Meet The Team

Our team of tenured Aesthetics professionals care deeply about the goals and well-being of their patients. From the front desk to providers and leadership, everyone at Novella aims to support and assist you on your beauty and wellness journey.

Alicia Van Rooyen

Alicia Van Rooyen

Operations Director

  • Alicia’s track record of effective leadership and business management dates back over 10 years. She has played a pivotal role in multiple success stories within the aesthetic industry in both local and international markets. Along with her passion for beauty and wellness, Alicia also has a strong desire to accomplish goals and objectives. Apart from her professional life, Alicia is a devoted wife and mother of two beautiful children.
Dr. Michael Harrington, MD

Dr. Michael Harrington, MD

Medical Director

  • Dr. Michael Harrington is a distinguished medical professional certified in Internal Medicine, BLS, ACLS, and aesthetics. He holds degrees from UNC Wilmington, Saba University School of Medicine and has been the Hospitalist Attending at Atrium Mercy Hospital since 2015. Based in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Harrington brings a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to patient care, making him an invaluable asset to Novella Form & Facial.
Micah McGowan, PA-C

Micah McGowan, PA-C

Weight Loss & Hormone Replacement Specialist & Injector

  • Raised in an active family frequenting the Wilmington Athletic Club, Micah experienced the robust benefits of fitness, community involvement, and outdoor activities early on. Despite a healthy upbringing, her skin faced challenges from frequent sun exposure, leading to lasting skin health issues. She began my healthcare career with a public health degree from Gillings School of Public Health at UNC Chapel Hill and a Master’s in Dietetics from NYU. Discontent with the limitations of dietary interventions for chronic diseases, she pursued a more direct role in patient care, becoming a Physician Associate at Duke University, where she further specialized with a surgical residency, including significant roles in neurosurgery and urologic surgery across prestigious institutions. While at UNC, Micah delved into hormone replacement therapy, recognizing its profound benefits, and developed a keen interest in both procedural interventions and patient relations, guiding individuals through their significant health challenges. Transitioning to medical aesthetics, she integrated her comprehensive medical expertise with a focus on wellness, longevity, and procedural skills. In 2023, Micah crafted a specialized aesthetics curriculum, gaining certifications in advanced dermatological treatments and studying skin care and plastic surgery dynamics for holistic patient care. Her commitment to excellence in aesthetic medicine was further reinforced by completing Dr. Tim Pearce’s complications management course and participating in Dr. Felix Bertram’s Inner Circle Conference in Switzerland, where she engaged with leading global experts. At Novella, her approach is grounded in creating authentic connections and fostering a resilient foundation for her patients, supporting them in feeling secure and valued in their own skin while offering personalized, expert care that empowers individuals to prioritize their well-being.
Allie Hogge, RN/BSN/LE

Allie Hogge, RN/BSN/LE

Expert Injector & Laser Specialist

  • Allie began her journey in the wellness and beauty industry after a transformative experience as a patient at a plastic surgery office. Stepping into that welcoming environment, filled with a delightful aroma and joyful faces, she felt an undeniable sense of belonging. This experience prompted her to reflect on her lifelong calling to nursing, a passion instilled in her from a young age by her mother's recognition of Allie's compassionate nature towards both humans and animals. Following her guidance, Allie earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina in 2011, launching a fulfilling career as an Intensive Care Unit nurse. Through this role, she honed essential skills like quick decision-making, resilience, and unwavering focus on tasks, all of which continue to shape her approach in the beauty and wellness industry. Despite the gratification she found in nursing, Allie felt compelled to explore new avenues. In 2015, she graduated from Esthetician school, immersing herself in the aesthetics and wellness sector. Transitioning to become an injection nurse and laser specialist at a plastic surgery office in 2016, she discovered a profound sense of purpose in helping individuals feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. Allie's journey led her to complete a lip class taught by the esteemed injector Julie Horne, enriching her skills and keeping her abreast of industry-leading techniques. Establishing Novella Form & Facial from the ground up has been a career highlight, allowing her to fuse her medical background with her passion for aesthetics. Allie is dedicated to crafting positive experiences for every individual that comes through Novella's doors, committed to providing exceptional care and joining them on their transformative journeys.
Taylor Easton, RN

Taylor Easton, RN

Expert Injector & Laser Specialist

  • Growing up, the women in her life had careers in health care, so it was only natural that from an early age Taylor had a deep desire to follow in the footsteps of these amazing women. This was down to the deep-rooted fundamental belief that beauty and health/total body wellness and the connection between them have always been an integral part of someone’s life. She originally began her career in dietetics but developed a deep desire to move into nursing. While in nursing school, Taylor knew she wasn’t going to be the ‘typical’ nurse in a hospital or doctor’s office, her creative and artistic personality drove her to want something more. After being introduced to aesthetics, she started working as a nurse in sclerotherapy; helping women improve the appearance of their legs left a great impact on her. Seeing women glow because their legs looked and felt better lit a fire within her. Initially, Taylor's journey in the world of aesthetics started with administering Botox and Dermal Fillers. She has trained under and with some of the best injectors in the world, learned lasers, medical-grade skincare, and modalities that assist in pre-juvenation and rejuvenation. After many years in a renowned practice, Novella brings new growth opportunities to work the best and latest in the industry, with a vision that aligns with her passion and calling. Taylor builds a relationship with every person who walks into her treatment room and thrives in a profession that enables her to be part of helping people feel and look better, overcome physical imperfections, and find a resolution to bring out the best in everyone.
Casey Finch, LE/LI

Casey Finch, LE/LI

Expert Aesthetician, Laser Specialist

  • Casey, born and raised in Union County, is a Licensed Medical Aesthetician, Laser Specialist, and passionate Esthetics Instructor with nearly 9 years of experience in the skincare industry. Throughout her career, Casey has dedicated herself to specializing in skin redness and hormone-related skin issues. With a unique blend of hands-on holistic approaches and advanced medical treatments, she ensures each client receives personalized care tailored to their specific needs and her commitment to combining these techniques allows her to deliver optimal results. As an instructor, Casey is devoted to sharing her extensive knowledge with the next generation of Estheticians, skin care enthusiasts and her many patients.
Bri Brower, LE

Bri Brower, LE

Expert Aesthetician & Laser Specialist

  • Bri has been treating clients for 5 years as a Licensed Medical Aesthetician and Laser Specialist and found her love for the beauty industry as a competitive dancer. Dealing with her own skin concerns early on in her dance career, Bri came to appreciate skincare's impact on health and beauty. Coming from a luxury spa background, she enjoys providing a balance of relaxation with corrective, results driven facial treatments. Her favorite concerns to focus on for clients are all things acne, scarring and anti-aging and loves to make custom treatment plans, educating clients on the importance of a home care regimen to pair with correct procedures in clinic to achieve the best results.
Kim Pope

Kim Pope

Licensed Massage & Body Work Therapist

  • With over 23 years of experience in Massage and Bodywork Therapy, Kim's passion is how the mind affects the body, and the body affects the mind. At Novella, she uses an array of modalities and techniques to help her clients achieve their goals. Whether it's relaxation, chronic pain/injury, or stress relief, Kim creates a custom massage plan that will work for everyone. Outside of Novella, she enjoys time with her family, visiting the beach, shopping and is a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan.
Jessica Flinn

Jessica Flinn

Experience Director

  • Health and wellness have always been a priority for Jess, and as an adult, she found it incredibly fulfilling to treat herself with things that made her feel healthier and look younger. “The groundwork for all happiness is good health” has always connected with her and as she involved herself in the wellness world, she realized she was late in the game compared to friends who had all been involved for years. It quickly became something she was fascinated by; the many different treatments that help your body regenerate and stimulate its own makeup to make yourself look and feel youthful. As a North Carolina native and Graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Jess found her way to Charlotte, and after 10 years of pursuing real estate full time, she decided to shift her career to beauty and wellness. Her commitment to high quality service as a real estate agent, navigating a highly important and emotional experience with the utmost care, is the same exceptional service she imparts to her team and shares with all the clients who walk through the doors of Novella.
Abigail Durant, MBA-HRM

Abigail Durant, MBA-HRM

Experience Manager & HR Specialist

  • Abigail is an Experience Manager and Human Resources Specialist with a strong background in customer service and administrative support. Recently completing an MBA in HR Management, she brings a fresh perspective to employee relations and organizational development. Her commitment to fostering positive experiences is matched by her love for travel, which fuels her desire to connect with diverse people and cultures, enhancing her ability to relate to others in both personal and professional settings.
Brooke Ensley

Brooke Ensley

Experience Manager

  • Brooke is an Experience Manager with more than 10 years of customer service experience. She is passionate about focusing on patient experience and using her medical industry expertise to help them achieve their wellness and beauty goals. Brooke has a background in Fine Arts, lending her a keen eye for all things aesthetic. Outside of Novella, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children. They're an active, sports loving family so you can find them competing at a local field or travelling for vacations.