THE ESSENTIAL TEAM
Veronica Medina
Founder and Owner
Master Aesthetician
Licensed Laser Technician
Veronica Veras Medina, graduated from Catherine Hinds Institute of Aesthetics in 1997. She has over 20 years of experience and extensive knowledge of advance skin care treatments for every skin concern.
She is a trust expert for
and loves teaching our team her
secrets to carry on the Essential way.
Veronica opened Essential in Dedham in 2017 after operating Essential in Chestnut Hill & Wellesley.
Kelly Bennett
Owner
Manager
Aesthetics Consultant
Kelly began her aesthetics career in 2002 on the Upper East Side of NYC. She ran the Division of Facial Plastics and Reconstruction Surgery at Boston Medical Center before transitioning to private practice in Chestnut Hill, where she met
Veronica. Kelly loves helping people find approachable solutions to their aging and skincare concerns with
transparent, attainable advice. Building confidence in women is her ultimate passion.
ESSENTIAL MEDICAL PROVIDERS
Christina Hanzis, ACNP-BC
Aesthetic Expert and Injector
Wellness Provider
Medical Director
Christina is a board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She has been in the aesthetics industry for many years and has a passion for injecting and making people feel more confident. Patients love her honest assessments and expertise - and her hilarious antics. She specializes in neurotoxin and dermal filler (her facial balancing and optimization is incredible) and spearheads our Weight Management program.
Busayo Ajasa, WHNP-BC
Women's Health Provider
Menopause Society Member
Busayo is a board certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She has
worked in women’s health for 7 years. It is important to Busayo to empower women, of all walks of life, by providing a safe and comforting environment to ask questions & address all of their concerns.
Busayo is available on Tuesdays.
Sarah Nadarajah, WHNP-BC, MSCP
Women's Health Provider
Menopause Society Certified Provider
Sarah is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with a Menopause Certification from the Menopause Society and a background in breast oncology. She is passionate about supporting women's health at every stage, especially menopause and breast health. Sarah is available on Wednesdays.
MASTER AESTHETICIANS AND LASER TECHNICIANS
Colleen Wells
Lead Master Aesthetician
Laser Technician
Medical Assistant
Phlebotomist
Colleen joined Essential in 2022 as a master aesthetician and laser technician. Since then, she has acquired her GM Collin Master Aesthetician certificate, a phlebotomy certificate and she is continuing her education with a National Esthetician Certification and Medical Assistant Certificate. In 2024 she acquired her Phlebotomy and Medical Assistant certifications.
Colleen has years of experience with our IPL Stellar M22 and loves treating facial veins and redness and pigmentation - she just loves results! She is known for her love to chat and always has so much fun with her clients. She is an expert in our medical services and is devoted to your outcomes!
Stephanie Myers Sullivan
Master Aesthetician
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed Laser Technician
Massage Compliance Officer
Stephanie joined Essential in 2020 with over 10 years of massage therapy and aesthetic experience. She has a devoted clientele and is known for her pampered and thorough approach.
Stephanie loves welcoming and pampering friends - old and new - at Essential. Stephanie specializes in orthopedic massage; however, she is extremely experienced in soothing massage and loves providing people with a much needed relaxing escape. Stephanie brings a passion for skincare and making people feel confident in their skin.
Stephanie's schedule varies so call ahead to book your time with her - it's worth the wait!
Jenny Medina
Client Concierge
Jenny has been our Patient Guru and master of ceremonies since 2018. You will find Jenny behind the front desk helping patients from when they arrive to saying goodbye. She is a great resource for a questions about a treatment or product and loves to talk about all of our options!
She loves helping others feel great and spoiled during their time with Essential. Jenny habla español.
