Refuge

Something new is coming😆

Save the date! A new SPF from Botnia Skincare is coming to Refuge this Summer.

✨ 18% Zinc

✨ Physical Protection

✨Also functions as skincare

No heaviness. No dryness. Barrier-first skincare.

There is something so special about giving moms the chance to fully relax, be cared for, and receive the same nurturing they so freely give to everyone else. 💛

As an esthetician, treating a mom to a facial is one of my favorite experiences—watching her soften, unwind, and leave glowing from the inside out never gets old.

If you’re looking for the perfect way to celebrate the mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day, a facial experience makes such a thoughtful and meaningful gift. ✨

These are my final facial appointments available for May before the calendar fills.

Gift cards are available and linked in my bio + stories for easy gifting 💐

Give her the gift of rest, radiance, and intentional self-care this Mother’s Day. 🤍

There’s something new I’m so excited to bring into the treatment room ✨

I’m officially certified in the Super Lift facial massage technique—a beautiful reminder of why continuing education and evolving in my craft is so important to me. Staying inspired, learning new techniques, and deepening my knowledge allows me to offer you the most thoughtful, effective care possible.

The Super Lift is a sculpting, restorative massage designed to boost blood circulation, support lymphatic drainage, and naturally shape and contour the face. It helps reduce puffiness, release built-up tension, and leave your skin feeling lifted, refreshed, and radiant.

This offering can be experienced as a standalone treatment or added onto your facial for an extra layer of intention and results.

I can’t wait for you to experience it!
Your skin, your nervous system, your whole being… lifted. 🤍

There’s a moment in every treatment that clients always describe slipping away to. That moment where everything softens, your breath deepens, your thoughts drift, and you begin to float somewhere between awake and asleep. This is the theta state—a deeply restorative brainwave state where the body shifts fully into the parasympathetic nervous system, your “rest and repair” mode.

In this space, your mind quiets, muscles release, and your body begins to restore on a cellular level. It’s where stress melts away, creativity gently awakens, and true healing can begin. You may feel like you’re dreaming, yet still aware… time becomes fluid, and the outside world fades.

This is where I hope to guide you during your treatments—a place of deep calm, where your nervous system can reset, your skin can receive, and you can simply be.

It’s more than relaxation… it’s restoration. ✨

There are moments in between appointments that feel just as meaningful as the treatments themselves…

I stepped out of my treatment room today after working on a client, and was met with the most beautiful reflection dancing across the wall. Soft , glowing, almost like a quiet little pause gifted to me.

I stood there for a moment, just taking it in.

A gentle reminder to slow down, to notice the light, and to appreciate the in-between spaces of the day. ✨

Sometimes the magic isn’t in the doing… it’s in the noticing.

Morning preparation at the spa is a quiet ritual… one that sets the tone long before the first client walks through the door.

The lights are softened, linens are freshly folded, and the treatment room is gently reset with intention. Warm towels are prepared, the kettle is set for tea, and the subtle aroma of botanicals begins to fill the space. Each product is thoughtfully placed, each detail considered.

This time is about creating an environment that feels calm, safe, and nurturing — a space where you can exhale the moment you arrive.

Because your experience doesn’t begin when your treatment starts…it begins the second you step inside 🤍
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There’s something quietly powerful about a hydrosol 🌿

Botnia Skincare hydrosol toners are more than just a refreshing mist—they’re the pure, water-based essence of plants, created during the distillation process. That means every spritz delivers gentle, active botanicals straight to your skin in their most balanced form.

Think: hydration, soothing, and nourishment all at once.

I love using hydrosols to:• Calm inflammation + redness• Support the skin’s natural pH• Enhance absorption of serums + oils• Create a moment of pause in your day

They’re incredibly potent, yet so gentle—making them perfect for even the most sensitive or acne-prone skin.

A few spritzes morning, night, or anytime your skin (or nervous system) needs a reset 💧

Skincare can be simple, effective, and deeply nurturing—and this is one of my favorite rituals to share with you.

Sunday Rituals- A few minutes can change everything 🤍

Gua sha is such a beautiful way to reconnect with your skin at home. It doesn’t have to be long or complicated — even a few mindful minutes a day can make a noticeable difference.

This simple ritual helps to encourage circulation, support lymphatic flow, reduce puffiness, and soften tension we hold in the face (especially in the jaw and brow). Over time, it can leave the skin looking more lifted, sculpted, and radiant.

But beyond the physical benefits… it’s the pause.The breath.The intention.

A moment to slow down, to care for yourself, and to support your skin in a gentle, consistent way.

Think of it as your at-home extension of the treatment room — a small ritual that keeps everything moving, balanced, and glowing in between visits.

A few strokes. A few minutes. A little devotion each day 🤍

Consistency is everything when it comes to your skin 🤍

As much as I love seeing you in the treatment room, I’m only with you every 4–6 weeks… what you do at home in between truly makes the difference.

A thoughtful home care regimen is what keeps your skin balanced, supported, and progressing. It’s how we maintain that post-facial glow, strengthen your barrier, and gently work through concerns like acne or hyperpigmentation over time.

Think of your routine as daily nourishment for your skin — cleansing with intention, supporting with active ingredients when needed, and always restoring with hydration and balance.

Facials are where we reset, treat deeply, and guide your skin forward… but your home care is where the real transformation happens.

We’re a team 🤍And your skin thrives when both parts are in harmony.

This little room has witnessed so many moments of rest, release, and renewal… and I feel so honored to hold that space for each of you.

Come in, get cozy, and let yourself be taken care of 🤍