Meet The Groomers


Nicole Thorsen
Nicole currently serves as Grooming Manager and Pet Stylist at Pets4Life. Prior to joining Pets4Life, Nicole has 15 years of experience in the pet grooming industry and has held the following positions:
- Hanover Park Animal Care Center: Groomer/Vet assistant (2008-2023)
- Rover Unleashed: Groomer/Trainer (2021-2023)
Pet lover from the start, Nicole grew up in a bustling household always surrounded by furry friends. Fostering and volunteering with rescues ignited her passion for animals. After school, she dove into the world of pet care, starting as a bather at an animal hospital. That's where she discovered her lifelong calling - to make pets look and feel their best!
Nicole is an adventurous traveler with a deep love for nature, on a mission to explore the world's wonders. Proud parent of an amazing 6-year-old daughter, her greatest joy and adventure partner, she is excited to bring her extensive experience and passion for grooming to this new role.

Mariana Acevedo
Mariana currently serves as a Groomer and Pet Stylist at Pets4Life. Prior to joining Pets4Life, Mariana has had 7 years of experience in the grooming industry, having worked as a Groomer at Hanover Park Animal Care Center (2017-2024).
With her deep experience and a true passion for art and animals, she is pet professional dedicated to bringing every pet owner's vision to life. Starting as a bather and working her way up to become a skilled groomer, she understands the importance of quality care and personalized grooming services for furry friends. Her love for vivid colors and artistic expression is reflected in her work, creating unique grooming experiences for you and your beloved companion.
When she's not pampering pets, she's cuddling with her Boston Terrier named Peaches. She enjoys traveling and indulging in delicious food.

Meghan Lofgren
Meghan currently serves as a pet groomer and stylist at Pets4life. Prior to joining our team at Pets4life, she worked in New Hampshire and Massachusetts for the past 10 years at the following positions:
- Dog training coordinator at Especially For Pets in Acton, MA (2015-2019)
- Dog groomer at Loyal Companion in Wayland, MA (2019-2020)
- Dog Groomer at Loyal Companion in Stratham, NH (2021-2023)
- Dog Groomer at Woofmeow in Derry, New Hampshire (2023-2024)
Meghan has had a lifelong passion for animals, growing up surrounded by a variety of pets, including guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, snakes, gerbils, cats and dogs. She has dedicated her time to fostering dogs and adopting animals in need from shelters. Before becoming a professional dog groomer, Meghan worked at a pet supply store specializing in pet nutrition, where she dedicated herself to becoming an expert on the many pet food brands and their benefits for dogs and cats. Eager to deepen her involvement in the pet care industry, she transitioned into dog grooming, a field she immediately fell in love with and has been devoted to ever since.
Outside of Pets4Life, Meghan lives life with an open mind and a compassionate heart. She leads an active lifestyle, hiking several of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot mountains. She is also a proud stepmother to a wonderful 5-year-old daughter, whom she looks forward to sharing her passion for grooming and animal care.