We’re a woman-owned medspa & wellness boutique in Newport, RI.

OWNER

Jana is the owner of Radiant Esthetics. Radiant Esthetics MedSpa was founded in 2017 to help clients who want to enhance their natural beauty. Jana grew interested in medical esthetics after she saw how slight enhancements could improve confidence in ones’ appearance.

Jana is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Esthetics Skin Institute and the American Academy of Procedural Medicine. She also is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP).

“I study faces all the time. I can see how features and natural assets can be subtly sculpted so that someone looks fresh and not artificial.”

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Julia attended the University of Rhode Island for both her Undergraduate and Masters degree in Nursing. From there Julia worked as a nurse at Rhode Island Hospital for 6+ years in telemetry, medical-surgical nursing, and oncology. Julia began her Nurse Practitioner career at neurosurgery at RIH specializing in brain tumor management. Most recently, Julia has been working as a primary care provider in addition to beginning her career in aesthetic medicine.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Joanna began her career as an esthetics practitioner in 2018 when Radiant Esthetics was just beginning.

She completed her Master’s of Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner from the Catholic University of America in the Spring of 2020. Joanna also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She first began her nursing career in cardiology at Newport Hospital and then transitioned to emergency medicine. She currently works as a Nurse Practitioner in Orthopedic Surgery in Providence, in addition to seeing her clients regularly here at Radiant Esthetics.

Joanna enjoys and appreciates the medical esthetics industry, as she truly believes just subtle enhancements can drastically improve one’s confidence, thus improving one’s mental and physical well-being.

When she’s not working, you can find Joanna spending time at the beach with her daughter and her goofy German Shepherd, Maverick.

ESTHETICIAN

Alexandra joined Radiant Esthetics as an esthetician in June 2021. Alexandra is excited to be offering facials with the Skinceuticals line of professional products.

After graduating from the University of Florida and working in fashion in New York City, Alexandra made a change in 2017 when she pursued her lifelong passion for skincare by attending the Aveda Institute.

Alexandra has worked as an esthetician at Castle Hill Inn and in production for Newport-based skincare company Farm Aesthetics. She is fulfilled by helping clients create skincare routines that serve their lifestyles and meet their goals.

ESTHETICIAN

Meg joined Radiant Esthetics as an esthetician in June 2021. Meg is excited to be offering facials with the Skinceuticals line of professional products as well as hydrafacials, waxing, spray tanning and lash services.

After successfully working in public relations for a speaker company Meg decided it was the right time to make a change. Meg graduated from Rob Roy’s aesthetic program in Worcester, MA in 2005. Upon graduating, Meg worked at Essential Esthetics , one of the top spas in Worcester, MA. After moving to Newport in 2009, Meg worked at The Apothecary before coming to work here at Radiant Esthetics.

Megan has now expanded her services to encompass more than just the face. Meg now offers full body waxing, airbrush spray tanning, brow design and lash lifting and tinting, as well as hydrafacials, facials and chemical peels.

“ Trying to manage very problematic teenage skin myself , I found going to an esthetician for monthly facials was crucial to keeping it looking and feeling healthy. My esthetician was my skin savior!!”

MEDSPA NURSE

Amber completed her BSN at New York University in 2020, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She holds a previous bachelor's degree in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado Boulder. She began her nursing career on a Medical/Surgical floor in NYC during the height of the pandemic. She then shifted her focus to the outpatient setting working in outpatient infusion specializing in hematology oncology.

Since relocating to Rhode Island Amber has been able to focus on pursuing a career in medical aesthetics, a lifelong goal of hers.

In addition to working at Radiant Esthetics Amber is pursuing her MSN degree for Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Rhode Island.

Amber is passionate about making people feel like the best versions of themselves, looking as radiant on the outside as they feel inside.

Jade began working at Radiant Esthetics in 2022. She loved working at the front desk for her first year at Radiant and soon shifted into a medical assistant position, where she worked side by side with our expert providers. Through this experience at the beginning of her aesthetics career, Jade was able to become an expert at the explanation and facilitation of treatments. Now being a provider herself, Jade is equipped with years of confidence in her aesthetics knowledge, while always remaining a lifelong learner.

She completed her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at The University of Rhode Island in December of 2023. In addition to working at Radiant Esthetics, Jade is working as a Registered Nurse on a Hematology Oncology unit, where she has found a true passion for caring for cancer diagnosed patients. She is currently pursuing her chemotherapy administration licensing.

“Taking care of your skin has no limit on how early or late you begin. My work is driven by my passion for helping people become their most confident selves and I believe that self confidence is the best quality a person can have.”

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Meet Sarah deVries, a dedicated massage therapist skilled in an array of bodywork techniques, including Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and shiatsu. Her journey began at the esteemed Costa Rican School of Massage, where she underwent an intensive six-month program, igniting her passion for bodywork.

Driven by a deep love for yoga and the mind-body connection, she strives to reconnect individuals with their inner essence and foster deepened awareness within their bodies. Having called Newport, RI home for over a decade, she takes pride in serving her community through her intuitive approach to therapeutic touch.