The Loft Medspa & Laser

 Step into a sanctuary of luxury and transformation at The Loft Medspa & Laser, the trusted destination for beauty and wellness in the Iron Range and St. Louis County since 2023. Proudly voted Mesabi's Best Spa 2024 & 2025, our award-winning services are designed to inspire confidence, enhance natural beauty, and provide total rejuvenation.

Immerse yourself in indulgence with our signature treatments, including glow-enhancing facials, revitalizing chemical peels, and advanced laser services such as hair removal, photo rejuvenation, and vein treatments. Our injectables, like Botox & Xeomin, deliver radiant, lasting results tailored to your unique goals.

Beyond the medspa, we offer a full-service hair salon, where expert stylists craft precision cuts, stunning colors, and flawless styles that perfectly suit your personality. From head to toe, our tranquil oasis is designed to elevate your self-care routine with a personal touch.

Your journey to radiant, healthy skin, beautiful hair, and total relaxation begins the moment you walk through our doors. Discover why we’re the region’s top choice for beauty and wellness—experience The Loft Medspa & Laser today!

 Autumn Markwell is a master of transformation, blending over 15 years of expertise as an Advanced Practice Esthetician, Cosmetologist, and Certified Laser Technician. Known for her exceptional skill and unwavering dedication to her clients, Autumn has become a trusted name in beauty and wellness across Hibbing and beyond. With state-certified Salon Management credentials in hair and esthetician services, she delivers unmatched care and professionalism, ensuring every client leaves feeling radiant and confident.

Lance Markwell is a Certified Laser Technician known for precision, expertise, and exceptional results in advanced laser aesthetics. He specializes in Laser Tattoo Removal, IPL Photo Rejuvenation, Carbon Laser Peels, Laser Hair Removal, and Vascular & Pigmented Lesion Treatments, delivering highly customized care using cutting-edge technology.

With a deep understanding of laser–skin interaction and treatment progression, Lance is meticulous in his approach—prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and visible transformation. His results-driven techniques are designed to restore clarity, improve tone and texture, and help clients confidently achieve their aesthetic goals.

Together, Autumn and Lance are redefining advanced aesthetics at The Loft Medspa & Laser, combining state-of-the-art laser platforms with personalized care to deliver powerful, consistent results. Trust their expertise to elevate your skin—and your confidence.

  Shannon Petroske, APRN, CNP, is a highly experienced Nurse Practitioner and Cosmetic Laser Certified Provider serving as the Medical Director of The Loft Medspa & Laser. With more than nine years of advanced clinical experience, Shannon combines medical expertise, aesthetic precision, and compassionate care to deliver elevated, results-driven wellness and aesthetic treatments tailored to each client’s individual goals.

Known for her thoughtful, personalized approach, Shannon specializes in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Medical Weight-Loss Counseling, PRP Regenerative Treatments, advanced cosmetic laser procedures, skin rejuvenation, and Glo2 Facials. She is passionate about helping clients improve not only how they look, but how they feel—focusing on confidence, wellness, balance, and long-term results through medically guided care.

As Medical Director, Shannon provides clinical leadership and oversight for advanced aesthetic and wellness services, ensuring every treatment at The Loft is performed with the highest standards of safety, precision, and patient-centered care. Her expertise with advanced laser technologies, regenerative treatments, and evidence-based wellness protocols allows clients to experience luxury-level services backed by strong medical knowledge and exceptional attention to detail.

Clients appreciate Shannon for her warm personality, professionalism, and commitment to creating customized treatment plans that are both effective and realistic. Her goal is always to help every client feel empowered, refreshed, healthy, and confident through compassionate care and advanced aesthetic medicine.

 Meet April Nickila, RN – Your New Go-To Injector, Laser Specialist & Wellness Provider at The Loft Medspa & Laser! 

We’re beyond excited to welcome April Nickila, RN to The Loft Medspa & Laser!
A lifelong resident of Hibbing and a highly experienced Registered Nurse with nearly 20 years of clinical expertise, April is bringing her passion for aesthetics, wellness, and advanced laser treatments to our community — and we couldn’t be happier to have her on our award-winning team.

April is trained in cosmetic injections including Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport, and is known for her gentle, artistic touch that enhances your natural beauty with soft, balanced, and refreshed results. 

And the excitement keeps growing…
April is now fully laser certified! She provides a wide range of advanced laser services, adding even more skill and innovation to our treatment menu.
She will also be assisting in our new Hormone Replacement Therapy program, supporting clients in restoring balance, improving energy, and optimizing overall wellness.

• Neurotoxin Injections (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin)
   
• Personalized Aesthetic Consultations
   
• PRP Treatments
   

 Please Help Us Welcome Katie Bannie, APRN, DNP, FNP-C to The Loft Medspa & Laser 

We are thrilled to welcome Katie Bannie, APRN, DNP, FNP-C to the award-winning team at The Loft Medspa & Laser!

Katie is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in oncology, bringing an exceptional level of medical expertise, precision, and compassionate care to our wellness services. She has been a registered nurse since 2015 and has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2021. Educated through The College of St. Scholastica, Katie is known for her thoughtful, patient-centered approach and commitment to safe, evidence-based care.

At The Loft, Katie will be leading and administering our Advanced IV Wellness Therapy program—a powerful collection of nutrient infusions designed to help you feel energized, refreshed, and restored from the inside out.

Our IV therapies deliver hydration, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids directly into the bloodstream, allowing for rapid absorption and noticeable results. Whether your goal is to boost energy, strengthen your immune system, improve focus, or support healthy, glowing skin, Katie will guide you in selecting the infusion that best fits your needs.

Katie’s extensive medical background and attention to detail ensure every treatment is delivered with the highest level of safety, professionalism, and personalized care—while still providing the relaxing, elevated experience The Loft Medspa & Laser is known for.

And this is just the beginning… Katie will also play a key role in expanding our medical wellness offerings, with exciting new treatments and services coming soon.

We are so excited to have Katie join our team and can’t wait for you to experience the expertise, warmth, and wellness-focused care she brings to The Loft.

Please Help Us Welcome Stacy Nelson to The Loft Medspa & Laser 

We are proud to welcome Stacy Tardy, Advanced Practice Esthetician and Certified Laser Technician, to the award-winning team at The Loft Medspa & Laser!

A Hibbing native, Stacy brings not only an impressive level of advanced training and experience, but also a deep connection to the local community. Her passion for skincare, combined with her commitment to helping clients look and feel their best, makes her an incredible addition to The Loft.

Stacy specializes in a full spectrum of advanced esthetic, laser, and skin-corrective services, allowing her to treat a wide range of skin concerns with precision and confidence. Her expertise includes laser treatments such as hair removal, IPL/photo rejuvenation, pigmentation correction, and tattoo removal, as well as advanced practice esthetics services including chemical peels, dermaplaning, and corrective facial treatments. She also provides foundational esthetic services, ensuring every client—whether new to skincare or seeking advanced results—receives the highest level of care.

With a strong focus on customization and results, Stacy takes the time to understand each client’s unique skin type, concerns, and goals. She combines clinical knowledge with a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to create treatment plans that deliver visible, lasting improvements in skin health and appearance.

Known for her professionalism, warmth, and dedication to continued education, Stacy stays at the forefront of the latest technologies and techniques in the industry. Her ability to blend advanced treatments with a relaxing, personalized experience perfectly reflects the elevated standard of care The Loft Medspa & Laser is known for.

We are thrilled to have Stacy join our team and are excited for our clients to experience the expertise, passion, and hometown pride she brings to every treatment.

Meet Samantha Molencamp - Licensed Esthetician since 2020, Lash Technician and Certified Laser Technician. 

Sam is highly skilled with advanced experience in relaxing, customized facials and professional lash services. A graduate of the Minnesota School of Cosmetology’s Esthetician Program, she has built a reputation for delivering consistent, results-driven outcomes with a meticulous eye for detail and a true passion for skin health.

Known for her precision, artistry, and elevated technique, Samantha specializes in enhancing natural beauty through expertly applied lash services—creating fuller, more defined lashes that are tailored to each client’s eye shape and lifestyle. She is also a go-to provider for back facials, helping clients address breakouts, congestion, texture, and discoloration on one of the most commonly overlooked areas of the body.

Clients love her warm, calming presence and her ability to create treatment plans that deliver visible, confidence-boosting results.

Services now available with Sam:

• Facials
• Back Facials 
• Teeth Whitening
• Brow Services: (Brow trio, brow lamination, brow tints)
• Lash Extensions - Classics, Hybrids, or Volumes
• Facial Waxing - Brows, Lip/Chin, Nose Wax
• Lash Lifts + Tints

  Sabrina Sterling is a highly sought-after Licensed Cosmetologist with more than 15 years of experience delivering luxury hair services with precision, artistry, and exceptional attention to detail. Known for her effortless color transformations and elevated styling techniques, Sabrina specializes in creating customized looks that are modern, dimensional, and beautifully tailored to each guest’s individual features, lifestyle, and hair goals.

Her expertise includes balayage, lived-in blondes, dimensional color, precision highlighting, custom haircuts, fades, glossing treatments, restorative conditioning services, and advanced color correction. Sabrina is especially known for creating seamless, natural-looking color that grows out beautifully while maintaining the integrity and health of the hair.

Beyond her technical talent, clients love Sabrina for her warm personality, calming presence, and commitment to making every appointment feel like a luxury experience. Whether you’re looking for a dramatic transformation or soft, effortless beauty, Sabrina’s goal is always the same — helping every guest leave feeling confident, refreshed, and absolutely beautiful.

Experience elevated hair artistry with Sabrina Sterling at The Loft Medspa & Laser.

  Jasmine Darrow is a talented Licensed Massage Therapist known for her calming presence, therapeutic expertise, and deeply personalized approach to wellness and relaxation. With experience working in luxury spa environments, Jasmine creates customized massage experiences designed to help clients unwind, heal, recharge, and feel their absolute best. Her passion for client-centered care and attention to detail allow every treatment to feel both restorative and results-driven.

Jasmine specializes in Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, Hot Stone Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Aromatherapy, Cupping, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage, Sports Massage, and customized therapeutic bodywork tailored to each client’s individual needs. Whether clients are seeking stress relief, muscle recovery, tension reduction, or total-body relaxation, Jasmine’s intuitive touch and thoughtful techniques create a truly elevated wellness experience.

Combined with her healthcare background providing compassionate patient care, Jasmine offers a unique level of professionalism, comfort, and attentiveness that clients immediately appreciate. Her warm personality, intuitive touch, and commitment to wellness help create an experience that is both relaxing and therapeutic from start to finish.

At The Loft Medspa & Laser, Jasmine is dedicated to helping every guest relax, restore balance, and leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and cared for from the inside out.

Haley is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a true passion for helping clients relax, recharge, and feel their absolute best. She specializes in Relaxation Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, and Prenatal Massage, offering customized treatments designed to meet each client’s unique needs and wellness goals.

Known for her calming presence, thoughtful approach, and ability to truly listen to what the body needs, Haley creates a massage experience that is both deeply therapeutic and incredibly restorative. Whether you’re looking to melt away stress, relieve chronic muscle tension, ease pregnancy-related discomfort, or simply take time to care for yourself, Haley tailors every session to provide meaningful relief and total relaxation.

Her work is centered around creating an experience that is not only effective, but also welcoming, comfortable, and personalized from start to finish. Haley believes massage should be more than just a service—it should be a time to reset, restore, and reconnect with your body.

As a proud member of the Hibbing community, Haley is excited to care for clients right here at home and bring her skill, compassion, and healing touch to The Loft.

We are so happy to have Haley as part of The Loft family and can’t wait for you to experience her care, talent, and relaxing treatments for yourself.

Haley Specializes In:

• Relaxation Massage 
• Deep Tissue Massage 
• Prenatal Massage

 Introducing The Loft’s New Holistic Healer — AMANDA HAGSTEN, Licensed Massage Therapist!
We are beyond excited to welcome Amanda Hagsten to The Loft Medspa & Laser—bringing with her a rare blend of deep healing, holistic wisdom, and intentional touch that elevates the entire spa experience.

Amanda’s journey to becoming a massage therapist is as unique and soulful as the treatments she provides. Her passion began with a deep fascination for plants, herbs, and natural medicine, leading her to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. After volunteering in traditional healthcare settings, she knew the conventional medical world wasn’t where her spirit belonged—her calling was something more connected, more intuitive, more healing.

That calling led her to the Saint Croix Center for Healing Arts, where she trained in a program that blended Western medical foundations with whole-body, mind, and spirit healing. This fusion is at the heart of everything Amanda offers: grounded knowledge, intuitive connection, and treatments that go far beyond relaxation.

And now… her signature massage experiences are available exclusively at The Loft Medspa & Laser. 

We are proud to introduce Alex Kapella to the award-winning team at The Loft Medspa & Laser—bringing a truly elevated, spa-level experience to our nail services.

Alex is a Licensed Nail Technician and Licensed Massage Therapist with a background in high-end spa environments, where she refined her skills delivering exceptional care for both hands and feet. Her approach goes far beyond traditional nail services—blending precision nail artistry with therapeutic massage techniques to create an experience that is both results-driven and deeply relaxing.

With every service, Alex focuses on nail health, skin nourishment, and total client comfort, ensuring that each manicure and pedicure feels as incredible as it looks. By incorporating her massage therapy expertise, she enhances circulation, relieves tension, and transforms each treatment into a restorative, full-sensory experience.

Known for her attention to detail, calming presence, and commitment to excellence, Alex delivers the ultimate in nail care—where beauty meets relaxation.

Whether you're looking for perfectly polished nails or a moment to truly unwind, Alex brings a level of care and expertise that defines the elevated experience at The Loft Medspa & Laser.