Hi! I'm Serena Marie Licastro.

With over 25 years in the beauty and wellness industry, I am both a licensed esthetician and a licensed massage therapist, dedicated to helping people feel cared for, supported, and restored. My passion has always been to nurture others, but my mission deepened after losing my brother, Sammy Nahas, Jr to throat (tonsil) cancer at the age of 48

Walking beside him through his journey, I witnessed the emotional trauma and the toll that stress, fear, medication, and treatment take—not just on the body, but also on the skin and spirit. This experience inspired me to give back in a way that brings comfort, dignity, and healing to others who are walking a similar path.

I am honored to volunteer with the Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Although I am a proud brand partner with Natura Bissé, this work is done through their nonprofit foundation, which is fully dedicated to supporting those undergoing cancer treatment.

Too often, people shy away from facials during this time, but I am here to change that. Skin care is not vanity—it is a vital part of healing, restoring confidence, and reminding each person that they are cared for and not alone. In my studio, every person counts and every moment matters. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where clients feel nurtured and in good hands. This work allows me to keep my brother’s memory alive while contributing to a cause that transforms lives.

I donate my space to provide facials and therapeutic touch for patients in need. Your donations will help us reach more people and provide more in-person and virtual services to people in the Staten Island area and beyond.

After 25 years in the industry, I am proud to use my expertise, compassion, and dedication to help others through their journey of healing, one touch and one facial at a time.

For me, this is more than a profession—it is a calling.

Pay it Forward for Staten Island

By Ricardo Fisas Natura Bissé Foundation

Pay it Forward for Staten Island

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