Meet our Practitioner Partners

Joy A. Johnson is the Small Business Administration’s 2023 Maryland Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year. A multi-licensed beauty professional, former adjunct professor, international beauty educator, and author, she is the sole proprietor of Nails & Faces of Joy, LLC, the parent company of Joy of Beauty®.

Joy’s inspiration stems from her mother, the late Joyce Norris—a former fashion model and flight attendant—who was diagnosed with cancer when Joy was just 14 years old. Joyce instilled in her an enduring appreciation for healthy living, emphasizing that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. Though her mother passed just two years after her diagnosis, these life lessons have guided Joy throughout her career and are at the heart of her brand’s mission.

Since entering the beauty industry in 2007, Joy has specialized as a Licensed Nail Technician focusing on Diabetic Pedicures and as a Licensed Esthetician. She has earned recognition as an international educator, lecturer, and accomplished presenter, having delivered talks across the European Union and the United States. Her expertise has also been showcased in editorial features in Real Simple, Ebony, and Good Housekeeping, and as the lead manicurist at New York Fashion Week.

In 2019, Joy launched the Joy of Beauty® brand—a holistic line of nail and body care products designed with diabetic and immunocompromised individuals in mind, yet suitable for everyone. All products are halal, vegan, cruelty-free, toxin-free, and manufactured in the USA, including Maryland. They contain no artificial dyes or fragrances, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to health-conscious innovation.

Joy is also the author of JOY, the KEY to Entrepreneurial Happiness, where she shares insights on transforming life’s challenges into tools for growth, reinvention, and success.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Joy is a podcaster, health advocate, and caregiver to her 94-year-old grandmother. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur and mother based in the Washington, D.C., metro area, she remains dedicated to delivering exceptional care and empowering others through her work.

Aisha Massac is a licensed esthetician and makeup artist with over two decades of experience providing exceptional beauty services and holistic skin treatments to clients throughout the Washington, DC Metro area. Since the early 2000s, Aisha has been committed to helping individuals achieve their best skin, blending her passion for beauty with a deep understanding of holistic wellness.

As the founder of ICFaces Beauty, Aisha specializes in high-touch facials designed to provide a soothing escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. Her mission is to create a serene environment where clients can unwind while receiving personalized treatments that deliver real, lasting results. She combines her extensive knowledge with luxurious techniques to ensure that every facial is not only effective but also a delightful treat for the senses. Aisha believes that beauty is not just about appearance; it’s about feeling rejuvenated and refreshed from within.

With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to ongoing education, Aisha has dedicated countless hours to researching effective solutions for diverse skin types and tones. She stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and innovations, ensuring that her clients receive the most current and effective treatments available.

Join Aisha on a journey to radiant, revitalized skin, where beauty meets wellness in a nurturing and supportive environment. Experience the difference with Aisha Massac at FloHomes—where your skin is her passion!

They offer financial education and holistic programming in hopes of closing the wealth gap experienced by all marginalized populations.

The Jamaur Law Foundation works hard to develop effective educational programming that connects with each age group. Their hope is to change the mindset of each student we reach regarding financial literacy to help them prevent financial famine in their communities. They encourage each student to create a system of savings, fiscal responsibility, and investment philosophy in the future. This commitment to building the financial foundation of tomorrow will promote a system that alleviates the generational poverty that has plagued our impoverished Washington metropolitan communities.

The Jamaur Law Foundation is on a mission to offer financial education and holistic programming in hopes of closing the wealth gap experienced by all marginalized populations. Their vision is to introduce and expand financial literacy among those who need it most in communities everywhere, starting with the closest to home. 

They aim to change people's lives in our community by helping them make more informed decisions when navigating our financial systems. They begin our work with children five years or older and assist them throughout their lifetime! Our holistic approach to curriculum allows us to connect with students and inspire participants of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds to take positive financial action. 

YHELP! is a human service organization developed to provide a platform for youth to receive help and to help other youth.  Today’s youth are our future leaders and can lead by example how to provide assistance when someone is in crisis or in need of guidance.  There are times where youth do not feel understood, accepted, or supported by adults, but can be open to expressing their selves to other peers without judgment. 

YHELP! is safe haven for youth to communicate with one another through technological advances and social community opportunities that are monitored and facilitated by trained staff in the field of health and human services, such as social work, psychology, science, and education. The youth voice is critical to the development of our society. Youth assisting youth in a safe regulated space can contribute to reducing the rate of suicide, self- harming, isolation, bullying, and depression. 

YHELP! encourages youth to communicate their personal experiences and how they used positive and healthy alternatives to overcome barriers and challenges to other youths that are in need of support with the assistance of trained human services professionals. 

YHELP! also creates community events for youth to learn about critical themes such as physical health, mental health, life skills, and transition. YHELP! has partnered with medical and accounting professionals that assist with life skills training in reference to nutrition, family life, and money management with budgeting.  Also, they have staff that are certified and specialize in transition and social work case management services for youth. 

Their mission at YHELP! is to serve all youth and provide them with tools to succeed in all aspects of life and develop their emotional intelligence through positive support and counseling.