About Us
Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics specializes in comprehensive wellness. We provide physician-supervised treatments and adhere to the highest standard of professionalism. As leaders in the anti-aging and wellness industry, our goal is to provide exceptional customer service so you receive support and guidance during your journey to improved well-being.
Julie Belk-Dalberg, BSN, RN
Julie Dalberg is the owner of Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics in Fredericksburg. She has her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Marymount University. She has served as a pediatric ICU nurse at Children’s Mercy Hospital, a transplant nurse at Washington Hospital Center, and a cardiac nurse at Mary Washington Hospital. She also has experience in home health. In 2007, Healthy Beginning Wellness & Esthetics was born! Julie has certifications in: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy, weight loss treatment of adolescent obesity, Viveve vaginal rejuvenation, and CelluPulse erectile dysfunction therapy. Additionally, Julie is a certified personal trainer, colon hydro-therapist, and paddleboard instructor. For the past 15 years, wellness and weight loss has been her passion! Julie is a mother of 2 and loves all things active.
Rickard Dalberg, MD
Dr. Dalberg completed medical school at Hahnemann School of Medicine and continued on to complete his residency at Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri Kansas City. He has worked in the Fredericksburg area as an Emergency Room Physician at Mary Washington Hospital for over 20 years and has now joined the Healthy Beginnings Team as our overseeing medical director.
Jing Britton, NPA
After being a nurse for 20+ years, she expanded her education and became a certified Nurse Practitioner through the ACNN in 2011. Jing specializes in family practice and cardiology. She is certified in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Pellet Therapy and weight management.
Keesha Lloyd, NP
Keesha Lloyd graduated from Duke University with her BSN. Prior to that she received her BS in Psychology from UNCC. She joined the Army Nurse Corps after graduation where she spent 8 years before getting out to finish up her graduate education. She then received her MSN from Duke University and attained her FNP-BC certification. In her free time, she enjoys organic gardening and spending time with her husband and their four beautiful young children. At Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics of Fredericksburg, Keesha specializes in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement therapy as well as hCG weight loss. She is so excited to be part of the HBWL family.
Joan Ellmore, NP
Joan Ellmore is a new nurse practitioner for Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics! Joan received her BSN from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Continuing her education, she received her MSN from The Catholic University of America. Joan specializes in adult medicine and is looking forward to helping her new clients at Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics. In her free time, Joan works out almost everyday. She has also competed in bodybuilding competitions!
Rebecca has her Master of Physician’s Assistant from the University of Charleston in West Virginia. Rebecca is trained in weight-loss and BHRT at Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics, she is also full time at Mary Washington Hospital’s Observation Unit right here in Fredericksburg! Rebecca is certified in Onabotulinum Toxin and filler injections as well as Viora Therapies.
Rebecca Silverstein, PA-C
Kim Haynes, B.S.N, RN
Kim Haynes, B.S.N, RN has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics for almost 2 years. Kim serves as the head registered nurse. She received her B.S. in Biology from UMW in 2011, her RN from Career Training Solutions in 2015, and recently completed her BSN at UMW. Kim is certified in BHRT, Viora, IV Vitamin Therapy, Viveve and CelluPulse therapies. She is also CPR certified, in addition to ACLS and PALS. She is a mother of two and works PRN in the Emergency Department at Mary Washington Hospital.
Jamie Schroeder, B.S.N, RN
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Jamie Schroeder, B.S.N, RN has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics since 2007. She splits her working hours at KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care and works as a school nurse at Spotsylvania County Public Schools. She is certified in BHRT, Vioria, Colon HydroTherapy, CelluPulse therapies, Onabotulinum Toxin and filler injections as well as Viora Therapies. She enjoys spending time with her family and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Nurse Education.
Tara Schroeder, RN
Tara Schroeder has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics since 2011! She splits her working hours between Mary Washington Hospital’s oncology unit and HBWL Center! Tara is certified in Viora therapies, BHRT, weight-loss therapies, Viveve and CelluPulse. She is a mother of four and loves family time.
Chelcie McMillon, RN
Chelcie McMillon R.N. is the head injector and intimate wellness specialist at Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics. She is also certified in BHRT, Viora, Pulse and weight loss. Chelcie splits her time between Healthy Beginnings & VCU Hospital on the Cardiac Care Unit!
Brittany Perron, RN
Brittany has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness and Esthetics since August 2021. Brittany received her nursing degree from Germanna Community College in 2011. Brittany is certified in BHRT, IV vitamin therapy, Cellupulse therapies, and weight loss. She is also CPR certified in addition to ACLS and PALS. She is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with her family in her free time.
Cecilia Del Rosario, LPN
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Cecilia Del Rosario has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness and Esthetics since October 2019. She earned her diploma from Eastern Virginia Career College and is also a certified Mednax Medical Newborn hearing screener. She is very passionate about weight loss after she lost 80+ pounds. She specializes in pulse treatment therapy, weight-loss, and IV vitamin infusions. She is also a mother of one and loves to spend time learning new things.
Jessica Pangallo
Jessie Pangallo built a career around her passion for mental and physical well-being. With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jessie specializes in Mind-Body modalities such as yoga, tai chi, barre, mat Pilates, and Pilates on apparatus. Facing health complications in her youth, total body wellness became a lifestyle goal. After college, Jessie discovered Pilates while working as a personal trainer. The beauty of movement coupled with the emphasis on postural alignment, pelvic floor and core strength inspired her to learn more. This knowledge proved invaluable for clients with all manor of injuries as well as her own difficult twin pregnancy. While raising her three children, Jessie continues to spread her passion for healthy living locally and globally. She lives to spread to joy and beauty of mind-body wellness!
Offerings:
Pilates Private sessions $75
These personal training sessions are ideal for fast results in your Pilates training. Personalized exercises and corrections ensure a deep connection to correct muscles. Imbalances can be identified and often corrected improving not only fitness endeavors but also daily life.
Small group Pilates HIT $35
Sweating is better with buddies! Small groups of two, three or four will go through intense Pilates circuit training. This workout will include Pilates on the reformer, Pilates chair, the mat, the barre, and very creative cardio bursts!
Olivia Dalberg
Olivia Dalberg graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with her bachelors in biology with a minor in chemistry. She works with us as a medical assistant and is currently working towards going to PA school. Olivia is trained as a weight loss coach and viora technician.
Justin Farris
Justin Farris is a recent graduate of NOVA Community College’s paramedic program and has plans on joining the military in the future. He works with us as a paramedic and is trained in IV Therapy and weight loss. Justin has a passion for nutrition and wellness due to his many years of being an athlete. Outside of work Justin enjoys hiking and listening to music.
Nichelle Montaque, Master Esthetician, LE, CMA, CLT
Nichelle has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness and Esthetics for 2 years. Nichelle serves as our master Esthetician. She attended Esthetician school at NOVA Laser and Esthetics Training and is also a Certified Medical Assistant, as well as a Certified Laser Technician. Outside of work Nichelle enjoys spending time with her friends and family!
Killian Haney
Killian has been working for Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics since August of 2020. He is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and is currently enrolled in nursing school. Killian hopes to work in the emergency department when he is done with school. In his free time, he loves to play sports, hike, and hang out with his dog, Kubo.
Megan Robertson, CCMA
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Megan Robertson has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness and Esthetics since May 2019. She is currently a senior Health Science major at James Madison University and hopes to pursue an accelerated nursing program after she graduates. Here at Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics, she helps support individuals through our weight-loss program.
Tonya Trice, ME, MEI
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Tonya is an oncology-trained Skincare Specialist and client care professional, who possesses a thorough knowledge of the health and beauty industry. Tonya maintains her commitment to staying current on all aspects of esthetic skincare and products. Tonya is dedicated to providing services to her clients with a comprehensive plan specific to their needs and goals. She loves helping to correct skincare issues and she performs several skincare treatments.
Tonya received her Masters’ Esthetician education through American Spirit Institute in Richmond, VA and her Oncology Skincare education through Oncology Spa Solutions, Tacoma, WA and The Skincare Therapy Institute, Atlanta, GA.
Tonya enjoys spending time with her family and friends, to include sitting around the firepit on a cool night. Sundays are dedicated to her family where she prepares homemade meals and enjoys catching up with her extended family. Tonya is happily married to Ken and is the proud “mama” to Tony and Taylor.
Interesting fact: Tonya taught herself calligraphy at a young age and is now exploring the art of woodburning.
Grace, Master Esthetician
Grace Poole has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics for over a year. She is trained in Viora, as well as, phlebotomy. She is continuing her education and is taking classes to become a certified aesthetician. She is a mother of two and in her free time enjoys practicing her Chinese and running.
Ramona Tirnovan
Ramona Tirnovan has been in the beauty industry since 2010. She is from Romania (Europe) where she started to learn and work as an esthetician and then a permanent makeup artist. In 2018, Ramona moved to Virginia to be together with her husband and now she's a mom!
From 2010 to 2020 Ramona took multiple Master Classes taught by internationally renowned trainers, becoming a Philashes & PhiBoldbrows artist and International teacher for eyelash extensions. She loves Microblading, powder eyebrows, eyeliner, and lip color.
Cristy Reeder,
Office Administration / Insurance and Collection Specialist
Cristy Reeder has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics since 2015. Cristy has her degree in Business Administration from Mary Washington College. She oversees the accounts and prepares the insurance documents for our patients for hormone replacement therapy. She is a mother of two and in her free time enjoys cooking!
Javier Flores, LPN
Javier joined the Healthy Beginnings team in June. He received his degree from Germanna Community College as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Javier has been working in Fredericksburg for 10 years and is excited to join us as a weight loss specialist. Outside of work Javier likes to workout and play soccer.
McKenzie Alexander
My name is McKenzie Jefferson. I have been an ER nurse for five and a half years, and I also have two years of experience in vitamin injections and IV therapy. I am originally from Georgia, but my husband’s career in the military moved us to California and then to Virginia last year.
I currently work full-time in the emergency department, and I am in graduate school to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. I thoroughly enjoy building relationships with patients and figuring out what therapies or treatments help them to feel their best! Being able to work at Healthy Beginnings gives me the gratification of doing just that!
In our free time, my husband and I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, exploring new places, and spending time with our dog, Maze!
Eve Arvan, Yoga Instructor & Massage Therapist
Eve specializes in post-surgical medical massage, lymphatic drainage, prenatal, isometric stretching, sports massage, reflexology, and ashiatu massage.
Georgia Burrell, Lead Administrative Staff
Georgia has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness and Esthetics since August of 2022. She is a recent graduate of James Monroe High School. Georgia has set her sights on pursuing higher education at Germanna Community College. She has plans to transfer to a university to pursue a combined undergraduate and master’s program in Business Administration. Currently, Georgia is gaining valuable experience by working at Healthy Beginnings. She skillfully handles the front desk, providing assistance to patients, and ensures their experiences are pleasant and stress-free. Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Georgia enjoys working out, exploring local restaurants, working on graphic design projects, and spending time with her family and friends.
Maggie Hanse, Administrative Staff
Meet Maggie! She started with Healthy Beginnings in March 2023. She recently graduated from Nova Laser and Esthetics Training with her Esthetician license. Maggie is currently a member of our administrative team, while simultaneously interning with our current estheticians until she is able to take her board licensing exams. During her free time, Maggie likes to spend time outdoors as well as spending quality time with friends and family.
Elizabeth McCamley, Administrative Staff
Meet Elizabeth! She has been with Healthy Beginnings since May 2023 as a member of our administrative team. She became an EMT in 2004 and volunteered with a local rescue squad and fire department. Elizabeth has also worked in the ER for the past 14 years as a tech. She is a wife and mother of 2 and enjoys spending every minute she can with family. Elizabeth likes to travel during her spare time.
Ashlee Reed, Head Administrator
Ashlee has been employed by Healthy Beginnings since October of 2022. However, she has been around Julie and the business since the beginning. Ashlee works both in the physical office and virtually from her home in North Carolina. She handles most things customer service related at Healthy Beginnings; from marketing, consultations, and customer relations. She has a bachelor's degree in Human Services as well as Sign Language Interpreting. In her down time, Ashlee enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones and her pups Macy and Daphne.
Bilingual Medical Staff
Meet our Bilingual team!
Javier and Cecelia are fluent in both English and Spanish and are here to provide assistance to any of our patients that are in need of a Spanish-speaking team member.
