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SkinSpirit Upper East Side is one of New York's leading medical spas located in the heart of Manhattan, just blocks from Central Park. We're proud to be part of the Upper East Side community and serve residents and visitors from across New York City.
With 20 years of excellence as a leading provider of BOTOX® and dermal fillers, we deliver natural-looking results with medically proven treatments and custom treatment plans tailored to your skincare journey.
Schedule your free consultation online or call (212) 838-4800 to get in touch with our Upper East Side team!
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Christina D'Auria, MS, PA-C, a graduate of the Touro Manhattan Masters program, has always had a passion for skincare and the beauty of aesthetics.
"I love helping to boost my patients self-esteem, and encourage them to feel and be confident in their own skin," she says.
Christina always takes the time to talk to her patients and develop a treatment plan designed to fit their goals and complement their unique features - so that the end result is a more refreshed version of themselves.
While the combination of treatments she recommends is always personalized to the individual, two of her favorite treatments are Botox and skin resurfacing. "I think that targeting skin texture is the foundation, and everything else is icing on the cake!" she says.
When she's not helping patients at SkinSpirit, Christina enjoys spending time with family and friends, and snuggling up with her English Bulldog, Myla. She loves to exercise and travel alongside her boyfriend, and hopes to travel to all different parts of the world!
Christina D'Auria, MS, PA-C - Christina is passionate about boosting self-esteem for clients at our Upper East Side & Roslyn Heights locations. She takes time to understand individual goals, often combining foundational skin resurfacing with treatments like Botox for a naturally refreshed look.
Dr. Douglas A. Taranow has been practicing in Plastic Surgery in New York City for over 26 years. After completing his medical school training in New York in 1984, he was one of only two surgeons accepted in a two-year Plastic and Reconstructive surgical training, which included the care of burn and trauma patients. Dr. Taranow was board certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Surgeons in 1997 and continues to proctor the oral plastic surgery board exams for new plastic surgery physicians for the past 14 years.
He is highly regarded by both his peers and patients and has lectured and performed live surgeries around the world, including in South Korea and Thailand, that were televised live to over 300 plastic surgeons! Dr. Taranow has also performed humanitarian surgery in Ecuador.
Whether the patient is seeking a subtle improvement or more dramatic results, Dr. Taranow uses up-to-date techniques and strives to provide minimal scarring. His knowledge and expertise in wound healing allow him to treat people of every ethnicity.
Dr. Taranow is rated the number three Plastic Surgeon in New York City and rated top 500 in the entire United States by Realself.com. He remains an active NYS peace officer with over 25 years of service.
During his free time, Dr. Taranow enjoys playing ice hockey, visiting museum exhibits, travelling the world with his best friend and mom, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle on sunny Sundays.
Dr. Douglas A. Taranow - Dr. Douglas A. Taranow brings over 26 years of NYC plastic surgery experience as SkinSpirit's NYC Medical Director. Highly regarded by peers and patients globally, he applies meticulous techniques for both subtle and dramatic results while prioritizing minimal scarring.
Dr. Elizabeth Ranelli is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Wagner College. During her time there, she developed an Education Program to Improve FNP Student Knowledge of Melanoma for Early Detection and Diagnosis. Elizabeth has worked in medical dermatology, MOHS, and aesthetic dermatology. Over the years, she has trained alongside some of the nation's top injectors. Elizabeth is one of only nine nurses in all of New York City to hold the title of Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS), a prestigious recognition awarded by the American Academy of Plastic Surgical Nurses.
Her favorite part of working as an aesthetic provider is building rapport with her patients while maintaining their confidence. Her favorite procedure to perform is a full-face rejuvenation using dermal fillers. One of Elizabeth's favorite procedures to have done are chemical peels. She loves the way they resurface her skin, keeping it youthful.
Outside of work, Elizabeth loves to stay active. You can find her taking her favorite Pilates class, spending time with her Shih Tzu Gia, or heading to her happy place, the beach!
Elizabeth Ranelli, DNP, FNP-BC, CANS - Elizabeth is one of only nine CANS-certified nurses in NYC, offering expert care at our Upper East Side & Roslyn Heights locations. With a background in dermatology and MOHS, she loves performing full-face rejuvenation with dermal fillers while maintaining patient confidence.
Dr. LynnMarie Tranovich, DNP, FNP-C, CANS, is a highly experienced aesthetic provider with a Doctorate and Master’s degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and a BSN from the University of South Carolina.
LynnMarie is known for her natural, restorative approach to aesthetics. Her goal is to help clients look and feel like a refreshed version of themselves by enhancing, not altering, their unique features. She takes a multimodal approach to care, combining injectables, advanced devices, and high-quality skincare to support each client’s personal self-care goals.
Her favorite treatment is full facial balancing using subtle, targeted applications of HA fillers, neuromodulators (like Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin), and biostimulators (like Sculptra and Radiesse). This technique helps restore volume and balance features for a result that feels refined, natural, and true to the individual.
When it comes to skincare, LynnMarie’s must-have product is AlphaRet by Skinbetter. It’s her go-to for promoting cellular turnover and reducing fine lines, offering powerful anti-aging benefits with minimal irritation.
For LynnMarie, the most rewarding part of her work is the connection she builds with clients. She finds purpose in the relationships formed through trust and enjoys getting to know her patients as they collaborate on their aesthetic journey.
Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband Hector, their two sons Luca and Paolo, and their cavapoo, Guapo. A self-proclaimed book lover, LynnMarie dreams of being a librarian in another life. She also enjoys a good cocktail bar, jazz music, and a dirty martini. Fun fact: she has traveled to over 50 countries and 38 U.S. states (Pre-kids of course, if you know, you know.)
LynnMarie Tranovich, DNP, FNP-C, CANS - Serving clients at our Upper East Side and Nordstrom NYC locations, LynnMarie specializes in a natural, restorative aesthetic approach, often utilizing full facial balancing to enhance unique features for a refreshed, authentic look. Her greatest reward is the trusted connection built with clients as they collaborate on their personal aesthetic journey.
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Dr. Sachin M. Shridharani is a Harvard educated, Johns Hopkins trained, renowned, Manhattan-based plastic surgeon, board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and founder of LUXURGERY - the confluence of luxury and aesthetic surgery. Furthermore, he is Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Washington University – St. Louis School of Medicine.
Dr. Shridharani has co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, textbook chapters, and abstracts on the topics of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in some of the most well-respected medical journals including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Shridharani’s innovative research has granted him the privilege of presenting his work at esteemed conferences both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Shridharani is recognized as an innovator in the field of plastic surgery for championing drainless abdominoplasty, TubelessTuck and developing his signature body and facial contouring technique, Surgery in a Syringe. Dr. Shridharani was honored to be the first plastic surgeon in New York to inject Kybella following its FDA approval, and has since performed nearly four thousand treatments, lectured and educated physicians on an international platform, and trained thousands of practitioners with his injection techniques to optimize safety and patient outcomes. Recognized as an international authority on aesthetic plastic surgery treatments and technique, Dr. Shridharani serves as an international Global Thought Leader/Key Opinion Leader and has lectured to colleagues on nearly every continent. Furthermore, Dr. S serves as a Principal Investigator for clinical trials.
Dr. Shridharani is frequently featured in national media outlets including The New York Times, New York Post, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, NBC, FOX, and ABC. Dr. Shridharani serves as the cosmetic surgery expert and Brand Ambassador for Haute Living Magazine. In addition, Dr. S is the Section Editor for Cosmetic Medicine in the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
Dr. Shridharani completed his training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he served as chief resident alongside leaders in the field of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic, Craniomaxillofacial, and Hand Surgery. Following his surgical residency, Dr. Shridharani went on to complete an Aesthetic Plastic Surgery fellowship at the esteemed Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital where he was mentored by pioneers in the field of Aesthetic Surgery and Medicine. Dr. Shridharani is extremely passionate about his work and considers practicing the art of plastic surgery to be both a privilege and an honor.
Loveth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ursuline College, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University.
With a strong clinical foundation in surgical intensive care, plastic surgery, and aesthetic dermatology, Loveth brings both precision and artistry to every treatment. She combines deep medical knowledge with an eye for natural beauty, delivering results that are subtle, balanced, and personalized. Her clients appreciate her gentle touch, honest communication, and the comfort they feel in her care.
Botox is her favorite treatment—not just for softening wrinkles, but for its ability to reduce sweat, shrink pores, and ease tension. She calls it the ultimate multitasker.
Loveth loves what she does because helping people feel confident and beautiful taps into her passion for transformation, connection, and creativity.
Outside of work, she enjoys mat Pilates, creating floral arrangements, and spending time with her family. A fun fact: she has a lifelong love for musical theater and even performed in a few local productions growing up.
Loveth Adenuga, MSN, AGACNP-BC - Loveth combines her strong clinical foundation and artistic precision to deliver subtle, personalized aesthetic results. She prioritizes patient comfort and honest communication, finding her passion in helping individuals feel confident and beautiful.
We're located on the Upper East Side, right on East 89th Street. There is limited street parking available, as well as several paid parking garages nearby,
Book Your Initial Consultation With Our Medical Spa in NYC Today
Call us at (212) 838-4800 or book your consultation online to meet with our skin experts at any of our locations today. You can also visit our other NYC SkinSpirit locations in Tribeca or in Nordstrom NYC's Beauty Haven.
