Meet the Team
BEN JOHNSON, M.D.
Co-Founder
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Dr. Ben is an outside the box thinker who's applied a holistic approach to tattoo lightening and removal using a patent-pending method that dramatically reduces scarring potential in the process. He has multiple patents, which include Zinc Finger Technology that is clinically proven to repair DNA and accelerate wound healing, and the use of Trioxolane to improve several skin conditions including allergic reactions to ink.


TINA SEITZ, LME
Co-Founder
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Tina began her career over 30 years ago after graduating from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree and minor in Nutrition. Her passion for nutrition and skincare allowed her to look at skincare and wellness through a holistic lens and led her to become one of the top experts in her field. Tina’s knowledge of skin, ingredients and her holistic approach for working with the cells removing the ink was revolutionary. Together with Ben Johnson M.D., she was able to develop a patented system essential for empowering the body’s innate ability to remove foreign toxins, ink, and allergens, creating a profound healing response and results without compromise.
ERIKA RESENER
International Master Trainer
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Xtract’s International Master Trainer; Erika is also a Licensed Massage Therapist, Esthetician, and Permanent Cosmetic Educator.
Erika has a passion and desire to provide natural-looking permanent makeup for her clients, which led her to become a trainer for a nationally known Microblading company. It was during this time she saw the increasing demand for ink removal from poorly trained artists.
Upon discussing this future epidemic with her peers; she was influenced to look for removal solutions that would preserve the skin, hair and prevent scarring. After much research and training from multiple companies, she fell in love with Xtract®.


Francesca Waltham
United Kingdom, Xtract Scar Remodeling Trainer
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Francesca is a Micropigmentation Specialist, Medical Tattooing Educator, and successful clinic owner. Francesca discovered her passion for permanent makeup in 2005 and trained in micropigmentation in 2007. With over 12 years of teaching experience, she was among the first trainers to offer level 4 qualifications in micropigmentation and microblading, continuing this work for more than 8 years in colleges across Rochdale and Halifax, England. Her dedication to advancements led her into the medical industry training professionals in medical tattooing where she developed and enhanced her skills in scar revision for post-surgery patients.
Currently, Francesca is preparing to launch her own training center, which will offer Xtract training alongside Level 4 qualifications in micropigmentation, level 4 micro-needling and peels and level 5 in aesthetic practices, as well as Level 3 facial qualifications. She also runs private clinics focused on micropigmentation, scar remodeling, and Osmosis in Leeds and Belfast.