Houston Staff

MICHAEL POOLE

MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

Michael received certification at the Christine Valmay International School of Esthetics in New York. He has worked for Georgette Klinger of Dallas, and Charmelle and Entrehous of Houston, plus Urban Retreat of Houston. Michael has developed extensive experience in medical esthetics since1997, working with acids of all types for correcting all skin conditions. He is also experienced in microdermabrasion and many other modalities of skin care. Working for Avante Laser & MediSpa since 2010, Michael has mastered several new techniques and services, providing excellent client experience.

TAMARA COHEN

MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN, CERTIFIED LASER HAIR REMOVAL PROFESSIONAL

Tamara has a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Texas. She received esthetic training at the Institute of Cosmetology in Houston, and began her career at Urban Retreat of Houston in 2000, focusing on clinical skin care and waxing services, as well as lash and brow dyes. She has also developed extensive medical esthetics with microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser hair removal, and other esthetic treatments. Tamara joined Avante in 2010.

RODICA PETRESCU

MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

Rodica is a Licensed Skin Care Specialist with over 30 years of professional experience providing skincare treatments to maintain and improve appearance. She specializes in Epidermal Leveling, High Tech Peels, sebaceous hyperplasia, and Microdermabrasion. Rodica focuses on a high-level of a ' 'client's skin care to achieve best outcome results and highest expectations for professional care. Rodica has an ' 'Aesthetician's ' 'Associate's degree and has completed numerous training and seminar courses in her professional field. Recognized by her clients and professional associates, Rodica strives to provide her clientele with continued care and service. She is well-versed in a number of skin care products and skin analysis techniques.

MIRELA IONESCU

CERTIFIED MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

Mirela is a Certified Medical Aesthetician . She also practiced nursing for 5 years in an Obstetrics and Gynecology hospital prior to becoming an Aesthetician. She began her Aesthetician's career at Urban Retreat in Houston. She just recently joined the Houston staff of Avante Laser & MediSpa.

Mirela has developed additional skills through education classes and seminars. She specializes in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, epidermal leveling, waxing services, and clinical facials. Mirela focuses on a high-level of a client's skin care to achieve the best outcome results and highest expectations for professional care.

She is well-versed in a number of skin care products and skin analysis techniques and believes in a blend of holistic and medical modalities.

REBECCA VANDEBUNT

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Rebecca has a degree in Business Management from Grand Valley State University, MI. She received her massage therapy license in 1993. She has over twenty years of experience at a chiropractic office, and a major medical spa in Houston. Rebecca joined Avante Laser and MediSpa in 2012. She has taken numerous continuing education classes and specializes in reflexology, hot stone massage therapy, acupressure, deep tissue massage, sports massage and rehabilitation therapy.

Rebecca is a proponent of massage for relieving physical and emotional stress and strongly believes in massage as a viable modality for enhancing overall health and well-being. She intentionally creates a massage that will suit your specific needs. Her serene approach offers harmony, balance, and ease to your busy life. She truly enjoys facilitating your personal goals toward wellness, empowerment, and improvement!

RACHEL TATE-STUDY

MAKEUP ARTIST

Rachel is a licensed cosmetologist with 21 years of experience in the spa industry. She has been seen locally as well as nationally on TV shows such as E!'s "Fashion Emergency", in the publication "Bridal Star" magazine, as well as at the Emmy's, the Oscar's, and numerous fashion shows and charity events. Rachel is certified to perform permanent makeup and paramedical camouflage (scar blending); Rachel's artistry includes brow shaping, lash dying, and eyelash extensions.

JOHANNES LEBLANC

Medical Aesthetician, Licensed Massage Therapist

Certified Laser Hair Removal Professional

Johannes completed his cosmetology studies in 1988 at San Jacinto College, where his primaryfocus was skin care. In 1989 Johannes attended the Winters School for massage therapy and became a Licensed Massage Therapist. He opened a full-service studio in Houston, seeing clients privately for clinical skin care, massage therapy, waxing, and other services.

From 2001 through 2007, Johannes worked at Urban Retreat as a Massage Therapist. He then began seeing clients privately in their homes until joining Avante full time in 2019. Johannes is trained and certified in Intense Pulse Light Photo Facial and Skin Tightening, Body Contouring, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Dermaplaning, Microneedling, and Laser Hair Removal. Johannes believes in continuing education and prides himself in achieving the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction.