Mel graduated from Iowa State University in 2017 with a B.S. in Kinesiology and Health and is attending nursing school. Mel’s love for medical aesthetics has grown over the last few years as she has assisted and learned from some of the most talented injectors in the industry.
Mel is passionate about connecting with patients; her superpower is keeping providers on schedule (being a Time Gremlin). Mel enjoys reading books for book club, watching movies, or hiking in her free time.
Ready for your ritual?
Schedule a consultation online or chat with us by clicking the purple icon on the bottom right.
Most of our patients prefer to text with us via Klara – our secure HIPPA compliant communication system. Click the purple icon in the bottom right to get started! You may also call our office at 480.702.2442 or email at info@skinritualaz.com.
It depends on the treatment. Any aesthetic service that causes any kind of downtime (i.e. dermal filler or Sculptra, Kybella, laser, BBL, microneedling, Vivace, chemical peels) requires a consultation first. It’s important that our providers assess your skin and goals in detail to ensure the appropriate treatments are selected for you and that you and your skin are adequately prepared. Treatments that CAN be done in conjunction with a consultation the same day include dermaplaning, HydraFacial, DiamondGlow and Botox.
We can help! Schedule a consultation with one of our providers and they will create a custom treatment plan to address your skin concerns and help you reach your goals.
New patient consultations cost $50 with our aestheticians and $100 with our physician assistant injectors. The consultation deposit can be applied towards the cost of products or services within one year. Please keep in mind that in the event of a no-show or cancellation/rescheduling within 24 hours of the appointment, the deposit is forfeited and a new payment is required to schedule another appointment. Established patients with our sister practice, Desert Sky Dermatology, are entitled to one free consultation.
We require 48 hour notice to cancel or reschedule any appointment to avoid forfeiting your deposit, or an automatic $75 fee will be charged to the card on file for the first late notice/no show. Subsequent late notice/no shows will result in an automatic $200 fee charged to your card on file. A deposit may be required to schedule future appointments. The 48-hour notice applies to Monday appointments. Please leave us a voicemail or send a text message to cancel or reschedule over the weekend.
Absolutely! We use Klara, a secure and HIPPA compliant communication system, to correspond with our patients. Once registered with Klara, you can text messages, photos, and attachments directly from your phone. Email communication is also available to info@skinritualaz.com
Yes! If you’re new to the game, Alle (formerly Brilliant Distinctions) and Aspire are excellent and user-friendly programs administered by the manufacturer of Botox, Dysport, Juvederm fillers, Restylane fillers, Sculptra, and Kybella. Basically, you are rewarded every time you get injected!
No. Pregnancy and nursing are contraindications for all injectable treatments done at Skin Ritual.
While pregnancy and nursing are contraindications for many cosmetic and aesthetic treatments and skin care products, there are a variety of options that are safe and can help care for the skin during this time. Many women experience skin challenges like acne, dryness, hyperpigmentation, and melasma with hormonal changes. Schedule a consultation to discuss a treatment plan that’s right for you during this time.
Our physician assistant injectors have completed their Masters of Physician Assistant Studies and are board certified through the NCCPA. Additionally, they have been trained in general, surgical and aesthetic dermatology, with continuing education in the field of aesthetics. Our aestheticians & certified laser technicians are dual-certified by the Arizona Board of Cosmetology and the Arizona Department of Health Services. They receive continuing education on our skincare lines, laser devices and other treatments.
A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who holds an advanced degree and is able to provide direct patient care. In an aesthetic setting, PA injectors diagnose, prescribe and treat the aesthetic concerns of their patients, often utilizing injectable dermal fillers, neuromodulators and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
An aesthetician is a licensed skin specialist who provides a variety of services, procedures, products, and consultations to help improve and maintain the appearance and health of the skin.
Medical spas provide treatment and services for a variety of skin conditions, like fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and sun damage, acne, and more. Day spas provide services like massages, pedicures and manicures and facials. An aesthetic clinic provides the same treatment and services as a medical spa, but comprises of a medically-led aesthetic team, often with advanced training in a speciality, such as our partnership with Desert Sky Dermatology.
Medical spas provide treatment and services for a variety of skin conditions, like fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and sun damage, acne, and more. Day spas provide services like massages, pedicures and manicures and facials. An aesthetic clinic provides the same treatment and services as a medical spa, but comprises of a medically-led aesthetic team, often with advanced training in a speciality, such as our partnership with Desert Sky Dermatology.