My name is Christy and I am a Nurse Practitioner born and raised in Rochester, NY (my parents couldn't have settled somewhere warmer). I went to the University of Buffalo School of Nursing (even colder). When I graduated I moved home and started working in the Cardiac Surgery ICU at Strong, while going to University of Rochester for my masters. After completing my RNFA ,(that allowed me to assist in the OR) I spent 2 years at Rochester General Hospital rotating between the Surgical ICU and Vascular Surgery. After that I returned to (my first love) cardiac surgery at Strong.

I have two beautiful daughters, Lucy and Mara (hence the misspelling of illuminate) and a husband who has made all my dreams come true (who says you can't have the fairytale?).

My career took a real turn when I discovered Botox (and maybe a little lip filler). I instantly fell in love with making people "feel better" in a very different, very personal way. I have now been in aesthetics for going on 4 years and I have loved every relationship I have formed because of it. It takes a lot to trust someone with your body, especially your face and I pride myself in my ability to listen and follow up until I "get it right."

I very much believe that life is a journey in every aspect and I would be honored to be a part of your aesthetic journey!