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Spa Owner & Medical Team
Tao Wellness Med Spa

Amy Hathcox

  • Owner
  • Registered Nurse, Massage Therapist & Esthetician
  • RN9616093, MM15302, MA30643, CE9985905, FB9735423
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Amy Hathcox

Amy started her education with a B.S. in Biology and received her massage license in 1999. She decided to open Amy’s Day Spa to provide these wonderful services to South Tampa. She continued her education in 2009 by becoming licensed in esthetics. Amy recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing to fulfill the vision of adding medical spa services and transforming to TAO Wellness Med Spa. She has a love for the industry and strives to provide exceptional service and maintain a highly educated and experienced staff.

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Gwen Alonso

  • Licensed Nurse Practitoner
  • APRN11007727
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Gwen Alonso

Gwen is an ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in aesthetic and emergency medicine. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2012. From there, she found a love for procedural care while working in busy emergency departments. In 2020 she completed her studies at the University of Tampa with her Master of Science in Nursing where she pursued a career in injectables, lasers, anti-aging and concierge medicine.

As a collegiate athlete at Florida State University, she always has had a passion for health and wellness. Gwen is committed to helping her patients look and feel their best with her precision and attention to detail.  In an ever evolving specialty, she prides herself on staying at the forefront of the latest injection techniques while ensuring patient safety and natural beauty.  

Gwen has been living in Tampa Bay for over 8 years where she enjoys runs on Riverwalk, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Joseph Castellano, MD

  • Medical Director
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Joseph Castellano, MD

Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian where he grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After attending Jesuit High School, he attended the University of Florida where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry in 2000, graduating with honors.

He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of South Florida in 2005. During medical school he received clinical honors In Surgery, and received the Watson Clinic Award for best research by a medical student.

 From 2005 to 2007, Dr. Joseph Castellano completed his first two years of General Surgery residency at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital. From 2007-2010, he completed his residency training in General Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.

During medical school and his 5 years of training in General Surgery, Dr. Castellano developed a strong interest in Cosmetic Surgery. He followed his residency training with an elective year of specialized training with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.From 2010-2011, he completed a fellowship in Indiana focused entirely of cosmetic surgery of the face and body. During his fellowship, he received specialized training in facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and body contouring. Dr. Castellano received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery in 2010, and is also board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Castellano has now returned home and has opened a new practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. Additionally, he operates on numerous skin cancers, scar revisions, spider veins, and specializes in the management of aging skin with chemical peels and laser resurfacing.

Dr. Castellano is actively involved in research for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is currently a member of the following organizations:

  • The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

  • The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

  • The American College of Surgeons

  • The American Medical Association

    We are happy to have Dr.Castellano as the  medical director of TAO Wellness Med Spa!

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Melissa Marte

  • Licensed Nurse Practitoner
  • APRN11005686
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Melissa Marte

Melissa Marte, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Melissa was born and raised in Miami, FL and her background is from the Dominican Republic. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of South Florida. After graduating, she continued her education, obtaining her Master of Science in Nursing from Columbus State University. Melissa has been a nursing professional for 9 years and has worked as an advanced practice registered nurse in cardiology and preventive medicine. Before her advanced practice work, she served as a registered nurse in a hospital, primarily on a medical-surgical unit with a specialty in post-operative bariatric care. She currently specializes in medically-supervised weight loss, nutrition and IV hydration therapy. Melissa consistently provides exceptional patient-centered care. She finds passion in helping patients with their weight loss goals. She strives to educate her clients and make them feel comfortable. She provides a thorough and comprehensive treatment plan, recognizing that each treatment is individualized based on the client’s goal. When she is not at the office, Melissa enjoys traveling to new places both near and abroad, attending concerts and spending quality time with her family and friends. Melissa is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Manager & Administrative Staff

Ingrid LLerena

Ingrid LLerena

  • Operations Coordinator
  • Licensed Massage Therapist-MA64961
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Ingrid LLerena

Ingrid has over a decade of experience as a manager. Tao Wellness Med Spa is the perfect location to utilize her leadership skills and help lead the wonder team of providers at this location. Ingrid also a Licensed Massage Therapist and has over 13 years of experience in the health and wellness field and over 2 years of experience as an educator.  She believes in the therapeutic aspect of Massage Therapy and how it can help heal your mind, body, and spirit through the power of touch. She has acquired several certifications in different modalities but is most skilled in Deep Tissue.

Customer Service Specialist/Patient Care Coordinator

Skylar Arriola

Skylar Arriola

  • Lead Customer Service Specialist
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Skylar Arriola

My first job working at a spa was in 2019. I grew a great appreciation for the industry and knew I wanted to continue working at a spa. When I moved to Tampa in 2020 I started working at Amy’s day spa(now known as Tao Wellness Med Spa). All the staff is welcoming and professional, and I feel so lucky to be a part of it. In my time working here, I am grateful for the loyalty and kindness I see from our clients. I love sharing knowledge on the services and products the spa offers and creating a relaxing and inviting reception experience. Now as the Lead Receptionist at Tao Wellness Med Spa, my goal is to work as a team to provide our clients with excellent customer service that enhances their visit.

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Cole Hathcox

  • Customer Service Specialist
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Cole Hathcox

Cole is pursuing a business degree and is currently attending Hillsborough Community College.  Many of you have seen him running around the spa for many years & now you may see him helping you at the front desk! 

Coming Soon!

  • Customer Service Specialist
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Dianiz Ayala

Licensed Massage Therapists

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Licensed Estheticians

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Skylar Arriola

Skylar Arriola

  • Licensed Esthetician
  • FB9783533
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Skylar Arriola

My interest in skincare started when I was dealing with adult hormonal acne. Through research and working the front desk at the spa I learned so much and eventually decided to go to school for esthetics.I graduated from Cortiva Institute's Para-Medical Esthetician program in 2021. My professional approach to skincare is always keeping your skin happy and healthy with personalized treatments and home care routines that work for YOU. My passion drives me to expand my knowledge for skin and learn new skills to advance my techniques. I strive to create a relaxing, effective and educational experience for my clients to make them feel at home in their skin and inspire them to fall in love with skincare.

Licensed Cosmetologists

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Guillermo Medina

  • Cosmetologist
  • CL0133811
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Guillermo Medina

Guillermo has been a licensed cosmetologist for many years. He is an expert in cut & color perfection, make-up, up-do’s & keratin treatments. He has worked at Tao Wellness Med Spa since July 2010.

Marketing/Social Media

Skylar Arriola

Skylar Arriola

  • Social Media Specialist
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Skylar Arriola

My interest in skincare started when I was dealing with adult hormonal acne. Through research and working the front desk at the spa I learned so much and eventually decided to go to school for esthetics.I graduated from Cortiva Institute's Para-Medical Esthetician program in 2021. My professional approach to skincare is always keeping your skin happy and healthy with personalized treatments and home care routines that work for YOU. My passion drives me to expand my knowledge for skin and learn new skills to advance my techniques. I strive to create a relaxing, effective and educational experience for my clients to make them feel at home in their skin and inspire them to fall in love with skincare.

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