I never really liked to wear makeup and I’ve always loved a natural aesthetic. I am also a people watcher and a strong observer of those around me. Not to judge, but to assess and to appreciate. I love people, and connecting with them. I’m curious by nature. 

This, and my grandmother’s cancer diagnosis, eventually led me to nursing as my profession. I have been practicing medicine since 2008, and have worked in a variety of fields. My favorite was the operating room. This was my first exposure to plastic surgery and aesthetics. This is also where I learned that I loved doing detailed procedures with my hands. Eventually, I decided to go back to school so that I could provide more advanced care to patients, and went to Boise State for my Nurse Practitioner studies, graduating in 2016. 

I’ll admit, I struggled to find my niche as a nurse practitioner. I tried cardiology, and hospital medicine, but nothing seemed to fit right. Not until I found aesthetic medicine. This field of medicine instantly clicked for me. I love the combination of artistry and medicine. I love connecting with my patients and helping them feel their very best. I love working with my hands, doing intricate and detailed treatments. And I love empowering the women and community around me.

Finding my passion through life's experiences

Taking care of my skin and my health has always been a priority

Her smile and sweet nature could instantly make you feel better if you were having a bad day. She had wrinkles, some sun spots, and gray hair, but you could still see the youth shining through her eyes in how she carried herself and took time to care for her appearance.

This is what healthy aging looks like to me. There will be wrinkles that come from smiling and laughing, and lips that may lose their plump over time, but we can slow that process and preserve the natural beauty that makes you unique. 

I am not anti-aging in my practice, but pro healthy aging, and choosing how you wish to show the changes that are bound to happen as you reach each new year and decade of life. Slowing the process and wanting to look how you feel is not taboo. We can grow old together, just not look it! 

such a beautiful woman inside and out

I watched my grandmother age with grace

Soon after completing my initial training in aesthetics, I saw a disconnect in how injectables are taught and how the face actually ages. I recognized a mismatch in the aesthetic industry, leading to overfilled and disproportionate results, and felt strongly that I did not want my practice to follow that same path.

I decided that I would not do a la carte treatments, meaning treating in isolation such as lips only or cheeks only. I did not just want to sell syringes of filler. The face ages as a whole, and the whole must be addressed for natural and long-lasting results.

My approach and the core of my practice is to address the entire face and to create a long-term treatment plan with each of my patients. 

I am proud that I trained under Dr. Thuy Doan in Atlanta, GA and have evolved my treatment approach based on her mentorship. I continue to participate in several continuing education opportunities every year, including anatomy/cadaver labs. My promise to my patients is to always stay innovative, up to date on the best and safest techniques, and always put their health and safety first.

More than just aesthetics

I love to read, listen to all types of music, and be outside in my free time. 

My dogs bring me so much joy. Proud Dog Mom! They can do no wrong in my eyes.

Married the love of my life in Maui in 2010. And yes, it was an absolute fairytale!

Let's get to the fun stuff

My favorite home cooked meal is my husband’s Italian sausage tortellini dish. Absolutely delicious!

If I could be anywhere at any moment… it would be standing by the ocean. It is where I feel the most peaceful and grounded. 

Sometimes it’s hard to admit, but I’m a Cowboys fan! Depends on the season. ;)