Nia Zameni, MSN, FNP – Aesthetic Director / Allergan Trainer
Nia, an Aesthetic Director and Allergan trainer, is not only a specialist in laser resurfacing and injectables but also a distinguished expert in facial balancing. A 2014 graduate of California State University, East Bay, and a former ICU nurse, she seamlessly transitioned into aesthetics, mastering over 20 laser and aesthetic procedures. Her profound expertise spans across dermal fillers and neuromodulators like BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Restylane®, Juvederm®, and Kybella®.
Her skill extends to the delicate art of facial balancing, ensuring each feature is in perfect harmony with others, creating a beautifully symmetrical and naturally appealing appearance. Her ability to connect with patients allows her to deliver results that range from subtly enhancing to dramatically altering, always in line with individual desires.
As an adept aesthetic injector and trainer, Nia marries medical precision with artistic flair to transform and enhance natural beauty uniquely. She expertly erases signs of aging, fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and pigmentation irregularities, providing a newfound confidence to her clients. Her passion extends beyond her clinic; as a fitness enthusiast, avid learner, and trainer, she actively shares transformative patient results on her Instagram page @Beauty_Nurse_Nia, living by her motto, “look good to feel good.”
In her career, Nia finds fulfillment in blending medical science with cosmetic innovation. She is committed to empowering her patients, helping them restore confidence and well-being, and ensuring their facial features are balanced and harmoniously enhanced.
Adding to this rich background, Nia’s early passion for the arts, particularly in painting female faces on canvas as a child, inspired her to blend medicine with art in her professional career. In her free time, she enjoys the company of her two Siberian cats and indulges in her love for home decoration, further showcasing her artistic flair and eye for beauty.
Sophie Lyapina, R.N. – Nurse Injector
Sophie is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from her native country, Russia. Sophie has worked as a medical surgical nurse at Kaiser Permanente for many years, but her true passion is in aesthetics. Sophie is a true artist in face sculpting and rejuvenation and has worked as a nurse injector for over 10 years. Seeing clients consistently over time is a source of inspiration for Sophie.
Ligaya Palabyab, R.N. – Nurse Injector
Gaya is a clinical aesthetic registered nurse with more than six years of cosmetic injectable and laser treatment experience. Warm, friendly and dedicated to achieving natural and subtle enhancements and corrections, she encourages her clients to feel good about themselves—inside and out. Gaya is deeply passionate about skincare, wellness and fitness. When she’s not helping her clients reach their aesthetic goals, she enjoys yoga, running and playing tennis.
Allison Hsu, RN, BSN – Nurse Injector
Nurse Allison began her education career with a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of California, Davis, a second bachelor’s in nursing at San Francisco State University, and is now furthering her education to obtain a doctorate in nursing at Samuel Merritt University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude at San Francisco State University and is in Sigma Theta Tau, the International Society of Nursing. She has worked for Serenity MedSpa since 2019 as a Medical Assistant before transitioning in her role to a Registered Nurse to do services such as injectables, lasers, microneedling with radio-frequency and more!
Allison (Ally) is from Los Angeles, California. She is Taiwanese, fluently in speaks English and Mandarin (Chinese). In her free time, she loves to explore by traveling, eating, reading, playing the piano, and experiencing new things! She has always had an eye for aesthetics in beauty, fashion, and photography. Many of her friends and family always point out that she finds the beauty in everything! Furthermore, she has steady hands since she has always done her own nails and makeup since high school. She worked at Sephora when she was younger and fell in love with all things beauty and skincare related. Therefore, she decided aesthetic nursing was the perfect job for her!
Ask her any questions on her Instagram page @nurse.ally_
Judy Yonai, R.N. – Nurse Injector
Judy is a registered nurse with more than two decades of experience in aesthetic and dermatologic medicine. For nearly five years, she taught hundreds of nurses and doctors in the United States and Great Britain proper clinical injection techniques for best patient outcomes. A former Cosmetic Coordinator for the Department of Dermatologic Surgery at Stanford University Hospital, Judy brings her unique combination of science, a gentle touch and a keen eye to all her treatments. She specializes in creating noticeable improvements in each of her clients that still appear beautifully natural and never overdone.
Cindy Vo – Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Cindy, a diligent and compassionate Registered Nurse, earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Roseman University of Health Sciences in 2021. Along with an Associates of Sciences in Health & Physical Education and Associates of Arts in Natural Sciences and Language & Rationality, Cindy has a diverse educational background that brings a unique perspective and comprehensive understanding of the human body. This knowledge enables her to tailor exceptional treatments to help clients enhance their appearance and boost their confidence, ensuring they leave feeling refreshed and revitalized. With her unwavering dedication to her craft, Cindy strives to provide the highest level of care and expertise, ensuring each client’s experience is personalized and unforgettable.
Vicky (Fan Jin) Li – Acupuncturist
Vicky Li has over 15 years of acupuncture experience. She is a graduate of Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine University, one of the top five-year universities for Chinese Medicine in China. In addition, she received further acupuncture training at the South Baylo University in California. She is a frequent speaker at the San Francisco General Hospital and a former lecturer at the Guilin Chinese Medicine School in China. She treats patients for a variety of issues including stress relief, pain management, smoking and alcohol cessation, asthma, weight control, chronic disease, post stroke pain, women’s health issues, infertility, digestive disorders, allergies, asthma, depression and facial rejuvenation. She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Estheticians / Medical Assistants
Ingrid Yeung
Jennifer Gu
Jessica Kim
Mable Tan
Niko Lau
Sara Lin
Receptionists
Carol Lei
Dayna Camey
Eun Soo Kim
Heejin Lee
Kelly Dare
Stephanie Espinoza
