Meet Our Expert Team Of Aesthetic Professionals

Felicia Forrest, ARNP, MSN

Medical Director
Aesthetic Injector

Felicia is the Medical Director at Advanced Skin and Body Solutions. She is also an Aesthetic Injector / Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner at the spa. She’s passionate about building relationships with patients and using dermal injections to enhance their natural beauty. Felicia brings many interesting experiences and skills to our medispa.

She’s been a nurse practitioner for over two decades. Her background includes working as a nurse midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner. Felicia started working in aesthetic medicine for a professional and creative opportunity – she enjoys every minute of it! She never underestimates the importance of listening to patients. She considers this the foundation for great client experiences and results. She also values patient education, so they know what to expect. Felicia understands the transformative power of aesthetics – when people feel their best, they express that to the world.

When Felicia isn’t working, she enjoys good food, coffee, running, Crossfit, being outside in nature, and spending time with her family and dogs. She has a daughter who is a competitive swimmer and water polo player, so she spends a lot of time driving to pools to attend meets and matches.

Brooke Phagan, RN, BSN

Aesthetic Injector

Our Aesthetic Injector, Brooke is originally from St. Louis, MO. Brooke has spent over a decade in nursing, working across various specialties before finding her passion in aesthetics. With a strong focus on safety and natural results, she stays up to date with the latest advancements to provide the best care possible.

For Brooke, aesthetics is more than just injections or treatments—it’s about empowerment. She believes everyone deserves to feel confident and refreshed, whether through a subtle enhancement or simply taking time for self-care. Her goal is for every client to leave not just looking their best, but feeling their best—uplifted, heard, and glowing inside and out. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and two kids, traveling, and hunting down the best local eats.

Danielle Lineback

Clinic Manager
Licensed Master Esthetician

Kellie Carpenter

Licensed Master Esthetician
Coolsculpting & Body Contour Director

Kellie is the Body Contour Director at Advanced Skin and Body Solutions, bringing over 25 years of experience in the esthetics industry. She obtained her esthetician license in 2008 and earned her master esthetician license in 2009. Kellie specializes in services such as CoolSculpting, IPL, ResurFX, and Emsculpt—with CoolSculpting being her true passion for its transformative, non-invasive results.

Born and raised in Washington, Kellie values building authentic relationships with her clients and takes pride in delivering personalized, results-driven care. She is committed to staying current in her field through ongoing continuing education, ensuring she brings the latest techniques and knowledge to Advanced Skin and Body Solutions. Outside the treatment room, she enjoys spending time with her son, her beloved little dog, and her friends. When the weather’s warm, you’ll often find her out bike riding and soaking up the beauty of spring and summer in the Pacific Northwest.

Jenny Takacs

CoolSculpting & Body Contour Specialist

Jenny hails from Canada. She grew up on the east coast and eventually made her way west to Vancouver, BC. After starting a banking career, she decided to pursue further education at the Blanche MacDonald Institute of Applied Design, receiving diplomas in makeup artistry, special effects, and aesthetics. Soon she was working at a medispa and didn’t look back. In 2010, Jenny started working with esteemed doctors, Martin and Susan Braun at Vancouver Laser and Skin Care Centre.

Not only did she become head of the CoolSculpting department, Jenny performed laser treatments, skin tightening, and medical-grade skin care. She also assisted with cosmetic and therapeutic Botox, fillers, PRP, and more. A new adventure awaited Jenny in the U.S. after she met her husband Drew. When she moved to Seattle, she worked in the home raising her children until she decided it was time to work outside the home again. She feels lucky to have met Jennifer Washburn, Founder of Advanced Skin and Body Solutions, who invited Jenny to join the team.

The best part of Jenny’s day is seeing patients get excited about treatments, feel more confident, and step into their best possible selves. Patients like Jenny because of her warm personality and ability to relay information in easy-to-understand terms. When she’s not working, Jenny enjoys spending time with Drew, her two young children, and three step-children. They enjoy traveling (especially to Hawaii and Canada), going to parks, exploring trails, and sailing.

Aubrey Baron

Lead Licensed Master Esthetician

Aubrey is a leader and trainer on our esthetic team! She specializes in clinical facials, skin care, microneedling, chemical peels, laser treatments and Morpheus8, and is also certified in dermaplaning, Hydrafacial, Diamond Glow and Tixel. She has a passion for treating clients who struggle with acne, sun damage, scarring, as well as those seeking preventative or corrective anti-aging solutions.

Aubrey has been a licensed Master Esthetician since 2017 after attending the Washington Laser Institute and the Euro Institure of Skincare. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Eastern Washington University (2016). Aubrey joined our team in 2020 and has been a valued asset ever since!

She is a firm believer in client education, personalized at-home skincare routines, and customized treatment plans tailored to each individuals needs. Aubrey brings a thoughtful, results-driven approach to every treatment, helping her clients both look and feel their best!

When she’s not in the treatment room, Aubrey enjoys cooking, paddleboarding, gardening, and spending time with her dog, Tucker.

Angelina Pyarastari

Licensed Master Esthetician

With over 5 years of experience in the industry, Angelina brings a results-driven, ethical approach to advanced skincare and aesthetic treatments. As a licensed Master Esthetician and certified Phlebotomist since 2019, she specializes in combining clinical precision with a warm, personalized experience.

Known for her attention to detail and passion for helping clients feel confident in their skin, Angelina takes pride in creating customized treatment plans that deliver real, lasting results. Whether it’s advanced facials, microneedling, or anti-aging treatments, her goal is always to enhance natural beauty through education, trust, and technique. Graduating from the Euro institute of Skincare and Washington Laser Institute, she specializes in a wide range of skin concerns including acne, scarring, discoloration, rosacea, and signs of aging.

In her free time, Angelina enjoys traveling, self-care, as well as spending quality time with her family and friends.

Shannon McBay

Communications Manager

Shannon joined Advanced Skin and Body Solutions in 2017 after spending most of her career in management roles for investigations/attorney services and women’s specialty apparel. She now assists with client relationships as the Communications Manager at ASBS. Her role involves booking appointments, fielding patient questions, and holding a wide knowledge of medispa treatments.

Shannon’s background prepared her for the unique challenges of running a top Bellevue medispa. Her leadership is crucial. Advanced Skin and Body Solutions is constantly adding new treatments, and Shannon helps to implement them for maximum client satisfaction. Clients know Shannon as a friendly face to all!

Born and raised in Southern California, Shannon moved to Washington 20 years ago and is now a fully converted “Cali-Washingtonian”. In her free time, you can find Shannon hiking, watching cheesy horror movies, and taking spontaneous road trips. She loves being part of such a passionate, customer service-oriented team.

Adrienne Benveniste

Guest Services Coordinator

Alecsis Wooten

Guest Services Coordinator

Alecsis started as a Guest Services Coordinator at Advanced Skin and Body Solutions in 2022. She was born and raised in Bellevue, Washington and has always loved the city – especially when it’s sunny! She graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a Bachelor’s degree in communications and has worked in the customer service industry for almost a decade. Her role at ASBS involves helping clients have a great experience.

From answering questions to booking treatments, Alecsis is a good point-of-contact for patients waiting in our lobby. Our front desk team is known for great attitudes and willingness to help. She considers strong client service to be the key to happy, returning customers.

Alecsis loves the beauty and medispa industry because it’s an avenue to help people feel better about themselves (and importantly, love themselves.) She admires the industry’s focus on growth and innovation. The beauty world is always evolving. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her puppy (“Champion”), working out, hiking, shopping, and really anything that involves the people she loves.

Lori Jeremiah

Guest Services Coordinator

Lori started at Advanced Skin and Body Solutions in 2017 and continues to enjoy her role as Guest Services Coordinator. Her job includes managing front desk operations and client communications – she loves client work, as well as the wonderful team energy at ASBS. Lori holds it all together with appointment booking, client relationships, marketing strategy, social media interaction and more. She’s always willing to lend a hand.

Clients know Lori as an energetic, smiling presence at ASBS. She’s eager to learn and always sports her signature positive attitude! She encourages clients to speak their mind and give feedback so we can improve our practice.

When she’s not helping our guests have A+ experiences, you can find Lori teaching kickboxing and weightlifting classes. Lori has been married to her high school sweetheart for 30 years, has three grown-up children, and one cat (she is a self-proclaimed crazy cat lady).