The soul, body, and mind have always been, and will always be, as one and all are nurtured here to awaken your true glow.
Woodside Holistic is a cozy, serene sanctuary where every detail is chosen with intention. Each element of our studio reflects mindfulness and purpose.
Our in-house skincare line, hand-crafted by Kristen Blow, embodies this philosophy. Most botanicals are grown in her own garden, a legacy passed down from her grandmother, and blended to support, nourish, and restore the skin naturally.
Every Facial experience is crafted to honour the rhythm of your mind, body, and spirit, inviting a deep sense of calm, balance, and renewal.
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Kristen Blow
FOUNDER, HOLISTIC ESTHETICIAN & FUNCTIONAL FACIALIST
As the founder of Woodside Holistic Studio, Kristen Blow is a Holistic Esthetician, Functional Facialist, and educator devoted to transforming the way we understand skin health, honouring the connection between the skin, the body, and the natural world. With over 10 years experience in the beauty industry, she believes healthy skin is about far more than what we apply topically, it's a reflection of how we care for the body as a whole interconnected system.
Growing up in the countryside, Kristen developed a lifelong connection to plants and the natural world. Inspired by her Ukrainian grandmother's use of herbs and traditional healing, she learned early that some of the most powerful forms of care are also the simplest. That philosophy continues to shape both her practice and her ongoing studies in herbalism and botanical formulation.
Always a student, Kristen has trained with respected educators across Canada and the United States in holistic and medical aesthetics, manual lymphatic drainage, facial reflexology, facial gua sha, facial cupping, buccal massage, aromatherapy, and advanced facial therapies. She blends these modalities with a thoughtful, individualized approach that supports the skin, encourages healthy function, and creates space for the nervous system to slow down and restore.
Kristen believes the future of aesthetics is rooted in treating the whole person, not just the skin. Her work brings together science, spirituality, creativity, intentional touch and slow beauty to create treatments that are deeply restorative and results-driven.
Kristen is passionate about helping practitioners think differently about facial treatments. She hopes to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the body's incredible ability to heal, while encouraging a more functional, personalized approach to skin health.
Beyond her work, Kristen finds joy in creating! She loves sewing, gardening, cooking, reading, journaling and creating meaningful connections with plants and people. Most importantly, she cherishes being a mother to her two young children, who inspire her everyday.