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 practice 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
Hollie Harris, BSN, RN, LE
Hollie Harris joined Awaken Skin and Body in June 2025 with over 25 years of experience in medical aesthetics. A Registered Nurse, Licensed Esthetician, and experienced Aesthetic Nurse Injector, she has worked with a wide range of aesthetic procedures and earned numerous certifications throughout her career. She has specialized in cosmetic injectables for seven years, with advanced training in Dysport, Restylane, and Sculptra. Hollie is passionate about natural, confidence-enhancing results and is known for her gentle approach and ability to put patients at ease. Dedicated to ongoing education, she combines artistry and clinical expertise to deliver safe, effective, and beautiful outcomes.
Favorite service: Lip Filler
Favorite product: Revision Nectifirm
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