Owner and Founder

Owner | Founder | Licensed Master Aesthetician

Kristin Joy VanGuilder is the founder and master aesthetician behind Ella Ora, a skincare sanctuary known for delivering transformative, science-driven treatments in a luxurious setting. With a background rooted in elite ballet and biomedical study, Kristin brings a rare blend of precision, grace, and clinical expertise to every client experience.

She trained at the highest levels of classical ballet, earning full merit scholarships to some of the world’s most prestigious institutions — including the San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. As a principal dancer with The American Ballet Ensemble, Kristin developed an intuitive understanding of structure, movement, and discipline — qualities that now define her refined, results-driven skincare approach.

Kristin’s journey into aesthetics began with a personal mission to heal her own skin. Drawing on her studies in biology and nursing, she immersed herself in the science of skin health and trained with renowned French and German skincare experts, including intensive education with Biologique Recherche in New York. Her continuing education spans global beauty capitals — from Los Angeles and Chicago to London — where she has refined advanced techniques in non-surgical toning and biological skin transformation.

A true specialist in rosacea, adult acne, and advanced aging, Kristin is known for creating radiant, “doll-like” skin and delivering dramatic, lasting results. She believes that with discipline, science, and one year of full commitment, anyone can achieve glowing, resilient skin — and she has the track record to prove it.

Now operating with a consistently waitlisted schedule and a devoted, cult-like clientele, Kristin’s reputation speaks for itself. Her method blends hard science with an artist’s eye — creating change that is as real as it is beautiful.