Our Team
We customize all of our treatments to ensure you achieve your goals.
We are your wellness guides.
Heidi Lane, Founder and Esthetician, Heidi Lane Esthetics and Better You Botanicals.
Heidi Lane
Heidi is the founder of Heidi Lane Esthetics. With over 25 years of experience in esthetics and natural health, Heidi brings a whole body approach to wellness.
Heidi started her career at the Florida College of Natural Health in Sarasota Florida. With a love for travel and passion for skincare the beauty industry has taken Heidi from coast to coast as a trainer, skincare educator, master esthetician in Beverly Hills, California and co-owner of Better You Botanicals a natural facial oil skincare line. Heidi moved to Boise, Idaho in 2009 and decided to make her dream a reality by opening Heidi Lane Esthetics a one room facial and waxing studio in the North end of Boise. Today, Heidi Lane Esthetics has expanded with two Boise locations with a team of passionate providers.
Heidi is certified with the International cupping association for facial cupping and skin rejuvenation, gua sha trained and holds certifications in micro-needling, hydrafacial technology, advanced chemical peels, endermology, and microcurrent.
She resides in Boise, Idaho with her husband who is the creator of Better Man Beard and their little dog Bodhi, sweet kitty Tilley and crazy new pup Ruby.
Sara Wald, Esthetician. Boise Bench and downtown Boise location.
Sara Wald
Sara Wald is a licensed esthetician, skin care expert with more than 20 years of hands-on experience in luxury hotel spas, wellness centers and many years in medical spas, specializing in acne prone skin. Sara's mission is to empower her clients to achieve their best skin by sharing her numerous years of knowledge in skin health and wellness.
Sara knows how vital touch can be in healing the mind and body, and it shines through with her own nurturing, soothing touch. She holds advanced certifications in chemical peels from PCA Skin and Ultraceuticals, is advanced gua sha trained and has a Reiki certification.
Before becoming an esthetician, Sara received a B.A. in advertising and mass communications from San Jose State University. Boise, Idaho is where Sara calls home with her husband, two daughters and little dog Lucky. In her downtime, Sara enjoys yoga, ballet, and hiking the Boise foothills.
Emily Bakko, Esthetician and licensed massage therapist.
Emily Bakko
Emily is dual-licensed practitioner and holds her certifications in Esthetics and Massage with a whole body approach to wellness. Emily has a unique treatment style of massage, incorporating her certification in advanced cupping techniques through the International cupping association.
Emily is trained and certified in Orthopedic cupping, cellulite cupping, facial cupping and athletic cupping through the International cupping association. She also has a certification in bio-magnetic migraine release and cupping to reduce headaches (it works!). She is an incredible bodywork therapist.
Emily has a firm but nurturing hand and is dedicated to helping each client strengthen their understanding of their body, how they can heal, and how they can thrive. Emily's quest for wellness knowledge is ongoing as she is always exploring different healing modalities.
Don't let all the relaxation fool you though, Emily is a PCA skin advanced peel certified Esthetician and can treat all skin issues. Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Emily has a strong attachment to Boise State, where she received her Bachelor's degree in computer networking. Emily enjoys being surrounded by her family and friends.
Ariel Patrick, Esthetician.
Ariel Patrick
Ariel has been a licensed Esthetician for several years and has a passion for skin care. She has a background in Medical Esthetics.
She is positive, professional and knowledgeable. She has certifications in Micro-needling, advanced PCA skin chemical peels and Hydrafacial technology.. When she is away from work you’ll find her with her beautiful family gardening, hiking and loving all things Idaho.
Rebeka Porter, Esthetician. Boise Bench and downtown Boise location.
Rebeka Porter
Rebeka received her Esthetics license from the Aveda institute in Boise, Idaho. She has a passion for skincare and is a natural in this field. Her hands are confident, and her personality is warm. She is certified in PCA Skin chemical peels, microneedling, dermablading and Hydrafacials. What Rebeka loves most about being an Esthetician is helping people be the best version of themselves; feeling comfortable in their own skin.
Rebeka moved to Boise in 2018 and fell in love with the friendliness and warmth that reminded her of home.
In her free time Rebeka enjoys trying delicious food, spending time with family, going on dates with her husband and spending time with her cats.
Laurel Larson, Esthetician
Laurel Larsen
Laurel moved to Boise from Austin, Texas in 2004. She spent several years in the social work field before following her passion for wellness and skincare as an esthetician. Laurel recently spent a year in Kohler, Wisconsin where she was employed at a luxury destination spa. Her leisure pursuits include reading, ancestral research, jewelry making, travel, yoga and being in nature. She adores her fur baby Sullivan the Havanese and spending quality time with friends and family.
Allison Cannon, Esthetician, Boise Bench Location
Allison Cannon
Allison has been a licensed Aesthetician since 2011. You may know Allison who owned her own business Valley Beauty Skincare for 8 years before joining our team. She is microblade and powder brow certified, Microneedle, PCA Skin chemical peel, Hydrafacial and Ellebana Lash Lift certified and a natural in the skincare industry.
Allison has a big personality and a positive outlook on life. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and shares her knowledge of skincare openly of this always evolving industry. Allison enjoys spending time with her active family ad household of pets. She’s also an incredible baker.
Angela Stacklin, Esthetician, Boise Bench and Boise downtown location.
Angela Stacklin
Angela is a licensed Esthetician and the Northwest educator for Ultraceuticals skincare brand. Angela approaches skincare much like she approaches life; it’s a journey and should be fun! Her goal for her clients is to create a calming space where they can feel renewed and radiant. Angela addresses skincare from a whole body perspective and takes lifestyle and environmental factors into consideration when forming a skincare solution for each client’s personal goals.
Angela is trained in Oncology Esthetics and certified and trained in full body sugaring for hair removal. She is certified in PCA skin chemical peels and Hydrafacial treatments.
When Angela isn’t at the spa she can be found adventuring outdoors. Angela has traveled the world, living in New Zealand, London, San Diego, Oklahoma and Ohio! She has settled in Boise, Idaho with her husband Jimmy. She loves to learn about new cultures, food and art and is up for any outdoor adventure! Angela found Boise and loved the friendly vibe. They chose Boise to call their home and are really happy to be settling in for a long rooted stay.
Katie Howanski, Esthetician, Boise Bench Location
Katie Howanski
Katie is a licensed Esthetician that moved to Boise, Idaho from the Philadelphia area and is enjoying exploring all that the City of Trees has to offer.
Katie is an Aveda Institute Graduate with a specialty certification in sugaring for hair removal. She is PCA skin chemical peel and Ultraceuticals advanced combination chemical peel certified and HydraFacial trained and certified. Katie has completed advanced workshops in acne, brow lamination and intimate skin lightening.
Katie believes in educating clients on the importance of self-care, home care and the best treatments to get you to your skincare goal. Katie has a passion for makeup and helping to enhance her client's natural beauty.
On her off days, you can find Katie with her boyfriend, Dan. They love trying new restaurants, working out together and walking their dog, Snickers. Katie has a true passion for skincare.
Jessica Merkle, Licensed Esthetician, Boise bench location.
Jessica Merkle
Jessica recently graduated from Oliver Finley Academy eager to break into the world of Esthetics. Currently training with our team to refine her skills, Jessica has always had a desire to serve others and is excited to expand upon her caring nature in this new and exciting career. Jessica loves helping clients look and feel their best and that is why she is so passionate about skincare and makeup.
Jessica moved to Boise, Idaho in 2020 as a flight attendant and chose to stay after falling in love with the community and her husband! Jessica loves to spend her free time with her husband and her pets Moose and Eleanore.
BreAnna Newman, Licensed Esthetician, Boise bench location
Brandy Kole, Licensed Esthetician, Downtown Boise location
BreAnna Newman
Bree is a licensed Esthetician who is passionate about helping others feel their best selves. She finished esthetics school in 2021. Bree is HydraFacial and HydraFacial Keravive scalp treatment certified for hair growth.
Bree has a warm inviting personality and is very detail oriented.
In her free time you’ll most likely find her outside enjoying nature. She loves to ski, camp and spend time in the Boise mountains. Bree has a green thumb and is learning more about herbalism!
Brandy Kole
Brandy received her license from Premiere Esthetic Institute in Idaho. She has a love for skincare and wellness. Her goal as a results-driven esthetician, is for each client to leave not only feeling relaxed but noticing a difference in their skin.
Brandy has certifications in advanced Microneedling, Nanoneedling, lash lifts, Microdermabrasion, advanced chemical peels, dermaplane and Hydrafacials She is also currently working on her health coaching certification.
In her free time, she loves hanging out with her family & friends, reading, hiking, exploring farmers markets, and taking in Idaho scenery.
Sylvia Levi, Licensed Esthetician
Sylvia Levi
Sylvia Levi is a Licensed Esthetician with over 20 years of spa industry experience. Her treatments are transformative, combining the beauty and relaxation of a spa facial with the science of advanced skin treatments. She enjoys focusing on restoring the skin to a healthy state where it functions correctly and encouraging clients to completely relax allowing for rejuvenation on a cellular level. Sylvia has advanced training in oncology, acne, resurfacing treatments, facial massage, and gua sha. Her passion is helping others achieve skin that glows from within.