Owner Kristen Tucker has been an aesthetician for over 11 years and has a passion for all types of skin care and concerns, as well as being a licensed pilates instructorOriginally trained and licensed in Florida, Kristen is known for giving treatments that are both exceptionally relaxing and clinically beneficial so the client is almost always able to see immediate results.

Catering to each client’s specific skin and alternative health care needs is Kristen’s specialty. While working in Florida she was able to help many clients with skin that was environmentally damaged due to excessive sun exposure. Now licensed in Maine and consistently taking advanced skin care training workshops, Kristen is able to help treat a wide variety of skin conditions such as rosacea, acne and aging. Kristen has consulted on opening several luxury spas such the Bonita Springs Hyatt Regency and the Bonita Bay Country Club and Spa where she worked as a skin care specialist for over seven years. Kristen’s hobbies include all aspects of fitness and health. Living a well-balanced life, traveling the world and continually gaining knowledge in new beauty treatments are her passions.

Natasha Watson, our spa manager. is an MDI native whose relatives date back to the founding of Somesville, the first village on MDI. She graduated from the University of Maine with degrees in science education and marine biology. She enjoys testing her own beliefs and boundaries set by traditional science paradigms and loves learning about alternative forms of healthy living.

Kristin Holley is one of Bella's own aestheticians and Master makeup artists, highly trained in all aspects of skin health. She has been passionately practicing healing arts for 11 years. In addition to being an IET practitioner, she is a certified Reiki Master, a certified Feng Shui consultant and holds a masters degree in social work. Kristin integrates eastern and western philosophies and uses the strengths of each discipline to energize and empower her clients.

Nita Rippere, support nail technician, is a senior member of the Bella team. After earning her license in California, Nita mastered her skills while working at the Ritz Carleton in Naples, Florida. She continues to spend her winters in Naples but looks forward to spending the summers at her home in Maine.