Brandi | MINT & NEEDLE
Being able to actually touch the SMAS is something you can’t learn. It takes it from being 2D to actual 3D. And also that tactile sense was awesome.
Expert Team
We are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and their patients by providing the best possible care through superior educational events and innovative training programs
THE Team
The MedSpa
Network Faculty
Our Medical Practitioners are Board-Certified Experts in Medical Aesthetics, and our Business Professionals Excel at Running Client-Focused MedSpas.
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Dr. Alan Durkin, M.D., M.S.
Dr. Alan Durkin is a Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and owner of Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, a private surgery center that combines style and elegance with a state-of-the-art…
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Stephanie Bieber
A decade of chair-side care and a research focus on advanced injectables and skin-health protocols have made Stephanie a trusted voice in the MedSpa Network. Her practice emphasizes conservative, reproducible…
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Nick Woltjen
Nick Woltjen brings a decade of surgical precision and a lifelong commitment to patient-centered care to the MedSpa Network. Following his residency at the Mayo Clinic, Nick built a thriving…
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Keaton Benning
Keaton Benning has spent over fifteen years helping patients reclaim confidence through evidence-based cosmetic medicine. His practice blends surgical expertise with a deep interest in the intersection of technology and…
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Tateum Valentine
Tateum Valentine is recognized nationally for her work in reconstructive aesthetics and post-surgical recovery protocols. She founded the Valentine Institute in 2017 with a mission to make high-caliber cosmetic care…
THE Team
Training Faculty
We combine clinical precision with operational excellence to provide a comprehensive learning environment for the next generation of aesthetic professionals.
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Trevor Larson
Trevor is an elite injector at Tru Beauty by Trevor, a luxury cosmetic injectables practice and Med Spa. A decade of experience with injectables, with a signature focus on natural,…
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Katie Robinson
Katie Robinson is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) board certified in Family Medicine with six years of clinical expertise. She has a diverse background in aesthetic medicine and chronic-disease…
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Brandi Gregge
Founder, Trainer and Aesthetic Injector of Mint and Needle. Armed with a Master of Science in Nursing, a B.S. in Kinesiology and Nursing, and an MBA, Brandi leads clinical workshops…
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Akash Chandawarkar
Dr. Akash Chandawarkar is a Harvard-educated physician, Johns Hopkins trained plastic surgeon, and fellowship-trained aesthetic surgeon. He combines surgical discipline with a research focus on outcomes measurement. Akash teaches surgical-precision…
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Deborah Hudak
Dr. Hudak is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, Oculofacial Surgeon, and member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and the Physician Coalition for Injectables Safety. Her teaching…
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Patrine Fardette
Owner of Face It Aesthetics, passionate about helping patients improve their look and confidence. Certified Physician Assistant with a specialty focus on full-face rejuvenation and non-surgical rhinoplasty. Patrine teaches the…
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Rachel Polazzi
Rachel is an aesthetic injector with a background in emergency nursing and a passion for trauma-informed patient care. She teaches the Network introductory module on consultation ethics. Rachel's clinical interest…
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Miranda Webb
Miranda (Mimi) Webb is a dual-degree Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Injector with three years of experience in Aesthetic Medicine, currently serving the Philadelphia area and lecturing for the Network.…
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Amanda Murray
Amanda is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist who has been in nursing since 2007. She completed her injector training under Kelly Hermans at Beautiphi Academy and now trains peers in…
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Kyle Farr
Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner, born and raised in Michigan. Kyle is Board Certified in Family Practice (FNP) and specializes in aesthetic medicine, with an emphasis…
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