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 is a fresh crispness to the morning air, and the leaves change into gorgeous hues of golden amber, bright orange, and the lushest of reds as the tree branches slowly release them in a cascade of floating, gilded beauty for days on end. It is the perfect moment to gather up a favorite plaid scarf, riding boots, comfortable leggings, and stroll about drinking in its glorious autumn goodness.  

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, and facial reflexology. She is also an usui reiki master and teacher.