Karim Halani, BSc., MBA, ARC-MU, MedSpa Director
Karim has spent the last seven years, studying, understanding and incorporating the best treatments in medical aesthetics that provides the best results at a reasonable investment. Karim has long had passion for the Health and Beauty industry, perhaps because he is surrounded by the medical professionals in his family, but also his drive and commitment to improve the life and well-being of others from within and explore their outer beauty. Having spent 18 years in the corporate world, lastly as an IT executive, he finally decided to pursue his passion for this industry because it gives him a tremendous opportunity to make a difference in other peoples’ lives, each and every day; and live life with total passion. He is committed to making Serena MedSpa, second to none by living and practicing the values of honesty, integrity, adding value, respect for each other and making a difference each and every day, as well as offering the best treatments in medical aesthetics today and tomorrow!

Erica, Spa Coordinator & Exec. Asst. to MedSpa Director 

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Karen S. Brown, Head Nurse and Lead Injector
Ms. Brown, has been practicing as an RN for several decades in diverse areas. About ten years ago, she developed a passion for esthetics treatments and pursued her career as the medical aesthetic nurse specializing in injections, including, Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Elevess, Radiesse and many more. Karen is also trained and qualified in the laser aesthetic treatments. Perhaps, one of the most impressive accomplishments for Ms. Brown is her career track record as an aesthetic nurse, working for some of the top physicians in Dallas. Ms. Brown’s attention to details, her sincere care for her patients and her passion for what she does, had made her one of the most sought out nurse injector in the city.

Sonia Garza, Lead Medical Aesthetician
Sonia’s is the Lead Medical Aesthetician at Serena MedSpa and most frequently requested aesthetic specialist by several hundred clients at Serena MedSpa. Sonia’s interest in makeup artistry led her to a career in the aesthetics and later the medical aesthetics field. Graduating from esthetics school six years ago with a newfound passion for skincare, she further trained at premier day-spas for several years before transitioning to the medical aesthetics world and had loved it ever since. Sonia is certified and highly qualified in all aspects of medical aesthetic treatments performed at Serena MedSpa. She is the most requested aesthetician by clients.

Melissa, Head Med Aesthetician & Consultation Specialist

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Mandy, Medical Aesthetician

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Neuza, Medical Aesthetician

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Dr. James Amsberry
Dr. James Amsberry is a highly-skilled Plastic Surgeon with a distinctive academic background. With over 14 years of surgical expertise and extensive experience in Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Amsberry consistently received top honors throughout his academic life, including graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Franciscan University (BA). He earned his medical degree from the ORU - School of Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he likewise garnered a host of awards and distinctions. He went on to eight years of surgical training in several prestigious institutions including University of California (Davis-East Bay) Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia, PA), Oregon Health Sciences University (Portland, OR), and is currently the Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.

He is a member of various reputable medical organizations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Academy of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is currently active in the practice of laser medicine and surgery and a Medical monitor of several laser research projects.

He co-owner of Luminesse Medical Spa, a leading Medical Spa in Poway, California

Mr. James Parrott
Mr. James Parrott has 20 years of diversified healthcare business development and management experience. His extensive healthcare background includes serving as Administrator of a multi-site Cosmetic Surgery group; Western Regional Manager for a major pharmaceutical firm; and Vice President of Business Development for an emerging healthcare company with responsibility for opening a multitude of free-standing facilities across the western half of the United States.

Mr. Parrott brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of Regulation Compliance, Insurance, and acquisition of Medical Technology.

John Buckingham
Mr. Buckingham is a founding board member of the International Medical Spa Association and serves as their Vice President of Corporate Affairs. He has co-created, with the University of California, Irvine, a new Spa and Hospitality Management Certificate Program. The first and only one of its kind in the United States, this program meets the growing spa and wellness industry demands for spa management professionals. Mr. Buckingham serves on the UCI faculty of this new program teaching the MedSpa and Marketing courses.