About Christina Kingsley
Licensed Medical Esthetician and Professional Makeup Artist
Christina is a licensed esthetician and professional makeup artist. She completed a 1,200-hour Medical Esthetics program and graduated at the top of her class in 2002 from Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics.
Education and Expertise
Theoretical Esthetics
- Analysis and Treatment Planning
- Applied Physiology in Medical Esthetics
- Aromatherapy Certification
- Client Interview Skills
- Equipment and Business Practices
- Forms and Record Keeping
- Glycolic Acid Theory
- History and Development of Spa Therapy
- Safety and OSHA Standards
- Salon Reception Skills
- Spa Design Layout
- Theoretical Esthetic Treatments
- Thermal Therapy Techniques
- Thermal Therapy Temperature Regulation
- Toxicity and Detoxification Process
- Trauma Treatment and Hydrotherapy
- Tree of Life Aromatherapy Theory
- Understanding the Medical Specialties
Esthetic Science
- Advanced Skin Analysis
- Bacteriology
- Body Musculature and Bone Structure
- Cells
- Circulation and the Lymphatic System of the Face
- Esthetic Chemistry and Electricity
- Facial Musculature and Bone Structure
- Facial Nerves and Muscle Stimulation
- Health and Aging Factors of the Skin
- Inherited and Inflammatory Disorders of the Skin
- Nutrition
- Pathological Skin Disorders
- Pharmacology
- Physiology and Histology of the Skin
- Product Ingredients
- Sterilization and Sanitation
- Structure and Functions of the Skin
- The Body and Homeostasis
- The Nervous System and Body Response
- Tissue and Metabolism of the Skin
Clinical Experience
- Advanced Extraction Techniques
- American Facial Treatment
- Ampules and Finishing Masks
- Back Facials
- Body Polishing, Seaweed Masking
- Chemical Peels
- Cleaning and Toning of the Face
- Client Set-Up and Preparation
- Effleurage Techniques
- Enzymes
- Exfoliation
- Facial Electrical Muscle Stimulation
- Facial Massage Technique European Facial Treatment
- Four Layer Facial
- Hot Wax Depilation
- Laser Hair Reduction
- Lymphatic Drainage Massage of the Face and Neck
- Mechanical Lymphatic Drainage
- Medical Instrumentation and Devices
- Microdermabrasion
- Paraffin Body Treatment
- Paraffin Facial Treatment
- Pre and Post-Operative Wound Care Procedures
- Shiatsu Facial Massage
- Slimming and Cellulite Treatments
- Tree of Life Herbal Wraps
Continued Education and Certification
- Skin Authority Institute Mod One Pro Certification: Skin Science & Product Knowledge
- Epicuren’s Skin and Health Care Certification
- Sylvie Hennessy Academy of Esthetics & Spa Therapies Advanced Clinical Approach to Skincare Certification
Product Expertise
Spa Management Expertise
- Advertising and Promotion
- Cost and Budget Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Launching New Product Lines and Services
- Leading Spa and Clinical Workshops
- Merchandising
- Payroll
- Sales Training
- Schedule and Event Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Management
International Spa Association (iSPA)
Christina played an integral support role for more than 215 companies and 2,000 individuals at the International Spa Association (iSPA) Conference & Expo.
- Phoenix, Arizona: Coordination of member registration services.
- Orlando, Florida: Preparation for evening events.
- Orlando, Florida: Merchandiser for tradeshow exhibits.
- New York, New York: Merchandiser for new product lines.