Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Sanctuary for Relaxation & Wellness in Rockford, IL
Smooth was founded in 2001 by Christyn Rittenhouse, a licensed esthetician and massage therapist with over two decades of experience in holistic wellness. Our focus lies in creating deeply relaxing experiences that integrate skincare, body treatments, and mindfulness practices. We specialize in customized facials, waxing, and energy-based rituals designed to calm the nervous system and promote overall well-being. Christyns background in psychology and certified life coaching informs our approach to self-care as a transformative practice. We prioritize personalized service, using high-quality products and techniques like hot stone therapy, facial cupping, and sound baths.Our studio emphasizes safety, comfort, and education, ensuring clients understand how to maintain healthy skin and reduce stress. We serve both men and women, offering waxing services with exclusions for Brazilian treatments. Our commitment to authenticity means we avoid clinical trends in favor of nurturing the mind-body connection. With a focus on parasympathetic activation through vagus nerve stimulation, our treatments aim to create lasting physiological benefits. We also provide life coaching services for clients seeking personal growth and clarity.
Services
Facials
Waxing
Body Treatments
Life Coaching
Massage Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized experience in esthetics and relaxation therapy
- Certified life coach integrates mental wellness with physical treatments
- Customized facials using hot stones, LED light, and thermal therapy
- Gentle waxing services for men and women with pre-appointment guidance
- Unique combination of massage, sound baths, and lymphatic drainage techniques
Services
Signature Hot Stone Facial
This 30-90 minute treatment combines deep cleansing with hot stone massage therapy. Starting with double cleansing and exfoliation, it incorporates targeted facial massage using heated stones followed by LED light therapy. The service promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and delivers immediate skin relaxation benefits while addressing individual skincare needs through personalized product selection.
Elevation Facial
A 60-90 minute treatment featuring fluff brush cleansing, thermal therapy, and specialized facial techniques. Clients choose between cupping, hot/cold stones, or gua sha while receiving firming serums activated through vibration therapy. The treatment concludes with a collagen-boosting mask to address signs of aging and improve skin elasticity through multi-modal stimulation.
Body Zen Treatment
This 60-90 minute session integrates massage, sound therapy, and aromatherapy. Options include singing bowls, body cupping, and temperature contrast therapy to release muscular tension. The treatment addresses both physical discomfort and mental stress through combined sensory experiences that promote parasympathetic nervous system activation and deep cellular relaxation.
Sound Retreat
A 15-45 minute non-invasive treatment using singing bowls and tuning forks to induce deep relaxation. Warm rice packs and hot stones are placed strategically while vibrational therapy targets stress points. The session includes acupressure and customizable add-ons like facial massage or scalp work to address specific tension patterns through sonic resonance.
Life Coaching
Co-active coaching sessions help clients clarify values, overcome mental blocks, and create intentional life changes. The 60-90 minute sessions combine psychological principles with practical goal-setting strategies. Certified coaching focuses on reducing rumination, identifying strengths, and developing sustainable self-care practices that complement physical wellness treatments.
People
Christyn Rittenhouse
Owner & Lead Esthetician
With 20+ years in esthetics and massage therapy, Christyn combines skincare expertise with life coaching certification. She holds a BA in Psychology from Northern Illinois University and specializes in creating holistic wellness experiences that address both physical and mental health through personalized treatments.
Questions
What services are available for men?
We offer waxing (excluding Brazilian), facials, and body treatments for men.
How should I prepare for waxing?
Avoid shaving for 10-14 days, exfoliate before/after, and avoid caffeine/sugar before appointments.
Do you offer packages or discounts?
Yes, our referral program gives $5-$10 off per referral toward future services.
Are there any contraindications for waxing?
Waxing isn't recommended for those with diabetes, lupus, or prescription acne medications.
What makes your facials unique?
Our treatments combine hot stones, LED therapy, and lymphatic drainage for holistic skin health.
Reviews (3)
Erika Anderson
Dec 15, 2016
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Christyn provides the most amazing massage style I have experienced in years. Her Fijian technique was a life saver after a back injury and every massage I've had since has been an amazing mixture of relaxation with long-lasting shifts. Warm, inviting and wonderful treatments.
Lori Aamodt
Dec 10, 2016
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I could not be happier with the service I get here! Christyn has the most gentle touch and always knows what she's doing. The wax is always the perfect temperature and my skin has never had any type of reaction to it! I highly recommend her salon! :)
Jennifer Janeski
Nov 09, 2016
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I have gone to Christyn for years and have gotten a number of her services (waxing, massage, facials). She is always attentive to your specific needs and truly cares how you feel! I will continue to go to her for her great service! I love when I get pampered by her it is truly a relaxing experience!
