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Mary Smiley Ford

Founder & CEO, Chief of Clinical Services

MSN, APRN, CRNA

Mary has been in the medical field for over 13 years. She grew up in Nashville, TN where she received an associate degree in nursing followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from East Tennessee State University. She worked in the Neurosurgical ICU at Vanderbilt University before attending the University of Tennessee to pursue her Master’s degree in Nurse Anesthesiology. After receiving her degree in 2016, she began practicing in the operating room as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist and continues to do so today. Mary now lives in Nashville with her two beautiful children and loving husband. She has worked and trained as an injector for over 5 years.

Mary is an experienced and accredited aesthetic injectables trainer and educator with certifications from many of the top training programs in the world. She is 1 of 500 faculty injectable trainers for Allergan Medical Institute, a prestigious position with the largest manufacturer of neurotoxin (Botox), dermal fillers (Juvéderm), and other medical aesthetic and cosmetic products. She has also received private trainings from Dr. Steve Weiner on ultrasound guided injections, Julie Horne’s masterclass on advanced lip injections, cadaver courses with international trainer Dr. David Sadaat, among trainings with several other nationally recognized trainers. Her own trainings are accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and Boards of Nursing and she hosts nationally recognized trainers at the Smiley Aesthetics training facility in Nashville, TN. She is an accredited speaker and faculty member for the Aesthetic Next 5.0 2023 conference, The Medical Spa Show 2024, and for Dr. Sadaat’s cadaver courses. She has also spoken for the 2022 CRNA Entrepreneur Mastermind Summit and for the Indiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists. She continues to advance her aesthetic education and practice on a daily basis. Pricing for training includes all supplies and products.

Carla Pierson

Co-Founder, Chief of Business and Operations

DNP, MBA, RN

Carla is an experienced injector who has been in the medical field for over 12 years! She grew up in Nashville, TN where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing followed by a Master of Science in Nursing Administration, a Master of Business Administration with a Healthcare focus, and, finally, a Doctorate of Nursing Practice. She worked in a variety of critical care and trauma settings before entering into Nursing Leadership roles. Her experience in hospital operations, healthcare business, and extensive knowledge of regulatory and other state statutes and laws gave this business a leg up in getting up and running and ensuring smooth operations from the moment of launch.

Courtney D. Walker, Esq.

Co-Founder, Chief Legal Officer

Esquire

Courtney received her undergraduate degree in agribusiness management from Tennessee Technological University. Prior to beginning law school, she worked in the office of Governor Bill Haslam. Courtney received her Juris Doctor degree from Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, where she was Valedictorian. Upon receiving her law degree, Courtney began developing her practice as a corporate attorney in a prestigious midsize law firm. Courtney lives in Knoxville with her two children and husband.

Meet Our Vice Presidents

Lori Smiley

Vice President of Administration

Jessie Cheatham

BSN, RN, CCN

Vice President of Medspa Operations &. Development

Cira Monnig

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Vice President of Training & Clinical Services

Adriane Rohrer

MSN, APRN, AGAC-NPBC

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Clinical Services

Meet Our Medical Directors

Dr. Ryan Pickens

MD

Medical Director - Tennessee

Dr. Erika Kelly

MD

Medical Director - Kentucky

Dr. David Sanusi

MD

Medical Director - Georgia

Cira Monnig

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Medical Director - Kansas

Dr. Sean Griffin

MD

Medical Director - Indiana

Dr. Randy G. Brown

MD, FACS

Medical Director - Missouri

Adriane Rohrer

MSN, APRN, AGAC-NPBC

Medical Director - Arizona, Colorado

Dr. Katrina Brown Briggs

MD

Katrina Brown Briggs, MD - Ohio

Dr. Jennifer Powell

MD

Dr. Jennifer Powell, MD - Missouri

Meet Our Clinic Managers

Lauren Larrick

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Director of Gallatin Medspa

Brandi Fly

APRN, FNP-BC

Director of Collierville Medspa

Amanda Parks

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Director of Knoxville Medspa

Jordan Hardy

APRN, MSN, FNP-C

Director of Mount Juliet Medspa

Cira Monnig

MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Director of Lake of the Ozarks Medspa

Donna Smailis

PA

Director of Nashville West Medspa