The people behind your care.

Monique Lucas is the founder and owner of HydraSpa Rejuvenation Station, bringing more than 21 years of nursing experience and a lifelong passion for helping others achieve wellness, confidence, and balance. Over the course of her career, she has cared for patients across emergency medicine, critical care, home health, and care management — and as a Certified Care Manager (CCM), she has helped individuals and families navigate complex health challenges while advocating for better outcomes and improved quality of life.

Her clinical expertise, combined with years of executive leadership as Chief Nursing Officer for a large medical spa and dermatology organization, gave her a rare and powerful perspective on the intersection of health, wellness, and aesthetics. HydraSpa was born from Monique's own personal health journey. Living with chronic autoimmune disorders, she understands firsthand the challenges of feeling less than your best — and through that experience, she discovered the profound relationship between wellness, nutrition, self-care, and confidence. She created HydraSpa as a place where people can come to heal, recharge, and invest in themselves, inside and out. She is currently pursuing her Nurse Practitioner license, further expanding her ability to provide advanced, patient-centered care.

Carley Jo Harris is a licensed esthetician whose approach to skin care is rooted in one conviction: that healthy, luminous skin is not a luxury — it is a foundation. She brings a meticulous, results-oriented mindset to every treatment, combining a thorough understanding of skin physiology with a genuine commitment to each client's long-term skin health.

Carley Jo specializes in corrective and therapeutic skin treatments, with a particular focus on acne, hyperpigmentation, and visible signs of aging. She takes a highly individualized approach — assessing each client's skin, lifestyle, and goals before designing a protocol that delivers real, measurable results. Her clients leave not only with healthier skin, but with the knowledge and confidence to maintain it. At HydraSpa, she is an integral part of a clinical team that holds every treatment to a higher standard.

Julie Vargas, PharmD, is a graduate of Campbell University School of Pharmacy with experience in retail pharmacy and patient assistance programs. She is passionate about helping patients access the medications and support they need to improve their health and quality of life. Julie brings a strong background in patient-centered care, medication education, and pharmacy operations.

As HydraSpa Integrative Health & Aesthetics' Pharmacy Manager, Julie plays a vital role in supporting medication management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. She works closely with the clinical team to ensure adherence to pharmacy regulations, safety standards, and best practices — helping HydraSpa maintain the highest level of patient care and operational excellence. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her adult children.

Dr. Ricardo Vargas is a board-certified Family Physician with 29 years of experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey — now Rutgers New Jersey Medical School — and has dedicated his career to helping patients achieve their best possible health through preventive care, chronic disease management, and personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Vargas proudly serves as Medical Director for HydraSpa Integrative Health & Aesthetics, where he provides clinical oversight and supports the practice's commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based wellness and aesthetic services. Known for his exceptional bedside manner and unhurried approach, he believes that understanding each patient's concerns, goals, and experiences is the foundation of excellent medical care. His dedication to treating the whole person — not just the diagnosis — has earned him the trust and loyalty of generations of families throughout his career.