Beauty Talk

Beth Hooven is a Registered Nurse with 45 years of experience and currently serves as a Professor of Nursing at Mohave College in Lake Havasu, Arizona. She is the owner of Purely Balanced Beauty Medical Aesthetics Spa, where she brings decades of clinical expertise and education into her aesthetic practice. Beth specializes in PLEXR non-ablative and ablative soft surgery, offering advanced treatme...

Deanna Doyle is a seasoned aesthetics industry leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth for top medical aesthetic brands nationwide. After building and scaling multiple high-performing sales territories, she brought her deep industry expertise directly to clients by founding Boulder Skin Bar, a modern, results-driven medical spa in North Boulder. Under Deanna’s leadership, Boulder Sk...

  Dave Hough is a certified laser technician who started this journey with his wife after retirement. He lives with his wife and daughters in Goodyear, AZ. Dave served on the police force for over 14 years before medically retiring from Phoenix as a Sergeant in 2022. Before that, he was a history teacher and worked in the contracting industry. His position as owner and certified laser technician g...

Lisa Evans, the owner and lead esthetician of Radiance Beauty Lab. With over a decade of experience in the skincare, plastic surgery and dermatology industry, Lisa combines her expertise in esthetics with a deep understanding of the latest trends and techniques. She is dedicated to providing personalized skincare solutions that enhance natural beauty and promote long-term skin health. Outside of h...

 Dawn Hanson a FNP-C CEO, Manager and a Nurse Practitioner.  With over two decades of experience in the nursing field and now as a nurse practitioner, Dawn has always been drawn towards the aesthetic aspect of healthcare. She appreciates the unique blend of art, science, and precision that aesthetic medicine demands. Her journey in aesthetics began a few years ago at a renowned plastic surgery cen...

Dr. Stephanie Kidd is a board-certified family medicine physician who practices full-time in outpatient medicine. She is the co-owner of Velvaere Nordic Plunge and Medspa, which she operates alongside her daughter, a registered nurse. Dr. Kidd currently serves as President of the ACOFP Indiana State Chapter, District 12 ISMA President, and as a board member of the Fort Wayne Medical Society. In ad...

She is a dedicated aesthetic nurse with over 13 years of experience in healthcare and a lifelong passion for helping others. Raised in a Romanian household where caregiving was a way of life, she developed a strong foundation in compassionate, patient-centered care from an early age. She began her career as a licensed massage therapist before pursuing nursing, later specializing in pre-operative c...

 Misty Banknell of Misty Medspa & SkinRx, who is a dermatology PA with over 25 years of experience. She now specializes in all things cosmetic dermatology related: tox, filler, lasers for everything, chemical peels, and microneedling, but she still removes benign lesions for people which most injectors don't know how to do. Her extensive experience in dermatology gives her much more knowl...

Hayley Lovett, who began her nursing career early, becoming a Certified Nurse Aide in high school. Her diverse clinical background includes corrections nursing, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/forensic nursing, and other hospital floors such as orthopedic/spine, pediatric, oncology, critical care and more as part of a float pool. She also brings leadership experience as a charge nurse, preceptor, an...

Mandi Goble has been a registered nurse since 2004, specializing in wound care and forensic nursing. In 2011, she began pursuing her passion for medical aesthetics, and after completing advanced training at the National Laser Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, she started practicing cosmetic injections in 2012. Since then, Mandi has performed thousands of injections, refining her expertise in neuro...

Fabi Cano is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and medspa injector with over ten years of experience in Neurology and Neurosurgery. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and personalized approach, Fabi takes the time to get to know her clients on a personal level to understand their unique needs and goals. She believes in making each individual feel respected and prioritized. Fabi earne...

Angela Miller Petersen, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is the Founding Partner and Medical Director of ARH and the founder of Amplified Health. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, she oversees all clinical care at ARH, ensuring that every treatment plan is rooted in evidence-based medicine. Her approach blends clinical precision with genuine compassion, focusing o...

Felicia Persaud, founder of ModernGlo, is a licensed, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in patient care. Although she has always had a passion for aesthetics, Felicia began her nursing career in the Emergency Department and has held a variety of nursing roles over the course of 13 years. She brings over four years of experience as an aesthetic practitioner, special...

Devon E. Powe was born in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, and raised in the Tampa Bay area. He later returned to Chicago to pursue his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside physicians across multiple specialties, including neurosurgery, medical-surgical care, and homeopathic medicine. Devon’s passion for nursing began at a young...

Dr. Gisele Castelluber’s unwavering commitment to her patients for over a decade reflects her approach to providing a comprehensive picture of well-being—one that addresses not only medical needs but also emotional and aesthetic support. Her personalized consultations focus on maintaining and enhancing each patient’s natural features, ensuring a holistic and individualized approach to every treatm...

Catherine Ngo is the co-founder of Calista Aesthetics and believes in the thoughtful integration of medicine and aesthetics to achieve natural, balanced results while prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction. With a strong background in bedside nursing and experience as a nurse practitioner in family medicine, hospice, and dermatology, she brings a well-rounded clinical foundation to aesthetic...

Raquel Merlini, the founder of R Skin Aesthetics, a board-certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) with a freshly earned BSN and 13 years of specialized experience in plastic surgery. A licensed aesthetician and IFBB Pro bodybuilder turned triathlete, she’s also a proud mom of two who built a thriving medspa empire after reinventing herself post-divorce. Her unique blend of clinical precision,...

Tori Cohen In the heart of Colorado, where beauty meets artistry, we proudly present the visionary behind Bare Radiance, Physician Assistant . With a journey that began at the prestigious University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, she’s combining her passion for medicine and enhancing natural beauty. Tori has been a PA-C in Family Medicine for the last two years following her passion of healt...

Tina Zillmann, co-founder of Skin Rejuvenation Clinique and Advanced Rejuvenating Concepts. She’s spent more than 35 years in the aesthetics industry, building businesses, developing products, educating professionals, and helping people feel confident in their skin. In this episode… Tina discusses her mission to make skincare accessible to everyone, regardless of their budget. She shares how her c...

Monika Sandoval is a licensed esthetician and the owner of MoSa Spa, a Best of Brooklyn award-winning spa recognized annually since 2019. She began her career in the beauty industry by opening The Wax Room in 2012 and later transformed her former medical office workplace into the thriving, full-service MoSa Spa. Specializing in acne treatments, Monika is known for her results-driven approach and d...

Jessica “Power Princess” Scofield-Chichester is a Stamford native with a deep passion for helping her community achieve and maintain optimal health. A Hall-of-Fame powerlifter, former fitness model, instructor, and teacher, Jessica brings over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She holds multiple certifications and degrees and is known for her comprehensive knowledge of hol...

Glenn Gustafik of Glenn Emery Skincare, a noted skincare expert, with double certification in Plasma Skin tightening,  a safe and new approach to anti-aging and skin restoration. He’s also a highly trained esthetics provider and a skincare creator having developed his own line of plant-based, all natural skincare that is considered a top contender and a rising new approach to more beautiful, healt...

Rubi Heredia, BSN, RN is the owner and lead aesthetic medical professional at Bella Rubi Aesthetics. With a strong background in critical care nursing, cardiovascular surgery, and surgical trauma, Rubi brings advanced medical expertise to the aesthetic field. She began her medical career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2009 and is currently completing her Master of Science to become a Family N...

Arezou Crose, FNP-C is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Specialist with advanced training in medical aesthetics. She specializes in evidence-based, non-surgical approaches to aging gracefully, with a focus on peptides, regenerative therapies, and facial optimization. As the Founder of Rising Phoenix Wellness & Aesthetics, Arezou combines clinical exper...

Diana Diaz is a compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a distinctive background in oncology care and a deep passion for aesthetics and skin health. A registered nurse since 2009 and an experienced injector since 2018, Di’s transition from oncology to aesthetics reflects her commitment to holistic wellness and helping individuals feel confident both inside and out. With a keen eye for d...