I have entered the Golden Age of my life and I find that I am much more capable of seeing the goodness in those I work with. I consider it golden because it is a precious commodity to work with people who have dedicated their lives to caring for others. You see, I am the […]
Skin & Summer Sun Who doesn’t love summer. Trips to the beach, boating and cookouts. Time to spend enjoying family and friends while enjoying the outdoors. While it can be the healer of moods, summer sun wreaks havoc on our skin. If we don’t take the necessary steps to change our habits and skincare […]
The number one goal of any Med Spa is to find the best modality to accomplish a clients goal. So what is the number one asset that most women try to enhance? No, not those. Think a little higher up. There you go, Her eyes! For me it was Audrey Hepburn! Those eyes and […]
WOW! Yes, I said it again and I will repeat it. WOW!!! Last week’s blog was so well received that I’m a little nervous about letting our readers down. Just know that all of us at Bella Viságe appreciate your feedback and all the positive comments. As much as we love Carrie, we love giving […]
First, we offer our sincere thanks for your interest in the Bella Viságe blog. In this post we’ll share part two of our story and why we absolutely love being a part of the downtown Lakeland community! Our Website After we had hired our lead aesthetician, Carrie Bradshaw, she heard the three of us discussing our want […]
Welcome! This is the beginning of our blog where we are going to post on skincare, rejuvenation procedures, massage therapy and general health and wellness. However, in our first few blogs, we’re going to share some of the things that have happened to allow us to open Bella Visàge. At first glance you might think, “What […]
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Irina’s relationship with Bella Viságe began as a client in 2019. One day we were racking our brains to find a Spanish-speaking receptionist and we thought about Irina. We quickly asked her to join the team, as her professionalism and business mindset was apparent, even though she was still in high school at the time. Since her first day, she has gone above and beyond for our clients and her coworkers. Her attention to detail and truly caring demeanor with clients and spa operations is remarkable.
Irina is the epitome of the Ritz-Carlton level of customer service that we strive to achieve at Bella Viságe. She serves as our Director of Spa Operations and the Supervisor of our Guest Relations Team, and we couldn’t be more proud of her growth.
She is a native to Florida who enjoys time with family and pets – SHE HAS FAINTING GOATS. Currently, Irina is advancing her career with business management courses while also studying to become a business owner at Polk State College.
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Did you know “Jamila” in Arabic means “beautiful”?
Our Laser Queen Jamila (@LaserAwayWithLadyJ on Instagram) loves to help others feel like their most beautiful self every day. Jamila is extremely passionate about the world of aesthetics and natural beauty. After 10 years of being a Florida Nurse in the nursing home setting, she graduated with her Master’s Degree of Science in Nursing from Walden University.
As Bella has grown, we recognized the need to have a Nurse Practitioner that specializes in laser technologies. Jamila came with experience from another laser medical spa, but she was craving an environment where she could have the freedom to treat clients appropriately with the best lasers in the industry. Being a woman of color, she takes pride in the fact that she can deliver stellar laser results to other women of color, without the fear of being inappropriately treated or burned.
We were ecstatic to welcome Jamila to the Bella Team! She makes the Bella Experience beyond satisfying for each one of her clients, as evidenced by her growing collection of 5-star Google reviews. Jamila is professional, attentive, and motivated by her love for the industry! As an aesthetics and beauty lover, Jamila has found her home at Bella Viságe!
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Ashleigh is our Girl’s Girl, passionate about beauty and serving others! She is a graduate of Artistic Nails and Beauty in Lakeland, a Realtor, and an MA. She began with Bella Viságe as a receptionist in May of 2021, and is currently expanding her horizons into aesthetics.
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Ashley is a Florida native and a board certified adult gerontology advanced practice nurse. She began her career in nursing working in the intensive care unit. Since then she has practice 13 years in various areas of nursing including the operating room chronic and acute care vascular procedure and most recently Aesthetic medicine. Ashley received her bachelor from the University of South Florida in 2007 and her Masters of science in nursingFrom Florida Southern College in 2015. Ashley’s combination of clinical education and experience provide a strong foundation to allow her to excel and aesthetic medicine. Ashley has made it her mission to keep up with the newest and most advanced techniques in aesthetics. Ashley prides herself and listening to clients goals of treatment and bringing their goals to fruition improving their confidence and well-being Ashley also likes to counsel and educate clients on skin care and prevention of premature aging. Away from the office Ashley loves to try new foods, travel, learn, and spend time with friends and family including her husband Steve and three children.
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Dr. Dallas R. Buchanan is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, He practices a wide range of cosmetic surgery and focuses the reconstructive portion of his Tampa practice on breast cancer reconstruction. He has been published in multiple textbooks and medical journals on topics ranging from facial aging and cosmetic surgery to body contouring and breast surgery. He completed 8 years of residency training after medical school to hone his surgical skills and expertise.
His practice philosophy is patient-centered, customized care. He assesses each patient individually and reviews in detail their specific goals and objectives. He then creates a unique approach for each patient that may include surgical or non-surgical treatments. His expertise lies in staying up to date on the most cutting-edge technology and techniques to give each patient the best outcome.
Emilee is one of our very talented aestheticians here at Bella. She has been here for over a year and is building a large following. She loves to connect with her clients on a personal level and takes care of them on a professional level. She offers a wide array of services, and is certified in Vivace RF Microneedling, Chemical Peels, Customized Facials, Waxing and Dermaplaning. She is a gifted aesthetician and has an amazing personality. Emilee is a graduate of Columbus State Community College and Aveda Institute of Esthetics. Emilee migrated to Florida from Ohio to pursue her career and be closer to the ocean.
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With a nineteen-year background in cardiac surgery, trauma and intensive care, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Jeanna Parker knows how to expertly handle a variety of medical situations. Jeanna earned her BSN and her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Florida Southern College. She decided to pursue the area of aesthetic medicine in 2013 and received extensive training at the renowned Esthetic Skin Institute in Fort Lauderdale Fl.
Jeanna is an experienced facial rejuvenation artist and holds certifications in advanced neurotoxin, dermal filler, and Sculptra injections. She also holds certifications in CO2 laser resurfacing, vaginal rejuvenation, laser hair and tattoo removal, numerous body sculpting
platforms, radiofrequency microneedling and carboxytherapy. Jeanna is also a clinical trainer for Lumenis, with her business being named a Center of Excellence in 2020.
As the co-owner of Bella Viságe Medical & Aesthetic Rejuvenation, Jeanna takes great pride in her work, as well as her relationship with her team, her clients and the Lakeland community of small businesses. Her vision with Bella Viságe was to create a beautiful, relaxing place where her clients could be pampered and cared for with personalized treatment plans. She put together a team of professionals with the goal of creating the best experience for her clients, in the heart of historic Downtown Lakeland.
As the co-owner of Bella, Marks first job is to listen to the other co-owner. If that is accomplished he then listens to the other 9 beautiful voices of the staff.
As the only male on staff, he is allowed to lock his office door whenever he wants. He takes great pride in the rapid growth of Bella as well as the professional growth of the Bella team.
Megan is a recent graduate of the Artistic Nail and Beauty Academy here in Lakeland. She joined the Bella team as a receptionist. She has traveled the world as a military brat. Megan was Jeanna’s neighbor years ago. She has always loved all things skincare. She and her parents came to Lakeland for vacation in 2015 while her dad was on leave. We brought them to the spa to see what we were going to be doing. That visit is what inspired Megan to become an aesthetician. We kinda had to hire her. Megan is a proud mother to Harrison.
Michelle is our Lead Aesthetician and has been at Bella Viságe since 2017. She loves to create a relaxing atmosphere for each individual client, making every experience unique and special. Michelle is certified in dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, OxyGeneo Super Facials, body waxing, Vivace RF Microneedling and is also our very talented Microblading Specialist. Michelle also performs makeup applications for special events like weddings, proms, etc. Phew! It’s no wonder this young lady is busy, she literally does it all!
Niki left her beloved NC mountains over six years ago and is finding her way here in central Florida. After managing a local non-profit for 5 years, she is now the Marketing Concierge at Bella Viságe. A devoted wife and mom of two young adult children, Niki is passionate about helping others reach their goals. Some of her favorite things include family, friends, exercise, travel and good food!
Raechel started coming to our spa when we first opened in January 2016. She very quickly came to love all of the staff and the work we were doing, thus she became our Director of Spa Operations. Raechel is a wife and mother. Raechel manages the day to day operations of the spa, coordinates events and marketing strategies, and helps our staff reach their full potential.
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Chelsey just recently joined the Bella team and will be our Office Coordinator. Chelsey is a Lakeland resident and likes to fish. She also has been with Fish City Grill for over 10 years.
Lena is newer to Florida as her family moved from Kentucky in 2014. She is currently a student at UCF studying Anthropology with hopes of being a Park Ranger. While not in school Lena is an integral part of the day-to-day operations in the spa. In her spare time she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.
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Emily was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida. After graduating from STC as a Medical Assistant, she joined the Bella Viságe team in 2020 and has become the dedicated leader of our desk support staff. Her daily mantra – All you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be!
Kathie Longwell MSN APRN is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She completed her Bachelor of Science of Nursing at the University of South Florida and graduated with honors with her Master of Science in Nursing from Duke University. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who is also certified in neurotoxins and dermal fillers. She transferred her detailed oriented experience in Vascular Surgery to Cosmetic Aesthetics.
Kathie has a passion for the creative field of Aesthetics. She will help you reach your aesthetic goals by enhancing your natural beauty while giving you a fresh rejuvenated look.
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Dana Carter has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2008. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in nursing from the University of Florida and practiced in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospital, and operating rooms. She received her Master’s of Science in nursing from Emory University where she graduated summa cum laude. She has specialized in women’s health for the vast majority of her nursing career. Most of Dana’s career has been spent in the practice of gynecology, and therefore, she has extensive training in bioidentical hormone therapy. She also has experience and certifications in aesthetics and stem cell technology.
Dana has trained under some of the most experienced healthcare providers and practitioners in the Tampa Bay area and has extended her knowledge through her own personal research, driven by her passion for empowering others through knowledge. Dana’s compassion comes from not only a professional place but also a personal one, having found her own individual health and wellness path. She truly feels that every person is unique and has the power to feel beautiful, both inside and out, given the right knowledge and best compassionate team supporting them.
Mikayla is a recent graduate of Florida Technical College. Mikayla was also inspired to go into esthetics from being a client of ours. She liked her first ever facial with us that she decided to pursue skincare for a living. She will be assisting Jeanna and helping at the front desk while she hones her skills in the esthetics room.
We found Dawn at The Purple Onion in downtown. She was serving during the day and going to esthetics school at night. She had an amazing attitude and is detail oriented. She is currently assisting at the front desk and handling back office details with Mark. Dawn is also perfecting her technique in the esthetics room under the tutelage of Michelle and will soon be building her book of clients.
Meredith joined our team as receptionist last year after graduating with her bachelor’s degree in English. She wanted to take a break from school before continuing her education. Meredith is currently working on her post-baccalaureate degree in speech-language pathology. She is truly the ‘smarty pants’ of the group. She is Marks right hand girl so to speak. She maintains back office organization, assists our clients with their rewards reimbursements and keeping all of our client photos organized. Her favorite pastime is enjoying a cup of brew at Hillcrest Coffee with her friends.
Misty is one of the cheerful voices that greets our clients when they arrive or call for an appointment. If you need a cup of coffee or a friendly ear, she is there. Misty is Jeanna’s right hand in many areas including inventory and ensuring that the spa is sparkling and inviting. Misty has worked many years in the hair and beauty industry and has finally found her home.
The first time we met Dayna was when she worked at the Purple Onion in 2015. Since then, Dayna has completed her cosmetology training and is certified in lash extensions, tinting and lifting. Dayna had been working on her own, however she craved being part of a team and we were happy to bring her on.
Meet Linda Colla… in her own words: “What a gem I discovered, right in the heart of Downtown Lakeland! While attending a local fundraising event, my husband bid on and won a fabulous facial and massage for me at Bella Viságe. Soon after enjoying these pampering treatments, I joined the Bella Team as a Licensed Massage Therapist. I have been a massage therapist for 23 years! It feels great to be included in this ‘family’ that serves clients so well and gives back to our community.”
Linda offers all forms of massage from relaxing Swedish massage to therapeutic Deep Tissue. She also collaborates with our other massage therapist Winnie, to offer the Best Couples Massage in Lakeland!
Bethany worked many years in the food and bar industry and felt like she needed something more. She joined the Bella team this year and serves as Jeanna’s hard working assistant. You can meet her during your visits with Jeanna and see why she’s so fit, because she runs around setting up lasers, gathering supplies and preparing clients for procedures. Bethany has completed her training as a licensed cosmetologist and is excited to grow with our team.
Winnie knew for many years that she wanted to be a massage therapist because she truly has a servant’s heart. She loves to help people feel better. Winnie used to work at Frescos, even after completing her massage therapy training because she didn’t quite know how to get started. We can thank Tim and Tina Calhoun, owners of Frescos, for ‘pushing’ Winnie in our direction. Winnie holds certifications in prenatal massage, cupping, and active isolated stretching. She is most loved for her deep tissue massage!
