about Us

Karissa Bankston

Owner and CEO - Ebb and Flow Wellness

Karissa is a Licensed Aesthetician, Energy Healing Practitioner, and skincare product curator specializing in holistic facials, energy medicine, and integrative wellness. Her personal healing journey has shaped her belief that true transformation begins from within.

Blending advanced skincare with intuitive care, she creates personalized treatments that restore balance, confidence, and inner radiance. Karissa is deeply passionate about supporting both her clients and her team, cultivating Ebb & Flow as a safe, sacred space where people can exhale, receive, and reconnect to themselves.

Her mission is to empower others with practical skincare and self-care rituals that support lasting beauty and well-being from the inside out.


Krysta Pitney, lmt

Krysta completed the Therapeutic Massage Program at Spa Tech Institute in 2008. She specializes in Deep Tissue and Swedish massage. She is also certified in Equine Massage.
Krysta is very passionate about massage therapy. She would like to educate people on the many benefits of massage while continuing to learn new techniques. Striving to give the best massage possible, specific to every client’s needs.

Stephanie Teixeira, lmt

Born and raised in New Bedford, Stephanie has been a licensed massaged therapist since June 2016.  Attending BCC in 2003, first studying arts and science then going back twelve years later to add the therapeutic massage course.  She started working in retail pharmacy in January of 2003 and spent one and half years in specialty pharmacy focusing on five specific disease states;  multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, oncology, HIV/AIDS and Hep-C.   From 2010-2011 she taught anatomy and physiology at MCI in Florida, a medical career institute.  Her special interests include sports massage, migraine therapy, as well as prenatal massage in which she is certified.  A loyal medical volunteer for the Boston marathon since 2016, having attended six marathons and planning to continue to volunteer in the future.

Kimberley Pennock, LE

Kim is an esthetician licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She graduated from Spa Tech Institute completing the Spa Therapy/Holistic Esthetic Advanced Training Program. Having spent two decades in the educational sector, Kim recognizes the importance of lifelong learning and keeping current with the latest advances in the industry. Acknowledging how hectic life can be, Kim is passionate about providing her clients with a relaxing spa experience which rejuvenates the skin and revives the spirit.

Cortney myers, lmt

Cortney is a Licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of Lincoln Tech in Brockton. She is also certified in Reiki Energy Healing and incorporates Reiki into her massages, allowing her clients to receive added healing benefits to their sessions. Cortney specializes in Deep Tissue, Reiki Massages, and Reiki Healing treatments. She is dedicated to creating a safe space and tailoring each massage/healing session to exactly what you need. You will leave feeling lighter, relaxed, and more in tune.

Kristi Kuklinski, lmt

Kristi is a licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of Spa Tech Institute with 10+ years of experience. She is strongly dedicated to her craft and believes every person has the ability to heal themselves and supports where you are in your unique process. She works to enhance The Wellness Triangle of Mind, Body, Spirit in order to restore balance and harmony for each individual. Kristi’s mission is to assist each client through the healing power of therapeutic and holistic massage.

Carrie lawrence, lmt, RMT

Carrie is a Holistic Licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of Spa Tech Institute. She is dedicated to the healing journey of her clients to achieve a higher quality of life. Carrie specializes in holistic massage, deep tissue, swedish massage and Polarity Therapy. She is also a Reiki Master from John Harvey Grey Center. Carrie integrates Reiki and Polarity energy work into her massages to further benefit her clients and accelerate their body’s natural ability to heal itself.

betsy youngson, NCRP

Betsy is a board certified and nationally certified Reflexologist, as well as, a Reiki practitioner. Her passion lies in helping people and giving the treatment their body needs to bring them back into balance and naturally heal. Not only are Betsy’s treatments very healing, they are blissfully relaxing and enjoyable! Betsy always includes an optional epsom salt foot soak prior to your reflexology treatment to deepen your healing and relaxation experience. (Read more about what reflexology is under “what we offer”).

Kaylyn Shea, LE

Kaylyn is a Licensed Aesthetician who began her career as a Licensed Cosmetologist providing hair and lash services and grew to realize it was time to listen to her heart and follow her passion for skincare! She completed her training and graduated Spa Tech Institute to become a Licensed Aesthetician. Kaylyn has a thirst for knowledge in the industry and is always growing. She has a beautiful touch and loves pampering her clients and helping them look and feel their best!

vanessa rezendes, LE

Vanessa is a Licensed Aesthetician and graduate of Spa Tech Institute. From a very early age, Vanessa has always loved everything beauty and pursued her dream of becoming an Aesthetician! She continues to grow in the industry and loves taking care of her clients. With her calming energy and therapeutic touch, she leaves her clients revived, rejuvenated and glowing!

Jette Ballem, lmt

Jette is a Licensed Massage Therapist who specializes in deep tissue therapeutic massage with additional training in Polarity energy work. Jette is passionate about helping her clients to experiences positive results from her massages. Her vibrant energy and powerful touch bring so much relief for her clients both during and long after their massages with her!

Lauren Smith, lmt

With over 16 years of experience, Lauren is a skilled Massage Therapist known for her intuitive, therapeutic approach. She specializes in relieving chronic tension and supporting long-term wellness through customized, results-driven sessions.

Each treatment is thoughtfully tailored to help clients feel restored, balanced, and deeply relaxed.

Steven Mcintyre, lmt

Stephen is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in therapeutic and deep tissue massage. He incorporates advanced techniques such as myofascial release and fascial scraping to target chronic tension and support pain relief.

His focused, results-driven approach helps clients recover, restore balance, and feel renewed both during and beyond the treatment room.

Donna Hickey

Donna is an ordained Metaphysical Minister specializing in intuitive tarot readings, spiritual growth mentoring, and mindfulness practices. With over 17 years of tarot experience, she blends intuitive insight with guidance from the spiritual realm to deliver meaningful, supportive messages.

She is also a Reiki Master Teacher and has been working in the metaphysical field for over 20 years. Donna was ordained through the Wisdom of the Heart Church in 2011. Donna provides Intuitive Tarot Readings at Ebb and Flow one Saturday a month from 10-2.







What Our clients Say

★★★★★

Karissa gave me my first facial ever and I was hocked! I’ve never have been confident in my skin and always wore makeup to cover up my blemish UNTIL NOW! Karissa has thought me how important it is to have a good skin routine and product and to be consistent in my appointment! Now I love to take my makeup off and go without wearing it! My skin has changed so much for the better and others have even noticed how much my skin just glows! Ebb and Flow has an amazing atmosphere that has me so excited every time to go back!!

-Melissa H.

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