Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of licensed professionals with a deep understanding of the latest beauty trends and advanced techniques, ensuring that you receive personalized and effective treatments tailored to your unique needs. From our friendly receptionists to our talented practitioners, we are here to provide you with a luxurious and transformative experience.
Liza Guillen
Liza Guillen is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who brings nearly a decade of nursing expertise to Forever Young Medspa. She’s proud to have interned and received hands-on training received from 5-time honoree of the Top 100 ‘Best Aesthetic Injectors in America’ Jacob Sanchez, CRNA from GetRefreshed Medical Aesthetics Center in Miami. Liza has also received extensive medical aesthetics training from Galderma, Aesthetics Vision Institute, Aesthetics Elements & Advanced Med-Aesthetics Partners. With her lifelong love for aesthetics, Liza appreciates the importance of high-quality patient care with a love & passion for helping others in building their self-confidence and bringing out their inner beauty. Liza believes in the mind-body connection that when you look your best you often feel your best.
Additionally, Liza’s has vast experience in emergency room nursing in the Memorial Healthcare Systems since early 2014.
There, she acquired and built a strong medical foundation necessary to provide exceptional patient care, with safety being her top priority. Her thorough aesthetics assessment skills and patient-education expertise provides our patients with safe and effective outcomes.
While working in the ER, Liza continued to grow within her profession and attended the University of Miami where she obtained her master’s degree in nursing and became a family nurse practitioner. While practicing in an Urgent Care setting as a NP, Liza began studying aesthetic medicine and attended numerous hands-on trainings before transitioning to the field of medical aesthetics.
Liza’s is a member of the Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network (GAIN) with their cutting-edge extensive & continuous training of the male and female facial anatomy, facial aging, and the rheology of dermal fillers.
Liza believes that true wellness and anti-again encompasses body, mind, and spirit which translates into enhancing all aspect of personal health. Her passion is empowering others to feel their best and truly believes in the power of self-confidence. Liza’s aesthetic approach is a minimalist facial balancing process that preserve her clients’ natural beauty while delivering the most natural anti-aging results.
Liza is always seeking out the most innovative technology and continuing aesthetic education from industry leaders to bring the most safe and up to date services to her clients.
Education:
- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Master of Science in Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Coral Gables, FL – 2021 - BROWARD COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Miramar, FL – 2019 - BROWARD COLLEGE
Associates of Science in Nursing
Registered Nurse
Davie, FL – 2013
Certifications/Licenses:
- AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification - FLORIDA BOARD OF NURSING
RN License
APRN License - US DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION DEA License
- AESTHETIC VISION INSTITUTE
Introduction to Neurotoxin certification
Introduction to Dermal Fillers certification - ADVANCE MED-AESTHETIC PARTNERS
Advanced use of Dermal Fillers to mid face, lower face and lips
Advanced use of Neurotoxins to face, neck, and for treatment of hyperhidrosis
Advanced use of cannula technique for lip fillers - AESTHETIC ELEMENT
Advanced use of cannula technique for mid and lower face - GALDERMA AESTHETIC INJECTOR NETWORK
Male and female anatomy certification
The aging process certification
Rheology of dermal fillers certification - FOREVER YOUNG MEDSPA
Virtue RF Microlneedling
Icon IPL
Motus AX Laser Hair Removal
Tetra CO2 & Coolpeel
Microneedling and PRF/Exosomes
Abby Ross, Certified Medical Aesthetician
Kristi Bruno-Wittingham, NP
Kristi Bruno-Wittingham is a master injector with over 10 years of experience in the Medical Aesthetics field. She possesses both the skills and an artistic eye born of having been trained by some of the foremost Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologist & Vendors in the world including; Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera, Dr. David Applebaum, Dr. Danny Vleegar, Dr. Ryan Greene, Galderma Advanced Injection Certifications, Allergan Next Dimension & EPIC Certifications, Merz Advanced Uses in Fillers Certifications as well as many other laser and industry training.
Her expertise in the area of correcting lines and wrinkles caused by dynamic muscle movement, loss of facial fat (volume) in the upper, lower, and mid-face, tear troughs and natural look lip augmentations have Kristi as one of the most sought after Medical Aesthetic Injectors in South Florida. Kristi loves what she does and has perfected the fine art of Natural Look Aesthetics that leave patients looking like they did years ago with a face that reflects a Forever Young but Natural Appearance.
Kristi’s expertise also extends to the numerous lasers, radiofrequency, and ultrasound technology she’s been certified on including; Candela GentleLase Pro, Cynosure Icon, GentleYag Pro, GentleMax Pro, Alex TriVantage, eMatrix, Ulthera.
Kristi believes that no one ages overnight and thus the journey back to youth is a process as each patient is unique unto themselves there is not a one size fits all equation. Kristi will meet with you during your complimentary consultation to learn what your goals are and then provide her own expertise as to how best to achieve them with the ultimate goal of looking and staying Forever Young. Kristi lives in Pembroke Pines, with her husband David and her children Dominic and Gavin and she enjoys sporting events, traveling, and family time.
Many patients may recognize the last name Bruno as Kristi’s father is Dr. Bruno who was a practicing Pediatrician for many years at Pediatric Associates in Hollywood. Perhaps this comment from one of the world’s largest suppliers of injectables says it all; “Kristi is a master injector with a soft touch and I would not hesitate to state that she’s one of, if not the best injector in all of South Florida”.
Procedures Kristi Performs
- Kybella – Double chin/Submental Fat
- PRF: Face, Neck, Decollate, Hands, Scalp, Scars
- Microneedling (Dermapen 3)
- Botox, Dysport, Xeomin
- Platysmal Band (Use of Botox for neck lift)
- Hyperhidrosis (Use of Botox for excessive sweating)
- All dermal fillers: Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm ultra plus XC, Volbella, Restylane lyft, Restylane silk, Restylane, Sculptra, Radiesse, Bellafill, Lyft & Belotero.
- Upper, Mid & Lower Face Liquid Face Lift with use of Botox & Fillers
- Eyebrow Lift
- Combination PRF & Filler Rejuvenation
- Weight loss: HCG
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Advanced use of Chemical peels
- Skin tag removal, minor skin procedures.
LASER Treatments Include:
Hair Removal, Skin Rejuvenation, Vascular Lesions, Nail Fungus, Sun/Brown Spots, Skin Tightening & Removal of Facial Vessels
Past Experience
- IDEAL IMAGE 2007-2013
- IMAGE MEDICAL SPA 2013-2017
Certifications and licensure:
- Botulinum Toxins A (Botox, Dysport & Xeomin)
- Dermal Fillers & Advanced Dermal Fillers
- Sculptra Advanced Certification
- Allergan Next Dimension & EPIC Certifications
- Galderma Advanced Facial Sculpting Certifications
- Merz Advanced Techniques for Re-volumization
- The art of using Cannula’s for Dermal Fillers
- Skin Pen Microneedling
- Liquid Face Lift
- Kybella
- Bellafill
- HCG for Weight loss
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Anti-Aging
- Advanced Chemical Peels
- Numerous Lasers & Energy Devices
EDUCATION
- FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Boca Raton, FL.
2006 - FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Boca Raton, FL.
2002 - TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE IN NURSING
REGISTERED NURSE
LICENSE CERTIFICATION
Tallahassee, FL.
1998
BOARD-CERTIFIED FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS (2006) RE-CERTIFICATION (2011) & (2016)
Andrea Parajon – Patient Care Coordinator, CME, LE
Jade Paula, Patient Care Coordinator
Skyler Santa Maria – Patient Care Coordinator
Kelsey Parra, PA-C, MMS
Abi-gail Dwyer – Esthetician
Abi is a licensed Esthetician with over 3 years of medical esthetic experience. Abi is certified with numerous facial and body services including; HydraFacial MD, VI Peels, Jessner Peels, Acne Facials, Exilis Ultra, Exilis UltraFemme 360, Venus Freeze, Venus Legacy, Vanquish ME, Vanquish Flex, SculpSure, and EMSCULPT
Abi is very passionate about the proper utilization of FDA-approved services and technologies often combining multiple treatments to help her patients look and as importantly, feel their best.
The most enjoyable part of my career is getting to know my patients and their esthetic immediate, short-term, and long-term goals. Abi loves when one of our patients has a big “0” Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, High School Reunion, or some other type of event they want to star at, and she creates a customized program to make that happen.
Abi believes that aging takes place over years or decades of time and an anti-aging regimen must include short and long-term treatment programs to get her patients looking and then staying, Forever Young.
Amanda Barnes – Patient Experience Manager
Amanda began her journey with Forever young Medspa back in 2011 and is one of Forever Young’s Customer Experience Managers. With her extensive experience in customer service and customer relations, she will always greet you with her warm smile and ensure you are taken care of from the moment you call to book your appointment until you walk out the door looking and feeling fabulous.
She loves meeting and interacting with current and new patients and assists in the day-to-day operations of Forever Young MedSpa. Amanda has received extensive training on all of Forever Young MedSpa’s services and products and she’s both a medical assistant and a certified medical aesthetics consultant frequently performing initial patient consultations.
Outside of Forever Young Medspa, Amanda is a mom of two young children Mason & Madison, and loves spending time with her family.
Valeria Marulanda
Valeria (Val) is a recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her love for aesthetics & passion for beauty has led her toward the career choice to further her education and become an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner.
Val has a passion for health and beauty and loves to educate patients on various FDA-approved services and products offered to give them the best results.
She is fluent in both English and Spanish and loves answering patient questions, arranging initial consultations and future appointments for new and old patients alike.
Val has a warm and caring personality and her goal for our patients is that each and every visit to Forever Young MedSpa will be a positive experience & that even patients who come in after a hard day, will leave with a smile on their face and a renewed vision for a better tomorrow.