Cryolipolysis: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

Name: Karen Albright

Position: Practice Manager

Name: Christa Steffensmeier

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Can answer: 1

Biography: Christa is a Kentucky native who now lives in Chapel Hill with her husband and two adorable boys. She attended the College of St. Benedict in MN where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After practicing as a staff and travel RN in various ICU positions for seven years, she returned to school at the University of San Diego where she earned her Masters of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner. During her time in San Diego, Christa discovered her love for the aesthetics field. She loves getting to know her clients and helping them look and feel their best! Christa enjoys hiking, running, chasing around her boys, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Name: Brittany Bulzan

Position: Spa Manager

Years experience: 10

Biography: Brittany has been dedicated to her career at BodyLase® since 2008. As the Raleigh Spa Manager, Brittany loves to make sure every client has a wonderful experience while addressing all of their needs and concerns. She feels blessed to be a part of a team that strives for excellence and builds a positive family spirit. When she is not working, Brittany loves beach weekends on the boat with her husband, traveling near and far, and hanging out with her miniature Dachshund, Pickle!

Name: Rita Arcaya

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 3

Biography: Rita is a native Peruvian and is fluent in both Spanish and English. She is a Licensed Aesthetician and Makeup Artist with years of experience in skincare and cosmetics. She loves to help her clients achieve a beautiful, clear, and radiant complexion and strives to create a positive difference in their lives through her work. She enjoys traveling, crafting, and most importantly her chosen path in the aesthetic field. Rita takes pride in providing exceptional customer service and achieving amazing results for her clients.

Name: Lydia O’Bannon

Position: Physician Assistant

Years experience: 2

Biography: Lydia is an NCCPA board certified Physician Assistant. She was an NCAA Division 1 gymnast at Kent State University and an All-American Scholar Athlete before working in emergency medicine and attending Towson University for her master’s degree. Lydia loves to help people feel confident in themselves and enjoys aesthetic medicine. When she isn’t working, you will likely find her working out or coaching at Black Bolt CrossFit- Cary’s newest CrossFit facility! She loves pushing people to be the best version of themselves in whatever way she can! Lydia enjoys traveling in her spare time.

Name: Melissa Hagen

Position: Aesthetician

Biography: Melissa graduated from Miller-Motte’s Esthetics Technology program in 2008 after moving to North Carolina from her hometown of Annapolis, Maryland. With nearly 10 years

of experience as a Medical Aesthetician, Melissa has a true passion for making clients feel beautiful starting from the inside out. She loves transforming acneic and aging skin by setting up a clear plan

consisting of both in-spa treatments and a proper homecare regimen to achieve excellent results. Some of her favorite treatments to perform are micropeels, dermaplaning and microneedling, all designed for resurfacing and rejuvenating the skin. Melissa and her husband, Ryan, live in Apex with their happily blended family. You can catch them on the weekends attending the volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and basketball games of their 4 children.

Name: Leistey Tindall

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Years experience: 6

Biography: Bodylase® welcomed experienced Injection Specialist, Leistey Tindall, NP to the team in 2016. She graduated from cosmetology school with honors in 2002. Four years later, she earned her degree in Nursing from Gardner Webb. Leistey then graduated from Kaplan University with her BSN in 2009, followed by a master’s degree in Nursing Education in 2012, and completed her Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2016. Leistey has over 10 years hands-on experience in hospitals and plastics. She is extensively trained and experienced in facial injectables, such as Botox and Juvederm, and customizes treatments to match her patient’s individual needs. She is truly multi-faceted and passionate about her career and all things aesthetics.

Name: Andrea Palomino

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Years experience: 2

Biography: Andrea was born in Spain, but has lived in Raleigh for most of her life. In 2015, she joined the BodyLase® team, bringing with her years of Customer Service experience and fluency in both Spanish and English.

Andrea enjoys assisting clients by recommending treatments and products to fit their needs. She not only loves to provide great customer service, but she also loves seeing clients happy with the results BodyLase® helps them achieve.

Name: Julia Pjetraj

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Years experience: 11

Biography: Julia is a North Carolina native who lives in Raleigh with her husband and three children. She attended UNC at Chapel Hill, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She practiced as an RN at Rex Healthcare and then returned to UNC where she earned her Master of Science in Nursing and completed the Family Nurse Practitioner program. She worked in the field of Dermatology at Duke and in private practice for several years before discovering the wonderful world of Aesthetics. Julia has been providing aesthetic services such as Botox and dermal fillers at BodyLase® for more than 10 years! She loves working with her clients to help them attain the beautiful results they desire.

Name: Kelly Smith

Position: Master Aesthetician

Years experience: 6

Biography: Kelly is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated with honors from East Carolina University with a double major in political science and history. Immediately following college, Kelly worked as the transitional housing case manager for the Salvation Army Women and Children’s homeless shelter in Charlotte. Although this was meaningful work, Kelly realized that her passion was skincare. She returned to Raleigh and attained her certificate in Esthetics Technology from Miller-Motte College.

Because Kelly struggled with acne as a teenager, she understands that how a person looks affects how they feel. She is committed to working with each client to help them utilize the services and products that will help them look their best in order to feel their best. As Lead Aesthetician at BodyLase®, Kelly specializes in Skincare, Chemical Peels, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, and Ultherapy.

Name: Sarah Flores

Position: Spa Manager

Years experience: 5

Biography: Sarah was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. After serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps, she relocated to North Carolina. Upon receiving her Massage and Bodywork Therapy Diploma from the Body Therapy Institute, she went on to study Esthetics Technology at Miller-Motte College. As the Cary Spa Manager, Sarah enjoys being able to combine the administrative and managerial skills she developed in the Marine Corps with her training in the Massage and Aesthetics fields in order to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction. She loves seeing guests happy with their services and excited about their results. In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling, live music, extreme sports, and spending time with her family, friends, and Bernese Mountain Dog, Ziggy.

Name: Rhonda Gately

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Name: Desiree Grieco

Position: Patient Care Coordinator