Tina Bothof

With more than 15 years of aesthetics experience, Tina appreciates working in a clinic setting where results are the focus and exceeding patients’ expectations happens every day. She takes the time to understand patients’ concerns and skin problems, and then creates a treatment plan that can include microdermabrasion, microneedling, chemical peels, Hydrafacial MD or other…

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Therese Brigino

Therese has been a registered nurse for more than 20 years and has been working as an injection specialist for 16 years. She has bachelor’s degrees in nursing and also family counseling – and started her career as a pediatric nurse in a children’s hospital. She enjoys bringing the combination of beauty and balance together…

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Julia C.

After working as a professional MAC and NARS makeup artist for nearly a decade, Julia became intrigued by the skincare industry. When applying makeup, she realized how much smoother an application she could achieve when the underlying skin was healthy and hydrated. Every artist needs a great canvas, so Julia began educating herself and her…

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Marilyn M.

Marilyn has a diverse background which has allowed her to wear many hats within the beauty and skincare industries. She entered the medical world as a transcriptionist, which familiarized her with the extensive vocabulary of the industry. Marilyn then went on to pursue her Esthetician license and actively practiced for four years. This experience broadened…

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Tracey Rudolph-Lakin

Tracey draws from over two decades of experience in the esthetics industry when designing skincare strategies and treatment plans for her patients. She is both an Advanced Practice Esthetician and Instructor who also acts as a regional trainer for SkinPen® Microneedling and the VI Peel. Tracey loves building strong, lasting relationships with her patients. She…

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Taylor Kern

Taylor is a registered nurse with an impressive track record of continuous training in order to hone her skin care treatment skills. Her specialized injection techniques allow her to work with any type of skin and provide effective and efficient improvement to patients’ skin without the lifestyle interruption that comes with many medical procedures. Taylor…

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Sarah M.

With almost a decade of experience working within the medical spa industry, Sarah brings our patients a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the treatments and products we offer. She originally gravitated towards the medical esthetics world because she was so impressed with the correlation between how a person looks and how they feel. As…

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Michele H.

Michele is a beauty industry veteran with over 30 years of experience! Although she originally obtained her license to practice cosmetology in 1988, her personality and passion quickly led her to the industry’s customer service and management side. As Office Manager, Michele loves interacting with patients and using her natural ability to lead to make…

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Cassie H.

As a former Licensed Esthetician, Cassie brings a comprehensive understanding of skincare and the treatments Skin Artisans offers our patients to her role as a Patient Care Coordinator. Although she chose to no longer work inside the treatment room as a practicing Esthetician, Cassie’s passion for the medical esthetics industry has not diminished a bit!…

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Shae Lyrenmann

Shae’s journey to becoming an Advanced Practice Esthetician began after experiencing challenges with her own skin. Like so many of us, she battled acne in her youth and sought the expertise of both dermatologists and estheticians to help her achieve clearer skin. After seeing the improvements that clinical skincare could make on her own complexion…

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Emily Rudich

Emily studied and became a Family Nurse Practitioner in order to specifically work in the field of aesthetics. Injecting since 2011, Emily prides herself on educating her patients and achieving a natural and refreshed look. Known for her gentle touch, clinical experience, and her artistic eye, she helps patients to feel relaxed and at ease…

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Mollie H.

In her role as a Patient Care Coordinator, Mollie thrives on being a part of the journey our patients take to achieving healthier skin and renewed self-confidence. Like the rest of our team, she has seen the transformative results our treatments can have on a patient’s appearance and overall life. Mollie loves making meaningful connections…

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Jennifer Villegas

Jennifer’s initial motivation to enter the skincare world was a very personal one.  Like many teenagers, she struggled with acne and the negative toll it can take on a young adult’s self-esteem.  Growing up in a small town that had no resident dermatologists or skincare providers made getting help with her acne especially challenging.  As…

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Nikia Nowlen

  Nikia’s passion for skincare began in her late 20s. Like so many of her future patients, she had spent her youth as a sun worshipper. As a result, Nikia began to notice the visible toll UV damage was taking on her skin, including an uneven skin tone, dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. In…

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Jennifer Jeansson

With over two decades of experience in cosmetic dermatology and 17 years as an Injection Specialist, Jen brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to her patients. Her early career start in the medical esthetics industry has allowed Jen to continuously evolve her craft to keep pace with its rapid growth.  As a result, her injection…

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Laurie T.

Laurie is no stranger to the aesthetics industry. She has over 14 years of experience assisting others in finding and enhancing their natural beauty! After earning her Bachelor of Science in Communications, Laurie went on to work with the iconic Estée Lauder Company. Here she learned both the artistry of makeup application and the science…

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Polly Beran

With over 16 years of experience as an Injection Specialist in the same dermatology practice, nine years as a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse, and an Esthetician certification under her belt, Polly brings a unique skill-set and “whole beauty” approach to the Skin Artisans team!  As someone who battled acne from youth to adulthood and has…

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Jomara H.

  Jomara has worked in business management for nearly two decades! Her wealth of experience in multiple industries makes her a wonderful asset to our team of Patient Care Coordinators. She enjoys drawing from her career’s diverse background to ensure that each patient she interacts with has an experience at Skin Artisans that goes above…

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Jane K.

Jane comes to Skin Artisans with a wealth of experience and knowledge in nursing that spans over four decades! As someone who cares deeply for others, a medical career seemed like a natural fit for Jane early on. In 1981, she became a Certified Medical Assistant. Working ten years in this role inspired her to…

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Erin LaManna

Erin is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a diverse and extensive background in aesthetic medicine. After graduating from St. Catherine University in St. Paul with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she worked in various specialties for four years, including surgery, trauma, neuroscience, and the Neuro ICU. Erin then decided to advance her career…

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Andrea Lucas

Andrea likes to say that her passion for aesthetics found her, not the other way around! After completing her nursing degree at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Andrea went on to work with a company that required her to train in cosmetic injectables. Initially, she was intimidated by the thought of doing injectable…

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Danielle Thomas

  Danielle is no stranger to the transformative power of self-confidence. She has built her entire career around raising others up by making them feel fantastic about the way they look! Danielle has been in the medical field since 2004 and kept advancing her career until she graduated summa cum laude from Presentation College in…

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