Meet Our Team

Having worked as a designer and operations manager in the costume industry, Ms. Svetlovsky decided she loved skincare and became a New York State licensed Esthetician in 2009. She practiced her craft in an upscale spa in New Jersey. She continued to work as an Assistant to the President and became the school’s Enrollment Director in 2011. Ms. Svetlovsky, having been a student herself, is an ideal instructor who inspires students to grow and succeed. 

Ms. Wedderburn is an Atelier Esthétique graduate with over ten years of esthetics experience and a psychology background. She specializes in Nutrition and Wellness related to the skin care industry. She also desires to assist burgeoning estheticians along the path of making their unique mark in this exciting industry. She teaches our advanced course in Laser/IPL Hair Removal. Ms. Wedderburn is very proud to be a part of the education team at Atelier Esthétique Institute.

Teacher Leo is a New York State licensed Esthetician who worked at Skin Spa in New York City. Leo has a B.A. degree in English and has also worked in human resources as a recruiter, onboarding specialist, and trainer of volunteers in community service. Leo is passionate about the skin care business and educating others on their way to a new esthetics career.  

Ms. Daniela is a proud Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics alumnus, and a New York State licensed Esthetician. She has worked as a Spa Esthetician in New Jersey for the past 7+ years, specializing in skin rejuvenation therapies. Before that, Ms. Daniela worked in the financial industry in the U.S. and abroad in Chile. She was also trained on popular product brands such as Biologique Recherche, Aveda, Naturopathica, Collins, and iS Clinical. Ms. Daniela combines her love of esthetics with business and instills a professional approach to the skin care industry with her students. 

Ms. Elizabeth is both a New York State licensed Esthetician and Massage Therapist. She has been in the industry for over 15 years and has worked for some of NYC’s best spas and clinics, such as Equinox, Bliss, and Caudalie USA. Ms. Elizabeth brings a wealth of practical experience to the classroom and inspires her students to perfect their professional demeanor and skills.

Ms. Santos-Bann is a New York licensed Esthetician, Makeup Artist, and Beauty Consultant. She has also worked in Public Relations and was a Marketing Coordinator for L’Oreal Paris. Ms. Santos-Bann has a BA in Advertising and Public Relations and is an Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics graduate. She is happy to teach and share her experience with her students.

Ms. Lakeisha is a New York State licensed Esthetician with her own business, JLTC All Natural, in Forest Hills, New York. She is well-versed in various skin care procedures and provides customized client treatments. Ms. Lakeisha shares her vast knowledge with her students by educating them on a multi-faceted skincare approach to promoting youth and beauty.

Ms. Clark is a proud graduate of Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics! She has her B.S. degree in health education and is a New York State licensed esthetician. Ms. Clark has worked freelance for hundreds of clients throughout her career. Ms. Clark loves to inspire her students with practical experience so they can become successful, well-rounded Estheticians.

Ms. Yaling is a New York State licensed Esthetician and has worked in the beauty industry for almost ten years, deciding to bring her focus to skincare in 2015. From on-the-go treatments at Ulta to laser facials in various Medi-spas, Ms Yaling is excited to share her knowledge of skin treatments and experience in paramedical esthetics with her students.

Ms. Yvette’s passion for skincare and desire to help others led her to become a licensed esthetician, working for companies such as Avon Salon & Spa, Skin Laser Rejuvenation, and Exhale Mind Body Spa. In addition, she held the position of Managing Esthetician for Skin Spa New York. Ms. Yvette has been making people’s skin beautiful for well over 20 years. She thrives on daily interaction with her students and considers being part of their educational process a privilege. 

Ann Sidamonidze graduated with honors from Atelier Esthetique, showcasing her dedication to excellence in esthetics education. As the owner of Anne Sidamoni Skincare, she brings a wealth of practical experience to her role as an educator. With a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a Master’s degree in Media and Communication Management, Ann combines her academic background with over a decade of experience in PR and production, seamlessly integrating these skills into the field of esthetics. Teaching advanced training in Ayurvedic Facial and Dermaplaning techniques, Ann offers students a sophisticated perspective, inspiring them to excel in the dynamic world of esthetics.

Ms. Coretta is a proud Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics graduate and has her Master’s Degree from Kean University in Behavioral Sciences. She is a certified Aromatherapist with extensive freelance work in esthetics and as a makeup artist.  Ms. Coretta inspires her students to achieve greatness and helps them understand the importance of a strong work ethic with a dedicated skill set.      

Amanda Richards is a proud graduate of Atelier Esthetique. First entering the esthetics industry as a makeup artist, Amanda soon emerged in the skincare industry. Amanda is currently the National Esthetics Trainer for Silver Mirror Facial Bar, traveling nationally to train multiple teams on treatments such as Dermaplaning, EMS, and various high technology-driven facials. Amanda is thrilled to share her knowledge and skills with students, graduates, and licensed professionals.  

Esthetician, Make-Up Artist, Lash Expert, and Beauty Educator Francisco possesses an instinctive passion and expertise in the beauty industry. He has mastered his style as a professional makeup artist for over a decade. As a principal makeup artist, he has participated in ads, videos, short films, campaigns, and commercials. He is the Beauty Editor for World Bride Magazine, even appearing in Vogue.com.

Learn the latest techniques from one of the country’s foremost experts, Tammy Pahel, President of Spa Management Solutions. Tammy has over 28 years of experience as spa director for some of the largest, most renowned spas in the U.S.A., including Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the Turnberry Isle Resort in Florida, and Nemacolin Woodlands, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Ping Zhang is a doctor of Oriental Medicine. The first to bring the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) anti-aging and facial and body rejuvenation course to the U.S. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Zhang has been teaching and training along with her clinical experience specializing in facial and body rejuvenation, holistic well-being, and advanced treatments and techniques to beauty and medical professionals and students around the world. Dr. Zhang’s passion and goal is to share her knowledge on implementing this time-honored technique to tap into the underlying causes of aging to promote health and beauty from the inside out.

Lynn Hawxhurst founded Lymphatic Healing in Stamford, Connecticut, offering Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Combined Decongestive Therapy, and Ortho-bionomy®. She completed her undergraduate studies in the Arts, and her many years of working with musical artists and dance companies opened her eyes to repetitive performance injuries and sparked her interest in bodywork. She has been a New York and Connecticut Licensed Massage Therapist since 1995 and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist since 2011. She has studied many modalities, including Ortho-bionomy®, Craniosacral Therapy, Peri-Natal massage, and Reiki. Ms. Lynn is pleased to share her vast experience with Manual Lymphatic Drainage to help expand students’ holistic skills.

Binta is a proud Atelier Esthetique graduate and a New Jersey and New York State licensed esthetician. Binta started her own company in 2019: The Brow Lasherie. She has perfected her techniques in permanent makeup and eyebrow services in the New York area and internationally in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Binta is thrilled to be sharing her knowledge and skills with her alma mater – where it all started!

Anne Bramham is an expert in the field of MLD.  Ms. Bramham studied the Dr. Vodder Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Austria and has been practicing for over 30 years. She studied with Hildegard Wittlinger herself, who studied under Dr. Emil Vodder and has her own training company: ASTECC.