About Us

Tina Richardson opened Body Essence in 2008. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1990 with a BSN Degree, currently working on a Nurse Practitioner degree. Tina is a Master Esthetician, Certified Laser Technician, Candela Laser, Alma Laser and Cynasure Laser trained and attended Aesthetics Advancements post graduate training in the use of Botox and Dermal fillers.

Dr. Craig Petry was born and raised in NY and graduated from S.U.N.Y at Stony Brook. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency in Family Medicine in Williamsport, PA. He lives and practices both family medicine and Aesthetics in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Petry has extensive experience in dermal fillers, all laser technologies, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, laser assisted liposuction, and is a master injector of neurotoxins.

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Barry L. Munsey, PA-C has been a Physician Assistant Specialist in the Staunton area since graduating with honors from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995. Barry’s personable, informed treatment style brings Family Practice back to its roots of truly knowing patients and caring for the whole person. This high level of expertise and strong connections in the healthcare community make him a well-respected and sought-after provider in the Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro area. In addition to his family practice patients, Barry will provide medical weight loss and bioidentical hormone consultation for Body Essence clients.

Talisa has joined the Body Essence Team as an Injection RN and Laser Tech. She has several years of experience as a nurse and was trained by Tina in the perfect technique of cosmetic injection. Talisa is available for appointments on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Her services include:

• Botox
• Kybella
• B-12
• PRF
• SculpSure
• Laser Hair Removal
• Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Her services include:

• Botox
• Kybella
• B-12
• PRF
• SculpSure
• Laser Hair Removal
• Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Madison (“Maddie”) Wade specializes in a variety of facial treatments and laser therapies at Body Essence after having studied at the Blue Ridge School of Esthetics in Waynesboro, Virginia.  Maddie loves working with the team at Body Essence and helping to make a difference in the lives of each of her clients.

Deborah is a Nationally-Certified Licensed Massage Therapist with more than 10 years of experience in professional massage. Deborah graduated from the Northern Virginia School of Massage and is a member of of the America Massage Therapy Association. Deborah is certified in Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy, Prenatal Massage, Infant Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Trigger Point Massage, Light and Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, and Integrative Reflexology. Deborah is also certified in Thermal Care and Body Wrap treatments and is a Certified Oncology Healing Touch Massage Therapist. Deborah is a graduate of Radford College with a BA in Social Science and Psychology. Deborah also has her Masters in Business Administrative and Rehabilitative Counseling degree. Deborah loves her clients at Body Essence and enjoys providing restorative, therapeutic massage treatments that positively impact the lives of her clients.