Dr. Vishal Verma is originally from Minnesota and has spent the last decade in San Diego. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Medicine in the prestigious accelerated 6-year Honors Program in Medicine (HPME) at the University of Miami. He continued his medical training with a residency in Radiology at the University of Chicago and an MRI fellowship at the University of California – San Diego. His passion and talent for aesthetics led to the creation of a truly unique spa and spa concept incorporating both medical and non-medical beauty services. Revive is recognized as one of the top spa and medical spas nationally. Dr. Verma strives to stay at the forefront of aesthetic medicine. He has served on the Allergan Medical Aesthetics Advisory Board, which serves to provide leadership in partnering for the future of aesthetics and focuses on future innovations in products and programs.

Dr. Vinita Parekh Verma earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. After practicing traditional dentistry for several years, she decided to move in another direction and worked with her husband, Dr. Vishal Verma to create Revive Med Spa. Beyond the scope of her professional training, Vinita has always had a strong interest in fashion, beauty trends and marketing; Revive has been a perfect match for her interests.

Steve Laverson MD is an established San Diego plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic treatments for face, breast, and body.  He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Angelica Camargo has been a nurse since 1996. In 2003 she received her Master’s Degree/FNP Certificate in Nursing from UCSD/SDSU. Angelica has been working in Family Health and Nephrology in San Diego for 12 years and Aesthetic Medicine for the past 7 years. She regularly attends seminars and training programs to enhance her Aesthetic Medicine knowledge and techniques to bring the best possible solutions to her patients’ areas of concern. When not attending to the needs of her patients, Angelica practices yoga at every opportunity and loves to travel.

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Liza is an AANP board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has been practicing aesthetic medicine since May of 2017. She received her MSN/FNP degree from the University of San Diego and her Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. Liza has a strong passion for the practice of Aesthetic Dermatology. She routinely attends aesthetic conferences/trainings to sharpen her skills and stay up to date with the latest techniques. Ever since Liza began injecting fillers and Botox she fell in love with the artistic side of helping clients achieve their desired goals. Liza also has a strong background in family practice and has practiced multiple years serving the medical needs of students at Miramar, Miracosta and Palomar community colleges.

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Jennifer is an ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in a variety of cosmetic injectable and non-surgical laser procedures.  Born and raised in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada, Jennifer graduated from the University of British Columbia with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree in 2000. She came to San Diego in 2004 as a travelling nurse and returned to school in 2015 to obtain her Master’s of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University Global.  She has been working as an aesthetic nurse since 2006 and prides in her ability to listen to patients and help them achieve their aesthetic goals. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, going to the beach, walking the dog and running.

Kim has been a Physician Assistant since 2000. After completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kim attended the Physician Assistant Program at Des Moines University. Kim’s focus since 2000 has been in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. She has worked with multiple laser systems and the latest techniques in injectable fillers. Kim’s experience, attention to detail and commitment to providing the most natural results are a perfect reflection of our standards at Revive. Kim volunteers her time in non profit organizations that serve underprivileged families locally and internationally.

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Kathleen has been in the medical field since 1993 as a respiratory therapist and registered nurse. She has been in the aesthetic arena since 2004 and a member of the Revive Med Spa since 2008. Kathleen specializes in injectables such as Botox, Juvéderm, Voluma and Sculptra, as well as lasers. She is also a Nurse Injector Trainer for Allergan, educating nurses on how to achieve the best results with injections and the proper procedures.

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Tracy enjoys her position as an Aesthetic RN. She is continually learning about new aesthetic techniques and truly enjoys the rapport she has with her clients. Her goal, during treatment, is to create a personalized plan to help each client achieve their desired results. When not working, Tracy loves spending time with her children. Her other passions are reading and hiking with her dogs. Tracy received her degree as a Registered Nurse at the Grossmont College School of Nursing in 2013. She specializes in Laser Hair Removal, Micropen and Laser Tattoo Removal.

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Polly received her BSN from Dominican University of California in 2012. Her specialty is Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology. Areas of expertise include: PDO threads, Botox injections and dermal fillers, and laser treatments. Polly’s goals are to provide exceptional treatment outcomes, both safely and effectively. She is excited to be a part of the Revive team, and brings her passion for skincare, Dermatology and Aesthetics with her.

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Rachel is a skilled nurse injector who takes pride in her work and strives for excellence in both a cosmetic result and patient experience. She provides an individual and comprehensive approach to aesthetics to help patients look and feel their best. She has worked alongside a National Peer-to-Peer Trainer for Galderma, Inc. and Diamond Injector for Allergan for over six years in Dallas, Texas. She has worked in the aesthetics since 2012 gaining experience with multiple modalities and a passion for Botox and fillers. She graduated with her RN with honors from the Collin College Nursing Program in Texas and will graduate with her BSN from Texas Tech in 2018. During her downtime, Rachel loves to enjoy good music, create art and is always on the hunt for good food!

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Nicole attended Kaplan College, graduating in 2011.  She decided to pursue her career in Aesthetic Medicine and began working with several top Allergan Medical Spas before joining Revive. Nicole strives to provide each client with informed options while administering thorough, attentive care. Her specialties include dermal fillers, laser treatments and microneedling, as well as skincare and skin rejuvenation. Nicole will be continuing her education in Spring 2019 to become a Nurse Practitioner.

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Kayla Hillygus is an Aesthetic Registered Nurse who specializes in various non-surgical laser and injectable treatments to restore youth and health to the skin. Kayla holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from CSU Fullerton, along with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from UC Santa Barbara. She graduated Sigma Theta Tau from her graduate program and as a Dean’s List Candidate from her undergraduate education. She was Valedictorian of her high school class, 2005 Taft Oil Dorado Queen as a Kiwanis Club representative, and Miss Bakersfield’s Miss Congeniality. Over the past 7 years as a nurse and certified specialist, Kayla has treated thousands of cosmetic patients with great success. Kayla considers herself an artist and finds great purpose in helping people feel good about themselves. Kayla lives in Oceanside with her husband of 8 years and their 3 year old little boy. You will rarely find her not smiling!

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Shalane attained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brookline College. She went on to work in the Operating Room and circulated for numerous surgeries for several years. After visiting San Diego on a vacation, she decided to leave her home in Alaska and job in the O.R. to pursue her true passion in Aesthetics. Prior to joining the Revive team, Shalane worked with another leading Allergan Medical Spa. She takes pride in providing safety, individualized patient-centered care and obtaining desired results while also building that “family” connection. Shalane specializes in Skin Rejuvenation, Facial Lasers, Laser Hair Removal and Cosmetic Injectables (Neuromodulators and Filler). Outside of making patients feel pretty, Shalane enjoys rollerblading, watching basketball and spending time at the beach.

Emily graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Abilene Christian University in Texas and is currently continuing her education at West Coast University to obtain her Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Her artistic eye combined with her love for patient care instilled her passion for aesthetic nursing. She is adept with dermal fillers, neurotoxins, a variety of lasers, and all things skincare. She specializes in lips and facial contouring, and she loves to take her patients on a aesthetic journey to help them reach their goals. In her free time, she likes to hangout with her dogs, hike, surf, and tap into her artistic side off-the-clock as well through painting and drawing.

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Olga Brener graduated from the Los Angeles Valley College nursing program and received her BSN from the University of Phoenix. She is certified by the American Association of Aesthetics and keeps her aesthetic trainings up to date. She has two years experience in the acute care settings of a community hospital in Los Angeles and a year as an Operation Room nurse at Enhance Plastic Surgery Center in Beverly Hills. She is fluent in the Russian language and honed her communication and interpersonal skills during her experience in the customer service industry prior to becoming a nurse. She offers her cosmetic patients a unique combination of experience, knowledge, and personal attention. She has over a year of experience in the field of Aesthetic Nursing; her areas of expertise include non-surgical facial rejuvenation with Botox, fillers and lasers. She has the drive to succeed and an innate ability to provide safe care. Olga consistently strives to exceed the expectations of her patients and colleagues.

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MJ graduated from Lyceum Northwestern University Philippines with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 2004. MJ has 17 years of bedside nursing experience and 5 years of experience in Aesthetics. MJ obtained a Progressive Care Certified Nurse Certification with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses in 2013 and attends yearly aesthetic conferences/trainings to enhance her skills and techniques in aesthetics. Before working at Revive, MJ worked in several plastic surgery offices/Medspas. MJ specializes in neurotoxins, dermal fillers, lasers, tattoo removal, and microneedling with PRP. MJ loves Aesthetics because she believes it is a rewarding experience! MJ’s passion as an Aesthetic Nurse is to work with patients and help them feel their best. With this boost of confidence, it helps them live their best life. Aesthetics is a career path where we can inspire confidence in others. During her free time, MJ loves to travel with family and make many great memories!

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Roseman University of Health Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from California State University, Fullerton. She started her nursing profession as a bedside nurse; however, her love for both art and medicine led her to the field of medical aesthetics. Patients recommend Michelle for her compassion and attention to detail. During her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her furbabies and husband, roller skating, and indulging in BTS content.

Kiana is an aesthetic registered nurse specializing in both dermal fillers and neuromodulators, as well as a variety of lasers and skin rejuvenation treatments with a focus on natural results. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kiana was drawn to the aesthetic field for its pairing of biology and artistry. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from San Diego State University and has experience in labor and delivery and the pediatric cardiovascular ICU. Prior to joining the team at Revive, Kiana worked at another leading Allergan med spa in the area. Kiana’s patients recommend her for her precise attention to detail, kindhearted demeanor, and gentle touch. In her free time, you can find Kiana cooking, hiking, or at a live music show.

Savannah started her nursing career at Sharp Memorial Hospital providing inpatient care before transitioning to Medical Aesthetics. Savannah has 14 years of experience as a registered nurse and currently offers the latest beauty treatments in Botox and dermal fillers. As an experienced nurse injector, Savannah focuses on creating natural results that boost her client’s confidence. She has a passion for using her artistic skills to enhance her client’s beauty.

Savannah is happily married with two little girls. During her free time, you can find her at Orange Theory, trying new restaurants, hiking, or enjoying a family day at the beach.

Andrew Saurin is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. He has been practicing since 2014 in San Diego and is a California native originally from Venice Beach. He has worked in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as interventional pain management for 4 years. Since 2018 he has worked in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. He has experience performing procedures for both chronic pain and aesthetic dermatology. He attends regular conferences to stay up to date and has participated as a sub-investigator for clinical trials for Allergan. Andrew and his wife live in Oceanside with their 2 boys.

Lydia graduated from Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO, and just moved to San Diego in August! She has been a nurse for 3 years and has been doing aesthetics part-time for about the last year but now has gone full time and she is super excited about it! Lydia specializes in Botox and other neurotoxins! She loves to sit with her patients and really get to know their long-term goals to help get them the best-personalized results possible. Her ability to make people feel comfortable and at ease makes all the difference in their treatments. Helping them become the most confident version of themselves is her favorite part of the job!

Michelle began her career in her hometown of Cork, Ireland in 1988. She attended the CoolSculpting University Master Program to learn the most advanced techniques for treating clients. Michelle is excited to bring her expertise and passion for beauty and wellness to Revive. She loves seeing the amazing results her clients receive from CoolSculpting and Exilis and how it boosts their confidence in their daily lives.

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Tatum has worked at Revive Med Spa since the opening of the Carmel Valley location in 2015. She began working at the front desk where she enjoyed giving each client outstanding customer service and a great overall experience at Revive before becoming the Retail Manager. She loves working with all of the fantastic products, stylists, and medical providers. Tatum plans on finishing school at Bellus Academy to become a Cosmetologist.

Holly is a licensed skincare professional who is passionate about helping her clients exceed their skin goals and create lasting results. She graduated from The Skin Institute and Utah Tech University, both located in St George, UT. Her specialties include acne, anti-aging, and overall skin health services. When booking a service with Holly, you can expect a thorough and detailed consultation, exceptional facial experience in a relaxing and healing environment, and to leave feeling refreshed with customized recommendations tailored specifically to you. Holly stays up to date on continuing her education with skincare services and products to ensure the best results for her clients. When she is not in the treatment room, Holly loves to spend time in nature, with animals and finding good food (especially tacos).

Mariana is a licensed esthetician who found her passion for skin through her battles with cystic acne growing up. She chose to combine them with her inner passion for helping and guiding others and turn it into a career where she could change lives. She has received an extensive education in various skincare topics and continues to expand her knowledge to ensure she’s always providing top-of-the-line treatments. She was born in Colombia and lived in Spain before moving to California over 20 years ago. She is therefore fluent in English & Spanish. When she’s not in the treatment room, you can find her watching the sunset from a new explored location with her poodle, or scouting new restaurants to please her inner foodie. Her mission is to make the world a brighter place, one complexion at a time!

Christina has been a hair stylist for over 21 years and has been the manager at Revive since 2005. She is an educator for L’Oreal Professionnel and is a member of the L’Oreal Expert Program. At Revive, Christina leads a team of passionate and educated professionals with the goal of giving every single client an indulgent and pampered experience.

Angel has worked in the customer service industry for over 5 years and began her career with Revive in 2016. She previously worked as a merchandiser at one of the largest bakeries in Sacramento, giving her experience in organization and administration. As the Queue Master, Angel strives to help clients feel comfortable and welcome at all of our locations, ensuring all their needs are met and that they walk out with an outstanding experience. Outside of Revive her passion lies in music and her Great Dane, Liberty.

Camile started at Revive as a Med Spa Coordinator in March 2015. She has always had a passion for helping people and wants to continue her education in the medical field. She loves working at Revive and interacting with clients by making sure they always have a smile on their face.

Yasmeena began as a front desk coordinator at Revive in 2014. She has always had the desire to expand her role at Revive and is now the manager of the Carmel Valley location! She enjoys interacting with clients and providing exceptional customer service. Yasmeena strives to make sure every client leaves Revive feeling good about themselves and is excited to come back. She hopes to continue to grow with Revive and to see what doors could be opened up for her. In her spare time, she likes to hang out with friends and spend time at the beach.

Denise began her career with Revive in 2016 as a Spa Coordinator at Revive Carmel Valley. Prior to joining the Revive team, she spent years working with children at nonprofit after-school care programs. In 2017 Denise received her Bachelor’s Degree in English and Comparative Literature from San Diego State University. As the Manager at Revive Encinitas, she loves getting to know the clients on a personal level and building a relationship with them so they have a memorable experience and feel good about themselves. When she is not at Revive she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and her 4 pets!

Christina has been with Revive since 2009. She previously worked with luxury hotel brands at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide in their regional marketing program. She has her BA from Loyola University, Chicago and her MA from California State University, Sacramento. Christina handles all of the press, social media, website development and design and print and web advertising for Revive.

Liz has been with Revive since May 2019, and in the Public Relations realm for over 11 years. After receiving her degree from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Public Relations and Spanish, she worked in many areas of PR but found she thrived in the Beauty, Wellness, Travel and Tourism fields. As a contributing content strategist, Liz has a thing for creating innovating word-play and is intrigued by finding new ways to create fabulous content. She never sits still and in her free time you can find her enjoying the beach, attending music festivals, or traveling to some exotic country around the world.

Erin’s career at Revive started in early 2020. In May 2019, she graduated from San Diego State University with a BS in Television, Film and New Media with an Emphasis in Production. Before making social media content for Revive, she was working as a Producer and Director for numerous podcasts. She also has made ten short films, a couple of which are currently in the festival circuit. When she’s not taking photos and videos of beautiful clients and providers, Erin loves seeing the latest films, hanging out with her dog and going to concerts!

Carolyn started her education at University of Perpetual Help Systam Dalta in Manila, Philippines in Nursing. After moving to the US she became an Orthopedic Technologist specializing in pediatric Orthopedics at Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto, Ca. After moving to San Diego for her now husband, she fell into the world of medical aesthetics. Working from the ground up, as front desk, manager, and MA. She learned the ins and outs of all services, injectors, and procedures. She has attended trainings lead by Galderma, Allergan, BTL, Merz, Zeltiq, and the top Derm skincare brands in US. She has been with the top Aesthetic practices in the nation, and is well versed in the latest technology, techniques and services. Carolyn is a highly sought out Beauty Consultant for and patient advocate in San Diego and pairs clients with the top providers and procedures that deliver real honest results and satisfied patients.

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Consultant Tina has been working in the aesthetic’s industry for 6 years now and found her passion for this industry because of her own experience with Melasma and acne scars. Tina has been trained by by Galderma, Allergan, Skin Medica, Skinceuticals, Obagi and is constantly on the forefront of the latest procedures and technology. Tina prides herself on self-preservation and natural results, she wants to help boost clients confidence and help them put their best self forward.

Maria began working at Revive in 2012 as a Salon Coordinator. She loves all of the customer service aspects of her job, including assisting clients with any questions they may have about Revive and our services. With a passion for new beauty trends, Maria enjoys working in a medical spa environment where she is first to know the latest “beauty musts”. She is the mother to a young toddler and now knows the true meaning of multi-tasking!