Our ISPA
community is full
of diverse talents and
inspiring stories, all
working towards
the same goal:
a healthier
world.
Meet
Kristi Russ
SPA MANAGER • THE SPA AT PRONGHORN • BEND, OREGON
WITH OVER 11 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE DAY, RESORT AND
MEDICAL SPA INDUSTRIES, Kristi russ has a proven track record and
licenses in three states to back it all up. Pulse is honored to feature
a bit of her story, which can be found in full on peopleofISPa.com.
“after battling severe acne throughout my adolescent years
and even undergoing accutane,” recalls Kristi, “I was given the
surprising opportunity to receive medical grade chemical peels
to fight my problematic skin while serving in the military. During
my four-year stint in the United States coast Guard, I was allowed
to receive such treatments off-site at an approved dermatology
practice in town. I was seeing results and finally understanding the
depth (literally) one can take to achieve their skin care goals. Once I
completed my four-year service commitment, I knew I wanted to dive
deeper into the understanding of skin care. I didn’t waste any time and
quickly enrolled in a beauty college in concord,
california, and received my Esthetics License.”
Kristi would go on to run a cosmetic laser
training facility and start an esthetic
school in central Oregon. Despite these
accomplishments, ultimately culmi-
nating in the re-opening of The Spa at
Pronghorn, the “cherry on top” for Kristi
is her love and devotion to her four-year-
old son, Jaxon. amid all her responsibilities
and ambitions, she makes time for him above
everything else in the world.
“I am proud and honored to say I have had many
various accomplishments in life thus far; from being able to say I am a
Veteran, to serving on the Oregon Board of certified advanced
Estheticians. above all, my proudest accomplishment in life has been
becoming a mother. Since becoming a mother, my drive to provide for
my son and myself is far stronger than I ever anticipated. Bike riding in
the summer and snow skiing in the winter are our favorite activities to
do together. my son is an active little boy and we jump into everything
110 percent from kayaking, rock collecting, trail hiking, horseback riding
to floating the river.” n
Thank
you
for your
service!
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