Julia Boucher, PA-C Physician Assistant
Julia Boucher began working for Dr. Brooks as a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) in 2011. Julia works closely with Dr. Brooks in all aspects of his practice, including seeing patients in the office and assisting in the operating room during surgery. In addition to assisting Dr. Brooks, Julia performs a variety of procedures in the office. She is trained in non-surgical options for facial rejuvenation, including Botox® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM®, Dysport® and Restylane®. Julia also performs ProFractional Therapy™ and BBL™ BroadBand Light skin treatments. As a licensed aesthetician, she advises patients on proper medical skincare.
Julia served on the board of the Association of Plastic Surgery Physician Assistants as secretary from 2011-2014, as president from 2014-2016, and currently as past president.
Nina Vital, PA-C Physician Assistant
Nina Vital is a board certified Physician Assistant, and newest member Dr. Brooks’ Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery P.C. Originally from western mass area, Nina attended Springfield College as both an undergraduate and graduate student. In her 5 years at the college, Nina obtained a Bachelor of Science with a minor in Philosophy as well as a Master in Science. After graduation and certification, she went on to work for the University of Pennsylvania as a physician assistant in the department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. With a great deal time spent treating patients in the office and over one thousand hours first assisting in the operating room, Nina joins our practice with considerable knowledge and experience. As a patient, you may see her in the office during consultations, throughout your pre- and postoperative course and/ or at the hospital on the day of surgery.
Ellen has had her cosmetology license since 1986. After working in the beauty industry for 4 years she moved to Grapevine, Texas where she worked as a dental assistant with Dr. Greg Wright, a specialist in cosmetic dentistry. When moving back to New England she realized her passion was for the health and beauty of skin and returned to pursue her Aesthetic license through Jolie Academy of Beauty. Since receiving her license, she continues her education at The International Dermal Institute in Boston, MA with courses focused on all aspects of skin conditions from acne to aging, and treatments that can better the health and well being of the skin. Ellen began working for Dr. Brooks in 2013. She offers a variety of services including clinical skin care consultation where she will develop your own skin care regimen using our medical grade skin care lines, customized facials, medical grade chemical peels, microdermabrasion and waxing.
Tanyelle Duchesne - CoolSculpting Technician Staff
Tanyelle Duchesne joined Dr. Brooks in 2008 with over 3 years of experience as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. She has been a member of AAPC for her work as a medical billing specialist since 2007. She has also had the privilege of assisting with many different facets of the practice apart from a billing specialist during her time in the office. In 2015 Tanyelle earned her license as a Medical Aesthetician from Marinello Schools of Beauty in Northampton, MA. Since then she has received numerous trainings in medical skin care, and has attended Cool Sculpting University to become a Certified Cool Sculpting Technician. She continues to enhance her areas of expertise through furthering her education in the areas of advanced aesthetics.