Our Staff
The staff at Southeast Aesthetic + Wellness is comprised of highly skilled professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care in aesthetic and wellness treatments. They are known for their personalized approach, ensuring each patient receives tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. With a commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in the field, the team at Southeast Aesthetic + Wellness consistently delivers high-quality and innovative care.
The Team
ANGEL S. TURLINGTON
OWNER, WHNP-BC
Angel has been a Registered Nurse in women’s healthcare since 1996. Angel is a graduate of East Carolina School of Nursing and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She continued her post-graduate training earning her certificate as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).
Angel is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging as well as the International Association of providers in Aesthetic Medicine. She holds a national accreditation as an Aesthetic Nurse (CANS) and is trained as a Master Injector. She is nationally certified as an Aesthetic Laser Operator. Holds certificates with Alma Lasers, Viora and Vanquish Body Contouring, Vivive and Sciton. She also is one of an elite few that offers nonsurgical injectable therapy to treat cellulite, skin laxity on the knees, arms, and neck. She has trained with The Injectability Institute in Los Angeles in the enhanced use of Sculptra for the non-surgical “Butt lift.”
Angel’s special interest is to assist men and women to maintain a youthful appearance without looking as if they have undergone any cosmetic enhancement. An artful eye with a true understanding of individual needs are her passion. Angel promotes health, nutrition and wellness to her clients with a focus on preventative as well as corrective skin care and other treatments.
Accomplishments Also Include
– PDO Thread Provider since 2019
– Trained with Francine Queen of Threads 1:1 for Advanced PDO Thread Lifting Course
– Certified Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Provider and Practices Biohacking
– Completed Integrative Medicine Academy Functional Medicine Mastery Course
– Completed Advanced Regenerative Dermal Filler Course by Dr. Shino Bay
– International Member of the Aesthetic Multi-Specialty Society
– International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
ASHLEY SMITH
OFFICE MANAGER
Ashley remains committed to staying current with the latest advancements in lasers and cosmeceuticals, ensuring she provides state-of-the-art treatments and products. Living a healthy lifestyle that includes doing Pilates, traveling, and spending quality time with her son and her Yorkie Cello. Ashley excels in managing the aesthetic practice and being a hands-on practitioner. Her dedication to achieving unprecedented results for patients underscores her professional excellence and commitment to the aesthetic treatment journey.
ALLISON PEARCE
Allison is a Registered Nurse that graduated from East Carolina University in 2004. She began her career in the aesthetic industry in 2016 working exclusively with a team of plastic surgeons that helped to craft her skills in cosmetic medicine. Prior to her career in aesthetics, she worked at Wake Medical Center as a Certified Critical Care Nurse in the Cardiac ICU and Adult ED. Allison’s attention to detail and assessment skills provides safe, balanced, and natural results. She specializes in Botox injections, dermal fillers, and is extremely passionate about skin care and providing that “healthy glow.” Provided Services include Neuromodulator Injections (Botox/Xeomin, Daxxify), Advanced Dermal Filler, Traditional Medical Micro-needling, Vivace Micro-needling, Chemical Peels, IV Vitamin Therapy, IM Vitamin Injections, Tixel Rejuvenation, and Hyper-Dilute Radiesse Body treatments. Allison has found that with over 18 years of experience as a nurse, her energetic personality and friendly disposition will bring a comfort and genuine sense of caring to each patient interaction. “I truly love coming to work and building relationships with my patients. We become family and build a true bond together. There is no better feeling than to watch someone smile with confidence. It is an energy that never gets old.”
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my two kids, husband, and friends. On the weekends you will catch her at her kids sports games or traveling to the beach. I have always had a love for fitness, so whether it is running or bootcamp classes, exercise is part of my daily routine.
JESSICA LAGOY
With nearly a decade of experience in the field of medical aesthetics as a nurse injector, Jessica approaches each client with the same values: safety, honesty, balanced artistry, “less is more” and a gentle empathetic technique. She aims for her patients to leave each appointment feeling good about themselves and about their appearance, often guiding her patients to see themselves with more compassion and kindness. She believes that the beauty is already there, her job is simply to enhance, preserve and maintain your goals for glowing, healthy skin and a rejuvenated appearance.
Here at Southeast she provides the following services:
Neuromodulator Injections (ie Botox/Xeomin), Advanced Dermal Filler injections, ProFractional Laser Resurfacing, Traditional Medical Micro-needling, Vivace Micro-needling, chemical peels, IV vitamin therapy, IM vitamin injections, Tixel rejuvenation, PRP rejuvenation, PDO mono threads, hyper-dilute Radiesse Body treatments and Kybella submental fat dissolving.
Prior to starting her career in medical aesthetics, Jessica was an accomplished trauma nurse at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC, with nearly 8 years of ER experience. She is also an entrepreneur, offering Self-Love Coaching services and transformational breathwork to the triangle area and beyond. She is also certified in Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitation.
Her other passions include: singing, painting/decorating, modeling, dancing, acting, supporting the arts, being in nature, her dog Karma, eating delicious (mostly healthy) food, traveling, yoga/ fitness, spending time with friends/loved ones and anything that makes her laugh! We know you’ll enjoy your time with Jessica as she provides your services and helps you achieve the best possible outcomes here at Southeast! Just ask her large clientele!
JANET BARNETT
Janet has been with the front desk staff since 2015. She helps greet clients while trying to ensure a pleasant calm experience. Janet has a variety of tasks she performs each day from scheduling treatments, making sure they understand what the treatment may involve to prepping clients when they come in for treatment. She also heads up our Brilliant Distinctions program making sure clients get their rewards to use for future treatments knowing how important this is for our clients.
Prior to joining our team, she had been with a Dermatology practice for 16 years where she gained experience with skincare and anti-aging treatments. She also had worked for America West Airlines for 10 years where she expanded her customer service skills she uses to this day. She graduated as a licensed practical nurse from Louise Obici Practical School of Nursing in 1983.
Janet is a Native North Carolinian who enjoys spending time with Molly, her Beagle and her son Nick. She lives everyday in honor of her late husband, Steve.
KELSEY KNOTT
Kelsey is a licensed Esthetician and joined us as the Front Desk Coordinator at Southeast Aesthetic + Wellness at the beginning of 2021. She attended school for Esthetics and became licensed in 2021. Kelsey has a joy and passion for all things skincare and beauty. She loves learning about the newest and latest trends in the industry and always experimenting with makeup and fashion. Her favorite thing is helping clients with product knowledge and assisting them with all their beauty needs to help them look and feel their best! Her favorite services to perform include Hydrafacials and dermaplaning. She loves to see the satisfaction on each client’s face as they leave our spa. Kelsey has spent her whole life living in North Carolina and now resides in the Clayton area with her boyfriend, Stephen, and their sweet French Bulldog, Kash. She enjoys going to concerts and trips to the beach. On the weekends, you can catch her bartending or at the racetrack cheering on her boyfriend!
LEEANN DILLON
LeeAnn is a Licensed Practical Nurse, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She comes from a 10-year background of medical laser experience and holds her laser certification from the prestigious National Laser Institute. LeeAnn has been a health and fitness advocate for over 30 years and is an IFTA certified personal trainer. She has owned her own personal training business, LeeAnn Fit for over 10 years working with a broad range of clients to suit their individual fitness needs.As you can see, she has a passion for fitness, health, nutrition and wellness. She has the desire to never stop learning and growing and as such, has received multiple certifications to include sports nutrition, specialized youth and senior fitness, plus holistic nutrition. LeeAnn also has a passion for skincare and works with a very comprehensive dermatology practice. In her personal time, she enjoys working out, being outdoors, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends. She will be our wellness and nutrition coach for our various weight loss programs including the 90 day program that formally launched at the beginning of this year.
DR. WILLIAM HAAS, MD
Born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, Dr. William Haas has established himself as a leader in the fields of integrative and functional medicine. Not afraid of breaking the mold, Dr. Haas also earned his MBA while attending medical school at East Carolina University, one of the nation’s top primary-care training programs. He is board-certified in both family medicine and Integrative Medicine. In addition to his integrative medicine training, Dr. Haas is a candidate for certification with the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Currently, Dr. Haas currently owns and operates an Integrative Medicine clinic specializing in IV nutrient therapy. He also consults with various healthcare startups companies focused on wellness and longevity enhancement. Alongside his wife, he is co-founder of OvulifeMD, a digital education platform focused on helping women naturally optimize their fertility. Prior to his current positions, Dr. Haas served as the Chief Medical Officer for Essential Health Solutions, a healthcare IT company focused on bringing personalized medicine directly to the consumer.
Prior to his career as a physician, Dr. Haas worked as a strength coach and personal trainer, holding the highest certification with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Previously an avid triathlete, Dr. Haas now enjoys competing in kettlebell-sport competitions and practicing yoga. Fitness and nutrition remain central to both his personal and professional practice – a bar of dark chocolate is never far from his grasp.
Southeast Aesthetic + Wellness
Southeast Aesthetic + Wellness is a premier destination for comprehensive skincare and aesthetic treatments. Renowned for its innovative approach, the clinic offers a wide range of services, from advanced facial treatments and laser therapies to rejuvenating spa experiences.
