AesthetiCare Medical Spa - Ward Parkway

Ardeth started her nursing career as a Neonatal Intensive Care nurse working five years with fragile infants and their families. In 2006 Ardeth transitioned to an independent clinical setting performing the technical and meticulous art of sclerotherapy and now a national sclerotherapy trainer. Additional training includes PALETTE Facial Aesthetic Training for Injectable Agents and extensive laser training. Ardeth was awarded the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS), an advanced certification to validate her specialty knowledge through a rigorous national examination. Ardeth's patients value her honesty, compassion and attention to detail as well as her ability to relate to them individually offering understanding and comfort. Ardeth has a passion for excellence and a genuine heart for her clients. The sole focus of Ardeth’s nursing career has been articulated and expressed with the belief that even small positive changes can often dramatically improve your quality of life.

Meredith grew up in Leawood, KS and graduated from Kansas State University in 2003 with a degree in communications and leadership. To pursue her passion for health awareness and health education Meredith completed a bachelors of nursing from Research College of Nursing. For the last 5 years Meredith has worked with Saint Lukes Health system gaining a wide variety of experience as a system float nurse where she was recognized for her patient care and quality of nursing. Meredith recently joined AesthetiCare to pursue her interest in medical aesthetics and continue her focus on client education and wellness. Meredith prides herself on her ability to personally connect and listen to the needs of each client while focusing on providing education to reach each client's individualized goals. Her honesty and passion for research and learning advancements in the industry and skin care help keep client's informed on their health needs.

Tarah graduated with an esthetics degree in 1999. She worked in the day spa industry for five years, then decided to expand her career into medical aesthetics and earned her RN degree in 2004. Tarah left the day spa in 2009 and joined AesthetiCare to combine her passion for skin care with her advanced training in medical aesthetics including laser and light technology and injections. Tarah was awarded the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS), an advanced certification to validate her specialty knowledge through a rigorous national examination. Tarah enjoys working closely with her clients and carefully designing personalized treatment programs. She gives clients the most effective approach to treat their specialized skin care needs. She also educates her clients on the importance of good skin care in order to achieve the most desirable results. Outside of work, Tarah loves being active with her husband, Austin, and two sons, Brayden and Noah.

Judy Sanders, RN has over 19 years of experience in medical aesthetics. She began her aesthetic career working for a well-known board certified plastic surgeon. She advanced to Clinical Director of AesthetiCare from 2001-2004 then Clinical Director for another med spa in the Johnson County area. She returned to AesthetiCare in 2009 to continue her specialization in non-surgical aesthetics. Judy is a national trainer for cosmetic injectables and laser treatments. She is dedicated to helping others look and feel their best. Judy has gone through very thorough training including Lasers and Light Technologies, the Art and Science of Volume Replacement and Contour Enhancement of the Face, Facial Enhancement & Anti-Aging Treatments. Judy was awarded the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS), an advanced certification to validate her specialty knowledge through a rigorous national examination.

Jennifer graduated in 1989 from the University of Kansas and worked for the University of Kansas Endowment Association before starting her family. Jennifer attended JCCC’s Esthetic program and received her license in 2004. She began her aesthetic career at an Aveda concept salon and spa. She worked there for 3 years before jumping to the medical aesthetic side in 2008, when she came to work at AesthetiCare. Jennifer’s advanced training includes Sciton, Inc. certified laser technician, advanced aesthetics, and CoolSculpting University. Jennifer’s true passion is to provide the highest quality of client care and to leave a lasting impression on everyone who visits AesthetiCare. She considers it a blessing and privilege to work with people, to educate them and help them achieve their skincare goals for a healthy, beautiful skin.

Sammy Jo Frisch, Licensed Esthetician, has always had a passion for the beauty industry and aesthetics. Sammy has a Family Studies and Human Services Bachelor Degree from Kansas State University. After graduating she received her aesthetics license from B-Street Design in Overland Park, KS. Sammy loves working one on one with people and truly cares for her clients' skin health. Sammy's advanced training and education includes CoolSculpting, Sciton lasers (Halo and Forever Young BBL), Chemical peels, Dermaplaning, HydraFacial, Microneedling and a variety of skincare and mineral makeup products. "I love when people choose me, to help them, improve their skin. It makes me feel so amazing when I can help someone feel at ease and beautiful during important times in his or her life."

Laura started her career at 17 as a professional Makeup Artist before obtaining her Aesthetics License in 2000. Laura now specializes in Advanced Medical Aesthetics and Laser Rejuvenation. In addition to her 15 years of experience in Aesthetics she has also managed the day-to-day operations of both Salon and Medical Spa. Today Laura spends an extensive amount of time researching and testing new products and Aesthetic treatments. She believes strongly in continuing education and hands-on training. Laura is a perfectionist when it comes to your skin! Laura’s Advanced Training and Education includes Sciton Laser User Summit, CoolSculpting University, and Microneedling Certification. Laura is also a National Trainer for Mint Esthetics specializing in Advanced Medical and General Esthetics. “I absolutely love what I do! “

Jessica is a true Midwestern girl, born and raised in the Ozarks. Growing up, her family moved around the heartland before settling in Wellington, Missouri. Graduating with honors in an Associates of Applied Sciences degree in 2006 from HTI, Jessica started her career in massage therapy and other cutting-edge body treatments. In 2008 she started working at AesthetiCare, offering services in massage therapy and cellulite treatments. In 2010, Jessica became one of the first technicians in the country to offer Exilis treatments. Since then, she has been a lead national clinical trainer for the Mint Esthetics and BTL Industries in body sculpting and skin tightening. She is also certified by CoolSculpting University. Jessica is currently in the process of completing her Bachelors in Nursing degree and looks forward to advancing her knowledge and experience in the Aesthetics field.

Elisa graduated from the University of Kansas in 1991 with a degree in communications. She began her career in the skin care industry in 1998 working at Monarch Skin Rejuvenation Center. Elisa received her esthetics license in 2005 from Johnson County Community College and has enjoyed providing patients with laser skin care treatments ever since. Elisa’s advanced training and experience includes laser and light technologies and advanced aesthetics. Elisa takes pride in providing her clients with services that are thorough and of the highest quality, educating each client about how to care for their skin, the treatments available and how these treatments will improve not only their skin but how they feel about themselves. She believes that each client is unique and deserves a customized skin care plan designed specifically for them.

Andrea, A lifelong Kansas City resident has a passion for making others feel their best. She continues to develop her education as an aesthetician and is working towards her license. Andrea spends most of her time studying procedures and practices in her field. She is passionate about helping clients here at AesthetiCare. When not in school, work or at her part-time job working with autistic adults, you can find her with her family, boyfriend or her friends.

Matt is a 1987 graduate of the University of Kansas. After spending 10 years in sales, marketing, and product development, Matt incorporated Aesthetic Consulting Group in 1998, now Mint Aesthetics. Mint has become one of the country’s leading aesthetic training and consulting companies with over 800 clients in nearly all 50 states. In 2001, Matt opened AesthetiCare Medspa, a full-service aesthetic center offering exceptional customer service and results-oriented aesthetic treatments. It is now one of the largest aesthetic centers in the country with annual revenues of over $5M. AesthetiCare boasts one of the most highly trained staff of nurses and aestheticians in the country, as well as owning 35+ FDA cleared lasers and aesthetic devices.

Kathy started working in the aesthetic industry while attending University of Utah. In 2000, she managed product sales, education and marketing new products throughout the southwest with a cosmecuitical company. As the industry shifted to medical aesthetics, so did Kathy. In 2007, she was certified as a laser technician and soon became a laser trainer. In 2010, Kathy and her business partner became the 1st in Arizona to teach and certify students under new state regulations. In 2014, Kathy started MINT Aesthetics. MINT became an industry leader in the Southwest, offering training, consulting and equipment sales. MINT and ACG merged in 2015.

Karen comes to us from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has quickly grown to love Kansas City! With a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts — she loves the artistic side to marketing owning creative direction and execution, content creation and a fresh positive attitude. Karen is a big fan of traveling, making new connections, being a team player, creative thinking and laughing. A lot.

I just graduated high school, Shawnee Mission Northwest. I plan on studying at Johnson County Community College to get my aesthetics certificate and further studies at KU. I absolutely love skincare and makeup and have ever since I knew about the industry. I love getting to know new people and creating new connections. I wish making people smile is a hobby because I love doing it. When I'm not at work or school, I love traveling, hanging out with friends and family, or in the kitchen.

Christina is a licensed permanent makeup specialist with over three years of experience. She specializes in powder brows, microblading, hybrid blading and shading techniques, and gentle lip pigmentation and natural eyeliner. With this range of custom capabilities, she can create the perfect brow for her clients with lip and eye service to match. Other services include revisions of previous permanent makeup work including, if necessary, gentle 100% natural removal of old permanent makeup, lips and eyeliner. Christina’s training and licensure required more than three hundred hours of one-on-one training and more than fifty procedures. She keeps current on new techniques and products and is connected with industry experts and mentors (some with over thirty years’ experience). Christina splits time between offices in Kansas and working once monthly in Saint Louis Missouri.

Krissy graduated with a Marketing Degree from UMKC in 2015. After graduating, she worked in the Marketing field before deciding to return to school to pursue her passion in Aesthetics. She worked at a day spa before joining the AesthetiCare team in 2019 and quickly became an AC rockstar! Krissy married her high school sweetheart in 2013 and they adopted their fur baby Ollie, a ragdoll cat, in 2017. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, working out at OrangeTheory, exploring the Kansas City coffee scene, and indulging in all things true crime.