Are you ready for ‘aNu’you?
“Just like the lotus, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world”
What does aNu stand for?
Who We Are
aNu AestheticsTM and Optimal Wellness is your #1 choice for overall beauty and wellness. We are Kansas City’s premier aesthetics and wellness clinic since 2011 under Dr. Cristyn Watkins, board certified physician, who practices Aesthetics and Functional Medicine full time at aNu along with her dedicated staff.
Located in Kansas City, aNu has developed an outstanding reputation by offering the ultimate patient experience through an atmosphere of professionalism, personal attention, and excellence in care.
aNu’s mission is to touch our patients and community with our people, our services, and our personalized care, thereby providing a environment that embraces self-care, well-being, and optimal health.
Cristyn Watkins, MD
Founder/Owner/Medical Director
Aesthetic Master Injector, Functional Wellness Physician and National Trainer for Regenerative Medicine
KC North & River Market
Dr. Cristyn Watkins is from Kansas City, MO, attended The University of Kansas for her Human Biology Bachelor degree, and completed her medical training in New York City and New Jersey. Dr. Watkins is board certified in Family Medicine and was Chief Resident and Most Honored Resident of Family Medicine at her training program. She is already certified and is pursuing her Fellowship in Integrative, Metabolic, and Nutrition Medicine with the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of George Washington University. She focuses her entire practice on advanced medical aesthetics, regenerative medicine, healthy aging and personalized wellness medicine. She is the owner and visionary of aNu AestheticsTM and Optimal Wellness, is involved in every aspect of the practice, and works along side her expert medical and aesthetics staff.
She is a certified Master Injector by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery in Neurotoxin, Cosmetic Fillers, and Chemical Peels. She enjoys patient consultations, allowing her to discuss all of the aesthetic options with her patients, and performing aesthetic injectables to allow the natural transformation her patients desire. She truly enjoys helping others achieve their desired appearance.
Dr. Watkins is trained in Bio-Identical Hormones, Medical Weight Loss and Functional/Metabolic/Nutrition Medicine. She has a passion for patient wellness and healthy aging and has a desire for all patients to achieve this lifestyle. She has treated diabetes, heart disease, thyroid conditions, menstrual and hormone conditions for almost a decade. She has been treating obesity and hormone related issues to overcome these conditions and has been very successful at helping patients achieve a healthier, happier and slimmer self!
She also has a huge passion for Regenerative Medicine and focuses a lot of her recent research and practice on advanced therapies such as Exosomes, Ozone, PRP, Peptides and IV Nutritional Therapy. She is a National Regenerative Medicine Trainer for Nurse Practitioners with RegenEd and is a proud owner of Regenerative Treatment Centers of Leawood.
She individually customizes aesthetic, hormone, wellness and weight loss programs for each of her patients to achieve success and happiness in their external and internal wellness and beauty. She feels very blessed to have this as a career and is passionate about teaching patients how to “live well” and thrive in the midst of this complex society of stress/fatigue and chronic illness.
She is a native of Kansas City and lives there with her husband and 3 young children – Miles, Madalynn and Macy (twins!). Her passions outside of aNu are her family and friends and enjoys travel, cooking, and the great outdoors!
Dr. Cristyn Watkins is an active member of The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), The Metabolic Medical Institute, The Institute for Functional Medicine, The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa), and The American Academy of Family Physicians.
Schedule an appointment with her today. Quite possibly, it will change your life!
Ella Cameron, MD
Aesthetic Injector
KC North & River Market
Dr. Ella Cameron was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with undergraduate education at University of Washington and she completed her medical training in Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse, New York.
Dr Cameron has been part of the emergency medicine community for over 25 years and continues to work full time at multiple sites around the country providing emergency medicine services. She is excited to start a new chapter in her medical career and has joined Anu Aesthetics and Optimal Wellness recently as a part time injector and IV therapy enthusiast. She feels that aging is a gift of time and should be cherished. The accumulation of experiences are reflected in each individual face and should be honored. Aesthetics and wellness allow aging gracefully with optimal health and vitality.
She continues to live in the Northwest, married to her college sweetheart and has two children (Liam and Kaela). She enjoys spending time with her mother, five sisters and their families. Outside of work she craves travel, last minute adventures, hiking, camping, skiing, international medicine and teaching.
Dr. Cameron enjoys aesthetic procedures and wellness through IV infusions at aNu and is available to new and existing clients.
You may schedule an appointment with her online today!
ella.cameron@anuaesthetics.com
Heather K. Isom, MD
Master Aesthetic Injector
KC North & River Market
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™ 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 AestheticsTM 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 and is available to new and existing clients. You may schedule an appointment with her online today! Her existing clients, as always, may text her directly.
Amanda Whitson, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
KC North & River Market
Amanda “Mandy” is a Family Nurse Practitioner and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Mandy also has a Bachelor of Social Work degree. She has been providing patient care in diverse settings in the KC metro area for over 10 years.
Because of her experience and passion Mandy has focused on Functional Medicine and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapies to help her patients restore their natural vitality. She collaborates with her patients and together they find treatment plans and options best-suited for each individual.
Mandy believes in patient-centric care that is respectful and responsive to an individual’s needs. Her approach is to develop a partnership in which patients are empowered to take control of their own health and healing thereby optimizing a patient’s ability to make lifestyle changes for life-long well-being. She culminates experience along with advanced diagnostic testing tools, and other modalities, to help patients find their way to their best health.
Hannah Bueno, RN, BSN
Body Contouring and Laser Specialist, Advanced Aesthetic Injector
KC North
Hannah Bueno, RN, BSN, is a certified nurse injector who began her nursing career in aesthetics in 2018. After graduating from the University of Missouri in 2016, she began her career as an Emergency Department nurse at The University of Kansas Health System. Hannah transitioned from the hustle and bustle of the ER to pursue her passion in aesthetics. Hannah has a wide array of training including laser hair removal, Coolsculpting, Broad Band Light Therapy, Ultherapy, dermal fillers and neurotoxins. Hannah’s favorite treatments include lip augmentation and mid-face rejuvenation. Hannah takes pride in contributing to one of the most advanced medical spas in Kansas City. Hannah enjoys being able to assist patients with feeling and looking their best through advanced cosmetic procedures. With dedication to professionalism and patient-centered care, it is Hannah’s mission to provide safe and effective services.
Autumn Smith, RN
Body Contouring and Laser Specialist, Advanced Aesthetic Injector
River Market
Autumn is a Kansas City native, earning her nursing degree in 2016 from Park University. She has worked in the aesthetics field for over 12 years in a variety of positions. Building a genuine personal connection with clients to develop the most beneficial and customized treatment plan is her passion.
Autumn strives to obtain natural looking, beautiful results in a variety of treatments including CoolScultping, Laser Hair Removal, Broad Band Light, and a variety of injection products. Thorough and safe treatments are of utmost importance to her and she loves to help others look and feel their best!
Stephanie Heck, LPN
Advanced Aesthetic Injector
KC North & River Market
Steph is the most recent nurse injector to join the aNu team. She is thrilled to work under the same roof as Dr. Watkins and wear aNu’s 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 client 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 client 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.
Janet Stevenson
Practice Administrator
KC North & River Market
Janet Stevenson has been involved in the Kansas City-area wellness community since 2002, having managed several prominent wellness practices. She is a firm believer in holistic therapies and the power of the body to heal itself given the proper support. Janet leads from a place of caring, compassion and an innate sense for doing what’s right. She loves connecting people to the resources and caregivers who can help them on their wellness journey.
Janet has lived in Overland Park for 22 years. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Mitch and her daughter, Lindsey. She also enjoys good food, good friends, traveling and spending time in nature.
Ambrosia Piper
Practice Manager
KC North & River Market
I moved to the Kansas City area 4 years ago from Charlotte, NC. I have a passion for helping people. I’ve always enjoy creating relationships with my patients, I spent 8 years in the dental field as a dental assistant and Office management. I’m excited to expand my knowledge into the aesthetics and wellness side of health.
In my spare time I enjoy gardening, being with family, and practicing yoga and learning about holistic health and wellness.
Kate Rohan
Patient Care Coordinator
KC North & River Market
Kate is a Kansas City native. She earned her Aesthetician license from The Aveda Institute in Austin, TX. As a skin care specialist, building meaningful relationships with her clients is big. Educating and tailoring treatments for patients is her passion.
Kate thrives in the lifestyle that living in the Rivermarket gives her. She enjoys spending time with her growing nieces and nephews. She never turns down a spontaneous road trip because she loves an adventure.
Marla Sears, MA
Certified Medical Assistant
KC North & River Market
Marla has lived her whole life in the small town of Lawson, Missouri. She has been Certified Laser Tech/Esthetician for over 25 years, a Certified Medical Assistant for one year and has worked in the medical field for over 18 years. Her passion is to make people feel better about themselves. She wants people to feel good on the inside as well as the outside.
When she’s not at aNu, Marla enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her Pug, Stella. She loves cheering on the Royals and Chiefs and is a lover of all dogs!
Catherine Zeller-Bear, CLO/A
Certified Laser Technician / Aesthetician
KC North
Client relationships are key to her success. Listening to each individuals’ concerns and developing the best plan to achieve those goals is why Cathy loves the aesthetic field. From skin rejuvenating with microneedling, IPL, peels, dermaplaning, and facials to laser hair reduction and acne treatments, are a few of the services her clients love.
Sydney Sanchez
Aesthetician
River Market
Sydney has been a Licensed Aesthetician since 2016. She grew up and practiced Aesthetics in Wichita, KS before moving to the Kansas City area. Her goals as a skin care provider are to build relationships with her clients and help them correct short and long term skin issues or concerns and work to accentuate the beauty in each client. Along with constantly learning and trying new products, she stays involved in continuing education so she can educate people on how to have healthy, happy skin! She enjoys offering a wide range of services and loves the constant growth and change that comes with being a skin care professional.
Rylee Richardson
Front Office Concierge
KC North
Rylee is excited to be working back in the medical field because she loves creating relationships with clients and getting to know them. She has lived north of Kansas City in Saint Joseph her entire life, is the oldest of five kids, and loves to cheer her siblings on in everything they do. When she isn’t babysitting (her favorite pass time!) she loves to be at the lake with friends and family, cheer on the Royals, and hang out with her three perfect pups; Charley, Letty and Nova. When she grows up she wants to name Crayolas and her favorite animal is a flamingo!
Kady Sperry
Front Office Concierge
KC North
Kady is a small town girl from Northern Missouri. She graduated with her Associates of Arts degree from North Central Missouri College. She now lives in Kearney and spends her free time hanging out with family, friends and her dog, Emma.
Kady looks forward to getting to know aNu’s clients to help provide them with the best experience possible!
Carey Williams
Front Office Concierge
River Market
Carey has always had a passion for helping others feel good about themselves. She loves learning more about the beauty industry and keeping up with the latest trends in aesthetics. She was born and raised in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She is a big Kansas City Royals fan and loves cheering on the Chiefs as well. Carey is very family-oriented and loves being with her husband and kids barbecuing in the backyard! She is so excited to grow and learn with such an incredible team here at aNu!
OUR LOCATIONS
We are passionate about creating a beautiful environment for our clients with an open and gracious atmosphere that extends to our guests an ongoing invitation to return. Through our specialty boutique, we feature the finest products offering extensive skincare regimens, nutritional supplements and food products, essential oils, and wellness gifts. Our goal is to provide a world-class experience; a place where beauty, comfort, knowledge, and personalized attention, combine to create a totally memorable and rejuvenating experience.
