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Melissa Speciale is a seasoned healthcare professional with more than 20 years of experience in Senior living, healthcare administration, hospitality, and organizational leadership. Her career began at age 17 as a receptionist at a Skilled nursing facility, where she developed a lasting passion for serving others improving the quality of care services provided to individuals and families. Throughout her career, Melissa has held a variety of leadership roles in social services, sales and marketing, operations, and executive administration. She has played and integral role in opening luxury brand senior living communities throughout Collier, Lee and Sarasota Counties with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, staff development, operational excellence, and compassionate services. Melissa holds a degree in Criminal Forensic Science and brings a unique combination of analytical thinking, administrative expertise, and people centered leadership to her work. After many years of not caring for herself, Melissa began taking her wellness, and autoimmune diagnosis into her own hands with the help of her now Medical Director Dr. Vass’s support and made significant life changes which has led her to a calling of opening Serenus Wellness and inspiring others to take on their wellness journey, also! Today, Melissa brings her extensive healthcare background, leadership, entrepreneur spirit, and dedication to education and service to the wellness industry. She is passionate about creating professional, welcoming environments where individuals feel supported, informed, and empowered to take an active role in their health and well-being. Beyond her professional achievements, Melissa’s greatest joy comes from her family. She treasures her role as a wife and mother to her three beautiful children as well as being a sister and daughter. Melissa considers her family her greatest blessing.

Karen Modic, with more than 25 years of massage therapy experience, over 15 years as a Registered Nurse, and credentials as a Licensed Esthetician, Karen offers a uniquely comprehensive approach to wellness. Combining clinical knowledge, therapeutic expertise, and compassionate care, she tailors every session to each client’s specific needs and desires. Karen is dedicated to creating a comfortable, restorative experience that helps ease tension, support the body, and leaves clients feeling balanced, renewed, and genuinely cared for.

Laurie is a Metabolic Health Coach and Certified Personal Trainer with over 25 years of experience helping people of all ages transform their lives. For the past decade, Laurie’s focus has been teaching individuals how to take absolute control of their health through metabolic education and sustainable lifestyle design. Laurie is fiercely dedicated to helping her clients restore their body's natural function, with a powerful emphasis on building a healthy future where they don't have to rely on medication to survive. Laurie’s spirit radiates pure joy!

Sharon Lesko is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Therapeutic, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reiki, and Raindrop Technique®. Drawing on her own journey through burnout and stress during a prior career in corporate and nonprofit leadership, she brings genuine compassion to every session — tailoring her work to help clients release tension, restore balance, and feel like themselves again. Sharon is also a certified Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Sound bath practitioner, and brings a calm, restorative presence to every session. MA#106903

Misty Caldwell is an experienced Registered Nurse and clinical operations leader with more than two decades of experience in healthcare. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to supporting ladies and gentlemen in achieving better health, improved well-being, and a greater quality of life. Misty’s clinical background, leadership, experience and dedication continued learning have shaped her compassionate person-centered approach to healthcare. She is a kind, caring, and genuinely connected nurse who believes exceptional care begins with listening, understanding each individual’s needs, and treating every person with dignity and respect. Her passion for health and wellness has led her to pursue significant research into peptides and their emerging role in the wellness landscape. While living in Texas, Misty was a co-founder and operator of a palliative care company, where she gained valuable experience in clinical operations, care coordination, and interdisciplinary leadership. Her professional journey has given her a unique perspective on the importance of combining clinical knowledge with human connection that makes healthcare truly meaningful. Today, Misty brings her extensive nursing experience, operational expertise, and passion for wellness to her work supporting individuals on their personal health journeys. She is dedicated to helping ladies and gentlemen feel heard, supported, and empowered as they explore opportunities to enhance their health and well-being. Outside of her professional life, misty treasures her beautiful family which remains her greatest source of fulfillment, happiness, and joy!

Sonya Roberts, is a compassionate and dedicated nurse with more than 30 years of healthcare experience. Throughout her career, she has worked as the lead nurse in senior living communities and has a history of occupational nursing, caring for individuals recovering from significant injuries and accidents. Sonya is IV certified and brings a wealth of clinical knowledge, experience, and genuine compassion to every person she serves. Known for her kind nature and ability to connect easily with others, she is passionate about making each individual feel comfortable, cared for and valued.

Viviana Jaramillo brings nearly two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, senior living, and service focused operations. Throughout her career, she has held multiple roles within senior living communities and served with the church, reflecting her commitment to serving others, supporting individuals and families, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around her. She holds a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from FGCU, combining her professional experience with a strong foundation in healthcare leadership and operational excellence. Viviana is passionate about advancing health and wellness through a proactive, whole-person approach that emphasizes longevity, vitality, and overall well-being. She believes that investing in ones health is essential at every stage of life and encourages both men and women to take an active role in their wellness journey. Her interests extend beyond traditional wellness to include skin health and integrity, revitalization, and supporting a refreshed, youthful appearance that reflects how individuals feel on the inside. She is inspired by the opportunity to help others feel renewed, re-energized, confident, and empowered to live their healthiest lives.