meet the team

Jill Vargo, MD

Dr. Vargo is the owner and medical director of Awaken Skin and Body, as well as a founding partner of Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center. She would say Awaken began out of necessity; Asheville’s first boutique medical spa to focus on science-based anti-aging. Dr. Vargo lends her medical expertise to each provider, ensures the practise is current on all regulations, and holds her staff to the highest standards. Since 2014, Awaken Skin and Body remains Asheville’s premier medical aesthetics studio. Come age younger with us!

Favorite Service: SkinPen

Favorite Product: Triple Lipid by SkinCeauticals

Sheletha King, Lead Medical Aesthetician

Sheletha approaches skin rejuvenation as a scientist. Her research keeps her current on the latest medical aesthetic technology, and her discernement ensures Awaken’s services are effective and science-based. Sheletha’s tenure and dedication is evident in the treatments and skincare we carry at Awaken. She chooses the best from Skinceauticals, Revision, etlaMD, and other leading brands to remove the product overwhelm we all experience. Sheletha has 10 years of experience in the medical aesthetics field. She prioritizes continuing education programs to further her knowledge and expertise.

Favorite Product: Retinol

Favorite Service: RF microneedling or SkinPen Microneedling

Julie Rorie, RN, BSN

Julie is seasoned injector who sets the bar for performing neurotoxin injections. Whether your preference is ultra glam or natural beauty, Julie can deliver consistent, long-lasting, and unparalleled results. Since 2013, Julie has injected Dysport, Botox, and Xeomin with a discerning knowledge of facial anatomy and a keen awareness of the benefits and risks of each product. This experience in addition to her decades of practice as a Registered Nurse in major medical centers will leave you feeling safe and confident in her skilled hands.

Favorite Product: Vitamin C; specifically Silymarin by SkinCeauticals

Favorite Service: Dysport

Harriett Jordan Woodson

Harriett Jordan Woodson combines her experience as an Emergency Medical Technician and high school science teacher to bring a diverse skill set to Awaken Skin and Body. She is well-versed in all of our services and products, so she can expertly guide you in the right direction. In addition to managing Awaken’s administrative needs, she owns Microblading Natural, a studio offering natural-looking custom eyebrows. Harriett Jordan began her work with semi-permanent brow tattooing in 2017 and now also offers eyebrow lamination and paramedical tattooing which includes hairline restoration, areola/ nipple tattooing, and covering of scars.

Favorite Product: Intellishade Truphysical by Revision

Favorite Service: Aerolase for redness and rosacea