Meet Our Team Members

Revive’s team of talented and experienced individuals is the foundation of our Medical Spa.

Meet Our Team Members

Revive’s team of talented and experienced individuals is the foundation of our Medical Spa.

California's Leading Team

Everyone at Revive receives on-going education in the latest trends. Our team is constantly growing in their craft and learning new ways to improve and enhance their skills in order to provide our guests with superior quality services, experience and value. At Revive, we want you to look, feel and be your best. Whether you want to enjoy the latest anti-aging treatment, a relaxing facial, or body contouring session, we’ve got you covered. Experience a total revival. 

Vishal Verma, M.D. | Revive Salon And Spa in San Diego and Encinitas CA

Vishal Verma, M.D.

Dr. Vishal Verma is originally from Minnesota and has spent the last decade in San Diego. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Medicine in the prestigious accelerated 6-year Honors Program in Medicine (HPME) at the University of Miami. He continued his medical training with a residency in Radiology at the University of Chicago and an MRI fellowship at the University of California – San Diego. His passion and talent for aesthetics led to the creation of a truly unique spa concept incorporating both medical and non-medical beauty services. Revive is recognized as one of the top medical spas nationally. Dr. Verma strives to stay at the forefront of aesthetic medicine. He has served on the Allergan Medical Aesthetics Advisory Board, which serves to provide leadership in partnering for the future of aesthetics and focuses on future innovations in products and programs.

Vinita Parekh Verma, D.D.S. | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Vinita Parekh Verma, D.D.S.

Dr. Vinita Parekh Verma earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. After practicing traditional dentistry for several years, she decided to move in another direction and worked with her husband, Dr. Vishal Verma to create Revive Med Spa. Beyond the scope of her professional training, Vinita has always had a strong interest in fashion, beauty trends and marketing; Revive has been a perfect match for her interests.

Leif Rogers, MD, FACS

Leif Rogers, MD, FACS is an Ivy League graduate, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He’s head of a combined reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery and non-surgical practice in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Rogers specializes in microsurgical reconstruction of the breast and the latest techniques in facial rejuvenation and body contouring. 

Susan Brenner, MSN, FNP-C

Susan has her Master of Science in Nursing and is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her BSN from the University of Oklahoma and her master’s degree with distinction from Chamberlain University. She obtained her certification in injectables and laser technology from The Medical Aesthetic Training of California and has been practicing aesthetic medicine for over a decade. In addition to frequent advanced training, Susan has successfully completed numerous master’s level courses and enjoys mentoring colleagues at Revive. She is passionate about her practice of aesthetics. Susan listens to each patient’s concerns while making a careful assessment and recommendations tailored to each patient with the goal of providing natural results and an exceptional patient experience.

Polly Moore, RN, BSN

Polly received her BSN from Dominican University of California in 2012. Her specialty is Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology. Areas of expertise include: PDO threads, Botox injections and dermal fillers, and laser treatments. Polly’s goals are to provide exceptional treatment outcomes, both safely and effectively. She is excited to be a part of the Revive team, and brings her passion for skincare, Dermatology and Aesthetics with her.

Kimberly Hottmann, PA-C | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Kimberly, PA-C

Kayla Hillygus, RN, MSN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Kayla, NP

Jennifer McCleary, NP | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Jennifer, NP

Ashley, PA

Rachel Gonzalez, RN, BSN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Rachel, RN, BSN

Kelsey Halverson, RN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Kelsey, RN

Faith Beyer | Revive Salon And Spa in San Diego and Encinitas CA

Faith, RN

Samantha, RN

Taylor, RN, BSN

Michelle Raby | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Michelle

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Siana

Summer Connolly | Revive Salon And Spa in San Diego and Encinitas CA

Summer

Hilary

Jennifer

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Jen

Karina

Yuliya, NP

Ramona, NP

Sarah, NP

Lecille, RN

Jessica, RN

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Jazmyn

Lauren

Tania

Yulissa

Holly, NP

Jennifer Hanley, PA | Revive Salon And Spa

Jennifer, PA

Nicole Pringle, RN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Nicole, RN

Scarlet Fanene

Scarlet, RN

Jamie, RN

Jordanne | Revive MedSpa In San Diego

Jordanne, RN

Heather, RN

Beth, RN

Alyssa

Haikel

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Kylie

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Olivia

Brenna Evans-Bendel

Hannah

Mykala

Mariana Salazar | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Mariana

Brandy

Karolina

Nicole Chase | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Nicole, PA-C

Angelica Camargo, CFNP | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Angelica, CFNP

Liza Nikitsina, MSN, APRN, FNP-C | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Liza, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Tracy Driscoll, RN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Tracy, RN

Sydney Chase, RN, BSN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Sydney, RN, BSN

Brenna Evans-Bendel

Natasha, RN

Hayley, RN

Erin Finnerty, RN from Revive Salon and Spa

Erin, RN

Roger, RN

Melanie, RN

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Anna, RN

Ash, RN

Olivia

Sarah

Ashley Pettrie | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Ashley Pettrie

Tori Hawk | Revive Salon And Spa

Tori

Vanessa

Sarah | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Sarah

Camile | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Camile

Amy F., PA-C

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Amy E., RN

Christine, RN

Jazmine, NP

Samantha, NP

Travonna

Michelle, RN

Francisca, RN

Yvette, RN

Yasmen, NP

Kaitlin, RN

Sheena, RN

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Lidia

Oriana

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Kim Rappaport, MD

Kristen, RN

Olivia, RN

Annette, MSN, FNP-C

Amanda, RN

Anna R., RN

Luiza, RN

Cassie Schottland | Revive Salon And Spa in San Diego and Encinitas CA

Cassie

Laura Norris, RN | Revive Salon And Spa

Laura Norris, RN

Laura started her education at the University of Charleston in Charleston, WV, where she graduated in 2012 with her BSN. Laura began her medical career working as an Emergency Room nurse at Charleston Area Medical Center for 8 years. In 2019, Laura moved to San Diego with her husband and daughter. She obtained her certification in injectables and lasers from The National Laser Institute and sought out private training with a well known injector here in San Diego. Her main goal, as an aesthetic nurse, is to enhance her clients’ natural beauty and to make them look and feel their best. The most rewarding part of aesthetic nursing for her is seeing her clients glow with confidence. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, their Mainecoon cat, and Goldendoodle. 

Anya Tomkiewicz, RN | Revive Salon And Spa in San Diego and Encinitas CA

Anya Tomkiewicz, RN

Anya Tomkiewicz is a Registered Nurse with a breadth of experience including Emergency Medicine and Interventional Radiology. Anya received her Bachelor of Arts at University of California at Berkeley and her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Clinical Nurse Leadership degree at Rush University in Chicago. She is currently completing a post-masters program for her Family Nurse Practitioner license and is excited to grow her practice in the world of Aesthetic Dermatology. Specializing in neuromodulators, Anya believes that thorough physical assessment and a detailed understanding of patient goals always yield the best results. She is excited to meet you!

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Mariana Salazar | Revive Salon And Spa in San Diego and Encinitas CA

Mariana

Malia Long | Revive Salon And Spa

Malia

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Mike Speaker

Co-CEO

Matt Speaker

Co-CEO

Jessica Pecora, RN | Revive Salon And Spa

Jessica Pecora, RN

Jessica Pecora is a Registered Nurse working full-time in cosmetic injectables and laser hair removal. She graduated with her Bachelors in Science of Nursing from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana and made the move to San Diego to pursue her passion in the medical aesthetics industry. Jessica loves aesthetics because it allows her to combine her creative talents with her nurturing nature in one role. Natural and beautiful results are important to her as she looks to accentuate her client’s natural beauty. Jessica is dedicated to regularly attending training opportunities and growing with the industry. Outside of work, Jessica is passionate about holistic health and fitness, dance, traveling, visiting vineyards, hunting, horseback riding, and going to the beach.

Christine Ngwazini, NP

Prior to pursuing her passion as an aesthetic nurse practitioner, Christine was a women’s health nurse in the OB/Gyn department for 7 years.  She graduated from Pacific Union College in Napa, CA with her bachelor’s degree in nursing and later graduated from the University of San Diego with her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Christine specializes in neurotoxins and facial balancing using dermal fillers. She is passionate about providing natural but impactful results while enhancing her client’s beautiful features. In her free time, you can find her traveling, working out, or trying out new restaurants.

Nyree Van Maarseveen, NP | Revive Salon And Spa

Nyree Van Maarseveen, NP

Nyree Van Maarseveen is a Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife with a passion for helping women to look and feel beautiful.  She graduated from Cornell University before realizing she wanted to pursue nursing, and then went to Johns Hopkins for her Bachelors in Nursing in 2004, and SDSU for her Masters in 2018. Nyree feels like she has the perfect career working part time at Revive as a NP, and part time at the hospital delivering babies.  She is a perfectionist and is obsessed with learning as much as possible to help her patients achieve the most natural-looking results to age gracefully using fillers, neurotoxins, and lasers.  Outside of work, Nyree can be found experimenting with beauty products to perfect her skincare regimen, walking at the beach with her pup, drinking espresso, exercising, or traveling abroad. 

Brenna Evans-Bendel

Jessica

Holly Harrington | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Holly Harrington

Holly is a licensed skincare professional who is passionate about helping her clients exceed their skin goals and create lasting results. She graduated from The Skin Institute and Utah Tech University, both located in St George, UT. Her specialties include acne, anti-aging, and overall skin health services. When booking a service with Holly, you can expect a thorough and detailed consultation, exceptional facial experience in a relaxing and healing environment, and to leave feeling refreshed with customized recommendations tailored specifically to you. Holly stays up to date on continuing her education with skincare services and products to ensure the best results for her clients. When she is not in the treatment room, Holly loves to spend time in nature, with animals and finding good food (especially tacos).
Lydia Chamberlain, RN From Revive MedSpa In San Diego

Lydia Chamberlain, RN

Lydia graduated from Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO, and just moved to San Diego in August! She has been a nurse for 3 years and has been doing aesthetics part-time for about the last year but now has gone full time and she is super excited about it! Lydia specializes in Botox and other neurotoxins! She loves to sit with her patients and really get to know their long-term goals to help get them the best-personalized results possible. Her ability to make people feel comfortable and at ease makes all the difference in their treatments. Helping them become the most confident version of themselves is her favorite part of the job!
Tatum Rinder | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Tatum Rinder

Tatum has worked at Revive Med Spa since the opening of the Carmel Valley location in 2015. She began working at the front desk where she enjoyed giving each client outstanding customer service and a great overall experience at Revive before becoming the Retail Manager. She loves working with all of the fantastic products, stylists, and medical providers. Tatum plans on finishing school at Bellus Academy to become a Cosmetologist.
Andrew Saurin, PA-C From Revive MedSpa In San Diego

Andrew Saurin, PA-C

Andrew Saurin is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. He has been practicing since 2014 in San Diego and is a California native originally from Venice Beach. He has worked in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as interventional pain management for 4 years. Since 2018 he has worked in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. He has experience performing procedures for both chronic pain and aesthetic dermatology. He attends regular conferences to stay up to date and has participated as a sub-investigator for clinical trials for Allergan. Andrew and his wife live in Oceanside with their 2 boys.
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Jade Cucurillo Conner

Savannah Nelkin, RN, BSN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Savannah Nelkin, RN, BSN

Savannah started her nursing career at Sharp Memorial Hospital providing inpatient care before transitioning to Medical Aesthetics. Savannah has 14 years of experience as a registered nurse and currently offers the latest beauty treatments in Botox and dermal fillers. As an experienced nurse injector, Savannah focuses on creating natural results that boost her client’s confidence. She has a passion for using her artistic skills to enhance her client’s beauty.

Savannah is happily married with two little girls. During her free time, you can find her at Orange Theory, trying new restaurants, hiking, or enjoying a family day at the beach.

Michelle Vuong, RN, BSN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Michelle Vuong, RN, BSN

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Roseman University of Health Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from California State University, Fullerton. She started her nursing profession as a bedside nurse; however, her love for both art and medicine led her to the field of medical aesthetics. Patients recommend Michelle for her compassion and attention to detail. During her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her furbabies and husband, roller skating, and indulging in BTS content.
Sydney Chase, RN, BSN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Sydney Chase, RN, BSN

Olga Brener, RN, BSN From Revive MedSpa In San Diego

Olga, RN, BSN

Emily Hagedorn, RN, BSN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Emily Hagedorn, RN, BSN

Emily graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Abilene Christian University in Texas and is currently continuing her education at West Coast University to obtain her Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Her artistic eye combined with her love for patient care instilled her passion for aesthetic nursing. She is adept with dermal fillers, neurotoxins, a variety of lasers, and all things skincare. She specializes in lips and facial contouring, and she loves to take her patients on a aesthetic journey to help them reach their goals. In her free time, she likes to hangout with her dogs, hike, surf, and tap into her artistic side off-the-clock as well through painting and drawing.

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Shalane Saceda, RN, BSN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Shalane Saceda, RN, BSN

Shalane attained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brookline College. She went on to work in the Operating Room and circulated for numerous surgeries for several years. After visiting San Diego on a vacation, she decided to leave her home in Alaska and job in the O.R. to pursue her true passion in Aesthetics. Prior to joining the Revive team, Shalane worked with another leading Allergan Medical Spa. She takes pride in providing safety, individualized patient-centered care and obtaining desired results while also building that “family” connection. Shalane specializes in Skin Rejuvenation, Facial Lasers, Laser Hair Removal and Cosmetic Injectables (Neuromodulators and Filler). Outside of making patients feel pretty, Shalane enjoys rollerblading, watching basketball and spending time at the beach.
Kathleen Hood, RN | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Kathleen, RN

Kate Baber, NP | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Kate Baber, NP

Kate Baber is an American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in various cosmetic injectables (Botox, Fillers), preventative and restorative skin solutions, and non-surgical laser treatments. Kate graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Towson University and went on to complete her Masters of Science in Nursing at George Washington University. Kate has over ten years of experience in nursing, and worked in women’s health before specializing in Aesthetic Dermatology. Kate loves aesthetics because it offers a creative outlet. Prior to joining the team at Revive, Kate worked at another leading Allergan med spa. She is a perfectionist, and is incredibly passionate about ensuring that her clients achieve natural results and age as gracefully as possible. Outside of the medical world Kate enjoys San Diego living, traveling, beach days, yoga, and good food and wine with friends.
Steve Laverson, MD | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Steve Laverson, MD

Steve Laverson MD is an established San Diego plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic treatments for face, breast, and body. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Maia | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Maia

Jennifer | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Jennifer

Mariana | Revive MedSpa In San Diego

Mariana

Brenna | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Brenna

Liz | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Liz

Liz has been with Revive since May 2019, and in the Public Relations realm for over 11 years. After receiving her degree from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Public Relations and Spanish, she worked in many areas of PR but found she thrived in the Beauty, Wellness, Travel and Tourism fields. As a contributing content strategist, Liz has a thing for creating innovating word-play and is intrigued by finding new ways to create fabulous content. She never sits still and in her free time you can find her enjoying the beach, attending music festivals, or traveling to some exotic country around the world.

Christina Bacchia

Christina has been with Revive since 2009. She previously worked with luxury hotel brands at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide in their regional marketing program. She has her BA from Loyola University, Chicago and her MA from California State University, Sacramento. Christina handles all of the press, social media, website development and design and print and web advertising for Revive.
Mariyah | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Mariyah

Denise | Revive MedSpa In San Diego

Denise

Denise began her career with Revive in 2016 as a Spa Coordinator at Revive Carmel Valley. Prior to joining the Revive team, she spent years working with children at nonprofit after-school care programs. In 2017 Denise received her Bachelor’s Degree in English and Comparative Literature from San Diego State University. As the Manager at Revive Encinitas, she loves getting to know the clients on a personal level and building a relationship with them so they have a memorable experience and feel good about themselves. When she is not at Revive she loves to spend time with her family, friends, and her 4 pets!
Yasmeena | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Yasmeena

Angel From Revive MedSpa In San Diego

Angel

Angel has worked in the customer service industry for over 5 years and began her career with Revive in 2016. She previously worked as a merchandiser at one of the largest bakeries in Sacramento, giving her experience in organization and administration. As the Queue Master, Angel strives to help clients feel comfortable and welcome at all of our locations, ensuring all their needs are met and that they walk out with an outstanding experience. Outside of Revive her passion lies in music and her Great Dane, Liberty.
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Christina Contizano

Christina is a licensed cosmetologist with 29+ years in management. She has spent the past 16+ years growing the aesthetic business at Revive in a senior leadership role. Her passion at Revive is collaborating with both staff and clients and continuously striving to make Revive Med Spa the ideal place to work as an employee or visit as a client. Christina is well-traveled, and has lived and grown up in Germany, although she has spent the past 30 years in San Diego. Outside of Revive, her love is for her three incredible children, and of course, her husband.

Haley | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Haley Vickers

Tina B | Revive Med Spa In San Diego, CA

Tina B.

Consultant Tina has been working in the aesthetic’s industry for 6 years now and found her passion for this industry because of her own experience with Melasma and acne scars. Tina has been trained by by Galderma, Allergan, Skin Medica, Skinceuticals, Obagi and is constantly on the forefront of the latest procedures and technology. Tina prides herself on self-preservation and natural results, she wants to help boost clients confidence and help them put their best self forward.