Dr. Heather Isom is a native of Columbia, Missouri, and received her undergraduate and medical training at The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine’s accelerated six year combined BA/MD program. She completed her residency and board certification in Emergency Medicine in and currently serves as assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at University of Missouri-Kansas City/Truman Medical Center.

Although initially trained in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Isom developed an interest and became trained in aesthetic medicine alongside Dr. Watkins in 2011 and has been a part of aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness since its inception. Dr. Isom believes that feeling good about how you look is paramount in feeling good in general. In addition to her full time job in the Emergency Department at Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill, she is still passionate about aesthetic medicine and thoroughly enjoys providing aesthetic services at aNu.

Dr. Isom works full time at Truman Medical Center-Hospital Hill and part-time at aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness. Although two jobs keep her quite busy, in her spare time, Dr. Isom enjoys her main priority-her family. She is married to Dr. Michael Shafe, and together they have four boys-Keenan, Kai, Kian, and Kristoffer. They enjoy spending time together at home, as well as travelling around the US and the world as a family.

Dr. Isom focuses on the aesthetic procedures at aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness and is available to new and existing patients. You may schedule an appointment with her online today! Her existing patients, as always, may text her directly.

heather.isom@anuaesthetics.com

Jyma Culbertson, BSN-RN, has lived throughout the United States and made Kansas City, Missouri her home 22 years ago. She has over 12 years of experience working in the healthcare field. She began her career in Women’s Health, Labor and Delivery and Critical Care. As she continued to pursue a nursing career, she transitioned into Nursing Leadership in the field of Addiction Medicine.

As she moved into addiction medicine leadership, so did her desire to be part of a health care system that truly takes a holistic approach when considering an individual's wellness. She chose to return to school to acquire new skills and is currently pursuing her AGACNP at Saint Luke’s College of Health (May 2022).

She has a strong work ethic combined with a passion for helping others. During her tenure of working in mental health medicine, she has gained a great understanding of the essential role that aesthetics and functional medicine can have on a person's overall wellness. She believes an individual's mental health is improved when they feel healthy and comfortable in their own skin.

She is also the proud mother of four daughters, who fill up her free time with dance activities, sporting events, and spa days. With a busy life, she also likes to find balance, traveling with friends and experiencing new adventures.

Courtney Hilton was born and raised in the Kansas City area and loves spending days off outdoors with her husband and Goldendoodle. She loves going to the lake or the beach, anywhere with sunshine and relaxation.

She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Missouri State University and began her career in Women’s Health as a labor and delivery nurse for five years. She returned to school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and earned her Master of Science in Nursing to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.

While doing her clinical residency she became passionate about functional medicine. She loves getting to the root cause of her patients’ conditions rather than just prescribing medicine for the symptoms. Courtney also has experience with hormone replacement therapy and loves helping women and men to feel like themselves again. While improving inner wellness, she also practices medical aesthetics as an advanced injector to enhance patients’ natural beauty. She is thrilled to work with Dr. Watkins and continue to learn innovative treatments that drastically improve patients’ quality of life.

Payton earned her BSN in 2018. She has spent her nursing career in Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care, then advanced into the world of aesthetics where she found her true passion.

Payton is native to Kansas City and could not be more excited to be on the aNū team! She believes that beauty should be handcrafted with professional excellence and true patient connection to make each person feel their absolute best.

Chloe Roberts, BSN-RN, has a passion to help others feel confidently beautiful.

Chloe started her nursing career as a labor and delivery nurse and then advanced into aesthetics, and found her passion. Chloe is also a talented licensed Cosmetologist and makeup artist so having an eye for
aesthetics comes naturally to her.

Along with aesthetics, Chloe is passionate about helping others feel their very best and focusing on one’s individual health and wellness to find the root cause to achieve optimal health. Her mother is a pharmacist and has dealt with autoimmune issues. Functional medicine and wellness is what saved her life. Chloe has first-hand knowledge of how infusion therapy and following functional guidelines can make all the difference.
Chloe is excited to be working for Dr. Watkins as she focuses not only on enhancing your natural beauty through aesthetics but also helping you feel your best self through functional medicine and wellness.

Steph is thrilled to work under the same roof as Dr. Watkins and wear aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness lotus on her uniform. She shares the same passion for treating each patient as a unique individual in mind, body and spirit.

Steph has been a cosmetic nurse since 2008. She has extensive advanced training in lasers, neurotoxins, dermal fillers and facial treatments. With her knowledge of facial anatomy combined with her years of experience, Steph listens to each patient to customize a plan to achieve natural looking results. She always seeks out the latest education and techniques. She has a wide variety of fellow injectors from all over the country that she has developed relationships with and often collaborates with them to achieve the best results for patients.

Steph is a Reiki master and can infuse this amazing energy into patient treatments if they desire. Reiki is a subtle form of energy work. It can ease tension and stress and support the body, facilitating an environment of healing on all levels – physical, mental and emotional.

Steph enjoys weekend getaways and finding quaint places to explore. She is passionate about meditation, yoga, live music, Nebraska Huskers, KC Chiefs and KC Royals. She also treasures time with her family, friends and loved ones.

stephanie.heck@anuaesthetics.com

Ambrosia moved to the Kansas City area 4 years ago from Charlotte, North Carolina. She has a passion for helping people and she's always enjoyed creating relationships with her patients. Before aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness, Ambrosia spent 8 years in the dental field as a dental assistant and in office management. She is excited to expand her knowledge into the aesthetics and wellness side of health. In her spare time,

Ambrosia enjoys gardening, being with family, practicing yoga, and of course, learning about holistic health and wellness.

ambrosia.piper@anuaesthetics.com

Kelly grew up outside of the Kansas City area, and has resided in Kansas City the past 6 years. She comes to aNu from the field of education with twenty years of experience working with the special education population. She received a grant for yoga in the classroom through her yoga practice. Her strengths lie in relationship building and developing leaders, applying her Masters degree in Leadership.

Kelly has coached volleyball for over twenty-five years, from elementary to the collegiate level. She believes in pushing others to be their best self through character development, and living a healthy lifestyle.

She loves to travel and be out in the sun either on her paddleboard or at a sporting event. She has two grown sons, Cornell and Kaden, whom she enjoys watching sports and spending time with.

kelly.meyer@anuaesthetics.com

Jenna earned her Aesthetician license in 2008 at the International Academy of Aesthetics in Tempe, Arizona. She has been a certified Laser technician for over 13 years, working on the medical side of aesthetics. Jenna enjoys learning and keeping up with the newest treatments and products in the beauty industry. She is committed to making her patients not only love their skin, but enjoy their time with her. A few of her favorite procedures to perform are Laser, Microneedling and Dermaplaning!

In addition to treating patients, Jenna will serve as a Patient Care Coordinator at aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness, helping new patients to the practice navigate the many treatment options and designing treatment plans to meet their specific goals.

Jenna was born and raised north of the river in Kansas City, MO and currently lives in Weston, MO. She loves to travel, fish and go on hiking adventures with her 2 year old and her husband.

patientcarecoordinator@anuaesthetics.com

Ty'Isha is a Kansas City native with a passion for all things pertaining to aesthetics! She has been a licensed aesthetician since 2016 and has excelled in many roles inside and outside of the treatment room. Whether she is performing a service or having a sit down educational conversation, her end goal is to always gain patient trust! She continues to be a student of the industry as things are always changing and evolving.

When she is not working, T’Isha enjoys traveling, going to the movies and attending live concerts.

Hanno is originally from South Sudan and has lived in many places, but now considers Kansas City to be her home. After attending UMKC for a few semesters, she put her education on hold and entered the fashion industry as a model. She has been featured in the Pitch, other local magazines, Vanity Fair and a recent Morphe campaign. She feels blessed and excited to see what the future has in store.

In her free time, Hanno assists with coaching new models. She also loves networking, cooking and working out. She is new to the aesthetics and wellness industry, and is fascinated by everything it entails. She is excited to be able to learn and work with such amazing individuals at aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness!

Kerrigan will soon complete her Associates Degree at Maple Woods Community College and begin her education as an Aesthetician. She is excited to start her career in aesthetics at aNu!

During her free time, Kerrigan enjoys exercising and loves spending quality time with friends and family. She is excited to work with the individuals at aNu. She looks forward to meeting all the patients and helping them in their wellness journey!

Kendra has always enjoyed working the front desk and helping patients. She is excited to be part of the team at aNu Aesthetics & Optimal Wellness in this vital role!

In her free time, Kendra enjoys spending time with her family and friends and being a mom to her 6-year-old son and her new fur baby. She also loves taking impromptu adventures to Colorado whenever she can get away.

Megan is new to the industry but thrilled to be at aNu. She has always been passionate about helping people feel good about themselves and is always happy to see patients try something new!

Megan was born and raised in Kansas City. In her free time she loves reading, taking her dog (Dino) on hikes, spending time with her family and traveling.

Emily has been in love with all things skin care and make-up since the young age of four, when she got her first make-up kit; so there was never any question as to what she would do when she grew up. Emily attained her aesthetics license at Johnson County Community College in 2015. Her passion for skin care and helping others feel like their "most beautiful" self, has driven her to work in various aspects of the beauty industry for the last seven years; including becoming a certified makeup artist, esthetician, and salon and spa management. Emily joined aNu Aesthetics and Optimal Wellness in 2022 and is very excited to be part of this amazing team and having the opportunity to work one-on-one with clients doing what she loves most.

Emily is proud to call KC her home and in her spare time loves exploring the city, and spending time with her family; especially her niece and nephew, and spoiling her fur baby Abby.

Cristy grew up in the small town of Osawatomie, KS. She has always been very active and social growing up. Cristy attended Baker University where she received her degree in Public Health. During school she was on the cheer and dance team while also being an assistant athletic trainer for other sports teams.

After school, Cristy accepted a job at the Franklin County health department in the midst of a pandemic and worked through many roles with her versatility. She then went on to work at Children’s Mercy Hospital in the OR and loved her time there as she adores kids. Cristy is always wanting to learn more and acquire new skills which is what brings her to aNū.

Cristy takes pride in being a hard worker and taking care of her responsibilities. She is very big on faith and family and loves to spend her free time with friends. Cristy’s happy place is anywhere near a beach with palm trees in sight. She also has the biggest heart and loves taking care of and helping others which is why she is excited to continue her career at aNū!

Paige grew up in the Kansas City area. She attended Northwest Missouri State University and Penn Valley. She has two children, Madison and Sawyer, who keep her busy with activities. In her free time, she loves vacationing near the ocean, camping, and kayaking with her children. Paige has spent the last 11 years in the medical acute care setting. She has worked in the ICU, medical telemetry and the psychiatric units at local hospitals. She values being a consistent member of the patients care team and building lasting relationships with her clients. Paige is very excited to be part of the aesthetics and wellness team and treating patients utilizing functional medicine.

Nicole is a Northlander native. After a big life event, she came to aNu for a change in career. "aNu is more than aesthetics, they've helped my mind, body, and spirit heal." Nicole loves spending time with her family and two dogs. Her favorite hobby is golf.  Nicole enjoys exploring unique restaurants and activities in Kansas City and traveling.

LaVita is the Owner of CareSticks Mobile Phlebotomy Services LLC. She has serviced the healthcare industry since 2004 as a Medical Assistant, Corporate Wellness Coach and Mobile Phlebotomist. LaVita has been “The face of Corporate Wellness” and direct mobile lab service for the last 10 years. After receiving her degree in 2005, She worked hard to perfect her skill, gaining a passion to find and create a professional concierge phlebotomy network.

LaVita made a name for herself in the industry by partnering with laboratories locally and nationally. These partnerships opened the doors for Caresticks to “turn the lights on” and provide full time service. CareSticks is a nationwide phlebotomy staffing partner. We work closely with physicians, facilities, nutritionists, hospitals, universities and insurance companies. Caresticks is growing! Recently Lavita was the phlebotomist for the Kansas City Chiefs, and she has plans to open a 2nd on-site draw station in Lenexa, KS in the summer of 2021.

When LaVita isn’t running CareSticks, you can catch her on the track with her super fast 17 year old daughter Aaliyah, battling board games with her 11 year old son KyRin, and new to the family is her 2 year old daughter Kamri. LaVita believes health is wealth, business is business, and family is everything!

https://www.caresticks.com/

Emily is the owner of Emily Cox Wellness, LLC. She is a Holistic Nutritionist + Yoga Instructor based out of KCMO! When she is not having her Instagram hubby snap photos of her hand standing in various locations throughout the city, she is preaching the power of personalized nutrition to folks of all colors, ages, and backgrounds. She specializes in gut health and hormone harmony and believes that with the right guidance, tools, and motivation we can all take back the reigns of our health through sustainable, yet systematic practices. It is her mission to provide each person the unique tools they need to start living their best life and feeling fab, like yesterday!

https://www.emilycoxwellness.com/