Monica Rivera

Monica Rivera

Nurse Injector

Monica is an experienced and skilled, certified aesthetic provider. She started her career as an Operating Room registered nurse working in a level 1 trauma hospital in NYC. She fully transitioned to medical aesthetics and gained her certification as an aesthetic injector in 2018 from the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics (NIMA) and has been injecting for 5 years now.

She is a current member of The American Society for Aesthetics and makes continuing education a priority. Monica is currently in school at Long Island University LIU to obtain her MSN, FNP-C. She is caring, detail oriented and passionate about her work. She believes in the power of prevention in all things health and aging, and maintaining a natural aesthetic and a youthful you.

Outside of work she enjoys hiking, biking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Eric Nietzel-Leone

Eric Nietzel-Leone

Nurse Injector

Passion. Dedication. Competence. Integrity. Eric Nietzel-Leone, RN, BSN, has spent a decade researching, learning and applying the most effective modalities and injectables to ensure that his clients have the best outcomes and most rewarding experience.

Starting his nursing career as an Intensive Care RN, Eric has had training from some of the world's top injectors including Arthur Swift, MD and Anita Wolf, RN

Eric safely administers intravenous solutions and aesthetic injectables designed to resculpt, reshape and rejuvenate both the male and female and body and face.

Sharrona Katz-Moulay

Sharrona Katz-Moulay

Master Medical Aesthetician

As a highly accomplished Senior Medical Aesthetics professional, Clinical Trainer, Licensed Medical Tattooist, and Licensed NY Massage Therapist with 20+ years of experience, Sharrona has in-depth knowledge and experience with advanced technologies and procedures. Being a certified laser specialist, she is an expert in combing modalities to create a customized ideal outcome. Sharrona has worked side by side with Manhattan’s most prominent plastic surgeons, treating their patients. She also enjoys collaborating with laser and medical device companies, teaching and training medical professionals who share the same passion.

Sharrona graduated from Florida College of Natural Health, Finger Lakes School of Massage Therapy (Ithaca NY), Atelier Aesthetique (NYC), and has done numerous continued education courses. She is a member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and the Society of Plastic Surgery Skin Care Specialists.

Having both licenses in aesthetics and massage therapy, Sharrona has a greater understanding of the overall physiology, anatomy, and general health snapshot of clients as well as increased efficacy with certain treatments. She has taken continuing education courses in lymphatic drainage massage which greatly benefits the results of post-surgery edema, scar tissue, and inflammatory acne.

Sharrona has successfully treated thousands of patients with various skin conditions by carefully combining modalities, including patients that showed a high level of resistance to previous therapies performed outside of her care. As a result-oriented practitioner, Sharrona holds the highest professional and ethical standards while providing compassionate and sincere patient care. Having an uncompromising commitment to continuous personal and professional growth, she embraces learning through continuing education as well as giving back to the industry by teaching.

Brittany Blancato

Brittany Blancato

Medical Aesthetician

For a decade, I have pursued a successful career in digital media and marketing. Knowing I wanted to specialize in Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, I furthered my education and received my aesthetic license from the Aesthetic Science Institute ‘12. Having this unique background has given me the ability to showcase my aesthetic skill sets through our modern day social media world and growth in all capacities.

Throughout my career I have had the privilege of being mentored and working side by side with New York’s world-renowned plastic surgeons, dermatologists, pharmaceutical companies, and laser technologies in a marketing and clinical capacity. I am a product development team member for Alastin Skincare, and I am also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery Professionals and Cosmetic Executive Women.

Since relocating to NYC ‘20 I have developed an impressive A-list clientele as well as working alongside Bravotv, ABC Bachelor, TOP Model alums, among others. My expertise has been featured in magazines such as NewBeauty, InStyle, NYPOST, Betches, Byrdie, Allure, Glamour & Cosmopolitan.

My trusted expertise and simple but effective methods using the best technologies and devices in the medical-grade esthetics world has made me one of the most sought-after experts in the industry.

Crystal Castillo

Crystal Castillo

Medical Assistant

Florentina Bacaj

Florentina Bacaj

Front Desk Reception

Hailing from New York City, Florentina “Flo” has always had a desire to work in healthcare. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and is currently working towards her Masters in Healthcare Administration from Utica College. Flo takes great pride in making patients feel comfortable and confident from their initial consultation to their post-operative care. Her goal is to make the patient experience the absolute best that our practice has to offer. Flo is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery Professionals. She enjoys volunteering at local nursing homes and homeless shelters, playing in an adult volleyball league, and leading pro bono CITI bicycle tours in Manhattan.

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