Windham, NH

Jolie Robinson

Meagan Murphree

Kirsten Traber

Michael Lessard

Felipe Jorge

Rachel Boudreau

What is your specialty:
Color, all types & haircutting

Describe your ideal client:
I like a diverse client base

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I’ve been in the industry for over 3 decades working as a full time stylist and haircare educator. I have extensive experience and advanced education / certifications including hair extensions, Goldwell color, Brazilian Blowout, Keratin Complex and IQ cutting to name a few .

Why do you love what you do:
I love getting to interact with so many interesting people and really enjoy the conversations we have. There is something really special about getting to make people happy and feel good about themselves. I also feel lucky to be to use my creativity on a daily basis.

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
I enjoy spending time with my family and my Frenchie Bobo.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I’m an open book.

What is your favorite quote:
I must be a mermaid, I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living. – Anias Nin

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
If I could have any super power it would be time travel because I would want to go back and be able to attend all kinds of musical events throughout time. Don’t laugh 🤭

How do you take your coffee:
With cream only but every once in awhile I mix it up with some kind of seasonal latte for a treat.

Nicole Olson

What is your specialty:
The Bella Signature gives an enhanced experience allowing the use of additional tools to enhance your massage

Describe your ideal client:
I enjoy the variety of challenges offered by clients of different walks and ages

Share a client testimonial that you love:
The best testimonial is the look on someone’s face as they emerge feeling better than when they arrived. Referrals of friends and family to visit me for a service is one of the greatest compliments I could receive!

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I graduated from Nashua Community College with their Certificate of Massage Therapy in 2014. I have been actively practicing since 2018. I look forward to continuing my education and working with diverse clients enrich my knowledge

Why do you love what you do:
I love being active and working one-on-one with clients. I enjoy building rapport and learning how to best meet every clients needs. I view the connection between mind, body, and spirit as an important part of my practice. I like to facilitate a space where clients are at ease, communication is open, and the environment is safe for healing to take place

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
I enjoy literature, films, TV, and fashion. Time with my daughter, family, and friends is a treasure

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I’m a pro at making sticky white short grain rice. With a proper rice cooker of course!

What’s your favorite quote:
It’s very difficult convincing the young of anything. They’re born knowing so much. -Frank Herbert

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
If I could immediately identify the root of people’s illnesses and bodily dysfunctions, it would be a dream and infinitely helpful

How do you take your coffee:
Cold brew or iced with light ice, black

Anything else you’d like to share:
I can’t wait to meet you. See you in my treatment room!

April Duffy

What is your specialty?
Color, Cuts, and up-styles

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background?
I have been in the industry for over 18 years. I am goldwell and Ouidad certified, and have attended several educational classes through the years.

Why do you love what you do?
I Love being apart of making people look and feel wonderful. I love meeting new client, and catching up with my regulars.

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to?
I’m most likely with family.

How do you take your coffee?
Depends if I’m at home or coffee shop, but either way there is caramel involved.

Nicole Stephens

What is your specialty:
My favorite type of client is someone with good energy and a fun personality.

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I have worked in customer service since I was 16, working a variety of positions, including restaurant management. I am now hoping to dive into the cosmetics world and see what new opportunities come my way

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
I enjoy reading, hiking, working out, and spending times with friends and family

What is your favorite quote:
“Dolce far Niente” Italian for the sweetness of doing nothing, reminder that it is okay to take a break and being able to enjoy moments in life

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
I would want to be able to teleport to anywhere and anytime, so I am never late ever!

Erin Collinge

What is your specialty:
Magic Sleek, Balayage, Men’s Cuts

Describe your ideal client:
I don’t really have a specific ideal clients. I love to have all different types!

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I have have been behind the chair for 22 years. I graduated from Continental Academy of Hair Design in 2002. After that I moved to SC and worked/trained with a barber. I am also a Certified Magic Sleek stylist. I have taken many classes over the years to expand my skills of a stylist.

Why do you love what you do:
I love to make clients feel as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside. I love see my clients smile.

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Since my kids are both in college and I am not running them everywhere now. I spend most of my free time with my husband and my 3 giant dogs.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I have an obsession with buying coffee mugs.

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
Reading people’s minds. Because I’m always curious what they are really thinking.

How do you take your coffee:
Caramel Swirl, Cream Only

Feel free to share a link to your work-related social media account:
Instagram

Lilia Gorgan

What is your specialty?
Cutting, coloring, balayaging, smoothing treatments, I love to see the smile on my clients face when they leaving my chair.

Describe your ideal client:
Ideal client is that client when they know exactly what they want and they know how to describe

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background?
I am in this industry for almost 7 years

Why do you love what you do?
I love to make people happy when they look good

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to?
I love to spend time with my family 💗

What is your favorite quote?
Honest

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
To treat people from sickness

How do you take your coffee?
Decaf hot, with almond milk

Karson Kehler

What is your specialty:
Balayage and blonding services

Describe your ideal client:
Trendy clients in their 20’s – 30’s

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I started in the beauty industry in 2018 as an assistant but have been behind the chair for almost three years now.

Why do you love what you do:
I love to do balayage and blonding services

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
I’m at the barn horse back riding or at a boxing class. On the weekends, I love a good girls-night-out or a relaxing movie night in with my boyfriend and our dog.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
My favorite color is blue

What is your favorite quote:
“Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
“Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”

How do you take your coffee:
Cold brew with oat milk and caramel flavoring

Alysha Belli

What is your specialty:
Blonding, extensions, & natural nails

Describe your ideal client:
Takes your advice & lets you do whatever you think will look best

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I’m 26 years old and have been in the industry for 6 years. I went to Continental Academy for cosmetology school. I’m certified in tape-in & hand-tied extensions

Why do you love what you do:
I love to make clients look & feel their best

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
Having a relaxing day and catching up on shows or hanging out with my boyfriend and exploring new places/restaurants. When the weather’s nice I love to be outdoors either on the beach or for a nice hike

What is your favorite quote:
“Dream without fear, love without limits”

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
To read people’s minds so I know what they’re thinking

How do you take your coffee:
Milk & 1 sugar

Jill Rousseau

What is your specialty:
Balayage/extensions/corrective color

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I have been a stylist since 2004. Almost 20 years… I have traveled as far as California to the Goldwell Academy to further my education, and I love to keep up on my training. I have certifications in advanced cutting, Keratin Complex, Brazilian Blowout, Goldwell color certification, Bellami hair extensions, Socap hair extensions and Hotheads hair extensions. I have been trained in extensions since 2006. I love doing total transformation from color to adding extensions.

Why do you love what you do:
I love what I do because I love seeing the smile on my clients faces when we are done 🙂

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Claribel Caceres

What is your specialty:
I am a certified Goldwell colorist, and balayage highlights specialist and pride myself on cutting techniques which includes razor cutting skills.

Describe your ideal client:
A client who values my aesthetic ethic and diversified talents, my interests, and work preferences. Someone that has realistic expirations and an appreciation for my professional recommendations.

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I have been a licensed Cosmetologist since 2004 with licenses in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I have worked for Bella Viaggio for 10 + years and over the past 18 + years I have continued my education and updating my skills with additional certifications, training, and classes.

Why do you love what you do:
I am a passionate stylist that revels in the smile of my client at the completion of their service. That smile gives me great joy because they have made me a part of an important event in their life that they will remember forever.

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
My two kids keep me busy between activities and sports and we love to spend time as a family, watching a movie, reading, and cooking together.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I love music and like to dance.

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

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!

Cheryl Husson

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.

Cara Zollo

What is your specialty:
I can’t pick a favorite service, I love giving a nice relaxing facial where my clients are so relaxed they fall alseep but I also love doing a service with noticible results like a dermaplaning with a hydro jelly mask, clients are always so happy with the results and that’s exciting. I love connecting with my clients and building a nice relationship, I’m very trustworthy and I think my clients really appreciate that about me.

Describe your ideal client:
I love a client that is here to immerse themself in the spa experience and I love making that experience memorable and making them feel special.

Share a client testimonial that you love:
CARA is amazing! The moment you meet her you will immediately feel relaxed and she is extremely knowledgeable. Additionally, she is HONEST! She has done pedi’s, mani’s, and most recently a facial. WOW!! She asked all the right questions and taught me so much about skincare. Cara obviously loves her job!

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
After raising my 2 boys, I finally went after my dream and enrolled in esthetics school. I graduated from Spa Tech Institute in 2021. I am licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts as an Esthetician. Even though I got a late start in this industry, I have always had a love for skincare and making people feel good about themselves. The spa feels like home to me and I strive to make my clients feel the same way.

Why do you love what you do:
Who doesn’t want to be in a spa all day? I love welcoming clients into this beautiful space and helping them relax and take advantage our services whether it be to just relax or address an issue they may be having.

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
When I’m not at the spa I am most likely spending time with my family and friends. We enjoy getting together over home made dinners or going out to our favorite restaurants. If my kids are around there is most likely a sporting event involved. I am always listening to music and enjoy all genres. My husband and I also enjoy taking hot yoga classes together.

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I am a great dancer and probably should have pursued that in some capacity.

What is your favorite quote:
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but they will never forget how you made them feel”

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
Healing people who are hurt either physically or mentally

How do you take your coffee:
Down the drain-I don’t drink coffee, lol

Katherine Harvey

What is your specialty:
I love it all! Relaxation facials, chemical peels, brows, you name it! A little bit of everything is the perfect day for me.

Describe your ideal client:
Someone open to consultation and trying new things. Sometimes one small change to your appointment makes the biggest difference!

Share a client testimonial that you love:
“Katherine was understanding, professional and personable!!! I will highly recommend her and use her again!!!”

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background:
I graduated from the esthetics program at the American Academy of Health and Beauty in November of 2019. Prior to my esthetics training, I obtained my nursing assistant license and completed a year of nursing school. Combined with my ample beauty retail experience, I have an eye for your skin health AND beauty.

Why do you love what you do:
I get to flex my creative muscles and help people every day! Whether it’s a practical corrective treatment or a much needed facial massage, I love having the ability to brighten someone’s day.

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to:
I’m likely taking care of my flock of birds, playing music or playing video games!

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know:
I was a huge tomboy when I was younger, so the fact that I work in the beauty industry is a shock to even myself!

What is your favorite quote:
“… If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why:
To freeze time! I could get so much more accomplished if I had extra time, not to mention I could actually get 8+ hours of sleep every night

How do you take your coffee:
Team tea all the way!

Anything else you’d like to share:
If you’ve made it this far in my bio, thank you! I hope to see you in my service room soon!

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

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

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.

Kate Gagne

Meghan Piche

What is your specialty?
I love conditioning treatment and blow-drys! I love meeting new people and hearing about their life.

Can you give us a brief description of your experience/background?
I took the cosmetology program in highschool for 2 years and went to beauty school for a year. I’ve always loved making people feel beautiful.

Why do you love what you do?
I love making people happy. I love learning new techniques.

When you aren’t working, what are you most likely up to?
I’m usually with my dog or my friends. I love to be outdoors tanning and going for walks. I love trying new restaurants and food!

What’s a fun fact about you that not many people know?
I have been a dancer for 10 years.

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
I would have the ability to read minds because it would be cool to know what everyone was thinking.

How do you take your coffee?
I like a pumpkin cold brew with cold foam.

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Instagram

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!

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Instagram

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