We make time to seek out and employ the highest caliber instructors and staff to oversee the educational and clinic components of our institute. The faculty and staff at SWINA represent an array of diversity in educational, entrepreneurial, and industry experience. Our collective experience includes spa directors, practiced licensed aestheticians, certified laser technicians, business owners and entrepreneurs, product line representatives, corporate spa trainers, life coaches, massage therapists, and the list goes on! As a result, we are passionate about delivering the most comprehensive education to our students while teaching industry-leading techniques.
KC Miller
Founder of Southwest Institute
of Natural Aesthetics
KC Miller
Founder of Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics
Pam Brown
Pam Brown
Campus Director
Dr. Laree Hooker
Dr. Laree Hooker
Medical Director
Angela Ramirez
Angela Ramirez
Laser Education Director
Alsinia Hutzler
Alsinia Hutzler
Director of Student Services
Shaila Rogers
Shaila Rogers
Aesthetics Education Director
Hannah Greenwood
Hannah Greenwood
Admissions Advisor
Zoe Lopez
Zoe Lopez
Student Services Advisor
Annie Fonnegra
Operations & Purchasing Specialist
annief@swiha.edu
Annie Fonnegra
Operations & Purchasing Specialist
Janell Erickson
Career Specialist & Admissions Support
janelle@swiha.edu
Janell Erickson
Career Specialist & Admissions Support
Melissa Castro
Melissa Castro
Student Spa Manager
Isaac Talavera
Isaac Talavera
Spa Coordinator
Rayane Soto
Rayane Soto
Spa Coordinator
Angela Ramirez
Angela Ramirez
Laser Education Director
Dr. Laree Hooker
Dr. Laree Hooker
Medical Director
Dr. Hooker received her doctorate from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona. Being well trained in conventional and holistic medicine has given her a well-rounded view point as an integrative practitioner and an added advantage allowing her to become an expert in antiaging medicine. With over 12 years in the Aesthetic industry her vast knowledge has allowed her to oversee various clinics as medical director and to treat hundreds of patients. Dr. Hooker’s passion for knowledge and education is what motivates her to constantly seek out new information and treatments to continually improve her skills providing the best care for her patients. Many have often heard her say “Knowledge is not meant to be kept to yourself, if you know something that another can benefit from it’s your responsibility to share the wealth!” Referring to herself as a “true educator at heart” she has always taken the time and effort to share her knowledge with her patients in addition to teaching various classes at different educational facilities since the beginning of her career.
“Love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.”
– Emerson
Shaila Rogers
Shaila Rogers
Aesthetics Education Director
Rachel Johnson
Rachel Johnson
Laser Instructor
Adrian Cardwell
Adrian Cardwell
Laser Instructor
Leslie Venegas
Leslie Venegas
Laser Instructor
Paige Bellstad
Paige Bellstad
Laser Instructor
Lydia Castro
Lydia Castro
Aesthetics Instructor
Lydia has been in the Aesthetics industry for over 15 years. She graduated from the National Aesthetics Institute in 2001, and then graduated from SWINA’s instructor program in 2008. In April of 2016, she will have been with SWINA for 9 years! Lydia has a very diverse background and has worked in salons, aesthetics schools, and even a Plastic Surgeon’s office!
Motto: “You are important to somebody, love and respect one another.”
Marguerite Mullins
Marguerite Mullins
Aesthetics Instructor
Rachel Ventura
Rachel Ventura
Aesthetics Instructor
Carrie Klosowski
Carrie Klosowski
Aesthetics Instructor
Brittany Facio
Brittany Facio
Aesthetics Instructor
Brianna Boyd
Brianna Boyd
Aesthetics Instructor
Christie Bergstrom
Christie Bergstrom
Aesthetics Instructor
Robyn Runyan
Robyn Runyan
Aesthetics Instructor