“Just like the lotus, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world”
aNu means ‘a new you and renewal’ and our symbol, the lotus flower, embodies our ideology. The lotus flower is associated with beauty, purity, prosperity, spirituality, new beginnings and eternity.
aNu Aesthetics™ 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 Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness along with her dedicated staff.
Located in Kansas City, aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness has developed an outstanding reputation by offering the ultimate patient experience through an atmosphere of professionalism, personal attention, and excellence in care.
aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness 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.
Dr. Cristyn Watkins is Board Certified in Family Medicine and is also Certified in Integrative, Metabolic, and Nutrition Medicine.
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 Aesthetics(™) and Optimal Wellness, is involved in every aspect of the practice, working alongside her expert medical and aesthetic staff.
She has always had a huge passion for advanced medical aesthetics and opened in 2011 as aNu Aesthetics in KC North. She practiced traditional Family Medicine for over 10 years, but struggled with her own chronic health issues and wanted to find another alternative to pharmaceuticals and limited answers.
In 2006, after the birth of her twin girls, her health continued to decline and she could not find answers in traditional medicine. Through her personal search for answers, she was called to learn Functional Medicine to help heal herself and others. She then started her second Board Certification and renamed the practice aNu Aesthetics(™) and Optimal Wellness. At that time, she added Anti-Aging & Functional Medicine to her practice and focuses on IBS/IBS, Autoimmune Disease, Chronic Infections (Lyme, Mold, EBV etc), Toxins, Endocrine Issues, Infertility, Insulin Resistance/PCOS, Anxiety/Depression, Medical Weight Loss, Bio-Identical Hormones and more! She blends traditional and alternative options to find the root of the problem and develop a comprehensive plan that is personalized to each individual patient.
As she continued to look for other options to further treat advanced chronic disease, inflammation, pain, fatigue and immunity issues, Dr. Watkins completed further advanced training in 2008 and added Regenerative Medicine to her practice. These advanced treatments include PRP, Ozone, Peptides, IV Nutritional Therapy and Advanced Biologics. She focuses a lot of her recent research and practice on these advanced therapies and is a National Regenerative Medicine Trainer for Nurse Practitioners with RegenEd. She co-owned Regenerative Treatment Centers of Kansas and recently transitioned this successful practice to her third aNu location in Leawood, Kansas.
She is fervent in her search for progressive options and is always learning and searching for the next breakthrough treatments in anti-aging medicine and aesthetics.
She is a certified Master Injector by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery in Neurotoxin and Cosmetic Fillers. 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 with the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of George Washington University. She has a strong desire to share her knowledge and teach all patients how to achieve a healthy lifestyle. She has treated diabetes, heart disease, thyroid conditions, menstrual and hormone conditions for over 15 years in traditional medicine. Now she can use additional non- traditional options to treat inflammation, weight issues, fatigue, pain, immune related disease, chronic infections, and hormone-related issues.
Dr. Cristyn Watkins is a teaching faculty member of The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and is an active member of The Metabolic Medical Institute, The Institute for Functional Medicine, The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) and The American Academy of Family Physicians.
She now has three locations to help serve Kansas City and the surrounding community. Her vision is to bring her advanced procedures and medicine to as many people as possible, so they may also enjoy wellness and beauty on the inside AND the outside!
Dr. Watkins has been very successful at helping patients achieve a healthier, happier, and slimmer self! Her goal for everyone is VITALITY through all ages. She invites you to join her on this vision and mission for many years to come!
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.
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 Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness and is available to new and existing patients.
Micheala is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She attended Baker University on a volleyball scholarship and received her bachelor's degree in nursing in 2010. For the majority of her nursing career she worked in the inner-city emergency departments before deciding to go back to school to continue her education. She received her master's degree for her Advanced Practitioner in Nursing (APRN) from Maryville University in 2017.
She has been providing patient care in diverse settings in the KC area for over 10 years. Because Michaela has a passion for making her patients function well and feel beautiful, she has focused on Functional Medicine, Regenerative Therapies and Advanced Medical Aesthetics. She collaborates with her patients and together they find treatment plans and options best-suited for each individual’s needs. She also loves to use neurotoxin and dermal fillers to enhance her patients' natural features.
Michaela enjoys spending her free time with family. She has been married to her husband, Matt, for 10 years and has 3 children - Otis, Harvey, and Stella. She enjoys trying new restaurants and visiting parks near her home in the Leawood area. Michaela loves living and serving her patients in Leawood!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Patient 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 patients love.
When Amber was drawn to aesthetics and received her aesthetician license in 2012, she knew she was on the right path! She has a very strong background in customer service, and has always loved helping make people happy. It is extremely rewarding to guide individuals to look and feel their best and Amber is beyond thrilled to be part of aNu Aesthetics™ and Optimal Wellness! She strongly believes that if you keep your mind, body and spirit strong, anything is possible!
Amber was born and raised in Kansas City. Her family of 4 brings her so much love and laughter. Her husband, Armando is her rock and her two fur-babies, Coqueta and Bruno are her world. In her spare time, Amber enjoys taking her dogs to the dog parks, traveling, food and working out. Amber can have a good time just about anywhere and feels it’s all about who you’re with.
Angelina is new to Kansas City and to our aNu team. She graduated from Paul Mitchell in Springfield, Missouri in 2020. Her dedication to corrective treatments help her patients feel more confident in their skin, to promote emotional and physical well-being.
Angelina is bilingual and enjoys learning about different cultures. She likes to spend her free time with her family, friends, and her 2 kittens.
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.
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.
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.
Clients of the local businesses may enjoy 10% off Wellness Supplements, IV THerapy, Sauna and Float Pod at any aNu Locations.
aNu patients may also enjoy 10% off select services or products from these providers.
May not be combined with other offers or discounts.
Alicia Johnson is a licensed Naturopath and Acupuncturist. She completed her naturopathic medical training at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and continued education at the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. Since 2008, she has been practicing in the Kansas City Area with a strong focus on Women's Health including hormonal problems, thyroid, weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, mood changes, immune system problems, and other complex health problems. Using lab testing and detailed diagnostics, she focuses on accurate diagnosis and assessment of the root cause in order to treat the problem from the inside out. Each patient is treated with an individualized plan that may include a reassessment of the current medication list as well as diet, vitamins, herbs, exercise, acupuncture, and more.
Visit https://aspirehealthkc.com/book-dr-johnson/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation with Dr. Johnson.
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!
Alex McAnderson is a licensed Corporate Energy Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Stress Management Consultant, and owner of Villalobos Vitality who believes that everyone’s innermost self should be cherished and nurtured.
Alex has helped entrepreneurs, corporations, and executives lead from a place of oneness and empathy, seamlessly weaving spiritual work into the corporate sector. Through meditation and breathwork, Alex teaches stress management techniques designed to inspire the self while pushing through limiting beliefs to encourage healthy personal and professional development.
This is because Alex provides a sacred space to help her patients achieve alignment and tap into their higher purpose in life.
People describe Alex as having a powerful, healing influence with a warmth and kindness that is both calming and transformational. She walks alongside her patients without judgment or trying to fix them. Simply put, Alex guides everyone to find the light within themselves and walk in their truth.
Enjoy this opportunity to learn with Alex how to stay rooted while also flowing through life’s cycles. We are always growing. Have faith that you are right on time.
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!
We are passionate about creating a beautiful environment for our patients 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.
RIVER MARKET
547 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 339-5053
Location Email: rivermarket@anuaesthetics.com
All Locations Email: info@anuaesthetics.com
NORTH LOCATION
10090 NW Prairie View Road
Kansas City, MO 64153
Phone: (816) 359-3310
Location Email: north@anuaesthetics.com
All Locations Email: info@anuaesthetics.com
LEAWOOD LOCATION
11401 Nall Ave | Suite 218
Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: (913) 298-6230
Location Email: leawood@anuaesthetics.com
All Locations Email: info@anuaesthetics.com
Hours of Operation
Monday: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9am – 7pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Thursday: 9am – 7pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hours of Operation
Monday: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9am – 7pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Thursday: 9am – 7pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Hours of Operation
Monday: 9am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9am – 7pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
Thursday: 9am – 7pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Everyone Receives:
$50 Off Any Service for Joining.
$25 Off Any Service for your Birthday!
Rewards based on your visit - BBL Treatment, CoolSculpting Cycle,
and even 50% Off Any IV Treatment!
Plus many more rewards to earn.
Full Disclosure: There is no catch. We just wanted to add value back to our incredible patients. We understand the best kind of marketing is giving back. It’s that simple.
