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aNu Staff

Wellness, Your Way

Give the gift of glowing skin, personalized health, and total rejuvenation—redeemable for any aNu service or product, online or in-clinic.

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Heather K. Isom, MD

Board Certified Emergency Medicine Doctor

Aesthetic Master Injector

  • Dr. Heather Isom, MD is a Master Aesthetic Injector with over 14 years of experience. She trained alongside Dr. Watkins in 2010 and has been with aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness since its inception. 

    In addition to her work at aNu, she practices full-time at the University of Missouri-Kansas City/Truman Medical Center since 1998 and also serves there as the assistant professor of Emergency Medicine.

    Dr. Isom believes that feeling good about how you look is paramount to feeling good in general, which fuels her passion to provide advanced injectable treatments at aNu.

    Dr. Isom is available to new and existing patients and she would love to take care of you!

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Erin Gallardo

Back Office Concierge

  • Erin is our delightful Back Office Concierge. She works remotely behind the scenes to take care of all patient needs! After several years as a Licensed Real Estate Agent in California, Erin pursued a career as a certified Medical Billing Specialist. She is now the backbone of aNu’s back office and we are so lucky to have her!

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Beth Watkins

Staff Manager

  • Beth is an experienced leader who has worked in diverse healthcare environments and is devoted to patient-focused care. She believes that building trusting relationships is key to creating a safe, welcoming space where people can flourish and reach their fullest potential. As a certified Resiliency Coach, Beth strives to empower others through a culture that promotes self confidence and self compassion, and aligns with aNu’s Core Values: Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Growth.

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  • Angelina has been a licensed aesthetician since 2020. She has dedicated her time over the last several years at aNu in advanced training on MOXI, Hair Regeneration, RF Microneedling, CoolTone and ThermiSmooth. She loves corrective treatments to help her patients feel more confident in their skin AND to promote emotional and physical wellbeing. Angelina is bilingual and enjoys connecting with people and learning about their culture!

Angelina Pavlova, LE

Licensed Aesthetician

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Emily Jones, LE

Licensed Aesthetician
Body Contouring and Laser Specialist

  • Emily has a passion to provide the highest quality personalized care as well as education to each client to help them feel their best every day. Emily LOVES all the services she provides at aNu, but her favorites truly GLOW as she has continually expanded her service offerings by receiving advanced training in:

    • Sciton and INMODE Lasers for Pigment and Resurfacing

    • CoolSculpting, CoolTone, ZWave and EVOLVE for Body Contouring

    • ThermiVa for Female Sexual Rejuvenation

    • Hair Regeneration with Keravive, Exosomes and PRP

    • Microneedle and RF Microneedle (Vivace and Morpheus) with Hyaluronic Acid, Growth Factors, PRP AND for the ULTIMATE anti-aging and collagen stimulation.

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KErrigan Meehan, lE

Licensed Aesthetician
Laser Specialist

  • Kerrigan wears many hats and loves to learn! She started with aNu as Front Office Concierge, then Lead Concierge and now is a Licensed Aesthetician as well as one of our marketing gurus! 

    In addition to her aesthetician training, Kerrigan has received advanced training at aNu in:

    • IPL, BBL, and MOXI Lasers for Pigment and Resurfacing

    • Hair Regeneration with Keravive, Exosomes and PRP

    • Microneedle and RF Microneedle (Vivace and Morpheus) with Hyaluronic Acid, Growth Factors, PRP AND for the ULTIMATE anti-aging and collagen stimulation.

    Her passion is creating customized treatment plans for her patients to ensure she is giving them the results they desire - for years to come! Some of her other favorite procedures are facials with gua sha for lymphatic draining/detoxing, dermaplane, Moxi/BBL, and microneedling. Kerrigan’s goal is to ensure all of her patients have a holistic treatment plan that focuses on inner wellness and beauty. 

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  • ​Natalie Bull, RN began her nursing career at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Labor and Delivery. Alongside this role, she independently obtained her training and certification as an aesthetic nurse injector. Natalie is passionate about helping patients look​ AND feel their best​! Her expertise in injections at aNu includes advanced neurotoxins, fillers, biostimulators, PRP, and PRF. Additionally, she ​loves offering services such as Ozone, NAD+, Ketamine, and Nutritional IVs to help patients achieve their optimal well-being. S​he is dedicated to providing personalized care that enhances natural beauty​,​ increases patients' confidence​ and ​helps them experience their best selves!

natalie bull, Rn

Advanced Aesthetic Injector

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Crystal McClain, LPN

Advanced Nurse Injector
Body Contouring and Laser Specialist

  • Crystal has been working in the aesthetics and skincare field since 2013, starting as a Medical Assistant in a Dermatology practice and advancing to an Aesthetic Nurse at Ameliore Medispa and Laser in St. Joseph, MO in 2017. Crystal joined aNu in partnership with Ameliore where she still works 4 days a week. Patient education is a priority for her.  She is passionate about all things skin-related and enjoys discussing skin care products and treatments with her patients, ensuring that they are comfortable with their plan. Crystal finds joy in connecting with people and hearing their stories.  She specializes in laser treatments, body contouring, ThermiVa, neurotoxins, fillers, and biostimulator treatments, including PRP, PRF, and Sculptra. Crystal is available on Mondays at aNu and would love to help address your aesthetic, body contouring and sexual wellness concerns!

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Sara Marron, MA

Medical Assistant

  • Sara is a dedicated medical assistant with over 12 years of experience. Her goal is to positively impact the health, beauty, and self-care industry by providing high-quality patient care and expanding her knowledge. A first-generation Mexican American, Sara is driven by determination, resilience, and a desire to create new opportunities. She is currently pursuing a business degree and is passionate about combining her interests in aesthetics, wellness, and entrepreneurship.

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  • Sisi brings over 6 years of experience within the healthcare industry and is driven by a profound passion for patient care and overall health and wellness. Originally from El Paso, Texas, she studied at Southwest University and the University of Texas - El Paso. She relocated to Kansas City in 2021 and is actively pursuing her RN licensure, demonstrating her strong commitment to expanding her expertise and positively impacting the lives of patients. Outside of professional and academic pursuits, Sisi enjoys an active lifestyle that includes spending time outdoors, swimming, travel, and unwinding with a good book. Quality time with her friend and her two beloved Maltipoos, Chloe and Charlie, is also a cherished part of Sisi’s life, providing her balance and joy.

SISI Canales, MA

Medical Assistant

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Layan Alasiry

Medical Assistant, Front Desk Concierge

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  • Aja brings over two decades of customer-focused hospitality and wellness experience to aNu's front desk, understanding that every guest interaction is an opportunity to create something special. Her background includes retail management, animal welfare, and spa management, where she honed skills in customer service, operations, and creating personalized experiences. Aja is passionate about helping others and believes in the power of caring, supportive environments. At aNu, Aja is a first point of contact, ensuring guests feel welcomed, informed, and excited about their wellness journey.

Aja Hartman

Front Office Concierge

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  • Kayla received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Graceland University and practiced as an orthopedic nurse for 15 years. Her role in aesthetics now combines her love of beauty & wellness. Kayla enjoys getting to know each patient at aNu, and is dedicated to providing them with excellent customer service. She believes that our health is a gift and a journey.

Kayla Fine

Back Office Concierge

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Kyla Guyette

Front Office Concierge
Leads Specialist

  • Kyla is a Kansas native and proud KU alum with a passion for helping others feel their best - inside and out. With a heart for wellness and a people-first mindset, she's focused on creating positive, supportive, experiences. Outside of work, she's a concert lover, golfer, Chiefs fan, and a proud aunt to two amazing nephews.