ESTHETICIAN | MASSAGE THERAPIST
HERBALIST | SKINCARE FORMULATOR
VANESSA ROSE KESEF
LE | LMT | CLC | CST | AWC
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE | BODY TREATMENTS | FACIALS | BODY CONTOURING | CRYO THERAPY | LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
AS A MASSAGE THERAPIST
I work therapeutically to relieve tension and pain, increase circulation, move stagnant lymph, and recover from injury
AS AN HERBALIST + AYURVEDIC WELLNESS COUNSELOR
I offer nutrition and lifestyle support. I stock a full apothecary and offer bulk herbs, house made tinctures, teas, and supplements that support liver + skin health, detox, lymphatic system, immune support, digestion and more
AS AN ESTHETICIAN
I intuitively blend holistic care with clinical treatments, targeting deep collagen remodeling, cellular rejuvenation, hyperpigmentation, and pore refinement for lasting results that are more than skin deep
AS A SKINCARE FORMULATOR
I pair each treatment with potent bio-actives, nourishing botanicals, and custom corrective formulas to enhance the results of every service
AS AN INTENTIONAL + COMPASSIONATE PRACTITIONER
Whether you’ve come to see me for skincare or bodywork, I view your trust as a gift and strive to curate an experience of genuine care and hospitality.
Each and every service prioritizes balance and over-all well being by down-regulating the nervous system and grounding your mind to encourage a natural return to self
ABOUT ME
I’ve been in private practice since 2006, working as a multi-modality holistic practitioner. I am a licensed massage therapist, herbalist, certified ayurvedic practitioner, craniosacral therapist, wellness coach, and most recently, a licensed esthetician and skincare formulator.
My extensive training and continued education include intra-oral (inside the mouth) massage and visceral manipulation (abdominal) work. I also have some limited training in core energetics and somatic bodywork.
My path has led me in many directions, including a deepening into my own relationship with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Along the way, I’ve learned how rare it is to be truly met where we are, without expectation to be anything other than how we arrive, and how powerful it can be to offer that kind of space for people. I consider myself fortunate to have walked alongside those walking their healing journeys, becoming as much a part of their lives and stories as they have become part of mine.
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“Beauty is infinitely defined by the eye of the beholder. To me, beauty is the physical manifestation of health. When the form and function of our physiological systems are aligned and there is harmony between the mind, body, and spirit, there is a natural order to the bioelectric energy that flows within and around us. Call it what you will: energy, vibes, inner radiance…but you cannot mistake that glow of vitality when you see it.”
-Vanessa
CREDENTIALS + TRAINING
ESTHETICS
Understanding Corneotherapy: Skin Anatomy and Physiology at the International Association of Applied Corneotherapy
NeoLifting Facial Massage at Pro-Age Aesthetics Academy
DermaPlane Certification with Dermaplane Pro + Amy Morgan
High Frequency Certification with Julie Resce
Microneedling Certification with Yulia Tkachenko
Esthetics License at the Euro Institute of Skincare
Organic Skincare Formulation at Formula Botanica
BODYWORK
Massage Therapy License at Ashmead School of Massage
Craniosacral + Intra Oral Training with Urusla Popp, M.A.c, C.C, VCST at Natural Health Resources Center
Visceral Massage Training with Marty Ryan, LMT and Love your Guts Seminars
OTHER
Doula Certification with Penny Simkin, PT at Bastyr University
Life Coaching Certification with South West Institute of Healing Arts
AYURVEDA
Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor Certification with Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath at Kerala Academy
Panchakarma Technician with Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath at Kerala Academy
Ayurvedic Bodywork with Nickole Thornton, LMT, CAP, CYI at North West Ayurveda
ENERGETIC + SPIRITUAL
Healing Craft Practitioner Training with Ylva Mara Radziszewski, EAMP, LAc at the Cunning Crow Apothecary
SOMATICS
1st Year of Core Energetics Somatic Therapy with Aylee Welch, LICSW at Seattle School of Body Psychology
Core 1 + 2 of Somatic Body work with the ISSSE.