Laci Couillard
Support Staff
Laci Couillard
What is your specialty:
I love formal styling, vivid hair colors, and more!
Describe your ideal client:
Someone who loves conversation and isn’t afraid to ask for anything
Share a client testimonial that you love:
It’s awesome to have someone with a more alternative style in such a high end salon.
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I started cosmetology at Pinkerton Academy and from there I went to Empire Beauty in Hooksett NH, graduating in 2023.
Why do you love what you do:
I love showing people just how beautiful they can be! It’s incredible to say that my career is making people feel so confident and beautiful.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Outside of work you’d probably find me at a concert or inside reading my favorite books.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
Proud owner of a cotton candy machine 🙂
What is your favorite quote:
“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” – winnie the pooh
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
Flying
How do you take your coffee:
I’m not a coffee drinker but I do love my aroma joes rush and monster energy!
Feel free to share a link to your work-related social media content:
Instagram
Mary Kanteles
Lead Front Desk Associate
Mary Kanteles
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
Worked at the front desk over 7 years – gone to many business and product knowledge classes
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Cooking, hanging out with my family
How do you take your coffee:
Iced with cream only
Tammy Hourihan
Nail Technician
Tammy Hourihan
What is your specialty:
I love doing French manicures and pedicures. My favorite clients are brides or bridal parties because I feel like I’m helping them to be beautiful for that special day they’ve been waiting for so long to celebrate.
Describe your ideal client:
My ideal client is someone that knows exactly what they want and can relate it to me. Also I love to laugh and make clients laugh so a good sense of humor is always so much fun.
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I’ve been a Nail technician for 24 years. I’ve loved it sense the first day I started. My specialties include nail enhancements, hard gel, dip, fiberglass wraps, shellac manicures, pedicures, French polish
Why do you love what you do:
It makes me happy to help someone feel beautiful. You meet some incredible clients and some will even confide in you as a friend, that always means so much when a client feels that safe and comfortable with me.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Walking my dog, hanging with my family. Strength training when I can.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
A fun fact is I hate peaches and I have my motorcycle license.
What is your favorite quote:
That which does not kill us makes us stronger!
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
Fly!! It would be so much fast and way less gas!!
How do you take your coffee:
Black
Samantha Lavey
Esthetician / Nail Technician
Samantha Lavey
What is your specialty:
Favorite services I offer are facials and pedicures. Favorite type of client is someone easy going and ready to relax.
Describe your ideal client:
Someone eager to improve their lifestyle
Share a client testimonial that you love:
“Samantha is very knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to my next facial with her!”
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
Specialize in customized facials, advanced spa treatments, product knowledge and 5+ years in the industry of nails and skincare.
Why do you love what you do:
I love being a part of peoples lives and bettering their lifestyles. Being able to connect and have genuine conversations is a great bonus.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Spending time with family including my cat and husband.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I’m a third degree black belt in martial arts.
What is your favorite quote:
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on“
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
Super speed, there’s not enough hours in a day to get everything done, so!
How do you take your coffee:
I dislike coffee!
Trudy Goodwin
Licensed Massage Therapist
Trudy Goodwin
What is your specialty:
A great therapeutic massage that serves what the client needs are
Describe your ideal client:
Client’s that need to relax and get away from the whole
Share a client testimonial that you love:
A client told me he went to hundreds of therapists, I was the first one that actually listened to his needs and went deep enough but not left him too sore
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
Started my massage therapy career 24 yrs ago at NH Community College, to yrs of continuing Ed, working on client s from Swedish, to DT to lymphatic drainage on body’s that have experienced trauma
Why do you love what you do:
Giving people a massage that is non invasive good human touch
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Going to the beach, Exercising and spending time with my boys and animals
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I don’t like going barefoot
What is your favorite quote:
And this to shall pass
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
The power of Strength. I’m always trying to pick everyone up from there troubles
How do you take your coffee:
Regular
Kathi R. Waite
Licensed Massage Therapist
Kathi R. Waite
What is your specialty:
Relaxation massage full body / head to toe. Clients looking to take a pause and deep breath from their hectic schedule.
Describe your ideal client:
Clients looking for a positive healthy focus in their life, taking a moment for themselves.
Share a client testimonial that you love:
” I’m so glad I found you. You’re the best, so effective”
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I became a massage therapist later in life. Prior to massage therapy I enjoyed a successful career in corporate management and healthcare.
Why do you love what you do:
I love helping people experience a healthy and healing journey through selfcare.
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Spending time with my family and two Portuguese waterdogs.
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I climbed a 14,000 foot mountain and white water rafted down the Rio Grande.
What is your favorite quote:
“Laughter is the best medicine”
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
Healer: so people would know into their soul they are loved and needed.
How do you take your coffee:
Hot Black
Anything else you’d like to share:
Along with the current modalities I offer in massage, I will be adding Cranio Sacral Therapy.
Laurie Hamel
Licensed Esthetician
Laurie Hamel
What is your specialty:
I love the wow factor I can do for my clients. I love to hear that their skin hasn’t looked or felt better, also I love to hear that and hair removal services are the easiest they have ever had, hearing that makes me love what I do.
Describe your ideal client:
Clients that want to improve their skin.
Share a client testimonial that you love:
How I make them feel beautiful every time they leave here.
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I struggled with acne conditions when I was a teenager which left scarring and uneven skin tone. The beauty industry has always intrigued me as I was always trying to keep my breakouts from occurring. I spent my young adult life in retail and customer service until I decided to do what I really loved which was esthetics. I enrolled in esthetics schooling in 2014 and realized this was where I belonged. I received the Presidential award from The Laird Institute of Spa Therapy for excellence in academics
Why do you love what you do:
I love the wow factor I can do for my clients. I love to hear that their skin hasn’t looked or felt better, also I love to hear that and hair removal services are the easiest they have ever had, hearing that makes me love what I do
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
I’m a mom of 2 beautiful and great children, whom are just as into their skin care and beauty routines as I am. I also love to spend time with my family and friends. I also love to stay up to date on all new beauty techniques
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
My daughter started dance classes and made me realize how much I want to try tap dancing. The next journey on my bucket list
What is your favorite quote:
What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
I would have everyone look the age they felt, because as I get older I realize I still feel young
How do you take your coffee:
Almond milk and 2 sugars
Anything else you’d like to share:
I started at Bella Viaggio in early 2017 and I have seen the company grow into the amazing place that it is today. It makes me so proud to be a part of this team and to make all clients here feel beautiful and right at home.
Lauren Bryant
Licensed Esthetician
Lauren Bryant
What is your specialty:
Our PCA Oxygenating facial with dermaplaning is heaven! I love seeing clients reactions to how relaxing and results driven this treatment
Describe your ideal client:
My ideal client is someone looking to relax and learn about their skin and how to take care of it. I love clients who are open and ask questions regarding their skin and concerns. I strive to cater to each individual client’s needs, concerns, and comfort to create that ultimate spa experience
Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
Before entering the industry as a licensed professional I worked at a high end salon and spa in Bedford as a receptionist. I attended the American Academy of Health and Beauty in 2022 and obtained my esthetics license shortly after. Since then I have become a PCA Certified Professional
Why do you love what you do:
I love to help my clients relax and unwind from the stress of reality while also helping them feel confident and beautiful after their service. I love to be a listening ear for their questions and concerns so I can accommodate to each unique client
When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
When I am not working I am most likely with my friends, three dogs, or working on my beauty Instagram!
What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I discovered my passion for skincare while working at Target in their beauty section
What is your favorite quote:
“Love yourself by loving your skin”
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
To teleport because I hate driving and want to avoid all traffic
How do you take your coffee:
Iced with extra caramel and almond milk!
Feel free to share a link to your work-related social media account:
Instagram