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Meet Houston Staff
Kira Danford, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Master Aesthetic Injector
Sandy Apolinar
Laser Hair Removal Professional
As a laser hair removal professional, Sandy holds the industry’s highest education level, CLHRP (Certified Laser Hair Removal Professional). With over 11 years of experience, proficiency in treating all skin types and hair color, performing over 25,000 treatments, and continuing to maintain and grow a repeat clientele of over 200+, Sandy is one of Avante’s leading professionals. Sandy has been with Avante for over 20 years. In addition to being an LHRP, she is also an experienced Electrologist. Compassion, knowledge, and dedication for this industry are just some of the qualities that set her apart from others and allow her to continue successfully.
Rodica Petrescu
Licensed Esthetician
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 ‘client’s skin care to achieve the 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
Licensed Esthetician
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 client care to achieve the best outcomes 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.
Megan Metcalf
Laser Hair Removal Professional, Body Contouring Specialist
Megan has always had a passion for health, wellness, and all things beauty. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the beauty industry, she was inspired early on by her grandmother, who started their family salon, and her mother, who continues that legacy today. Surrounded by strong influences in beauty and aesthetic medicine, Megan developed a natural appreciation for helping others look and feel their best.
Originally pursuing an undergraduate path in nursing, Megan ultimately discovered her true calling in the aesthetic industry. She loves that the field is constantly evolving, with new technologies, treatments, and innovations that continue to expand the possibilities for personalized skin and body care.
As a Laser Hair Removal Professional and Body Contouring Specialist, Megan is passionate about delivering thoughtful, results-driven treatments tailored to each client’s individual goals. Her expertise includes laser hair removal, body contouring, and advanced aesthetic treatments using technologies such as Clear + Brilliant®, HydraFacial®, and DiamondGlow®. She is committed to creating a comfortable, personalized experience while helping clients achieve healthy-looking skin, enhanced confidence, and natural-looking results.
Megan values the meaningful relationships she builds with her clients and loves being part of their journey toward feeling confident and comfortable in their skin.
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!
Michael Poole
Licensed Esthetician
Michael received certification at the Christine Valmy 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.
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