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Dr. Jeffrey Ayers, DO

In 1985 Dr. Ayers graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA with his BA in Biology. He then graduated from medical school in 1989 from Des Moines University. From 1989-1992 he completed his Family Medicine Residency at the US Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. From 1992-1995 he served the US Navy in Sasebo, Japan as a staff family physician and chief of the family advocacy program.

In 1995 Jeff and his family relocated to the Salt Lake City area where he continues to work with Intermountain Healthcare as a staff family physician. In 2005, Dr. Ayers added non-surgical medical aesthetics to his areas of practice. Today, Dr. Ayers practices family medicine as well as serving as medical director for the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics and Elase Medical Spas.

Dr. Ayers also trains for the use of neurotoxins, dermal fillers and laser resurfacing.



  • Alyssa Abbey, PA-C

    Alyssa Abbey is a Physician Assistant certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Alyssa is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She has practiced Dermatology and Aesthetics for the last 15 years in Central Oregon. Alyssa specializes in general Dermatology and especially enjoys cosmetic and surgical procedures. Alyssa grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado. She attended the University of Oregon where she received her BA in International Studies. For her medical program, she attended Barry University in Miami, Florida and was awarded a Masters of Clinical Medical Sciences and Physician Assistant degree. In addition to her required clinical rotations, she did an elective rotation in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys nearly every outdoor activity offered in Central Oregon. Beyond staying active outside, she keeps busy chasing after her two active children Ruby and Wilder.

  • Dr. Alexandra Coleman

    Dr. Alexandra Coleman was born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia. She graduated in 2012 from Georgia College and State University where she studied Biological Sciences and Chemistry.  From Atlanta, Dr. Coleman moved to Horse Country, Lexington, Kentucky, where she completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree at the University of Kentucky. Go Cats! Dr. Coleman is one half of the Tooth Booth duo working alongside Dr. Shana Hughes. Dr. Coleman is certified in administering facial injectables (filled, Botox, etc.) and loves the complement that comes with mixing facial aesthetics with dentistry.  In her spare time, Dr. Coleman enjoys traveling (but not by car), complaining about the day’s OrangeTheory workout, and finding new local restaurants around town. Her favorite spot to vacation is Venice, Florida (Italy, too) where she has gone every year since she was born.

  • Dr. Yula Indeyeva

    Dr. Indeyeva is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon that has devoted her entire training, experience, and practice to the neck and face only. She is passionate about all aspects of facial plastic surgery, with special interest in facelifts, neck lifts, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and cosmetic injectables. Dr. Indeyeva is also a distinguished expert injector. She was chosen to serve as a trainer in advanced injection techniques for Galderma™ (maker of Restylane® and Sculptra®) and devotes time to train colleagues all over the nation on the safe and effective use of injectable products. Her exceptional skill is evident by the natural, beautiful results she provides to her patients. Dr. Indeyeva is deeply committed to the advancement of her field, and believes in the importance of life-long learning.  She is highly active in the academic aspect of facial plastic surgery, attending multiple national aesthetic meetings and medical symposiums each year, where she lectures about her innovative techniques, protocols, and research. Dr. Indeyeva is proud to join the Med Aesthetic family and share her expertise to educate aesthetic providers all over the nation.  Visit Dr. Indeyeva’s practice located in Austin, Texas.

  • Dr. Silvia Tuthill

    Silvia Tuthill is a board-certified nurse practitioner who has a passion for aesthetic medicine and works with clients to achieve healthy, beautiful skin at all stages of life in her boutique practice Tenth Avenue Aesthetics. She is also committed to an enlightened approach to health and wellness. Silvia earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and a Master and Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Adult and Geriatric Health from Stony Brook University. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, her 5-year career as a registered nurse and intravenous therapy professional in a medical-surgical oncology unit they allow her to hone her skills in performing delicate injections with precision. Dr. Tuthill has completed specialized training in dermal filler, neuromodulators and PDO threads in New York City and is a national aesthetic trainer. She is authentic, detail oriented, enthusiastic, and full of boundless energy that allows her to develop personalized treatment plans and provide superior patient care and client satisfaction. Dr. Tuthill loves being a part of training, as it allows her to share her art and knowledge of aesthetic techniques with the world.

  • Sudi Gooch, PA-C

    Sudi Gooch is a Board Certified Physician Assistant who specializes in Dermatology. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from CU Denver in Colorado, then pursued her Masters degree in Clinical Medical Science with a Certificate as a Physician Assistant at Barry University in Florida in 2006. She is an LA native and moved back home in 2007. She regularly attends conferences and classes to keep current on constant advancements in cosmetic and general dermatology. Sudi also conducts Speaker programs to introduce and educate medical providers on new and upcoming dermatology medications and procedures.

    For the past 12 years, she has been specializing in general dermatology, acne treatments, surgical excisions, sclerotherapy, with special focus on cosmetic facial rejuvenation using medical grade peels, Botox, fillers, PRP, and skin and body enhancements with medical devices. Sudi is committed to enhancing her patients natural and unique appearance and helping them age gracefully through personalized cosmetic skin treatments. She is also an excellent clinical educator helping upcoming aesthetic injections master their craft. 

     

  • Jessica Manges, ARNP

    Jessica Manges is a n Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner who is board certified through the ANCC. She graduated in 2010 from the University of South Florida with her Masters in Nursing and did her BSN at The University of Tampa. As a nurse she worked at Tampa General Hospital and specialized in medical/surgical nursing. Upon graduating with her masters she started in dermatology and then went on to specialize in aesthetic medicine. She has years of experience in injectables and an artistic eye for achieving the most aesthetic results. She has a passion for skin care and loves learning advancements in anti-aging medicine.  Jessica keeps up with the latest techniques and products in the industry. Jessica believes in teaching the skills of a thorough consultation to create the most comprehensive treatment plan so that you are able to achieve the best results for your clients.  She has treated thousands of people to include Botox, dermal filler, Sculptra, PDO threads, plasma and Kybella. She also is a certified aerial yoga teacher so brings a calming atmosphere to the teaching environment, making you comfortable while learning these new skills.

     

  • Dr. Shana Hughes, DMD

    Shana graduated from the University of Louisville’s School of Dentistry in 2011 before founding The Tooth Booth, a cosmetic dentistry boutique practice in 2012.   Since it’s opening, Dr. Hughes has added implant dentistry & facial aesthetics to her practice model.

    Dr. Hughes has been a facial aesthetics injector since 2013.  Since that first injectables certification course, she has taken countless courses all over the nation with some of the aesthetic industry’s very best.  After first introducing neurotoxins and hyaluronic fillers as added services for her patients, she has since added professional skincare, Sculptra, Kybella, and PDO threads.  Dr. Hughes was named an Allergan Ambassador for their 2019 Summit.
    She prides herself on her commitment to learning & perfecting her skills.

    Shana began training others in injectables in 2018.  She is an asset to the MedAesthetics team in that she can help give insight to practitioners who are looking to integrate aesthetics into their current practices just as she did in her earlier career.  Her personal experience at The Tooth Booth means she can aid injectors in the business and marketing aspects of the injectables industry.

     

  • Erin Hennessey, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    Dr. Erin Hennessey founded Blush Aesthetics in January, 2017. With a passion for skin health and wellness, her special interests include healthy skin maintenance, acne and rosacea management, laser treatments, injectables and education.

    Erin attended Case Western Reserve University graduating with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After working for twelve years in Pediatric Intensive Care caring for trauma and burn patients, she furthered her education at Case Western Reserve University, completing her MSN with focus in family nurse practitioner certification. She completed her clinical rotations at the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals in Cleveland. She then went on to complete her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and doctoral nursing fellowship in Dermatology.

    Erin is a Certified Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, an active member of the Ohio Association of Advance Practice Nurses, The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Sigma Theta Tau and the Dermatology Nurses Association.

     

  • Christopher Dunn, DDS

    Christopher graduated from the University of Colorado with his undergraduate degree Bachelor of Arts and Sciences 1986, was accepted at University of Colorado dental school and graduated in 1990. He had a hospital position at Swedish Medical center in the head and neck trauma unit and has since been working in private practice since 1991.

    He enjoys cosmetic dentistry and the immense happiness a beautiful smile can provide for his patients. Patients frequently comment afterward, “ If I could just get rid of the wrinkles”, this led him to pursue adding the skills of Neuromodulators such as Botox and Dysport and hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers to complement the improved smile. He has a passion for sharing knowledge and techniques and feels continued learning and improvement is the hallmark of a good clinician. He enjoys reading and researching all areas of fitness, health, and the art of staying healthy and looking younger.

     

     

  • Hanieh Khorshidi NP-BC

    Meet our aesthetic provider, Hanieh Khorshidi NP-BC.  Hanieh graduated from George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia with her degree as a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.  She has been practicing for over 10 years. Starting off as an Operating Room Nurse, Hanieh worked and trained among some of the best plastic & cosmetic surgeons throughout the Midwest and Northeast regions of the United States, gaining a profound appreciation for patient safety, advocacy, and education.  Her passion for patient safety and education extends to her career in aesthetics, as she has been awarded with Medical Aesthetics Certifications including Master Injector for her use of cosmetic injectables in both basic and advanced injection techniques.  Hanieh currently owns and operates a Practice in Arlington, Virginia.  She prides herself on having a diverse and well-rounded understanding of both the business, and aesthetics of the cosmetic industry. Her approach is admirable in its respect for the artistry involved in injectables. Hanieh believes in a personalized, natural approach to all aesthetic treatments ultimately producing outstanding outcomes for her patients in the safest manner possible.

     

     

  • Dr. Luis Linan, MD

    Dr. Luis Linan is a board-certified OB/GYN in El Paso, Texas.  He attended the University of Texas in Austin and graduated in 1982 with a BA in biology.  He went on to study at Texas Tech School of Medicine where he graduated in 1989.  After two years of general surgery residency, he completed his OB/GYN residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso.  From 1994-1995 he was clinical faculty at Texas Tech HSC in the department of OB/GYN.  Since 1995 Dr. Linan has been in private practice and in 2007 he began doing sclerotherapy treatments.  In 2011 his practice expanded to medical aesthetics where he now performs treatments for neurotoxins and fillers.

     

     

  • Constance Hall, NP

    Nurse Practitioner

    A 34 year nurse veteran, Constance graduated from UNCW with her Master’s of Nursing degree and is credentialed as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Her nursing career centered around the emergency department until she met her husband, a Duke graduate of its ENT and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery program, Dr. William Hall, in 1991. She left the ER and began her career in aesthetics as she assisted Dr. Hall in performing all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. A BOTOX® Cosmetic user since the early 1990’s, Constance knows the use and effects of cosmetic botulinum toxin and has been trained and certified in both the Fundamental and Advanced courses of cosmetic neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
    Constance is passionate about proper patient selection and customized facial mapping with matched recommendations of treatments and procedures that best serve the patient. With expert level skill-sets in all areas of facial injections using the full spectrum of hyaluronic acid, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, PMMA and other Collagen biostimulators —  and the artful use of neuromodulators, Constance can teach you how to achieve the most beneficial patient outcomes.
    Constance lives in Morehead and currently works as the director and manager of her husbands plastic surgery practice where she also assists in OR sedation, suturing and injectables.

  • Angela Coton, PA-C, MPAS

    Aesthetic Specialist

    Angela is a nationally board-certified and North Carolina state licensed Physician Assistant who has been practicing since January 2010. She graduated cum laude with her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign in 2000. After 10+ years working in both the corporate business environment and managing a medical aesthetics spa, she realized her true gift was in patient care. She returned to East Carolina University in 2007 to pursue her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.

    After graduating from ECU in 2009, she relocated to the North Shore of Boston to study Facial Plastics and Otolaryngology with seven renowned surgeons. Her supervising physician Dr David Chrzanowski is a board certified facial plastic surgeon and she gained immense knowledge in facial anatomy and aesthetics in addition to skincare science. Angela’s background in facial plastics and the science of aging combined with her desire to make people feel good about themselves led her to pursue aesthetic medicine. Her favorite tools to improve patient’s natural beauty is through minimally invasive techniques of neuromodulators (Botox/ Dysport/Xeomin) and dermal fillers to prevent wrinkles and restore collagen loss. She is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and values the importance of educating her patients on the options that will allow them to be the most naturally vitalized and get the most for their money.

  • Jennie Kowaleski, PA-C

    Jennie attended Seton Hill University in Pennsylvania where she obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies. She later completed her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Education and Leadership, from A.T. Still University. Jennie began her PA-C career in Urgent Care and internal medicine, later developing a passion for aesthetics. She began working in the field of skin care and aesthetics in 2010. She has become very proficient in facial contouring and enhancement with various injectables such as botulism toxins, dermal fillers and Kybella. She has a vast knowledge and multiple certifications for use of state of the art lasers.

    Jennie’s philosophy to skin care and aesthetics is simple. She wants to achieve natural, beautiful results working in all levels of comfort and ability. Jennie works as a private trainer teaching other health care professionals in injectable techniques.

  • Amber Ploucha, NP

    Amber Ploucha graduated from Milligan College with her Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 2007, then went on to earn her Masters Degree in Nursing from East Tennessee State University, Summa Cum Laude in 2010. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her background working in both Cardiology and Hospitalist Internal Medicine laid a strong foundation in the importance of patient safety and attention to detail. She began her aesthetics career in 2016, then in 2017 co-founded Flawless Medicine in Johnson City, TN. Amber is a Certified Merz Educational Trainer, traveling to train both for the company and privately. She is very proficient at facial balancing using neuromodulators, PDO threads, and the full spectrum of hyaluronic acid, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, PLLA and other collagen biostimulators. Her practice also utilizes state of the art laser technology, Ultherapy, Plasma Lift & Microneedling. Amber’s role as both a business owner and a clinician provides a wealth of knowledge to beginner injectors.

  • Mr. Waseem Garbia, PA-C

    Mr. Garbia graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. He then attended Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated with his degree and certification in Physician Assistant studies and has been practicing for over 14 years. Waseem has worked in many different settings including general and plastic surgery, emergency medicine, critical cardiology and aesthetics.

    He is a certified master injector and is a national aesthetic medical trainer. Waseem has a vast knowledge in cosmecuticals, injectables and lasers and has a passion for long-term skin enhancement. Having experience with launching several medical spas, Waseem enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge in technique as well as meeting business objectives.

  • Dr. Christy Bennett, DO

    Dr. Bennett is Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She completed an Allopathic Internship & Residency in Family Medicine at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa in 2000 and entered into a private practice. She received her undergraduate degree from the university of Tulsa in 1978 in Medical Technology. Dr. Bennett practices family practice medicine, operates a concierge injectable business and serves as Medical Director for a Medical Spa in Tulsa, OK.

    Dr. Bennett has been an instructor in aesthetic medicine for over 9 years specializing in the areas of Injectables, Sclerotherapy, Microdermabrasion & Chemical Peels. Dr. Bennett has authored numerous teaching materials & presentations in the areas of aesthetic medicine and has attended national and international symposiums on aesthetic medicine.

  • Dr. Jeffrey Ayers, DO

    In 1985 Dr. Ayers graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA with his BA in Biology. He then graduated from medical school in 1989 from Des Moines University. From 1989-1992 he completed his Family Medicine Residency at the US Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. From 1992-1995 he served the US Navy in Sasebo, Japan as a staff family physician and chief of the family advocacy program.

    In 1995 Jeff and his family relocated to the Salt Lake City area where he continues to work with Intermountain Healthcare as a staff family physician. In 2005, Dr. Ayers added non-surgical medical aesthetics to his areas of practice. Today, Dr. Ayers practices family medicine as well as serving as medical director for the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics and Elase Medical Spas.

    Dr. Ayers also trains for the use of neurotoxins, dermal fillers and laser resurfacing.

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