Gwen Vaccaro,
RN., owner of Pleasant Touch and practicing esthetician (skin care therapist), celebrates 25 years of service to the
Greenbelt community. She has owned and operated Pleasant Touch since 1995, Bringing the latest in practices and product
for face and bodies to clients choosing to come here for services. Her background in nursing taught her the importance of
continuing education, sharing her knowledge of skin care with her clients. Gwen plans to continue her work in her new downsized
location within Pleasant Touch's old facility above the Beijing restaurant, Gwens Face and Body Shop, which will open on September
24, 2010.
John
Wiemann is a sensitive caregiver using several forms of massage based on the client's individual needs. Among
the variety of treatments he utilizes are Swedish of European, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular stretching, myofascial release,
and energy balancing. John takes a holistic approach to his work and will offer suggestions regarding exercise and relaxation
techniques that will benefit the client between visits to allow him or her to receive the most benefit from the massage. Although
he does not work with us any longer, if you would like to reach him for an appointment, please call or email us for contact
info.
Mary-Anne
Fonka is a licensed Skin Therapist and has a certificate in Beauty and Wellness, specializing in Massage Therapy.
Electrolysis, Make-up Artistry, Permanent Make-up and other advanced skin care modalities from Ana Visage Institute of Advanced
Scientific Skin Care. Ms Fonka also has a bachelors degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Schiller Inter-nation
University of Paris, which allowed her to travel widely and be exposed to many cultures, giving her an added advantage in
customer relations as well as versatility in the wide range of spa services she offers. She is committed to enhancing the
total well-being of her clients. MaryAnne will be relocating to Oasis Day Spa in Columbia Md. Please call for more information
on her relocation.
Heather
Hanko is a licensed professional counselor in Maryland and received her Master's in Counseling from Mary-mount
University in Virginia. Her clinical experience includes but is not limited to work with individuals who struggle with depression,
anxiety, relationship issues, grief and life crisis as well as challenges associated with disabilities. She offers individual,
group and family therapy in her private practice in DC and has recently joined us at Pleasant Touch to provide individual
and group services. -Relocation information currently unavailable.