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THE ONES WHO MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN

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Kim

I started my career in Sales and Management and became a European Sales Manager in my early 20’s. I became an aesthetician in Canada in 2000 where I went to University for 1 year and studied all aspects of the spa industry including skin care, waxing, body care, nails and massage. I then owned my own spa which I sold when I met my husband and moved to Orange County, CA.  I have worked in the Spa Industry for 17 years and thoroughly love all aspects of it. As the manager of Drops of Beauty, I love to build a thriving team and my passion is to help clients achieve their goals and feel awesome about life!

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Vincent Marino

Vincent Marino, MD, has been a medical director and in the field of cosmetic medicine for over 10 years. Previously, during his 25 years of practicing medicine, Dr. Marino was the president of the Scottsdale Emergency Associates and the Chief of Emergency Medicine at Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals. Dr. Marino graduated from University of Arizona's College of Medicine in 1988.

As Drops of Beauty's medical director, Dr. Marino is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, compliant medical environment.

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Donna

Donna is one of our Registered Nurses here at Drops of Beauty. She has been a nurse for over 5 years and is excited to share her love for aesthetics with us.

Donna was certified through National Laser Institute to provide Neurotoxins, Dermal filler, PDO threads, PRP, Kybella, and sclerotherapy. Donna is also trained to treat with Sculptra. 

She started her career in pediatrics and has merged into cosmetics to follow her inspiration of plastic surgery. Donna has an extensive anatomy history as a massage therapist and has translated that into her aesthetic work. You will most likely find her studying and learning something new. She enjoys doing neurotoxins, fillers, kybella and microneedling with platelet rich plasma. Sclerotherapy is one of her specialties, which is great for spider veins. Some of her hobbies include crafts and outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, and traveling. She enjoys experiencing the world, meeting new people, as well as providing quality care to her community.

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Kimberly

Kimberly has been a nurse for 28 years, starting as army ruse and working in everything from cardiac stress testing to addiction medicine. She started working in aesthetics 3 years ago, finding her passion enhancing beauty and promoting wellness. This came as she embarked on her journey as a fitness bodybuilding competitor, taking 1st place in OCB masters bikini division in 2020.  

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Marcella

Marcella received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Grand Canyon University. She has worked in the cosmetic surgery services for 11 years. Marcella is Certified by the Laser Institute in Scottsdale, AZ in both Botox and filler injection procedures. Marcella, in her sixties, is living testament that exercise, a healthy diet, and natural amounts of
Botox/fillers are the key factors to maintaining health and beauty. “Age is just a number so set a goal and watch the transformations you may have thought impossible.”
Marcella is an Arizona Native raised in the mining towns of Clifton and Morenci, Greenlee County.

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Nicole

As a Licensed Massage Therapist, it is my favorite part to be able to help facilitate those who are looking to feeling well. My journey in massage therapy began just about 18 years ago in California at Thousand Oaks Healing Arts Institute.

 

I have continued with expanding my knowledge and skills at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts here in Arizona. I enjoy the opportunity to connect with my clients and I am very interested in helping you with feeling your best! I use DoTerra essential oils in my services and recommend you take some home for your optimal health benefits.

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Kim D.

Kimberly hails from the great state of Tennessee. She moved to Arizona in September 2019 after spending the previous twenty-three years traveling the world as the spouse of an Air Force veteran. Kimberly has extensive experience in customer service, dating back to 1998 when she was a Child Care Development Specialist at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. She continued in this position for 9 years, moving to Misawa Air Base, Japan and again to Aviano Air Base, Italy where she moved into a Lead Administrator position in 2007. Kimberly moved to Columbia, South Carolina in 2016 where she again took on a position in customer service by working as a Customer Service Associate at the Bank of America. 

 

Kimberly joined the Drops of Beauty Team in December 2021 as an Administrative Specialist. She is thrilled be a part of the Drops of Beauty team and enjoys seeing the smiles on the clients faces after receiving skincare treatment, products and other services that are provided.

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GAIL 

Gail has been a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 2016 and RN since 2010. Originally from Chicago, she became a certified neurotoxin and dermal filler injector in 2019 before moving to Arizona in 2020.

Gail’s top priorities as an injector is patient safety and satisfaction. In her spare time, she keeps up-to-date with the newest injection techniques and latest aesthetic trends. She loves the effects of cosmetic injectables and our other services and because of their ability to enhance our clients’ natural beauty.

She also enjoys golfing, hiking and skiing when the weather allows. She lives with her small family in Cave Creek, AZ.

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Kent

Kent has a deep passion for the cosmetic and aesthetic industry and knew by his 3rd semester of school this was the industry for him. He believes that all of us can age gracefully and slowly with some minor changes to lifestyle and cosmetic treatments, He was trained in cosmetic advanced hyaluronic injectable techniques at the National Laser Institute in Scottsdale AZ. Following this initial certification, he continued to further his knowledge with regular training. He worked with and further trained with a top medical spa in Scottsdale before joining our team at Drops of Beauty. 

 

Kent loves to provide subtle lip and cheek enhancements and believes in the "Keep them guessing" subtle injection theory, but will work with you to tailor injections to meet your personal needs and desires. He has also been trained in Advanced Neuromodulator injections including Botox & Dysport, of the upper and lower face. He can also offer PRP with micro-needling procedures.

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Maria

Maria is a Registered Nurse, BSN, with incredible knowledge and over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She spent the first part of her nursing career in the Intensive Care Unit and later discovered that her true passion and love is esthetics, and therefore became a nurse injector. Maria enjoys working at Drops of Beauty because it allows her to help our patients meet their esthetic goals. In her spare time, Maria enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and she loves to travel, dance and read. She continues to study and further her esthetics skills by attending webinars, conferences and working with other experts in the field.

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Jamie

Jamie is one of our Registered Nurses here at Drops of Beauty who specializes in cosmetic injections and laser treatments. She has been working in the esthetics industry since 2015, and she is diligent at learning and maintaining currency on the latest techniques, products, and procedures by attending seminars and training throughout the country. She has a Hospitality Management Degree from Widener University in Philadelphia and a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. She has been certified as a Cosmetic Injector and Laser Technician through National Laser Institute where she also teaches multiple classes including the laser course.  In order to provide our patients with the best treatments available, Jamie is certified to provide neurotoxins, dermal fillers, PDO threads, PRP, Kybella, sclerotherapy, microneedling, laser hair Removal, IPL, laser resurfacing and cellulite reduction.

 

Jamie is definitely an extrovert.  She loves engaging with our patients, volunteering in the community, spending time with her family and traveling. 

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Lynette

Lynette has a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Education with an emphasis on Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. She is the former manager of phlebotomist and patient service centers for one of the nation's top reference laboratories. She also has experience in medical practice management and administration, as well as in medical assistance. Lynette is a Licensed Medical Esthetician and Certified Laser Technician, as well as a Licensed Master Educator in the Board of Cosmetology.

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Carlos

Carlos, CLT-LE, is a professional, personable, caring skin care professional who helps his diverse clientele achieve youthful beauty. He offers next-level skin care guidance and treatments using the latest, most up-to-date procedures and technologies. Carlos has more than 13 years of experience working in upscale med spas in the East Valley. He provides a unique, artistic, reliable approach to treatment, providing consistency as he delivers the freshest, most flattering anti-aging results.

 

Carlos specializes in anti-aging treatments that address pigmentation issues, deep wrinkles, fine lines, and acne-prone skin. He combines traditional practices with cutting-edge procedures, using a skillful touch and his many years of experience to help clients with any skin type look and feel younger. Carlos takes the entire cosmetic experience up a notch by only using the finest products on the market.

 

His personalized style ensures clients are confident in their appearance. He treats them like family and tailors each treatment to their unique needs, exceeding their expectations and ensuring they look their best at every age. Carlos welcomes new and existing clients to Drops of Beauty and looks forward to helping them achieve their beauty goals.

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MICHELLE

Michelle works at our front desk. She is currently taking classes for accounting. While she is new to this industry she is anxious to learn more & strives to help give you the best spa experience possible.

 

Her career background is accounting and customer service, however she has joined the Drops of Beauty family to broaden her horizons in the wonderful world of beauty and has loved every minute of her new journey! 

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Amber

Amber entered the aesthetics industry in 2001 when she began as a back-up receptionist at Advanced Laser Clinics, moving up the corporate ladder as an Office & Licensee Production Coordinator for over 80 clinics. While she was working at corporate, she worked nights as a Laser Technician at Advanced Laser Clinics of Lynnwood, WA. She steadily moved up the ranks from Laser Technician to Northwest Regional Manager. Amber ended her corporate career to begin conducting freelance business consulting and specializing in the med spa industry. She continues to further educate herself in the industry, holding degrees and certifications that include: BSBA from Old Dominion University, LMA, CPT/IV, CLT, Ultherapy, Plasma Pen, CoolSculpting, Microneedling, OSHA-Blood Pathogens, First-Aid, PRP and PRF. She is currently enrolled in a nursing program to get her Masters of Nursing. 

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Emily

Emily has been a licensed permanent makeup artist for over seven years. Throughout her life, working with people and helping them on a personal level has always been her passion. Her career in permanent cosmetics has enabled her to use her creativity, artistic skills and love for the beauty industry to positively impact the lives of others.
Emily has worked in different medical spas throughout Arizona and has gained a broad understanding of the different trends and techniques that result in the best look for each client. She makes continuing education a huge priority in order to stay on top of the changes in technology and procedures, enabling her to provide high quality in both products and practice. Emily is a member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals which requires her to offer services in accordance with the highest safety standards in the industry. She recently relocated to Gilbert and is so excited for the opportunity to be able to use her knowledge and skills here to further enhance the self-confidence of the clients at Drops.

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