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Name: Aneta Filardo

Position: Business Owner

Years experience: 14

Biography: Aneta K. Filardo is the proud owner of Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center-A Medical Spa that has thrived in Orlando for over 14 years. Aneta K. Filardo graduated from George Washington University with a B.A., and from Rollins College with a M.B.A. She is Board Certified and Licensed in Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal, and is certified in Velashape III Cellulite Reduction, Allergan products such as Botox and Juvederm, Palomar/Cynosure Systems, Glytone, Avene, SkinMedica, VI by Kalil, Latisse. She has a passion for anti-aging, and loves that the medical spa she envisioned has become a reality and is embarking on its thirteenth year in the Central Florida Community of Orlando. She is constantly educating herself by taking continuing educational courses to improve upon her 13 years of experience. Aneta believes in "treatments that provide beautiful skin as instantly as possible while utilizing new and alternative methods that you wouldn't find in a "traditional" doctor's office.

Name: Katie Bies

Position: Physician Assistant

Years experience: 12

Biography: Katie Bies is a board certified Florida licensed Physician Assistant. She is a graduate of Philadelphia University with a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Katie began her cosmetic and aesthetic career working in Plastic Surgery and medical spas. She has extensive training in dermal fillers, Botox Cosmetic and various laser technologies and treatments including certifications in Erbium YAG, CO2 and Palomar Systems. Katie is an experienced injector with over 12 years of experience and is certified with Botox, Juvederm Family of Products, & Kybella. She has a gentle approach and achieves a very natural appearance. She is passionate about the aesthetic field and strives to meet each patient’s individual goals through treatments and continued educational courses. Katie believes "We all have things that bother us about ourselves. I love being able to help improve these imperfections and make someone feel more confident about themselves. Life is too short to be unhappy

Name: Haley Toruno

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Biography: Haley Toruno-Kelley is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who joined the Winter Park Laser and Anti-Aging family in September of 2020. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (Summa Cum Laude) from ECPI University. She then pursued her Master of Science degree in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner (Summa Cum Laude) from South University. Her experience as a registered nurse working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit caring for the hospitals tiniest of patients has given her an observant eye and taught her the importance of attention to detail. Additionally, her time spent as a cast member for the Walt Disney World Company has equipped her with strong customer service skills. Combining her previous experiences and passions, Haley provides personalized care for each patient she encounters and always strives to make each and every patient look and feel their absolute best.

Name: Shanna Varela

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 2

Biography: Shanna graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida in 2013. Upon graduation she worked at a private school for three years before pursuing her license in esthetics. As a licensed esthetician and patient coordinator, Shanna is clinically trained and certified by Syneron, Cynosure, Eclipse, Glytone, Young Pharmaceuticals, SkinMedica, Allergan and Avene products. She actively treats clients for Velashape III, Sculpsure, Microneedling, VI/Glytone and SkinMedica peels. She performs skin analysis on all her clients complimentary while recommending a customized SkinMedica regime per client needs. Her patient demeanor and motivation to continue growing in the industry make her a valuable member of our team since 2016. Shanna believes that it is important to not only "love yourself from the inside out" but to continuously set goals in life and pursue your dreams. Si tiene preguntas, no dude en preguntar porque Shanna también habla español!

Name: Jennifer Schwartz

Position: Registered Nurse

Years experience: 10

Biography: Jennifer joins Winter Park Laser and Anti-Aging center with a history of working in acute hospital settings for 9 years. Jennifer is a registered nurse who enjoys putting clients at ease and caring for them as she would her own friends and family. Trained in laser procedures and body contouring; she performs laser hair removal, stretch mark/scar removal, facial rejuvenation, and photo-rejuvenation. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and Women’s Studies from the University of Florida, an Associate of Science degree in Health Sciences, and her Associate & Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Adventist University of Health Sciences. She believes in compassionate care, active listening, patient education, and clear communication in discussion of expected and desired outcomes to assist in achieving patient’s cosmetic goals.

Name: Alyssa Candelario

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 7

Biography: Alyssa joins Winter Park Laser with over 12 years of experience in customer services and over 5 years in the Cosmetic and Anti-aging services. As a licensed aesthetician, Alyssa is trained on an array of skin care services and is enthusiastic about learning the latest advancements in the industry. She strives to meet the needs of each patients goals through communication, professionalism, and a fun loving personality! She loves seeing the confidence and self-assurance patients gain and is dedicated to helping patients attain healthy skin for life.

Name: Brandon Nieves

Position: Physician Assistant

Years experience: 8

Biography: Brandon Nieves is a nationally certified, fellowship-trained Physician Assistant with over 8 years of experience specializing in anti-aging medicine, skincare, and aesthetics. He provides consultation and treatment for all of your aesthetic needs including fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, facial aging, lip volume loss, facial balancing and reshaping, and more. He is known for his gentle touch and subtle, natural-looking results. He takes pride in providing the highest quality outcomes with a treatment style that is a unique blend of medicine and artistry. While practicing dermatology, he discovered his passion for aesthetic medicine and refined his skills over the years as an expert injector. He is now a national trainer for Galderma Aesthetics and has trained alongside key opinion leaders in aesthetics from across the country. Brandon’s extensive experience adds a unique perspective to our practice.

Name: Maggie Nice

Position: Patient Care Coordinator

Years experience: 14

Biography: Maggie has over 15 years of sales and management experience in manufacturing, medical device and medical aesthetics industries. Her professional focus has been providing superior customer service while creating systems to streamline operations for efficiency.

Maggie has always been intrigued by scientific advancements in anti-aging technology and thrives on positioning medical products and services to diverse audiences. Maggie is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and was raised in Ohio before relocating to sunny Orlando, Florida.

Name: Candace Valencia

Position: Spa Manager

Years experience: 6

Biography: Candace is an integral part of the Winter Park Laser team and has been part of the team for 5 years. Candace has 10 years of front office experience in the the salon and spa industry. She is a licensed esthetician enjoys communicating with new and existing clients regarding the services and benefits available to them. She is extremely patient and steadfast to educate clients on their questions about treatment options based on their needs and has formed strong relationships with our clients who appreciate the level of professionalism she provides. Candace has a passion for the aesthetic industry and enjoys learning new products, procedures, and treatment techniques to better inform clients. Her warm smile, and positive outlook will brighten every visit at Winter Park Laser. Candace believes "Beauty is about enhancing what you have, let your true self shine through!"