Meet Our Staff

H. Pleasant, Jr., MD, FACOG - Medical Director
Dr. Pleasant is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist, who also practices General Medicine. He earned his MD degree from East Carolina University, and completed his residency at Carolinas Medical Center.

Dr. Pleasant has a long history in the triangle area performing cosmetic services to a multitude of patients. He has a true talent for the aesthetics, however, his true passion is to rid patients of ACNE! For several years he has been gathering the best knowledge, skills and technology to help patients who have been affiliated with this aliment.

Dr. Pleasant created Lase The Fat in 2010 to facilitate the needs of Raleigh residents in basic dermatologic care and cosmetic services. Along with his highly trained mid-level providers, he is ready to service you.

Rhonda - Nurse
Rhonda and her husband of 11 years moved to Raleigh from Atlanta, Georgia in 2006. She is the proud mother of 2 very active, athletic children. She spends most her free time on the soccer field with her daughter or driving her son to his multiple sports.

Rhonda received her Esthetics license in Atlanta, Georgia in 2000 from International School of Skin and Nail Care. In 2009 Rhonda decided to follow her heart and pursue her nursing degree. It wasn't easy with 2 young children and a husband that travels internationally. With help from friends, a great babysitter, and a patient husband Rhonda was able to make it happen. She received her RN from Wake Tech Community College in may of 2013. Wake Health Medical Group was a perfect fit for Rhonda to combine her esthetics background her new career as a registered nurse.

Robin - Nurse Practitioner, CRPN
Robin grew up in Kentucky. She graduated with a BSN from Morehead State University, and earned her MSN from the University of Kentucky. Robin has practiced as a CFNP for past 12 years in various fields of medicine - family practice, women's health, adolescent medicine, and pediatrics. She loves to assist patients with achieving weight loss and wellness goals. Robin has three daughters and enjoys travel and running; she participates in several half marathons every year.

Joshua - Medical Aesthetician
Certified in Critical Care and Forensics. Studied Art/Music at Bob Jones University, Nursing at Montgomery School of Nursing, and currently pursuing a degree to become a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at Kingdom College of Natural Health. Experience: ER/ICU nurse since 2007, Tissue Recovery Specialist for Donor Services since 2005, Skincare Specialist/National Makeup Artist for Lancôme. Interest: LOVE performing dermal/lip fillers and using my art skills to create new looks for my patients and making them look younger. I enjoy treating patients for their anti-aging needs and skin damage and seeing them become more confident with their appearance and enhancing their natural assets. Hobbies include painting (oils and water colors), Drawing, Second Tenor with Invocarem (all male opera group) Homeless Health Ministry at church, cooking, and love being outdoors either horse-back riding or hiking.

Emily - Medical Aesthetician
Emily has been a licensed Medical Aesthetician for 7 years. She received her training from the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and graduated in 2005. Upon graduating she specialized in everything the beauty industry had to offer. Personally suffering from acne herself, she has an intense passion for helping people overcome their issues with acne. She has always had a love for skin care and helping people deal with embarrassing problematic issues. Emily has dedicated herself to learning and practicing many different treatments to help these kind of problems.

With her ongoing education and advanced training from New York to Los Angeles, she works successfully with acne skin, skin of color, sun damage, Rosacea, aging signs, and dull devitalized skin. Emily also holds a North Carolina CNA license and is certified in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, nutrition and detoxification for the skin. She is also working towards finishing her nursing studies in the future. Emily's main focus is on educating her clients on the cause and effect of everyday skin care issues. Emily's relaxing attitude comes through in all of her services. Her main goal is to make the client feel comfortable and relaxed and to help each client achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful skin that begins from the inside out! She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your skincare goals!