SKINSPIRIT - AUSTIN

Certified in Botox, dermal fillers, medical microneedling, and laser treatments, Ali Patek, APRN, FNP-C, is passionate about providing exceptional patient care. She truly believes aesthetic wellness plays a vital role in the physical and mental well-being of each patient, and couples injectables with other technologies to make each treatment plan custom.

Ali has studied at The University of Texas at Austin and at Texas A&M University Corpus-Christi. She is an active member of several professional organizations including: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, and The International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses. Ali is certified in botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, sculptra, kybella, platelet rich plasma, medical microneedling, PDO threads, and medical lasers. She provides both non-invasive and minimally invasive facial and body contouring services.

When it comes to home care, Ali says, "I am a firm believer in medical grade skincare and protecting your investment. I only recommend products that I myself have used and believe in backed by science and clinical research."

Ali, her husband, Wesley and Great Dane, Drake reside in Austin, Texas. She enjoys exercising and spending her weekends either supporting her college alma mater the Texas Longhorns or out on the lake wake surfing.

SKINSPIRIT - AUSTIN

Cece brings an irresistible blend of skill, experience, artistry and joy to her practice. Recognized as one of the top 100 injectors in the country, she is a sought-after injector with over a decade of experience in facial aesthetics, plastic and reconstructive surgery.

A board-certified Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of Texas State University Family Nurse Practitioner program, Cece has dedicated her career to the craft of beauty. She leverages her considerable experience to bring innovative techniques to each patient that yield exceptional results, with safety as the upmost priority.

With thousands of treatments performed, Cece's goal is to enhance natural beauty and restore youthfulness to reach the patient's aesthetic goals. She believes in using combination therapy to do so and has a passion for finding customized care plans designed for the individual.

Cece employs a full complement of state-of-the-art procedures including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, PRP, ablative and non-ablative lasers, sculptra, microneedling and more.

When she's not spending time at SkinSpirit Austin, Cece loves spending time with her two teenage boys and family, traveling, and painting abstract art when she has the time.

SKINSPIRIT - AUSTIN

Courtney Dunavant has been practicing as a board-certified Physician Assistant for 15+ years, transitioning to the medical spa industry in 2017 after 10 years in the plastic and reconstructive field.

Courtney has been involved with major surgical procedures throughout her career, and has extensive experience with all cosmetic injectables, including Botox/Dysport and the complete portfolio of both Juvederm and Restylane dermal fillers. She also performs Kybella injections, advanced skin restoration procedures and uses collagen induction therapies such as Sculptra and threads. Being a part of facial surgery gives her unique insight into facial structure and the ability to enhance it safely and naturally.

Courtney is a National Trainer for both GAIN (Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network) and AMI (Allergan Medical Institute). She truly enjoys interacting with patients and the art of facial rejuvenation.

"As a Physician Assistant in the aesthetic industry, I seek to utilize my developed medical and extensive surgical knowledge to optimize patients' cosmetic outcomes," she says. "I take great pride in restoring natural beauty and building self-confidence within my patients."

When she's not helping patients at SkinSpirit, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family, watching college football, traveling, and all things food and wine!

SKINSPIRIT - AUSTIN

Kathryn Clayton, FNP-BC, is a perfectionist with an eye for detail and for meticulously and artistically enhancing one's natural beauty.

A highly-trained ANCC Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of Clemson University (CU), Kathryn is trusted by her patients for her ability to listen and understand their concerns in order to create the right treatment plan to achieve their desired results. She believes in creating a refreshed appearance that is believable and natural looking.

With nearly a decade of working in the medical industry, Kathryn specializes in injectable treatments such as Botox, Juvederm, and Kybella, and is certified in Coolsculpting, Ultherapy, and CO2 laser resurfacing, and more - constantly staying abreast of the latest in greatest in aesthetic technology and treatments.

Being a Master Lead Injector means her expertise in non-surgical, facial cosmetic injection is of the highest quality, including the highly sought after trough injections. Give her a problem area and she'll solve it -  strategically, correctly and within your budget.

When you work with Kathryn, you'll find her straight-forward and honest about what treatments will provide real results. Her artistic eye and attention to detail have been represented on beautiful faces all over the country.

SKINSPIRIT - AUSTIN

Lois, or "Lo," is currently working on her Masters of Science in Nursing through the University of Texas at Arlington to become a Nurse Practitioner. She has been in healthcare for 11 years, starting as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at a long-term care facility. As a nurse, she developed a vast critical care background, with extensive Lead Nurse experience. She found a passion for medical aesthetics after receiving treatments herself and realized how much her confidence improved. She feels extremely lucky to have been working in this field for the past 3 years. Lo loves meeting every single one of her patients and determining the best comprehensive treatment plan for their goals. She is devoted to continued education, ensuring she is practicing safely, with the most up-to-date, science-backed methods, using the best and most effective products. Her favorite treatment is Neurotoxins as there are so many uses for it, and it's a great way to look refreshed!

She is originally from Puerto Rico and is a native Spanish speaker. Due to her family being from a military background, she's lived all over the world, including Japan. She relocated to Austin, Texas from Virginia in 2021, and loves to exercise and take her dogs out on adventures, as well as researching medical aesthetics and how she can provide the best results for her patients. To see her work, visit her Instagram page here. She's so excited to meet you and help you with your goals!

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