tanning to advanced facial treatments across different product lines. I spent time in a women’s-only salon and spa, where I witnessed the power of creating safe, supportive spaces for women to care for themselves. Each experience added another layer to my understanding of this work.

In 2013, I returned to school to earn my instructor’s license, feeling called not just to practice, but to teach. Years later, that path came full circle when I returned to the very institute where I trained, this time as an educator. Since 2019, I’ve had the privilege of mentoring future estheticians, helping them build confidence, refine their skills, and connect with a more intuitive, purpose-driven approach to skincare.