My name is Marlen Castaneda, and I am the woman behind the table here at Freely Blossoming Esthetics.

If you’re new here - hello! I am a Sonoma County local with a passion for creativity. Aside from being an esthetician and business owner, I enjoy reading, hiking, yoga, dancing, and being the proud owner of a sweet chihuahua named Prince.

Becoming an esthetician was a natural career choice for me. As a teen, I really struggled with acne - and was even a victim of bullying at school because of it. This personal experience set the foundation for my passion and purpose to help other girls and women facing similar skin problems.

I decided to pursue a career in esthetics in 2019, and have been a licensed esthetician in the industry ever since. I began as a lash extension employee, and soon realized I desired my own creative space to let my unique style and talent for esthetics bloom - and thus, Freely Blossoming was born. I am very blessed to have found my passion, and even more so to be able to share it with those who visit my esthetics studio. My vision is to provide a safe space for women of all walks of life to visit for a relaxing, confidence-boosting treatment - and I’ve lived out that mission by providing such an environment for my clients.