Meet Your Holistic Aesthetician
Marissa young
A mom and wife with a passion for all things wellness. Marissa started her journey when she was 18 years old working at department store cosmetic counters. From there she studied movement, holistic functional nutrition, aromatherapy, herbalism, Botanical Aesthetics, reflexology, corneotherapy, Vodder Lymphatics, Fix Method facial massage, circadian biology, and more. Her passion to dive deep with wellness comes from our Lord and Savior. She has been following her God given purpose helping others heal from the inside out for well over 25 years.
“It is so much more than just what’s on the surface, we start with cellular health and gut function so we can have beautiful healthy skin. It is so much more than high end creams and lasers”.
Marissa works hard to only source the best of the best products for her clients – all without harmful endocrine disrupting chemicals or artificial fragrances. Protecting the skin barrier but maximizing her clients results without compromise. Always learning.
She offers nutritional & lifestyle coaching, blood testing, red light therapy, detox cleanses, micro-current, to name a few.
Her launch of the Lavender and Thyme Apothecary in early 2023, in the heart of Black Forest, Colorado was “the realization of a vision,” and has put her in a position to improve people’s lives on a daily basis via natural products, virtual consultations, and hands-on treatment.
Credentials
Licensed Aesthetician - State of Colorado
Graduate of Denver School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics
Certification in Micro Dermabrasion - SBMA
Certification in MicroChanneling - Procell Therapies
Certified Health Coach - Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Certified Aromatherapist - School of Aromatic Studies
Certified Herbalist - East West School of Planetary Herbology, Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, Rosemary Gladstar Herbal School, The Herbal Academy
Certified Herbal Skincare and Medicine Formulator - School of Aromatic Studies
Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Dr Vodder School
Corneotherapy Basics - International Association of Applied Corneotherapy
Detox Specialist - The Health Science Academy
The Fix Method Facial Massage
Certified Facial Reflexologist - Mind Body Institute, Laura Norman School
Ancestral Health & Nutrition - Primal Health Coach Institute
Circadian Biology & Leptin Nutrition - Sarah Kleiner Wellness
Come and visit in our custom tiny home treatment spa out of the noise of the city in our quiet neck of the woods in Eastern Black Forest.
Nutritionist, herbalist, organic product formulator, botanical aesthetician, and holistic skin therapist
Marissa is amazing, she is patient as she answers my questions.
I had an ion foot bath and will be going regularly now to detox my body and heal naturally. Seriously so blessed to have discovered this.
–Paula T.
Marissa’s pursuit of a holistic way of life began in her late teens when she began competitive weightlifting and bodybuilding (eschewing the many popular but highly damaging nutritional/medicinal shortcuts) and her interest in herbal treatments and remedies can be traced back to the birth of her youngest daughter.
Marissa’s treatment arsenal includes Micro-Current, Micro-Channeling, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage treatments, customized botanical facial and body treatments, facial & foot reflexology, redlight and blue-light therapy, PEMF therapy, IonCleanse foot detox, Gua Sha, cupping, and more.
So why the skin, as opposed to any other area of care?
“It’s the first thing we see from the body telling us there’s something wrong, and holds the key to helping people with so many existing or potential health issues. It’s a passion for me, and I’m excited to actually see my work making a difference in my lives of all who step foot inside my little cabin.”
