DragonflyMind&Bodyworkllc

01/17/2026

This is how it starts.
As the only Alexandria Professional Sugarist in the area, my focus has always been on natural, skin‑safe ingredients. Traditional waxes can contain synthetic additives—even when the main ingredient is something “natural” like soy. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it deserves products that support and protect it, not overwhelm it.

Not all sugar pastes are created equal. Consistency varies, and so does the integrity of the companies behind them. Alexandria Professional Sugarists are trained through select cosmetology programs and follow a strict standard of education, technique, and sanitation. It’s also important to know that a general sugaring certification does not automatically include Brazilian Sugaring—just like waxing, this requires separate, specialized training.

Cleanliness matters. In busy spas or shared-treatment environments, product contamination and double-dipping can happen—and that’s never acceptable. Sugaring, by design, eliminates double-dipping entirely, supporting a cleaner, safer experience for your skin.

For the health of your skin and the quality of your results, choose your esthetician or sugarist with care. Professionalism, sanitation, and proper training make all the difference.

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I am a licensed Esthetician as well as a massage therapist and a certified Health and Wellness coach (certified by a NBHWC program). I am certified as an Alexandria Professional Sugarist in all areas if the body including Brazilians. I am a sole proprietor, I share my space and products with no one. I take great pride in my space as much as my clients.
If you have any questions, or want to book please message me at 815-242-6951.

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01/03/2026

12/31/2025

✨ Ready to Feel Connected to Your Body Again? ✨
Your transformation starts with one powerful session.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in your body — tension that won’t release, emotions that sit heavy, patterns you can’t quite break — you don’t need “just a massage” or “just coaching.”

You need a guided, embodied reset.

I blend coaching, therapeutic bodywork, and personalized assessment to help you reconnect with your body, understand what it’s trying to tell you, and create a plan that supports real, lasting change.

What happens in your first session:
- A full body–mind assessment
- Insight into your patterns, stress responses, and nervous system
- Hands-on therapeutic work to release what’s been holding you back
- A personalized plan + goals designed specifically for your transformation

This isn’t a one‑off appointment.
It’s the beginning of your next chapter.

Perfect for you if:
- You’re tired of temporary relief
- You want to understand your body’s signals
- You’re ready for emotional + physical alignment
- You want a guide who sees the whole you — not just your symptoms

Step into your transformation.
Your body already knows the way.
Let’s help you listen.

Message me at 815-242-6951 or Email me dragonflymindandbodywork@gmail.com

10/22/2025

I have some availability in November and December for new clients. Massage and Coaching. I am not sure how many spots I have. Will respond to emails and text messages only unless you are already a client of mine and need something from me. I am working on taking my board exam for health and wellness coach and after that I will be heading off on a long awaited vacation south. So I can schedule you, but availability doesn't start until the 18th of November and these spots are limited.
Do you have chronic pain or autoimmune disorders? Do you want to get out of pain naturally and don't know how to start? Want to know how to prevent a autoimmune flare up from happening? How to stop a flare up?
Don't want massage nessesarily but would like some health coaching or just want to get through a difficult time of life? Let's schedule a discovery call and see if Coaching is right for you.
To schedule with me text or email
Kari Giedd LMT, LE, Health Coach
Owner and Operator
DragonflyMind&Bodyworkllc
Message 815-242-6951
Email dragonflymindandbodywork@gmail.com

09/30/2025

Rewrite your story. Reclaim your Power.
Do you struggle with self doubt or past hurts? Do you have an "inner-critic" that's always negative? You're not alone--and you don't have to stay stuck. As a coach, I have been equipped with tools to guide you though how to quiet your "inner-critic" and step into your strength. Life can leave scars as it did for me and many others of you. And recognizing them is your first step.
Ready to Reclaim your Power? Ready to own your story? As a coach, I can help guide you though 5 steps in helping you reclaim your power and rewrite your story.
Message me or email me to schedule a free 15 minute call. I only have openings for 5 people. The first 5 people will get a package discount of 50% off the introductory rate!

I am Kari Giedd Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician and Certifed Coach
Owner and Operator
DragonflyMind&Bodyworkllc
815-242-6951 (message me)
dragonflymindandbodywork@gmail.com (email me)

07/03/2025

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06/14/2025

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NATIONAL DRAGONFLY DAY We are celebrating National Dragonfly Day on the second Saturday in June to bring awareness to one of nature's most beautiful insects.

06/10/2025

📣📣📣 ATTENTION📣📣📣
Offering some free Coaching sessions!

I am working on getting board certified as a health and wellness coach. I just finished up my class, now I need to practice, before I cant sit for my boards.
I have openings now for about 5 people. Offering up to 3 free 20 to 30 minute sessions of Coaching for the next 5 people.

Got a goal you want to accomplish?
Want to lose weight?
Get healthy?
Want to start a business/new job/career?
What to find your purpose in life?
Health related/relationship related/ career related try Coaching for sucess.

Offering up to 3 free sessions. After that only $20 a session while I build up 50 sessions to take my Boards. The $20 is to help offset the cost of the Zoom meetings after your free sessions.

I am looking for 5 people. I have a limited schedule during the week and I would like to focus on a small number while I practice my skills and help others through Coaching.
If you or you know someone who would be interested msg me 815-242-6951 or send me an email at dragonflymindandbodywork@gmail.com.

01/09/2025

Why body scultlpting doesn't work to burn fat... from a Plastic Surgeon. (See video below)
I went to Esthetician school, thinking I could build clientele and in late 2020, I had time. I loved learning. What I learned most was nutrition not only feeding your body, but your skin and the internal/external factors your skin is exposed to make it healthy and harm and or age it.
I as a massage client, basic facials are at an additional cost of only $25 (I don't nessesarily take on Esthetic clients.) I am trained in cavitation (body sculpting) Radio Frequency, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, hydrodermabrasion, peels, eyelashes, brown lamination, high frequency facials, microneedling, lash lift and tints, as well as waxing and I am the only local Alexandria Professional sugarist in the area (sugaring is alot like waxing only a better choice for your skin than waxing), and I am sure I am missing a few other techniques. And this was just in the school I graduated from. But out of it all, like massage you have to treat the body as a whole and be consistent. You can't get a facial and expect results to last for a long time, with out you putting in the work. You need to regularly use the products your Esthetician recommends for you. Alot of people will just want to come in a get a facial to treat themselves, and don't much care for getting the products or using them. That's okay, it's just not how I work. Any passionate Esthetician will teach you how to care for your skin to keep it looking great for years to come. And if they are well educated they will teach you also the importance of gut health and habits to stop/start for healthy skin. And some might be for everyone, and some suggestions may be specific to your skin needs.












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