Elaine is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with nearly 2 decades of experience in medicine. Elaine received her Bachelor's degree from University of California Berkeley and Master's degree in Nursing from Samuel Merritt University. She graduated in the top 1% of her class and has been recognized for her exceptional academic achievements, including membership in the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing.
Elaine has extensive clinical experience working with diverse patient populations. She has been practicing as an Oncology Nurse Practitioner since 2009 and working with her cancer patients, she saw how looking good helped her patients feel better, and the improved self-esteem gave them courage and confidence. Elaine realized that she could blend her medical expertise with artistry to enhance people's well-being in a different way and decided to pursue advanced training in aesthetic medicine—and the rest is history.
Elaine’s philosophy is to create harmony of the face and restore and enhance natural beauty. She loves to combine multiple treatment modalities to achieve the most natural and effective results. Elaine has advanced training in dermal fillers, biostimulators, neuromodulators, PDO threads/threadlifts microneedling, laser and light therapies, and medical grade skincare. She is constantly learning and staying up to date on the latest and safest techniques in medical aesthetics.
Elaine’s comprehensive medical background and compassion continue to shape her approach to aesthetics, ensuring every patient feels heard, understood, and cared for. She is known for her thoroughness, honesty, patience, and gentle hands. She believes in customizing treatments to suit the unique needs and preferences of each individual. Her treatments plans are focused on prevention, restoration, and maintenance—all essential for anti-aging skincare.
Elaine is a Bay Area native and loves the California sunshine, people, and cultural diversity. When she's not sculpting faces or delving into the latest skincare trends, you'll find her embarking on exhilarating outdoor adventures with her boys, being a devoted foodie, or basking in the warmth of family time with her three adorable dogs.
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