Meet our Founder Blair Blanchette
My name is Dr. Blair Blanchette, BSN, APRN, DNP. I’ve been a nurse for the past six years before obtaining my Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner degree. While I was practicing in clinics I felt an overwhelming feeling that something was missing in today's healthcare space. I was underwhelmed by the traditional clinic structure and wanted to go deeper than a quick in and out appointment. I knew my patients deserved more resources, one on one support, and alternative options. Get excited to embark on a transformative journey with me at Be Your Kind. Together, let's create an environment that fosters growth and education, implements sustainable habits, and embraces beauty both inside and out!
BSN, APRN, DNP.
As the owner of Be Your Kind, my journey as a Nurse Practitioner is a reflection of who I am at my core, implementing my values and morals into my daily practice. Building a balance between mindset, sleep, nutrition, training, and self love.
Be Your Kind is a place where you can find support both big and small, a sanctuary where you can escape and learn about yourself, and a foundation that builds strong bodies, minds, and souls.
I believe in celebrating individuals of all kinds, embracing uniqueness, and nurturing inner beauty. Being your kind is what makes you special, we are here to embrace that.
Hailey Sorensen
Meet Hailey Sorensen, BSN, RN. Hailey loves making people feel confident by simply enhancing their natural beauty. She is passionate about client education and helping every person make an informed decision regarding their treatment goals. As a nurse injector, she is motivated by this ever changing industry and loves keeping up with new trends and techniques. Hailey is very excited to help you meet your aesthetic goals and can’t wait to meet you!
Dr. Hannah Buffie
Meet Dr. Hannah Buffie, a Naturopathic Doctor with a commitment to empowering individuals towards authentic healing.
Dr. Hannah takes the time to listen, understand and address the underlying root cause of each patient’s concerns. Her approach to healthcare comes from the deep belief that true healing begins when we understand, connect with and resolve the underlying patterns of disease.
She treats patients of all ages and concerns, but has particular expertise in women’s health/hormone health, gastrointestinal medicine, and mental health. Her comprehensive knowledge and empathetic approach enable her to tailor treatment plans that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
She is an alumna of the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, where she earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree in 2020. Following her graduation, she returned to her beloved home state of Minnesota, where she now practices.
Lauren Johnson
Meet Lauren Johnson, our dedicated Clinic Manager! With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating a welcoming, seamless experience, Lauren ensures every visit is smooth and stress-free. Her expertise in clinic operations, combined with her warm, approachable personality, helps our team deliver exceptional care and results. Lauren’s commitment to excellence and her genuine love for helping clients feel their best make her an essential part of our BYK family. Whether you're here for a consultation or a treatment, Lauren is always ready to make your experience unforgettable.
When she is not holding down the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. She is an avid concert goer and loves to travel.
Alyssa Amstrup
Meet Alyssa Amstrup, BSN RN. She began her career in aesthetics in 2022. Prior to nursing school, she taught high school English and although that wasn't her passion, she continues to enjoy educating her clients to help them meet their beauty and wellness goals. Alyssa knows this is an ever changing industry and is dedicated to keeping up-to-date with her own education to ensure safe and beautiful results every time. Her favorite treatments include Sculptra and lip filler.
When she is not at work, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, and spoiling her cat, Tutti.
Gina Newton
Meet Gina Newton, RN. Her nursing career began in 2008 in the NICU, followed by four years as a pre-op/post-op orthopedic nurse. In 2015, her personal journey to maintain a youthful, natural appearance led her to the field of aesthetic medicine, where she discovered her true passion for enhancing natural beauty with confidence-boosting results.
She is dedicated to ongoing education and staying at the forefront of advancements in aesthetic treatments. Her goal is to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based care, ensuring every client feels empowered, radiant, and confident in their skin.
Dr. Sonja Murray
Meet Dr. Sonja Murray, Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional East Asian Medicine, Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Counselor. Sonja is a holistic practitioner that incorporates the many modalities of Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese medicine to help individuals gain more knowledge of and autonomy over their health.
Growing up on one of Minnesota’s lakes, she enjoys as much time outside as she can get. Gravel roads and wooded trails are home to her, practicing a philosophy of medicine that sees beauty in the relationship to our environment is truthfully fulfilling. Sonja believes that a happy, healthy life is achievable through community engagement, ancestral nutrition, moving, meditation, and guiding one’s Qi into balance.
When she is not practicing medicine, she enjoys hiking, camping, foraging, cooking, traveling, singing silly camp songs, spending time with her husband, son, and zoo of furry animals, and enjoying all of the beauty that southern Minnesota has to offer. Sonja looks forward to being your advocate at Be Your Kind!
Jess Stern
Meet Jess Stern, BSN RN. She has been a registered nurse since 2017, and is currently in a Family Nurse Practitioner Program. Her passion for health and wellness began in college while she was in her nursing program. Jess saw a lack of holistic health when she was in her clinical rotations. This changed her perspective on modern medicine and she now strives for a lifestyle that reflects a holistic approach with pillars that include mindset, heartset, healthset, and soulset. Jess believes if these pillars are taken into daily consideration, beauty will be achieved from the inside out.
Clinic Pups
Meet our lovable team of four-legged fur-helpers, each with their own unique personality and flair. From left to right:
Cash: The sweet, nurturing pup who’s always there to make you feel at home and cared for.
Marley: The confident, loyal leader who’s always ready to lend a paw and brighten your day.
Moose: Our small but mighty pooch with a heart of gold, offering comfort and calm wherever needed.
Winona: The playful spirit who knows how to keep things fun, making everyone smile with her boundless energy.
