Beauty Talk

Lynne Nguyen, a certified Physician Assistant since 2007 who brings nearly a decade of specialized experience in aesthetic medicine. As the owner of Prime MedSpa, she has built a reputation for delivering natural, confidence-boosting results through advanced skincare and injectable treatments. Lynne is known for her clinical expertise, artistic eye, and commitment to patient safety and education. She is passionate about helping cli...

Cintia Ciriaco, a Doctor of Nursing Practice originally from Brazil. She came to the United States at 18 years old and built her career from the ground up, driven by a deep passion to serve the immigrant community. She understands firsthand the barriers many immigrants face, especially those without health insurance, which is why she created a practice centered on transparent, affordable care. Her mission is to provide compassionat...

 Veneica Neale, who is an aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and founder of Beaute Enhanced Medspa, where she focuses on corrective, regenerative treatments designed to deliver real results. With advanced expertise in skin of color and inclusive care for all skin tones, she blends clinical precision with personalized treatment planning to help patients achieve healthy, confident skin.
 

In this episode…

Veneica  introduces us to the Ae...

 Dr. Kimberly Ayala Vega, the Founder and Medical Director of Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa in Apopka, Florida. Board certified in Aesthetics and Functional Medicine, she specializes in advanced injectables, regenerative treatments, hormone optimization, and medical weight loss—blending science, artistry, and root-cause medicine to help women look and feel their absolute best. Known for her natural, harmonious results and ...

 Sharonda Walton, a board-certified adult nurse practitioner and medical aesthetics educator. As a Memphis native, Sharonda was moved by the lack of representation in medical aesthetics in the Mid-South. This led her to open Royalty Wellness Spa, a boutique medical spa in Memphis, TN in 2018.  Understanding the importance of having well-trained and knowledgeable cosmetic injectors, Sharonda finds joy in providing beginner injector ...

Cynthia Chairez is a highly skilled and compassionate Aesthetic Nurse with over 9 years of experience in the field of medical aesthetics. Throughout her career, she has worked with a wide range of advanced aesthetic treatments, including injectables (Botox and dermal fillers), skin rejuvenation therapies, laser treatments, and personalized skincare solutions.

Her extensive background in both clinical nursing and cosmetic procedures ...

 Raquel Landry, an award-winning entrepreneur, national speaker, and dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, as well as the founder and CEO of BeLuxxe Health & Wellness, a thriving medical spa known for delivering results-driven aesthetics and holistic care. With over two decades in healthcare, she has built a reputation for excellence, blending advanced aesthetic treatme...

 Dr. Daniel Suissa, a board-certified plastic surgeon who’s focused on pushing cosmetic surgery forward through both aesthetics and innovation. He earned a master’s in Clinical Epidemiology from McGill, completed medical school and plastic surgery training at Université de Montréal, and went on to advanced aesthetic fellowships at the University of Toronto and Yale, including a specialization in cosmetic breast surgery. After found...

Silvia Ascasibar is a Registered Nurse and the founder of Nueva Vida Medspa, a boutique regenerative aesthetics and wellness studio in Audubon, New Jersey. With over 15 years of nursing experience across multiple specialties, including regenerative-focused care, she brings a deeply clinical yet personalized approach to aesthetics. Her background in home care—where she administered complex therapies such as IgG and IgM infusions—ins...

Shelanita Llopis, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Refined Body + Wellness Oasis, an award-winning medical spa recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction and transformative wellness experiences in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. A U.S. Veteran, licensed Esthetician, certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, and Commissioned Notary, she specializes in Oncology Wellness and restorative aesthetic care. She is a Founder Member...

 essica Pearson, a licensed esthetician, lash artist, wax specialist, and educator based in Pittsburgh, PA. Known as Your Beauty Confidant, she specializes in corrective skincare, intimate skin illumination, and custom lash artistry that helps women feel confident in their skin. She is also the co-host of The Learning Estheticians Podcast and the author of Glow Girl, where she blends beauty education with confidence building. Her m...

Dr. Gregory A. Buford, a board-certified plastic surgeon, MASTER facial injectables trainer, and a national leader in non-surgical facial aesthetics. He’s trained thousands of medical professionals in safe, artistic injectable techniques and founded the Core Aesthetics Training Institute and the CORE Mastery Summit to raise the bar in aesthetic medicine and MedSpa entrepreneurship. His work and insights have been featured in major ...

Natalya Borakowski, a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in women’s health and cosmetic dermatology, with nearly two decades of clinical experience in aesthetic medicine. She is an international trainer for a leading absorbable thread company and a sought-after speaker at prestigious global conferences, including IMCAS Paris. Dr. Borakowski is the founder of Desert Bloom Skincare and the creator of Unveil You, where she i...

 Linda Tagliamonte, an internationally trained licensed medical esthetician (with advanced training through the London Medical School of Aesthetics) who turned her own years-long battle with severe cystic acne and scarring into a mission to help others get real, confidence-changing results. After nearly two decades in the corporate world—including 16 years as an editor at TV Guide Magazine—she retrained in medical aesthetics, spent...

Aimee Aquitania is a Nurse Practitioner and the founder of a wellness and aesthetic practice centered on prevention, regenerative medicine, and whole-person health. She began her career in aesthetics at 18, building over 15 years of experience studying skin, facial structure, and natural beauty before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Samuel Merritt University and working as an ICU Registered Nurse.

Driven by a passion...

Gabriela Valle, a registered nurse and the founder of Evolve From Within Medspa, a results-driven aesthetic and wellness clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a strong medical background in many different areas of nursing like ICU, GI and surgery and years of hands-on experience in aesthetics specializing in combining advanced injectables, regenerative treatments, and IV therapy with whole-body wellness. 

Known  for her natural...

Zack Meyer is a board-certified nurse practitioner, skilled injector, and the founder of Etched Medical Spa, the only mobile medical spa in the region. With a strong clinical background and a heart for patient-centered care, Zack specializes in natural-looking injectables and IV therapy designed to help patients feel confident, restored, and genuinely cared for. Etched also offers Neocutis skincare, organic health supplements, and ...

 Nadya Kozlova and Shay Sim, pioneers of the medical aesthetics industry, with roots in the field dating back to 2000 and decades spent shaping what results-driven medical aesthetics practices look like today. In 2010, they founded Kucumber Skin Lounge, now an award-winning practice with three locations across Seattle, Bellevue, and Bellingham. While neither are physicians nor master aestheticians themselves, they are deeply hands-...

Angela “Angie” Miller, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and the Owner and Operator of Austin Aesthetic Couture, a licensed, insured, and bonded medical aesthetics and wellness practice serving the Austin Metroplex and surrounding areas. Offering both mobile and in-office services, Austin Aesthetic Couture delivers a concierge-level experience rooted in medical excellence, safety, and artistry.

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