The Parker Center Team

Allison Checke, Patient Concierge Coordinator

Allison has worked in the aesthetics industry since 2013. Currently working at Parker Center with the industry’s pioneers, she plays a key role in managing each patient’s appointment journey. She is our provider-patient liaison and loves educating our patients on all of our services. Her outstanding customer service and enthusiasm provide a higher level of a more personalized approach to sales, support, and service. With an attentive and professional demeanor, Allison strives to make every patient feel welcomed and right at home, ensuring their experience is an outstanding one.

Allison boasts an extensive managerial background in the aesthetics industry, hospitality, and sales communication. Apart from work, Allison loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and enjoying nature outdoors.

Melanie Garcia, Clinical Health Professional

We are thrilled and excited to have Melanie as part of our clinical staff. As a bilingual member of our team, she has the ability to effectively communicate with a wider patient base. Melanie provides exceptional clinical and administrative support for all of our pre- and postoperative patients. You will often see her stepping in to help many of her colleagues and assist Dr. Parker whenever needed.

She has a background in cardiovascular studies and is continuing her education to further her degree with a focus on aesthetics and the cosmetic surgical industry. She is thrilled to be a part of the Parker Center team and loves to ensure a positive experience for all of our patients.

Melanie is always compassionate and kind. She loves spending time with her beautiful family and dog, traveling, listening to music, and being outdoors.

Christine DeFalco, Director of Nursing

Christine has been an integral member of the Dr. Parker’s surgical team. Her skills and experience create an environment that is safe, up-to-date, and compliant with all state and federal rules and regulations. She has been a nurse for 13 years with a vast amount of management experience. Christine enjoys working in plastic surgery and the impact her team has on changing lives. She has often said, “Nurses have the power to make a difference in a person’s life every day. It’s what I love most about what I do.”

Rosa Ordaz-Mani, RN. Assistant Director of Nursing

For ten years, Rosa has been an integral part of the Parker Center team, working closely with Dr. Parker, who often calls her his “Right Hand.” Her ability to anticipate his needs during surgery fosters an excellent working environment for the entire team. As a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in all aspects of nursing care, Rosa’s primary responsibility is to assist Dr. Parker in caring for our surgical patients. With her soothing demeanor, Rosa effectively alleviates patients’ anxieties as they enter the surgical suite, addressing their concerns with reassuring expertise.

Rosa’s expertise and experience in nursing extend far beyond assisting Dr. Parker during surgeries. She plays a crucial role in both pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring our patients receive exceptional care throughout their entire surgical journey.

In addition to her technical skills, Rosa also brings a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care. She takes the time to listen to patients’ concerns and provide them with personalized care that meets their individual needs. Her warm and caring bedside manner has earned her the trust and appreciation of our patients, who often praise her for making their surgical experience as comfortable as possible. 

Pilar Shilad, Registered Nurse

Pilar had been a nurse for 11 years. She has a strong background in PACU nursing, with experience from Valley Hospital and ambulatory surgery. In addition, she has extensive training with plastic surgery patients. Pilar is a certified holistic nurse who has always been a firm believer in giving patients natural options to cope with conditions such as stress, anxiety, and nausea. She takes excellent care of our patients after surgery, creating a very calm and caring atmosphere to start the healing process. Pilar is ACLS, BLS, and PALS certified. She is also a certified GAPS consultant. Pilar enjoys the opportunity to heal the mind, soul, heart and body of our patients. Her knowledge and experience is invaluable to the Parker Center.

Tatiana Morales, Surgical & Instrument Technician

Tatiana joined Parker Center’s team in July of 2019. Being a certified Sterile Processing Technician and boasting seven years of experience in all aspects of Regulations and Standards for surgical instrumentation, instrument decontamination, inspection, set assembly, and sterilization, you can always count on Tatiana to lend you a helping hand. Having worked in the healthcare industry for over nine years, Tatiana is highly passionate about her duties and is responsive to individual patient needs, preferences, and values. Tatiana is now slowly expanding her career by assisting Dr. Parker in and out of surgery.

Angela Parisi, RN, MSN, FNP-C

Angela has been a Registered Nurse for 37 years, and part of the Parker Center team for 31 years. Angela began working with the Parker Center as an operating and PACU nurse. She became the Director of Nursing and elevated the credentials of the onsite surgery center to become Medicare Certified and licensed by the State of New Jersey. Angela holds certifications in fillers and botox for over 12 years, and she has built a loyal clientele of patients. She holds a Masters Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Jennifer Catanzaro, R.N., Nurse Injector

Jennifer has recently joined Parker Center’s team as Registered Nurse. She has been working in the medical industry for over twenty years. Holding two bachelor’s degrees, one in nursing from Rutgers University and the other in behavioral neuroscience from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Jennifer has worked in the intensive care unit, taking good care of critical neurosurgical patients. Always having a passion for medical aesthetics, Jennifer cherishes every opportunity to help her patients feel and look their very best.

Stacey Zinicola, Medical Esthetician

Stacey, a graduate of the Artistic Academy and a CMA from Berkeley College, has been part of the skincare industry for 10 years. Since she started with Parker Center, she has become a ZO Skin Health Expert and Skinceuticals Master Aesthetician. She specializes in Hydrafacials®, microneedling, chemical peels and Broadband Light (BBL®) therapy for acne and anti-aging.

Having a knack for digital imaging, Stacey helps patients see possible outcomes of their surgeries through imaging and sizing sessions. She loves to help patients feel comfortable from their initial consultation through their post-op recovery.

Cris Amato, Nurse Practitioner

Cris is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in Integrative and Functional medicine. She received her degree in nursing from Rutgers University and started her career working in an inner-city trauma center. Her experience working with acute and critically ill individuals gave her firsthand knowledge of how untreated and poorly managed illnesses can wreak havoc on the body.

She brings a wealth of diversified knowledge in medicine and nutrition with a current focus on helping people get to the root of their illnesses. She is well-versed in regenerative medicine, functional medicine, acute care and critical care medicine, nutrition, and recently aesthetics. Cris is currently working with individuals who want better answers to their ailments and want to take their health to the next level. In her off time, she enjoys exercising, cooking, reading, and listening to podcasts.

Patricia Bookstaver, Massage Therapist

Patty, a New Jersey School of Massage graduate, received her certification in shiatsu boasts over 30 years of experience in her field. Further pursuing her education, she now possesses expertise in the following massage therapy regions; prenatal massage, Swedish massage, therapeutic & deep tissue massages, reflexology, Lomilomi, migraine headache, cancer massage, lymphatic drainage, Reiki I & II, hot stone massage, and several other body treatments. Patty is passionate about her work and sensitive to the needs of her clients.

Phyllis DeLucia-Trefurt, Patient Care Coordinator

Phyllis started at the Parker Center in May 2022. Phyllis is the ultimate sales professional, and we are thrilled that she joined our team! She is our liaison for all of our surgical patients and closely monitors our patients’ progress, from the initial consultation to the postoperative stage. Phyllis has 32 years of experience in the aesthetics industry and cosmetic surgery field. Her strong technical background in cosmetic surgical sales and her outgoing and warm personality will make you feel confident in choosing our office for all your cosmetic surgical needs.

Phyllis is the founder of a not-for-profit foundation for adults with autism. In her spare time, you can find her volunteering at The Hudson Valley Humane Society, where she adopted her precious cats, Frannie, Gracie, and Felix. She loves spending time with her husband and watching his band perform, along with cooking and home renovation projects.

Gina Romeo, Office Manager

Gina is a highly experienced office administrator with 25 years of management expertise. She takes pride in providing exceptional customer service and is a great communicator – her kind personality has earned her admiration among colleagues and patients. Always prepared to go the extra mile, Gina believes strongly in creating a positive patient experience. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she also loves spending quality time with friends and family. Gina’s team-player approach to projects makes her an invaluable asset wherever she goes!

Dina Pecoraro, Front Desk Representative

Dina Pecoraro is our newest member of the Parker Center Team as our Front Desk Representative. She comes to us with 8 years of managerial experience in the medical spa industry. Her excellent communication skills in customer service makes her a huge asset to our team. She has a passion for providing excellent care and support to ensure our patients are happy. Dina is highly knowledgably in all aspects of spa services. In her spare time Dina enjoys spending time with her family.