Nova Aura Studio

01/26/2026

I was born and raised in South Minneapolis. This is my home, and this is a community built on love, resilience, and the belief that all our neighbors, especially our immigrant neighbors, deserve safety, dignity, and health.

Whittier in Minneapolis isn’t just a place on a map. It’s a neighborhood where we celebrate each other’s cultures, share meals, build friendships, raise families, and care for one another. That’s exactly why Nova Aura is here because this neighborhood is full of community, love, and health. That’s the light we live by every day.

In recent days we have all felt the heartbreak and outrage sweeping our city after the killing of Alex Pretti, a neighbor, an ICU nurse, and someone who cared deeply about helping others. Who was murdered during a federal immigration enforcement operation in our community.

People are scared. People are grieving. People are calling for justice, accountability, and an end to heavy-handed tactics that tear at the fabric of our neighborhoods. This moment has reminded us that healing is needed deeply and we need to abolish ICE.

Now more than ever we must stand together in compassion, in understanding, in solidarity with those who are hurting, and in defense of the values.
We love our community. We love our immigrant neighbors. And we won’t let fear, force, or division take away the light that defines us.

We need healing for our neighbors, for our city, and for all those whose lives have been impacted by violence and fear.

Love,
Kirsten

01/05/2026

PORTLAND ✨
I’m coming to teach Buccal Massage 🤍

Join me for a full-day immersive training focused on sculpting, lymphatic drainage, and intra-oral (buccal) technique — blending anatomy, and hands-on practice.

🗓 January 24
🕘 9–5pm
📍 The Flanders Home — Trillium Room
2926 N.E. Flanders St, Portland, OR

✨ Limited spots available

To book your spot, email
📩 kirstenj@novaaurastudio.com.

12/15/2025

I finally made it to .rituals for a buccal + sculptural facial, and it was everything I hoped it would be and more.

They’ve been on my bucket list for years and have been a huge inspiration throughout my journey as a face-massage practitioner. Driving up the canyon into Topanga already feels like a ritual in itself — winding roads, golden light, and that unmistakable California magic. The town is so charming, and the space is truly heavenly. Calm, intentional, and effortlessly beautiful.

Bobbi, my esthetician, was absolutely incredible. Her touch, intuition, and technique gave me the best face massage of my life. Deep, sculptural, grounding, and so intentional — the kind of treatment that reminds you why you fell in love with this work in the first place.

If you’re visiting LA or live nearby, this is a must. Honest Rituals is one of those places that stays with you long after you leave ✨

10/06/2025

When I learned Buccal Massage, it opened a new chapter in my career. It connected everything I loved — anatomy, energy, and results that clients feel instantly.

That’s why I’m now teaching it — so other professionals can experience the same growth, fulfillment, and success.

Small, intimate classes mean more hands-on learning and personalized guidance. You won’t just learn a technique — you’ll leave transformed.

Class dates: October 18th, November 1st, November 15th, December 6th and December 20th. Class is held from 9-5pm.

Price: $200 deposit $800 day of class. Payment plans are available.

Interested? Booking link is in bio.
If you have any questions please reach out to kirstenj@novaaurastduio.com

07/01/2025

04/22/2025

There’s a sheet of fascia stretched across the top of your head—like a silent helmet.

It’s called the galea aponeurotica, and while it doesn’t move on its own, it holds.
It holds tension from clenching, focusing, overthinking.
It bridges your forehead to the back of your skull—and it listens when the nervous system won’t quiet down.

Gentle cranial work, scalp massage, or even a deep exhale can start to unwind it.

Because not everything you carry in your head is just in your mind. This is why it is so important to get the cap when doing facial massage!