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Name: Joseph E. Kepko, DO

Position: Physician Associate

Biography: Our Medical Director at Bella Body Medical Spa, Dr Kepko earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Holy Family University, obtained a second degree at Lower Bucks Hospital School of Medical Technology, graduated with an MT (ASCP) and is registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Dr. Kepko earned his doctoral degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, is board certified in Family Medicine and has completed fellowships in Aesthetic Medicine, Aesthetic Laser Technology and Anti-Aging Medicine. He is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, as well as a Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine at Drexel University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kepko is a Residency trainer in Family Practice and Aesthetic Medicine at Frankford Hospital Health Systems. A lifetime resident of Bucks County, PA and Dr. Kepko enjoys life with his wife Linda and their three children.

Name: Nicole Hollander

Position: Nurse Injector

Years experience: 15

Biography: Nicole has been a registered nurse for over 15 years. During the last 8 years she has focused on being a trained aesthetic nurse injector. Nicole really takes the time with each client during an appointment to find out where there problem area is and what she can do to achieve their goal. She is amazing at everything she does but her specialty is voluma! When Nicole is not injecting she enjoys traveling and going on long runs.

Name: Melina Whalen

Position: Nurse Injector

Can answer: 1

Years experience: 5

Biography: Melina has a bachelors of science in nursing from Alvernia University. She has worked as a cardiac nurse before getting into aesthetics. Melina is a nurse injector at Bella Body, she has been injecting for over 3 years. Melina is known for giving people the perfect pouty lip! When she is not injecting she enjoys snuggling with her puppies.

Name: Laurie Steele, LME, CLT

Position: Master Aesthetician

Biography: Laurie comes to Bella Body Medical Spa with more than 7 years of experience and in-depth medical skin care knowledge. Her specialties include multiple anti-aging treatments such as DiamondTome microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels, micropeels, microplanes, derma peels, microneedling, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, IPL photofacials, laser skin resurfacing, PRP, and acne treatments. Laurie also holds certifications for CoolSculpting body contouring, VaserShape and Viora.

Laurie continues her passion for advanced skin care as an instructor for the Integrative Medical Aesthetician Program of NJ where she educates those looking to pursue a careen in the medical aesthetics field. Her expertise in medical aesthetics allows Laurie to create highly effective, customized skincare programs for all of her patients to meet their individual goals.

Name: Valerie Higgins, LME, CLT

Position: Master Aesthetician

Years experience: 15

Name: Sharon Wilkens

Position: Beauty Therapist

Years experience: 10

Biography: Sharon is proficient in permanent makeup and lash extensions! Her favorite service is being able to achieve perfect brows for her clients with microblading. Sharon received her certifications from one of the top 5 Academy’s in the Country.” Globally Preferred Academy for Permanent Cosmetics “where she left with 4 Certificates. In Sharon’s free time she enjoys traveling to Key West and spending quality time with her children.

Name: Michelle Quigley

Position: Practice Manager

Biography: With a keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, Michelle is the glue that keeps all of Bella Body in place and moving forward. With a decade of experience in Management & Training, Michelle's talents have helped advance Bella Body to a new level of excellence in custom service and staff support.

Her warm, welcoming smile and depth of knowledge about our products and services is what has quickly made her an essential part of Bella Body's success and so beloved by our clients.

Name: Tara Pendergraft, CLT, ACE, SGX

Position: Business Owner

Biography: Working in the medical industry opened Tara's interests to the many amazing options available to help improve quality of life and she couldn't wait to share this information with others. She has a BS in Business and Health Administration with a concentration in Exercise and Nutrition Science and has done post-graduate work in Advanced Integrative Fitness and Nutrition.

With lots of energy, endless encouragement, constructive feedback and her genuine interest in improving her clients' health and fitness, Tara's goal is to help you achieve your goals.

Name: Bonnie Bennedetto

Position: Marketing Manager

Biography: After working in the medical industry for many years, the Bella Body concept was intended to merge the cutting edge treatments with the relaxing and soothing spa atmosphere.

Since attending the University of Miami as a pre-med student with an avid interest in the advancements in science, over the years Bonnie has become fascinated watching as gold standard treatments are surpassed by even more superior options. This is the fresh outlook she brings to Bella Body, to constantly research the industry for the latest, safest treatments and make them available at a fair price for the benefit of her clients.

Her goal for each individual who enters Bella Body is to embrace them as family, provide an exceptional experience during their visit and help them feel even more confident and comfortable than when they arrived.

Name: Jenna McDevitt

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Biography: With many years of experience in salons and spas, Jenna loves being part of the beauty industry and everything that it entails! Working in Customer Service has always come naturally to Jenna, as she loves being able to make clients feel welcome and always strives to leave a smile on their face. Her sweet personality and knowledge of the industry warms her to clients, who feel they are in good hands the moment they enter Bella Body.

Name: Holly Malakates

Position: Receptionist

Years experience: 2

Biography: Holly works as a receptionist with us at Bella Body. She loves working at Bella Body because she beleives that in order to be happy you must feel good about yourself, and what better way to feel better about yourself then at a medical spa. Holly is also a third grade teacher. She feels that both jobs correlate because of how much she enjoys making people feel comfortable and happy. On Holly's free time she enjoys shopping, going to the beach, and working out.

Name: Kristen Starr

Position: Aesthetician

Biography: Our gifted Medical Aesthetician, Kristen, graduated form the Rizzieri Aveda School in NJ, where she earned dual degrees in Cosmetology and Skin Care. At Bella Body Medical Spa, she specializes in a full range of skin rejuvenation treatments that include microdermabrasion, microneedling, microneedling wiht PRP, dermaplaning, laser treatments and custom facials. Kristen's thorough consultations with clients include a comprehensive skin care analysis to determine where their skin stands, skin type, what concerns they may have and how best to achieve their aesthetic goals. Clients appreciate Kristen's thoughtful recommendation on treatments and at-home skin care regimes that have been shown to effectively improve skin quality and appearance.

Name: Melissa Hauck

Position: Cosmetologist

Years experience: 8

Biography: Melissa is a makeup artist with over 8 years of experience in the beauty industry. She attended Rizzieri Aveda Institute for cosmetology. She has done makeup for Miss New Jersey and Miss New York United States, Tropic Beauty, Green Legion bikini calendar and the Philadelphia Fight Vixens calendar to name a few. Makeup is her passion and thrives on making her clients feel beautiful, unique and confident. When she is not busy working, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and three children, shopping and traveling.