The Rock Creek Laser Staff

Rock Creek Laser and Esthetics Institute is operated by professional medical esthetics and hair removal specialists. All of our staff members hold licenses or board certifications in their field of expertise. We'll be happy to meet with you to evaluate your specific skincare and hair removal needs, and outline a course of treatment that is right for you.

Lynda Young

Certified Professional Electrologist, Certified Laser Technician and Owner

Lynda Young is a certified electrologist and laser technician with more than 15 years experience in permanent hair removal. A graduate of the Rocky Mountain College of Electrology, she holds membership in both the International Board of Electrologist Certification and the Society of Clinical and Medical Electrologists. Lynda also attended the Naples School of Laser Technology and the Rocky Mountain School of Laser to become one of the first fully trained laser hair removal technicians in the Denver metro area.

As owner of Rock Creek Laser and Esthetics Institute, Lynda shares her years of industry experience, extensive technical skill and commitment to helping others with clients and students alike.

Monique Mannino

Licensed Esthetician and Retired RN, Bachelor of Science, Instructor

Monique brings years of experience in the medical and esthetics professions to her work as an instructor at Rock Creek Laser and Esthetics Institute.

A committed teacher and mentor, she believes passionately in educating students in a “real-world” day spa environment. It is her goal that each student leaves Rock Creek well informed about all aspects of today’s esthetics industry, with the confidence and skills to achieve success in his or her chosen field.

Jean Hoefling

Jean Hoefling Certified Foot and Hand Reflexologist

Jean Hoefling received her certification in foot and hand reflexology through the International Institute of Reflexology. She has practiced reflexology in spas, recreation centers, at health fairs and pampering events for 6 years, and has worked at Rock Creek Laser for 4 years.

Jean’s focus in client sessions is often extra stimulation to the reflexes that corresponds to the adrenal glands—crucial in stress management and hormone balance throughout the body—and to the spine, the origin of nerve impulses to the entire body.

Testimonials:

“I wish I’d discovered you 20 years ago. This has really helped the arthritis in my hands.” ~ Margaret

“During a stressful time in my life, I tried Ms. Hoefling’s reflexology. I found myself more relaxed than I’d been in months, and for the first time in ages, I slept through the night. I find this more relaxing even than massage.” ~ Sue

Michelle Silva

Michelle Silva earned her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. During her time at PCOM, Michelle treated a variety of patients at the in-school clinic and at the world-renowned San Diego Hospice. She was trained in various methods of Oriental Medicine and realizes that each person is unique; therefore,comes up with an individualized plan for each patient to match their own needs. Michelle is a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the state of Colorado and certified as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), which includes both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. She is also certified in Clean Needle Technique by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and OrientalMedicine (CCAOM) and is also a current member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM).

Kelly McGahan

Kelly McGahan received her training at the Boulder School of Massage Therapy. She has been a member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1994 and has been a practicing, Certified Massage Therapist since 1995. Kelly draws upon her training in many modalities, thus creating a unique style of bodywork which incorporates a combination of therapies from Deep Tissue to Swedish massage. Each session is individually tailored in order to maximize the client's benefit.