Look great, feel even better. With services to renew, refresh, and rejuvenate, SkinSpirit is the ultimate destination for all things skin and body. Whatever your goals, our expert medical staff will work with you to create a custom plan designed to provide natural-looking results that you can wear with confidence. With the latest technology and all the luxuries of a spa, we provide the perfect atmosphere for both relaxation and results, so you leave feeling it was worth it every time.
Cara Fonteyne has been a healthcare professional and skincare expert for over 15 years. Her expertise is in the development of medically supervised skincare regimens for damaged, aging and/or problem skin, as well as the creation of key maintenance programs to protect and prolong good skin health. Together with Doctor Vistnes, Cara researches and tests treatments and products for their efficacy and potency before offering them to patients, ensuring that SkinSpirit’s patients receive personalized programs using the most advanced technologies and formulations available today. Cara worked as a surgical nurse at Stanford Hospital in 1992. In 1997, Cara went into private practice at Dr. Vistnes’ office, where she developed an expertise in Collagen, BOTOX® Cosmetic and office-based laser treatments. Cara is considered one the leading experts in BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Sculptra), Ulthera, Fraxel, photorejuvination, and fractional resurfacing.
Lynn Bartels has been a nurse practitioner and clinical educator for over two decades. Recognized as an expert in the field of facial rejuvenation, she has appeared on television and in national magazines. Lynn specializes in creating custom facial rejuvenation programs that use combination therapy to produce conservative and natural results. Her practice includes volume replacement and facial shaping with neuromodulators, (BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport) and dermal fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Sculptra). She is known for her “liquid facelifts” and dermal-filler techniques, which give a naturally refreshed look to the face and require very little recovery time. Lynn is a designated clinical expert and highly requested trainer for Allergan, teaching her skills to physicians and nurses around the country.
Healthcare is Lauren Gallagher’s passion. Lauren worked in healthcare and hospital administration for six years before returning to school to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Samuel Merritt University. She decided to pursue Aesthetics professionally to combine her love for all things science with helping others learn how to take better care of their skin through innovative technology – including treatments, procedures and machines. Working in the aesthetics field allows Lauren the opportunity to make a contribution to her clients’ overall well-being on a daily basis. She is grateful every day she comes into work and is able to help her clients feel better about the way they look and feel. Lauren ultimately wants to assist her clients to achieve a better version of their self. “If I can help my clients to look and feel their best, then I feel like I’ve been successful.”
Michele Gonzales is a UC Berkeley graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare and Jurisprudence, and a graduate from UCSF where she earned her Masters of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwifery Certificate. After many years of working as a distinguished Nurse Midwife, Michele decided to explore the creative side of nursing with Aesthetics and came to SkinSpirit in 2008. Michele is passionate about helping her clients look as good as they feel in the most natural way possible. It’s her excellent touch and skilled hands that keeps Michele’s clients coming back. Michele loves the artistic nature of fillers and Botox/ Dysport and the skin rejuvenation with lasers and MicroPenning. Michele’s priority with her clients is always to listen to their concerns and deliver their desired results after many undesired results of her own experience at hair salons.
Michelle Jones graduated from UC Davis in 2006 where she studied Exercise Biology and went on to become a Registered Nurse. When it comes to working in the beauty industry, Michelle is passionate about providing cutting-edge skin care and delivering results through the use of anti-aging technologies. She enjoys performing cosmetic injections, especially to enhance lips. Michelle has received advanced training from Allergan in popular injectable services such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, Juvederm and Voluma as well as an advanced injectable certification through the National Laser Institute. Michelle is inspired by the science behind skin care treatments and feels like aesthetic nursing is the perfect mix of art and science. She loves to help her clients feel better about themselves by looking more youthful. Her clients appreciate her attention to detail and her ability to customize treatments that fit their needs. They also feel safe, informed and comfortable in her care.
Annie Mullin received her BSN in 1977, and has been in the nursing world ever since. During her career, she has specialized in the care and management of complex cardiovascular patients. With expertise in the CCU and Heart Failure clinic, she truly is a skilled and enthusiastic multitasker. She became interested in aesthetic dermatology in 2002 while working with a dermatologist on the Peninsula. Accordingly, she joined the American Association of Dermatology Nurses. Annie divides her time between Stanford Cardiology and SkinSpirit in Palo Alto. Annie is skilled and certified to perform laser hair removal, IPL (photofacial) and ActiveFX, our laser treatment that treats the three “T’s”: tone, texture and tightness. With abundant energy and youthful attitude, Annie welcomes skin consultations for all ages and believes that “Age is an attitude, and attitude is ageless.”
Melissa Naylor is a board-certified nurse practitioner who graduated from Vanderbilt University with her focus being in family practice. She has a strong interest in education and counseling others with a personal touch to live a healthy, balance lifestyle through nutrition and exercise. Melissa has been practicing aesthetics with a focus on laser technology and loves to ensure each treatment is individualized to one’s specific needs along with a pampering touch. She has also been involved in multiple television shows, community groups, and international organizations to discuss health topics and develop practical steps to achieve a balanced lifestyle.
The juxtaposition of science and beauty inspired Samsara to pursue a career in medical aesthetics. Samsara’s professional and personal experiences have fostered a deep commitment to delivering high quality, natural looking results. With her attention to detail and genuine care for her clients, Samsara’s interest in medical aesthetics is also firmly rooted in the belief that her clients always feel safe in her hands. Samsara takes pride in her ability to develop customizable treatment plans for each of her clients while managing their optimal beauty expectations. Samsara eagerly looks forward to utilizing her wealth of knowledge in Botox, dermal fillers and laser hair removal to enhance and rejuvenate each of her clients’ natural beauty through achievable and amazing results.
Melanie Murry received her BSN from the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish. She began her nursing career in the bone marrow transplant floor, specializing in Leukemia and Lymphoma. She continued to advance her education by completing her Family Nurse Practitioner from Maryville College in May of 2017 and recently received her FNP-C credential. She was always curious about the aesthetic side of the medical field and about four years ago began her aesthetic nursing career at Ideal Image. Melanie's favorite treatment is dermal filler. She loves performing lip injections! With fillers, she believes you're able to make the biggest difference in a patient's appearance almost immediately. Additionally, neuromodulators, BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport, are able to take years off a patient's appearance and helps them feel more confident. Melanie works to tailor a treatment plan to each patient's individual needs and goals.
Lynn is the BEST injector in Northern California, in all of California. I have had my injections done by previous injectors in the bay area and have looked absolutely silly. I’ve never looked bad after Lynn has done an injection. It always looks natural. It’s me, with just a little extra sparkle..This review was created as part of a nomination to the RealSelf I Love My Injector Campaign.
Ok, so I've only had one done so far, and it is not an intense peel, but I see a real, albeit subtle difference in skin texture and color. One warning - WEAR sunscreen after at all times - I haven't been vigilant and after a few weeks my sunspots have come back to some extent. I got a peel to help with dull skin, visible pores and sunspots. I'm 37 and new to all of this....
