Meet your Estie-Bestie, Savannah! She’s Thistle’s go-to skincare educator and results-driven perfectionist. A Licensed Master Aesthetician with an insatiable love for learning, Savannah jumps at every opportunity to expand her expertise from attending in-person conferences, tuning into virtual trainings, or learning from the industry’s top skincare experts. Most recently, she took the stage as a speaker at one of the leading aesthetic conferences in Dallas, Texas, sharing her ingredient knowledge with fellow professionals from across the country.

Obsessed with the science behind products and their ingredients, Savannah specializes in crafting customized, results-driven routines tailored to each client’s unique skin ranging from acneic skin, compromised skin barriers, to melanin-rich skin. Her dedication doesn’t end when your appointment does as she’s always just a DM away on Instagram for questions, skin progress updates, or even sharing a laugh over a TikTok video.

Outside of Thistle, Savannah’s world revolves around her sweet daughter Charlotte and her “pomapoo” pup, Bleu. On the weekends, you’ll often find her wandering through Sunday farmer’s markets, soaking in live music at local breweries, or spending time with family. She never misses a chance to reapply her SPF and will make sure everyone around her does the same. If you’re a fellow fantasy book lover, devoted Harry Potter re-watcher, or on the market for tattoo inspiration, she’s your girl!

Meet Lindsay, MSN, FNP-C! Lindsay is one of our Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioners and aesthetic injectors. Her excitement in bringing a smile to everyone’s face, positive outlook on life, and willingness to always learn makes her an invaluable addition to the Thistle team. Her gleaming bedside manner and personability assists in developing long term relationships with her clients on their skincare journey. 

Before aesthetics, Lindsay began her nursing career in the Emergency Department at Mary Washington Hospital in 2006. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech and Drexel University, she furthered her career in Labor and Delivery and Pediatrics and then pursued further education, earning her a Master of Nursing degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2018. She is always eager to learn the latest industry technique, read up on skincare ingredients, and bring fun into her everyday routine. 

A boy mom of three, Lindsay juggles sporting responsibilities with her husband. Lindsay’s typical weekend may look like the following: attending all three of her boy’s baseball games, hitting the slopes snowboarding with her family in Colorado, West Virginia, Montana, or Utah, or relaxing at her family’s beach house in the Outer Banks. She is always down to join you for a savory treat. Her all-time favorites include sushi, Thai, (Bangkok Cafe is one of her favorites) or share a savory charcuterie board with you. An act of self-care she enjoys doing in her free-time is catering to her “greenish” thumb by tending to her plants and vegetable garden. P.S. She knows about every lyric to any song you can think of so if you’re playing jeopardy or trivia and need to “phone a friend”- you know who to call! At Thistle, Lindsay’s clients love her not just for her expertise but for the way she makes every appointment feel personal, approachable, and so much fun!

Lover of aesthetics and one of Thistle’s Nurse Practitioners, meet Angela, MSN, FNP-C, or Angie! Subtlety is her specialty, as Angie strives to create noticeable but natural results for her clients. Angie is an experienced aesthetic injector with a passion for empowering women through maintaining and enhancing their natural beauty to achieve their aesthetic goals. Angie obtained her undergraduate nursing degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and her advanced Nurse Practitioner degree at George Washington University. During her dermatology rotation in NP school, she discovered her passion for skincare and aesthetics. She has been a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2015 and began her NP career practicing emergency medicine and developing invaluable critical thinking skills during her tenure. A couple years into practicing emergency medicine, her passion for skincare and aesthetics began to resurface. Pursuing her passion, she made the dive back into medical aesthetics where she practices her combined love of art and science. 

When she’s not boosting confidence at Thistle, she can be found participating in the latest fashion trends, spending time with her husband and three littles on the weekend, and working on her fitness (like Fergie once said). A Fredericksburg native, she loves the Downtown Fredericksburg area. Some of her “FXBG faves” include walking the canal path, strolling the VCR trail, and dining at local eateries such as La Petit, Foode, and Fahrenheit. Finding joy in the small things, her greatest yet simple pleasures in life are playing tennis matches with her Hubby, watching documentaries or anything binge-worthy on Netflix (Survivor is an all-time favorite of hers), and listening to all kinds of music.

Introducing Maria, MSN, FNP-C, one of Thistle’s Nurse Practitioners and bubbliest of personalities. Maria is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who began her nursing career back in 2011. After several years of experience as an RN in Neuro/Stroke, Med/Surg, Labor & Delivery and Pediatric IMC, Maria completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University. She began her NP career in 2017 and spent the next 3 years in Cardiology. In 2020, she transitioned to Urgent Care Medicine where she developed a love for all things procedural. With a passion to continue learning and also embracing a love for art and beauty, she transitioned into aesthetics. Her desire to help women look and feel the best, confident versions of themselves has evolved into a deep passion! 

Born in Italy but originally from Ukraine, Maria calls Massachusetts home. She is trilingual, fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English. Chasing her degree, she traded her New England lifestyle for the Florida sunshine. She married her college sweetheart and their romance took their next adventure to Virginia. Kids came shortly after, she is now a boy mom of two. On the weekend, Maria spends time with her boys and snuggled up on the couch with her hubby watching crime, action, comedy, and suspense shows. A lover of sunshine, warm weather, pumpkin spice and all things nice, she loves to go out for a cup of coffee, brunch with her friends, and winery dates. Her non-negotiable acts of self-care include catering to her green thumb and CrossFit strength training.

Meet Emma, our bubbly esthetician! Emma earned her esthetician’s license from Kenneth Shuler in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Passionate and knowledgeable about working with all skin types, Emma excels in curating personalized skincare routines and treatments to address individual needs. Her fascination with the constantly evolving field of skincare began post-high school, igniting her commitment to providing personalized care and tailored solutions for various skin types and concerns.

Emma’s journey into aesthetics began after high school when she discovered the dynamic and ever-evolving field of skincare. Her eagerness to learn and grow in the industry led her to work closely with Savannah, our Master Esthetician, to expand her knowledge and techniques. Driven by a desire to specialize in treating acne, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin, Emma dedicates herself to continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends. Emma’s unwavering dedication to excellence in skincare treatments, paired with her commitment to ongoing education, makes her a valuable resource for clients seeking skincare advice and solutions. 

Outside of Thistle, Emma enjoys sunny motorcycle rides and shredding the slopes on colder days. When she’s not out adventuring, you can find her cozying up with a good book or TV show and savoring some mini M&Ms for a delightful treat.

Mya is one of the first friendly faces you’ll see when you walk through our doors, and she makes it her mission to ensure every client feels cared for from start to finish. Currently pursuing her esthetician license, she brings both curiosity and commitment to learning into her role, always eager to deepen her knowledge of skincare while delivering an exceptional client experience.

Warm, friendly, and a people-person, Mya has a natural talent for guiding clients through their appointments and making sure the studio runs seamlessly. Her dedication to client care makes her an invaluable part of the Thistle team.

Outside of Thistle, you’ll find Mya balancing life as an esthetician student, binging her next early 2000s teen drama series (she’s a huge Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill fan), and indulging in her go-to couch snack combo: ramen and Hot Cheetos.

Meet Scarlett, our bubbly and charming Client Experience Specialist. She’s learning the ins and outs of delivering an exceptional client experience while simultaneously pursuing her nursing degree. Scarlett has big goals of becoming both an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and a CRNA. Her passion for learning shines through in everything she sets her mind to. She brings the kindest energy to her everyday interactions and strives to make clients feel welcomed and cared for. 

Scarlett keeps life exciting outside of Thistle. You’ll find her rocking out at live concerts, playing her electric guitar, or putting her black belt skills to use in taekwondo.