Welcome to Gen & Moon
Our Mission
Our philosophy at Gen and Moon is deeply founded in the belief that your wellbeing is the cornerstone to confidence and can be achieved through a holistic lens aiming to bridge the gap between mind, body, and skin. We strive to empower this confidence through our expert skincare protocols, client treatment plans, and routines curated by our collective team of advanced estheticians, massage therapists, energy workers, and network of functional healthcare professionals.
Meet the Team
Sydney Foster
Licensed Esthetician, Owner of Gen&Moon, Student Herbalist
Sydney has always had a passion for healing the skin and making meaningful connections with those around her. Being able to offer advanced facials and waxing services with a drive for results while offering a safe space for relaxation has always been the quality she strives for. Continuing education to give her clients a well rounded experience is a passion of hers as she currently holds numerous certifications including facial lymphatic drainage, treatment of inflamed skin conditions through Concepts Institute of Advanced Esthetics, apprenticed in full body specialty waxing, and is currently undergoing training in the vitalist herbalism approach through ACORN School of Herbal Medicine to continue her work treating the body as a connected system. She believes everyone has the innate and powerful ability to heal when given the right environment and tools. She is truly excited to connect with her community through her quaint spa location nestled in the serene Sierra Nevada Foothills.
Makenna Curlee
Licensed Esthetician, Manager of Gen&Moon, Brow Sculpting Specialist
Makenna has been a licensed esthetician since 2019 after graduating from Federico Beauty Institute that lead her to work and train under Ulta Beauty as a Benefit arch expert, Massage Envy where she was promoted to lead esthetician for her region, and eventually as an esthetician, manager, brow expert, and skincare specialist at Gen and Moon Skincare + Wellness where she currently undergoes continuous trainings and services clients. Makenna has an affinity for all things skincare and brows, even being featured by the brand Nova Wax for her clean eye brow shaping results. Her goal in the treatment room is to give those she treats a sense of safety as she combines her advanced trainings in inflamed skin conditions and holistic skin philosophies with a focus on tangible results through a restorative facial experience. Her love for creating a safe space where her clients receive their desired results in a judgment-free zone allows her to form connection and trust with those laying on her treatment table.
Kalinna Turner
Licensed Esthetician at Gen&Moon, Full Body Specialty Waxer, Facialist
Kalinna earned her esthetics credentials from Hoss Lee Academy leading her to gain ample trainings in full body waxing over the following year. After joining the Gen & Moon team she has further refined her knowledge in holistic specialty waxing, earned certifications in advanced microbiome education, facial lymphatic drainage, holistic and clinical skincare treatments. She has been complimented on her restorative scalp and eye massages. Kalinna has a passion for creating a collaborative treatment space where clients feel heard and held, bridging the gap between real results and nervous system care. Her goal in the treatment room is to offer her clients a deep understanding of their skin, clearly outline how to achieve their skin and waxing goals, and offer relaxation based services for a well rounded experience.
Annalicia Lucero “Lici”
Certified Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, Owner of Rooted in Earth
Dedicated to the art of holistic wellness, Annalicia treats the mind, body, and spirit as one interconnected system. She believes that therapeutic touch is an archetypal human need and advocates for massage therapy as a safe, natural alternative to pharmaceuticals for pain management. Her sessions are an invitation to bring deeper awareness back into the physical body while simultaneously guiding the nervous system home. She is extremely passionate about using botanicals in the treatment room to nourish and protect the skin barrier. Her top priority is providing a safe space where every individual feels seen, heard, and held. Annalicia earned her esthetics credentials from Federico Beauty Institute and her massage therapy credentials from National Holistic Institute.
*Bookings available this November
Miranda Hope Ramirez
Reiki Master, QHHT Practitioner, Owner of Hopes Healing
Miranda is certified in and offers a variety of healing services that support the physical, spiritual, and soul levels of healing. In her sessions, Miranda combines reiki, nutritional therapy, and QHHT (quantum healing hypnosis therapy) to create a holistic and well rounded approach to wellness. Reiki is an ancient form of energy healing that she uses to help clients relax, ground, and reset while QHHT is a powerful technique that deep dives at the soul level to offer enlightening answers and supporting healing within. She has a great deal of experience working with the many layers of healing and integrating them into a practice that feels whole and balanced. She is dedicated to creating an environment where each client feels seen, heard, and supported in her presence. You can contact Miranda at (530) 768-0011, email hopes.healing44@yahoo.com, and connect with her on Instagram @hopes_healing_44.
July Eagleton
Certified Massage Therapist, Owner of July Crocker Massage Therapy
July is a graduate of Chico Massage School building roots in California since 2022. She is passionate about creating a welcoming, comfortable experience to help others feel their best. July has a focus in deep tissue and personalized therapeutic massage with a mission in helping every client feel refreshed and centered in their body through techniques grounded in anatomy and function. Her specialty truly shines in those seeking relief in tissue recovery. You will find sessions with her are as educational as they are relaxing. A goal of hers is to change the narrative surrounding deep tissue work to show you it can be a rejuvenating, pleasant experience. She is thoroughly trained in multiple modalities including hot stone therapy and proper deep tissue massage techniques while honoring the nervous system, because you and your body matter.
*Bookings available this November
What people are saying —
FAQs
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At Gen and Moon we encourage all new clients looking to treat their skin book either a consultation or new client facial.
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Relaxation paired with clinical treatments is the Gen and Moon specialty. While all of our services include relaxation benefits, to truly experience a relaxation focused service we recommend our Deluxe Relaxation Facials.
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We offer both virtual and physical gift cards.
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While most acne clients achieve results within 3-6 months there is not a timeline guaranteed due to the unique conditions, skin type, acne type, and severity of each individual. Our spa customizes treatment plans with thorough education and consultation on a case by case basis- book a new client facial or consult for more personalized advice from our team of estheticians to gain further insight for your personal case.
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While we do not pressure sales of our retail products we do find those who invest in our recommendations have the best success achieving their skincare goals. We will always provide affordable options here at our spa with your personal goals in mind as we feel it is our duty as your skincare professional to have quality solutions available for you- education on these recommendations is something we pair with every service to ensure you are informed and confident with every purchase.
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We recommend coming with a fresh face free of makeup, a list of any current skincare and supplements/medications being used, avoid exfoliation 3-4 days pre-service, and be prepared to avoid heat, moisture, and sun exposure for a few days post service. We will provide more thorough aftercare in our follow ups after the service is completed. Coming comfy is optional but highly encouraged!
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Currently the best way to shop our retail is to book a product pickup via our booking link above or contact us to set up a time to browse our retail. For a targeted personalized plan we recommend booking a consultation which includes allotted time for product pickups. We also do ship orders upon request.
*We are working to provide online sales and shipment options through our website to enhance your experience in the near future.