Meet the Team at Viriditas Beauty
Welcome to Viriditas Beautiful Skin Therapies.
HI! I'm Laurie Neronha, esthetician and herbalist with a certification in Environmental Health.
I opened Viriditas in 2007 to help people just like you cultivate that healthy glow using a science based, holistic approach to skin wellness.
Our awesome team of highly trained estheticians and I work together with you identify and target issues that are dimming your skin's radiance.
Whether its acne, aging, sensitive skin, pigmentation, even plain old dull skin, when you partner with Viriditas, everyone will ask if you "had work done". And we'll do it without painful needles or potentially harmful ingredients.
Eric Cimochowski | General Manager
One of the friendly faces at our front desk, Eric came to Viriditas in 2013 with a extensive background in customer service and a deep understanding of the beauty industry. He has maintained his professional licence in Cosmetology since 2010.
Eric has a strong belief in succeeding together as a team and is never afraid to help when needed.
Education is also important to him, and he continually challenges himself both in and out of work by learning something new.
"The best part of my job is that I get to see firsthand the impact that great skincare has on someone's confidence and mental health."
Stephanie | Oncology Trained Esthetician and Acne Specialist
Stephanie is a Licensed Esthetician and a certified Cosmetic Laser Tech who has been with the Viriditas team since 2018. She became an esthetician to help people feel empowered and confident in their skin, regardless of skin type, condition, or experience with skin care. Using her background in education combined with her passion for skin wellness Stephanie strives to help clients achieve their goals while better understanding their skin.
She is always keeping up on the latest training, products, ingredients and techniques to build on her skincare skills.
Delia | Licensed Esthetician and Acne Specialist
Delia has been dedicated to skincare since 2018. Having faced her own struggles with acne, she truly understands how much clear, healthy skin can boost both confidence and overall well-being.
Her goal is to create a welcoming and relaxed safe space for anyone regardless of theor skin type or condition.
Prioritizing education, she tailors treatments and home care routines to meet each clients unique needs.
When she's not working her skincare magic, you'll likely find Delia exploring the woods with her rescue dog, or digging through vinyl bins in search of a hidden gem for her music collection.
Shane | Licensed Esthetician and Acne Specialist
Shane offers a warm friendly space for clients of all ages to experience excellent skin care.
He comes to Viriditas from a rich background in retail management and customer service, which he channels into outstanding skincare treatments.
A self-professed foodie, he may be found sampling the area's fine coffees, indulging in a horror movie marathon, or spending time with family.
Why are we so passionate about skin? We know what it feels like to have skin challenges like acne.
Laurie's story: No please don’t take my picture!
I've experienced the frustration and self-consciousness that comes with persistent breakouts.
As a teenager, acne was a constant companion. On good days, I'd have at least 3 or 4 conspicuous, angry pimples on my face.
Back then, you only sought help from a dermatologist if your skin was really bad. There weren't many treatment options anyway. I thought I'd eventually "grow out of it."
Looking back, I should have seen the dermatologist.
I tried various remedies in vain. I even resorted to applying Visine on my blemishes, which briefly concealed the redness, but the painful, inflamed nodules would always return.
My battle with acne began in the fourth grade when I was just nine years old—super early for such a skin condition.
I vividly remember standing by the door at my Catholic school, waiting to go out for recess, while Sister Bonaventure scrutinized my pimpled face questioning, "What's this? What's this all over your face? Don't you WASH?" If only I could have disappeared...
I attempted every acne remedy imaginable—pungent Clearasil paste, coal tar soap, toothpaste, Oxy 10, Clean and Clear, and gallons of Sea Breeze. I convinced myself that the potent medicinal scent and the stripped sensation on my skin were signs of progress.
I even resorted to concealing picked zits with band-aids when attending school (I wasn't fooling anyone).
From an early age, herbal medicine fascinated me, and I began studying herbs and holistic wellness. While my skin showed some improvement, acne continued to plague me like an unwelcome guest.
Years passed, and even at 27, I was still grappling with acne. It was during my time at The Body Shop that I discovered my passion for skincare. I subsequently became a licensed esthetician in 1997 and, a decade later, founded my own practice, Viriditas Beautiful Skin Therapies.
Esthetics, for me, offers the ideal blend of herbal medicine, holistic wellness, and skincare, particularly when it comes to addressing the complexities of acne.
Let me share this: countless skincare brands seem clueless about tackling acne. Having worked with numerous product lines, I can attest that very few are genuinely effective for acne. Many are laden with ingredients that oftenmake acne worse.
I finally deciphered the code to clear my acne. It's not merely about using the "right product" or consuming the "right foods." It's a combination of factors, and it varies from person to person. This is why achieving clear skin can be incredibly challenging when you go it alone.
If you have skin prone to acne, like me, maintaining control over acne is an ongoing task. If you also contend with sensitive, reactive skin, secondary skin issues may arise.
Don't be disheartened. We are here to help you regain control over your skin.
What the heck does “Viriditas” mean?
“O most honored Greening Force,
You who roots in the Sun;
You who lights up, in shining serenity, within a wheel
that earthly excellence fails to comprehend.
You are enfolded
in the weaving of divine mysteries.
– Saint Hildegard von Bingen 1098-1179
Accredited to Hildegard who was a nun, mystic, composer, herbalist, and artist, Viriditas is the marriage of two Latin words, most commonly translated as Green Truth or Green Life Force. For us, it means lush, healthy, vibrant skin.
Laurie Neronha, lifetime herbal explorer and licensed esthetician since 1997, has been practicing a wholistic and integrative approach to skin care from Day One.
Mom, wife, small business owner, cat mom, avid reader and designated spider rescuer, she can usually be found spending time with her family, or madly crocheting.
