Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics
Medical aesthetics is composed of majority women owners and medical professionals, and AmSpa thinks it's important to recognize the talents, technique, and business acumen of ladies that are dedicated to moving the industry forward.
Excellence isn't uncommon in this field, but AmSpa's Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics have managed to uniquely stand out.
Join us in celebrating this year's honorees at the Women in Aesthetics Leadership Conference, October 3 - 5 at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California.

Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics
We are spotlighting women who are going above and beyond to set high standards and foster growth within the industry. These ladies are not only driven to be the best, but they also strive to bring out the best in those around them and provide the best to every patient they see.
A Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics exhibits their own unique mix of the following:
- Leads a successful, dynamic, healthy business;
- Works to safely and effectively train on clinical technique, keeping best-practices and patient safety at the forefront;
- Builds and maintains a positive, inclusive culture;
- Makes a positive difference in their community, their profession, or the industry as a whole;
- Creates their own destiny and isn't easily defeated;
- Fosters a mindset of growth and evolution in medical aesthetics;
- Takes charge and takes risks; and/or
- Feels a true passion about medical aesthetics and the patients she serves.
Rules and Qualifications
Nominee Eligibility
- Nominees must be women working in the medical aesthetics industry in any capacity (e.g., physicians, nurses, aestheticians, business owners, educators, researchers).
- Nominees must be working in the United States.
- Self-nominations are welcome.
Submission Rules
- Nominations were be submitted through the official online form.
- The nominator had to provide complete and accurate information.
- Optional supporting materials (resume, CV, portfolio) can be included.
Judging Criteria
- Nominees were evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership qualities and achievements in the medical aesthetics industry.
- Innovation: Pioneering new treatments, technologies, or business models in the field.
- Impact: Significant contributions to the growth and development of the medical aesthetics industry.
- Mentorship: Dedication to mentoring and empowering other women in the field.
- Community Engagement: Active involvement in professional organizations and community initiatives.
Disqualification
- Nominations that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified.
- Nominations with incomplete or inaccurate information may be disqualified.
- Nominations with evidence of fraudulent or unethical conduct may be disqualified.
2025 Distinguished Women in Medical Aesthetics
- Traci Andreason, FNP-C, Owner/CEO, Rise Rejuvenation Center
- Sheila Barbarino, MD, CEO, Barbarino Surgical Arts
- Brooke Bentley, FNP-BC, Owner, Bentley Medical and Aesthetics
- Tracy Blusewicz, MD, FACOG, Director and Founder, Aspire Medical Spa / Advanced Women's Care Medical
- Bobbi Bullock, NP-C, Owner, Bobbi Bullock Medical Esthetics
- Georgia Cirese, RN, Founder, Georgous Aesthetic Bar
- Michelle Doran,APRN-BC, Owner, RN Esthetics
- Sonya Ellis, RN, CPSN, Co-owner, Lead Nurse Injector, the L.A.B. Med Spa
- Leslie Fletcher, NP-BC, President, Injectability Clinic and Institute
- Brandi Gregge, FNP-BC, Founder, Mint & Needle
- Cheryl Haseeb, FNP, DNP, Owner, Pura Medical Aesthetics
- Amanda Hopper, Med Spa Director, The AH Method/St George Med Spa, Founder and CEO, St George Med Spa
- Ryann Lavenia, CRNA, APRN, Founder and CEO, Face It Botox Bar
- Tanya Lawson, ND, Founder and Medical Director, Inbloom Health + Medispa
- Jennifer Linder, MD, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Linder Health
- Shelby Miller, NP-BC, Founder, RUMA Medical
- Erica Oakes, RN, CANS, Founder, Culture Aesthetics & Wellness
- Vrinkley Pruna, NP, Clinical Director, SHAPE & SKIN Medical Spa & Weight Loss
- Erika Smith, PA-C, Director, Spa 3:16
- Andrea Thayer, NP-BC, Founder and Owner, Exclusive Med Aesthetics & Hair Restoration
- Jennifer Walden, MD, Owner, Dr. Jennifer Walden Aesthetic Plastic Surgery/The Medspa Austin
- Sharonda Walton, ANP-BC, Owner, Royalty Wellness Spa
- Chakika Williams, FNP-BC, CEO and Founder, SkyRose Rejuvenation Clinic & Spa