Meet the Team

President

Karen Albright

CoolSculpting University Certified

Karen Albright is the founder of BodyLase®, a medical spa with four locations in the Triangle. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and University of Connecticut School of Law. After practicing law with a large firm in Connecticut for several years, Karen moved to Raleigh in 1994 with her husband and children. Soon after coming to Raleigh, she taught legal writing at the University of North Carolina School of Law and Duke Law School.

In 2002, Karen opened BodyLase Laser Hair Removal with her husband, Dr. Daniel Albright. Karen has grown and expanded the company into a million-dollar business. BodyLase now has four locations and offers a multitude of cosmetic medical and traditional spa services. BodyLase is at the Top 1% of Allergan Practices in the nation and has been voted Best Med Spa by The News and Observer in 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2023, BodyLase was recognized as the Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing companies in America.

Dr. Juan Ortiz, M.D. F.A.C.S

Dr. Juan Ortiz is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with nearly 20 years of experience helping patients look and feel their best. As Medical Director at BodyLase, he brings an exceptional level of expertise, leadership, and a deep commitment to safety and patient care.

A native of Puerto Rico, Dr. Ortiz was inspired to pursue medicine by his mother, a registered nurse. He served as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Womack Army Medical Center before establishing his highly regarded plastic surgery practice in Raleigh, North Carolina.

At BodyLase, he provides local medical oversight and guidance, ensuring that every treatment meets the highest standards of excellence and care.

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Brittany Bulzan

Spa Director

Brittany has been dedicated to her career at BodyLase since 2008. As Spa Director, Brittany loves to make sure every client has a wonderful experience while addressing all of their needs and concerns.

She feels blessed to be a part of a team that strives for excellence and builds a positive family spirit. When she is not working, Brittany loves beach weekends on the boat with her husband, traveling near and far, and hanging out with her miniature Dachshund, Sweet-n’-Low.

Anne-Marie Barr

Marketing Specialist

Anne-Marie brings a thoughtful, creative lens to the BodyLase brand as our Marketing Specialist. With a foundation in design and strategy, she helps shape how our story is told across digital campaigns and in-spa experiences. Her focus is always on elevating the client experience.

Before joining BodyLase, Anne-Marie worked in creative roles within the commercial AV industry, where she developed her eye for clean, thoughtful design. She enjoys finding simple, clear ways to communicate information, especially in an industry where great results and great storytelling go hand in hand.

A proud alum of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Anne-Marie earned her degree in Media & Journalism with a concentration in advertising and public relations.

Outside of work, she’s usually in the kitchen trying a new recipe, spending time with her black lab, or diving into a design project just for fun. Anne-Marie believes aesthetics shouldn’t feel intimidating — they should feel approachable, empowering, and aligned with who you are.

Andrea Cabrera

Marketing Specialist

Originally from Nevada, Rachael moved to North Carolina to further her career and fell in love with the beautiful climate and state. She graduated from Duke University with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and worked for nearly a decade in thoracic surgery in Raleigh.
Although this was a rewarding career, she was drawn to the aesthetics field as it combines her love of medicine, procedures, and art. Rachael enjoys getting to know clients as individuals and designs tailored plans to reach personalized outcomes as each person has a unique beauty that needs to be celebrated. She feels aesthetics helps people enhance and embrace their natural beauty to feel more confident and empowered.
She loves spending time with her family including her husband and two young children as well as time outside, exercising, and traveling.

Courtney Knox

Business Growth Strategist

Kelly is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated with honors from East Carolina University with a double major in political science and history. Immediately following college, Kelly worked as the transitional housing case manager for the Salvation Army Women and Children’s homeless shelter in Charlotte.
Although this was meaningful work, Kelly realized that her passion was skincare. She returned to Raleigh and attained her certificate in Esthetics Technology from Miller-Motte College.
Because Kelly struggled with acne as a teenager, she understands that how a person looks affects how they feel. She is committed to working with each client to help them utilize the services and products that will help them look their best in order to feel their best. As Lead Aesthetician at BodyLase, Kelly specializes in Skincare, Chemical Peels, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Skin Resurfacing, and Morpheus8.

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Elizabeth Gunter

Executive Assistant, Facilities Manager

Elizabeth is a native North Carolinian and has lived in Raleigh since 1997. She joined BodyLase in 2019 as an executive assistant and has since moved to the role of Facilities Manager; utilizing her skills in organization systems and strategies to keep the spas neat and orderly.

In her free time, she enjoys gardening with her daughter Mae.

Charity Murray

Business Development Representative

Charity, a North Carolina native, studied Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

As one of the first friendly faces you’ll meet on your BodyLase journey, she is passionate about helping others feel confident and beautiful by guiding them toward their aesthetic goals.

When she’s not at work, you can find Charity breaking a sweat at the gym or enjoying a quiet moment with a good book.

Gloria Mejia-Privado

Operations Support Specialist

Gloria is a North Carolina native, fluent in both English and Spanish. Her early passion for the medical industry and a newfound interest in skincare led her to BodyLase, where she works to expand her knowledge and help others feel confident in their own skin.

Having overcome her own skin struggles during her teenage years, Gloria loves sharing her skincare recommendations with clients. Gloria is committed to ensuring every client’s experience at BodyLase is nothing short of extraordinary, and she loves seeing their fantastic results post-treatment.

Beyond work, Gloria adores spending time with her furry companions, Toby and Hachi, indulging in shopping adventures, and cherishing precious moments with loved ones.

Andrea Palomino

Operations Manager

Andrea joined the BodyLase team in 2015, bringing with her years of Customer Service experience and fluency in both Spanish and English. She graduated from East Carolina University earning a degree in Communications.

In her spare time, Andrea enjoys working out, kayaking, and playing with her two dogs, Lola and Leo. Andrea enjoys assisting clients by recommending treatments and products to fit their needs. She not only loves to provide great customer service, but she also loves seeing clients happy with the results BodyLase helps them achieve.

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