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Name: Divya Shokeen, MD

Statement: Dr. Shokeen went to University of California, Los Angeles for undergraduate and graduated with a major in psychobiology with an interest in Biochemistry. She received her medical education on the east coast at the prestigious Drexel University College of Medicine, in Philadelphia, PA. Due to her leadership and scholarly excellence throughout medical school, she was awarded a research opportunity as a Dermatology pre-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania during her first and second year of medical school. Her leadership skills led her to be the Northeast Regional director of the American Medical Student association, where she worked towards universal health care laws.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2013

Name: Diana Podeanu

Position: Master Aesthetician

Years experience: 20

Biography: Diana has been working in the aesthetics field for over 20 years. With a background in European skincare, Diana brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the industry. As a highly trained aesthetician, her passions lie in the customization of the traditional facial experience, through utilizing the latest advanced anti-aging technologies. Diana’s approach to general health and wellness is holistic, as she truly believes that beauty is not skin deep, but rather comes from within. Diana is an advocate for having everyone’s outward appearances reflect our inner selves. Living a youthful lifestyle can be achieved if we provide ourselves with the right tools and treatments to get there.

Name: Stefani Cotright

Position: Nurse Injector

Years experience: 25

Biography: As a graduate of LAC+USC School of Nursing in 2003, Stefani has over 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 10 years as an LVN. Stefani realized her interest in aesthetic nursing early on, as her passion is helping her patients’ achieve an external appearance that matches their internal youth. Stefani is well trained and very adept in a variety of facial fillers, bio simulators, and all neurotoxins. She also specializes in laser services including Hair Removal, Intense Pulsed Light Treatments (IPL), Fraxel™, Radiowave and Ultrasound Tightening, PRP, Microneedling, dermal infusion and selected proprietary peels.

Name: Luba Shapiro

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 20

Biography: With over 20 years of experience being an aesthetician and having an ongoing love for skincare, Luba believes that investing in your skin’s benefit truly lasts a lifetime. Luba specializes in the practice of European facials, and has long established herself within the skincare community as being one of the best in her craft. Above all else, Luba believes in simplicity when it comes to skincare, and loves sharing her vast skincare knowledge with all her clients.

Name: Jessi Collins

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 15

Biography: After 15 years of being an aesthetician, Jessi brings a wealth of knowledge and medical background to Ma Maison. Specializing in finer tuned skin treatments, Jessi has a distinguished strength for utilizing the latest technology for various skin conditions. With a special talent for analyzing skin and preforming detailed skin analysis, Jessi is highly skilled at determining successful treatment plans for each individual patient’s needs.

Name: Janice Khedari

Position: Aesthetician

Years experience: 20

Biography: Janice comes to Ma Maison with 20+ years of an extensive medical and aesthetics background. Her specialties as an aesthetician include individualized dermaplaning facials, microchanneling, and waxing. As an experienced skincare specialist with a vast knowledge of products and treatments, Janice believes that there is beauty at every age. Janice encourages everyone to “love the skin you’re in” as healthy, radiant skin can always be achieved… with regular touchups of course.

Name: Tomoka Kanazawa

Position: Cosmetologist

Years experience: 10

Biography: Born and raised in Japan, Tomoka is known as one of the very best in the industry for nail art and design. A natural born perfectionist, Tomoka takes pride in providing her clients with quality work as well as an enjoyable experience. Having worked as a manicurists and aesthetician for over 10 years, Tomoka’s renown has granted her a spot as one of LA’s top nail techs for the last 5 years in a row.

Name: Bylle Breaux

Position: Cosmetologist

Years experience: 10

Biography: As owner of SweetPea Lashes®, CA Licensed Cosmetologist, Bylle Breaux has earned a reputation of customer satisfaction, efficiency and expertise in the beauty and lash industry. A former actress and professional hair and make-up artist, Bylle was one of the first technicians to set the lash extension trend in the Los Angeles area. Originally established in 2010, SweetPea Lashes® partners with top brands in the industry and carries only the best products on the market. Bylle is dedicated to offering customized options to every client in a comfortable, charming and relaxed atmosphere within the beautiful medical spa, Ma Maison de Beaute.

Name: Caroline Kenney

Position: Spa Manager

Years experience: 5

Biography: Caroline comes to Ma Maison with a background in aesthetic/skincare knowledge, marketing, brand management, and customer service. With a deep rooted passion for skincare and new technologies within the aesthetics field, Caroline is always staying up to date on the latest and greatest anti aging treatments that the industry has to offer. Caroline is very passionate about the spa & aesthetics industry and anticipates her work within this industry will be a lifetime objective.

Name: Divya Shokeen

Position: Practice Manager

Years experience: 10

Biography: Dr. Shokeen went to University of California, Los Angeles for undergrad with a major in Psychobiology & interest in Biochemistry. She received her medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine. Due to her leadership & scholarly excellence, she was awarded pre-doctoral research fellowship at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia & completed an internship in internal medicine at University of California, Irvine before returning to the University of Florida thereafter. In her last year of residency, Dr. Shokeen organized and led resident and medical student lectures and didactics. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) & Women’s Dermatology Society ( WDS). She has authored multiple publications in dermatology and dermatologic surgery journals & has been invited to speak & present her research at several national medical conferences. Dr Shokeen primarily specializes in skincare and dermatology.