about Us

Karissa Bankston

Owner and CEO - Ebb and Flow Wellness

Karissa is a Licensed Aesthetician with 12+ years of experience and a Reiki Master/Healer and Guide who specializes in Holistic Facials, Energy Medicine and Wellness Coaching. Her personal healing journey and spiritual development has brought her to a deep understanding and awareness that we all have the power within us to heal ourselves. It is her mission to bring to light the true beauty that is within us all and guide each client to see themselves in that light, leaving them with a deep knowing that they are their own guru. The tailored treatments she provides to her clients assist in the natural enhancement and unfolding of their inner beauty, leaving them radiant, confident, and at peace within. She is passionate about educating clients and working with them to develop practical at-home skin care and self care that fits best with their lifestyle and meets their individual needs.


Krysta Pitney

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

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 three marathons and planning to continue to volunteer in the future.

Amelia DuPonte

Amelia is a Licensed Esthetician and graduate of Spa Tech Institute’s 600 hour Esthetics program, specializing in facials and waxing. She has a passion and growing knowledge for skincare and whole body health and she loves to make her clients feel extra pampered! Amelia loves working with clients to help them reach their skincare goals through effective in spa treatments, as well as, practical home care regimens. Her warm nature and relaxing touch will leave you feeling peaceful and glowing!

Kimberley Pennock

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

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

Kristi is a licensed Massage Therapist and graduate of Spa Tech Institute with 7+ 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

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 looks forward to integrating Reiki and Polarity energy work into her massages to further benefit her clients and accelerate their body’s natural ability to heal itself.



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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