HOLLIE LANEY
OWNER + INJECTION SPECIALIST
Hollie's deep passion for helping others feel better and lead happier lives began in the field of social work. In 2006 she had an incredible opportunity to transfer the skills of social work into the healthcare industry where she enjoyed training physicians to manage the opioid epidemic. Hollie fell in love with the healthcare industry, especially the field of Medical Aesthetics. She has been a Regional Director and Trainer for an aesthetics company since 2017. Hollie has spent the past several years training Med Spas in the Midwest in the art of facial anatomy and skin tightening. She combines her passion for helping others and her love of Aesthetic Medicine as owner of The Med Spa in Woodbury, MN. Hollie believes in a customized natural approach to all aesthetic treatments. Her focus is to treat the client that is in front of her by listening to their needs, being compassionate, utilizing her expertise and experience creating personalized care plans. Her primary objective is to enhance her client’s natural beauty while slowing the aging process.
Hollie is a certified injection specialist with extensive training in facial anatomy and skin tightening. Her favorite areas to treat are lips, cheeks, and of course any area that needs Botox! Hollie also specializes in cellulite treatments, and hand and neck rejuvenation.
In her spare time, Hollie enjoys spending time with her family, working out and weekend trips to their cabin. She is also passionate about supporting other women in business and empowering her children to dream big and make a difference in the world!
“SHE BELIEVED SHE COULD, SO SHE DID”
-RS Grey
KRISTA MACKONDY
OWNER + INJECTION SPECIALIST
Krista has refined the technique of injecting and is committed to enhancing her client’s natural beauty through building strong, personalized relationships. She knows injecting is not a “one-size-fits-all” and she strives to enhance the unique individuality of her clients while still giving them a natural appearance. Using non-surgical treatments such as fillers, neuromodulators, threads, SkinPen® and lasers; she customizes each treatment to fit each of her client’s needs. In addition to her strong skillset in self-enhancement, Krista is profoundly moved by helping clients with mild to severe acne and scarring.
With over five years of experience in the anesthetic industry, she has built trusting relationships with her clients and a reputation among her peers as a top injector.
She is excited to be working at The Med Spa where she can continue to perfect her craft and continue her path as a leading figure in Minnesota’s anesthetic community. Krista enjoys watching her clients leave her clinic with the confidence they deserve. Her positive energy is infectious and will make you feel at ease!
In her spare time Krista enjoys trips to her cabin in northern Wisconsin with her family, trying new fitness classes and continuing her education on the latest trade advancements and treatments available.
“THIS IS NOT THE MOMENT TO WILT INTO THE UNDERBRUSH OF YOUR INSECURITIES. YOU HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT TO GROW.”
-Cheryl Strayed
SIARRA HOLDEN
Registered Nurse, Aesthetic Specialist
Siarra Holden is a welcome addition to the Med Spa. She is a registered nurse with a passion for aesthetic medicine. Siarra brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to her work. We are delighted to have her on board and know her expertise will provide you with top-notch and friendly service!
For a limited time, book a Lip Flip Treatement with Siarra at the introductory rate of $150 and recieve a FREE vitamin B12 energy booster!
More about Siarra coming soon!
KATE COOPER
Registered Nurse, Aesthetic Specialist
Kate Cooper is a distinguished nursing professional with a rich background in patient care and leadership. After graduating from St. Catherine's University in 1992 with a Registered Nursing degree, Kate began her career in healthcare with 17-year tenure in the Oncology Department at Children’s Hospital. There, she provided skillful and compassionate care, making a profound impact during critical moments in the lives of sick children and their families.
Over the past 15 years, Kate has served as the Lead RN at Health Partners Specialty Clinic. In this role, she not only elevated the standard of patient care but also inspired her team to pursue excellence, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to health and wellness.
A wellness enthusiast at heart, Kate practices what she preaches, focusing on diet, exercise, and nutrition to promote longevity and vitality. Her passion for functional medicine and hormone therapy has driven her to specialize in these areas, where she dedicates herself to providing personalized and effective care.
Now, as she joins Med Spa in Woodbury as a Certified Pellet Hormone Replacement RN, Kate is excited to bring her extensive experience and deep commitment to personalized care to this new role. Her approach to hormone therapy is informed by her belief in its transformative potential, ensuring her patients receive the safest and most effective treatments available.
In Kate's personal life, she loves to spend time with her kids, family and friends. She loves to travel, explore all our wonderful restaurants in the area, hike with her dogs and work in the yard. Kate's favorite spot in Woodbury is her patio in the backyard by a fire with a glass of wine!
KARA HUELSMANN
ADVANCED PRACTICE LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
Kara has over 30 years of experience in the spa industry. She takes a holistic approach to face and body care and is well versed in many different skincare lines. Kara is also a Reiki Master and has been using energy work with clients to help maintain a balanced and healthy life.
Kara has extensive experience as a national Educator for several different face and body care lines. She has trained with some of the leading skincare professionals in St. Mal, France at the headquarters of the Phytomer Corporation. She strives to stay up to date and educated on new spa modalities.
Kara has a passion for face and body care and enjoys working with her clients to fulfill all of their skincare goals.
MIRANDA RIVERA
LICENSED ESTHETICIAN & LASH ARTIST
Graduating from Saint Paul College, Miranda has been doing eyelash extensions for the past 3 1/2 years and has become a 2x certified Lash Artist since her graduation. Miranda strives for the highest quality lash extensions. She is always willing to learn and constantly seeks out new sources of education and techniques so she can provide her clients with only the best, longest-lasting lash extensions possible!
During a lash appointment with Miranda, you can expect to be put at ease and truly enjoy the experience. Miranda’s goal is to create long-term relationships with her clients as she truly values your well-being and wants every individual to feel welcome, relaxed, and safe while sitting in her chair.
Miranda is well versed in the world of lashes and can deliver on almost all client requests! Her favorite style is naturally emphasizing the eye to create a natural “I woke up like this” look. While it is impossible to know everything, Miranda will do her absolute best give her clients the look they are wanting while also giving them the tools and information to make sure they are keeping their natural lashes healthy.
In her free time, Miranda enjoys spending time with her family and watching her kids play their favorite sports. She loves the Minnesota Wild and going to hockey games.
“My mission is to give my clients a space to come into that allows them to relax, feel safe, and talk about life while building a relationship and leaving feeling their best most beautiful self!”
Achieve your lash dreams and book an appointment with Miranda today!
REDEFINING THE EXPERIENCE
When you schedule an appointment with The Med Spa, we set aside enough time to provide you with the highest quality care. Our staff has extensive experience treating patients with Botox, Dysport, Radiesse, Kybella™, among a curated list of other effective treatments. We offer our patients only the most advanced beauty treatments available to Aesthetic Medicine in Minnesota.