Meet the Owner

CROIA, The Spa at Applecross is a luxury day spa and self-care sanctuary located in Downingtown Pennsylvania in beautiful Chester county.Kristen was just named as one of Philadelphia's top Innovators in Aesthetics & Beauty.

 After attending prestigious and nationally ranked education in aesthetics, Kristen has notably become one of the most sought after Estheticians and spa entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia suburbs. CROIA is her fifth business concept and highly buzzed about country club location. Her prestigious ranking as a trusted skin care professional has led her on a journey of building a blueprint of success throughout her dedicated and unwavering commitment to her loyal clientele .

Catching the eye of other industry leaders, Kristen was recruited for her leadership and innovation, and was chosen to serve at the highest level of spa management “Director of  Spa” for a private, luxury Forbes rated property in the Charleston, South Carolina spa network. This opportunity for professional development and world class experience has enabled Kristen to step away from the treatment room to adopt a level of excellence that she now applies to her growing spa conglomerate. Kristen’s reputation and loyal clientele have found a home behind the doors of her three established brick and mortar locations. Each location is home to a client experience that can only be found where knowledge and expertise underpin every skin and body ritual. Her unwavering ethos and commitment to her clients health and safety has raised a bar when it comes to skin care. She has pioneered the green beauty movement by only allowing truly organic and clean ingredients into her protocols and retail boutique. This commitment has placed a heart and soul behind the beautiful logos where skincare truly is her love language. Kristen’s additional contribution to the ever-changing industry comes with the release of her own skincare products. CROIA, (kree-ya) meaning "full of heart"  

6 carefully curated products for the most discerning client. Her dedication to plant based skin care with healing ingredients has resulted in a dream come-to- life moment. Her craft continues to transcend the treatment room as she continues to make strides in her profession. Allow Kristen at her team to enchant you. Whether you were in for an award-winning wax or her famous "Best of The Mainline"  facials all are welcome in the care of her spas. Rest assured the bar is high and that you are the priority. 

Heart forward and with gratitude we look forward to your visit!!Six carefully curated products for the most discerning client. Her dedication to plant based skin care with healing has resulted in a dream come to life moment. Her craft continues to transcend the treatment room as she continues to make strides in her profession. Allow Kristen at her team to enchant you. Whether you were in for an award-winning wax or her famous best of the maze nine facials all are welcome in the care of her spouse. Rest assured the bar is high and that you are the priority. Heart forward and with gratitude we look forward to your visit!!