Erin Beckett-Gland is a distinguished and award-winning Certified Master Pedicure Educator at the North American School of Podology (NASP). With nearly three decades of experience, she is dedicated to elevating industry standards and preparing a new generation of highly skilled, compassionate professionals in foot care.
Her career began in San Diego, CA, in 1996, where she worked as a cosmetologist and massage therapist. After relocating to Tennessee in 2005, Erin deepened her expertise and in 2014 discovered NASP’s advanced, clinically focused education programs. Immersing herself in this path, she eventually joined the NASP faculty in 2025.
A successful entrepreneur, Erin founded Nail Envi and later Hygeian Hand and Foot Refinery PLLC, where she championed strict medical-grade sanitation protocols while creating a luxury spa environment. Her leadership earned both salons multiple Best Nail Salon awards.
Her academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Podology (NASP/International University of Health Sciences, 2017), along with certifications as a Certified Master Pedicurist and Clinical Podiatry Medical Assistant. She has also completed advanced training through Medinail Learning Center in Infection Control, Laser Technology, and advanced safety profiles. Erin has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1996 in California, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
As a respected industry authority, Erin has served as an expert witness in salon negligence cases and has been honored with multiple awards, including Medical Nail Tech of the Year (2016) and Digital Media Person of the Year (2018).
Today, Erin’s greatest joy is teaching advanced pedicure techniques, guiding professionals in thorough client assessments, and instilling confidence in the next generation of practitioners. She continues to expand her career by pursuing opportunities as a medical nail technician in collaboration with podiatry practices, ensuring her expertise contributes directly to the advancement of both her profession and client care.