Meet Our Staff

West Des Moines
CLINIC TEAM

Sheila has worked at Coachlight Clinic & Spa and Des Moines Plastic Surgery for 11 years and she has over 18 years of experience doing Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Juvederm Products, Restylane, Kybella and Radiesse. Her expertise is Botox Cosmetic, wrinkle and lip filler injections. She has worked in the plastic surgery field serving in many different positions since 1988. Her designation as a master injector with the practice includes completing over 25,000 hours of injectable treatments, and has been practicing her scope of work under the supervision and direction of a Plastic Surgeon that is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the highest Board Certification designation in the field of plastic surgery. Sheila’s designation as a master injector also means she treats advanced areas with filler including the nose, glabella and temples.

Sheila has helped Coachlight Clinic & Spa become a top member of the elite company Allergan, which puts us among the busiest aesthetic offices in the United States. She is extremely knowledgeable about the injectable products and facial anatomy. She is kind, great with people, very gentle and will make you feel comfortable and at ease during any of these procedures.

Jackie graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. Jackie has a variety of nursing experience in the hospital, clinic, and surgical settings. While specializing in aesthetic nursing she is sure to take care of the patient every step along the way. Jackie has accumulated over 15 years of advanced experience with cosmetic injectables such as Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Juvederm, Restalyne and Radiesse. Jackie’s designation as a master injector with the practice includes completing over 25,000 hours of injectable treatments, and has been practicing her scope of work under the supervision and direction of a Plastic Surgeon that is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the highest Board Certification designation in the field of plastic surgery. Jackie’s designation as a master injector also means she treats advanced areas with filler including the nose, glabella and temples.

Jackie has helped Coachlight Clinic & Spa become a top member of the elite company Allergan, which puts us among the busiest aesthetic offices in the United States. She welcomes you to schedule a complimentary consultation anytime.

Laura brings over 12 years of experience as a nurse and prior to specializing in aesthetics she provided care for patients in emergency and clinical settings. Laura loves being able to make patients look and feel great through the art and science of injectable aesthetics. Her favorite treatment areas include the lips, cheek, and chin to help flatter a patient’s natural features. In her free time she enjoys staying active with her family.
Heather joined the Coachlight injectable team in 2021 and her background includes over a twenty years’ experience as a registered nurse. Her most recent experience was supporting patients in a plastic & cosmetic surgery office, and she has been working with injectable patients since 2019. Heather enjoys the aesthetic practice simply because she loves seeing the confidence it brings to patients. Educating and evaluating her patient’s with options that help them achieve their aesthetic goals is her specialty!
Cara graduated from Professional Cosmetology Institute in Ames, Iowa in 2002. She has been in the medical industry for over a decade and has more than 19 years of experience in the skin care field. Cara is a licensed aesthetician for the state of Iowa and a Certified Laser Technician. Her menu of services keeps growing as the medical field keeps advancing. As an advanced Laser Technician, Cara specializes in results-driven treatments including HALO, Forever Young BBL, MOXI, and INTRAcel RF Microneedling. She is also certified in body contouring and fat reduction procedures including CoolSculpting and EMSCULPT.

Cara’s main focus is to give her patients best results from both clinical treatments and at-home care and maintenance. Cara invites you to come in and talk about any nonsurgical procedure at Coachlight Clinic & Spa.

Robyn brings over 16 years of aesthetic experience to Coachlight Clinic & Spa. She first earned her aesthetics accreditation from the Professional Cosmetology Institute in 2003, and has since obtained advanced certifications in laser and chemical peels. As a knowledgeable aesthetician and skin care specialist, Robyn provides the non-surgical skin care needs of our patients.

Her services include CoolSculpting, HydraFacial, laser treatments such as Forever Young BBL and Halo Pro, skin tightening, as well as chemical peels, microdermabrasion treatments, laser tattoo removal and facials. Robyn is well versed in a wide variety of physician directed skin care products and prescription topicals. She has earned the trust of her patients with her confidence and ability to choose the right combinations of products and services. Call the Coachlight Clinic & Spa to schedule your complimentary consultation with Robyn today.

Jessie is a Licensed Aesthetician in the State of Iowa and is a Certified Laser Technician. She graduated from La’James International in Mason City in 2004, has 15 years of experience, and throughout her career she has completed several postgraduate courses at the Chicago based International Dermal Institute. With a passion for educating her clients on how to best care for their skin, she provides skin care treatments to optimize the appearance and health of the skin.

Her services include CoolSculpting, HydraFacial, laser treatments such as Forever Young BBL and Halo Pro, skin tightening, laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and facials. Call the Coachlight Clinic & Spa to schedule your complimentary consultation with Jessie today.

Dannica is a Licensed Aesthetician in the state of Iowa and and graduated from Iowa School of Beauty. She is passionate about combining her love of skin care with her 8 year prior experience in the healthcare industry. Dannica is certified in laser treatments including MOXI, BBL, and laser hair removal. She additionally has received advanced training and certification for BBL and is a certified expert from ZO Skin Health. Prior to joining our Coachlight clinical aesthetics team, Dannica built a solid foundation of clients for our facial spa services. She is constantly looking to further educate herself and her clients to help their skin look their best. Please call Dannica at the Coachlight Clinic & Spa to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Meagan is a licensed aesthetician and certified laser technician in the state of Iowa. She has been in the beauty industry for more than 15 years as a makeup artist and body painter and graduated from Iowa School of Beauty in 2017.

She is honored that her patients trust her with their concerns regarding body sculpting, hair removal, acne, retexturing and pigment management. Her additional certifications include microneedling, laser hair removal, CoolSculpting, BBL, MOXI and HALO.

Meagan is adept at guiding her patients through a customized treatment plan tailored around achieving each individuals aesthetic goals. She is devoted to helping her guests feel comfortable in her treatment room, and beautiful in their own skin.

Megan has been a licensed aesthetician since 2013, after graduating from Iowa State University and the Aveda Institute Des Moines. She earned her laser certifications in 2018 when she began focusing on clinical treatments.

Megan is enthusiastic about helping others to achieve their skin care goals. She is an avid learner with a strong attention to detail, and she is passionate about sharing that education with her clients.

West Des Moines
SPA TEAM

Makyla is a licensed aesthetician in the State of Iowa and received her education from La’ James International College. Makyla has over five years experience as a licensed aesthetician and is trained in laser skincare services as well. Her goal is to create unique, relaxing spa experiences for each of her clients, while helping them achieve healthier skin. She has a passion for educating her clients on how to best care for their skin and improve their appearance.
Carlee is a licensed esthetician and licensed reflexologist in the state of Iowa, and received her aesthetics education from James International College. She is focused on the optimization of skin health and has exceptional experience in product knowledge. Her goal with each guest is to provide a kind of personal experience that leaves them feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

In her free time she enjoys collecting vintage, makeup artistry, and hanging out with her dog and cat.

Josie is a licensed aesthetician in the State of Iowa and originally received her training in South Dakota. Her goal with every guest is to tailor to their unique needs and find results-driven solutions for them. She loves helping guests look and feel their best each day!

In her free time she enjoys being with family, friends, and attending concerts and music festivals.

Julie is a licensed aesthetician in the State of Iowa and is a lover of all things aesthetics! You can tell her long-term experience in the beauty and customer service industry drives her passion for helping guests in their skincare goals.

Outside of aesthetics Julie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and is an avid dog lover!

Ankeny
CLINIC TEAM

Anastasia has been a physician assistant practicing medicine since 2017, after graduating from Des Moines University. Prior to injectables, she worked in Urgent Care and the Emergency Department. Her expertise is with Botox, Dysport, Fillers (Juvederm and Restylane), PRP microneedling, PRP hair, and Kybella. She loves marrying her knowledge of anatomy and medical science with her artistic talent to make people look and feel their best! She is kind, great with people, very gentle and will make you feel comfortable and at ease during any of these procedures. Her favorite treatments include cheek filler, providing more defined bone structure and smoothing out wrinkles, and lips, providing a hydrated and youthful appearance. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new restaurants, creating art, traveling & staying active.
Kayla is a registered nurse who brings 8 years of experience in the aesthetic industry. Kayla’s ever-evolving knowledge of the latest beauty innovations combined with her personable demeanor and eagerness to help others reach their beauty goals allow her to create your customized treatment plan. Kayla has always had a passion for aesthetics and all things beauty. Her love for the art of aesthetic nursing is evident in her work. Kayla’s facial rejuvenation artistry is achieved with the use of dermal fillers, Botox, Dysport, PRP, lasers and skin care. She has proven expertise in giving her patients the “natural look.” Having previously worked as an emergency room nurse, Kayla has attention to fine details. Kayla’s facial rejuvenation artistry is customized to each individual patient’s needs. She is dedicated to developing long-term relationships with her patients and she works very hard to ensure that each and every patient’s goals are understood and achieved.
Brittney has been a registered nurse for over 7 years and joined the Coachlight team in 2023 to advance her career in aesthetics. With a solid background in healthcare and accommodating a wide variety of guest needs, Brittney strives to educate guests on how to best utilize injectable treatments to help achieve their aesthetic goals. Her specialty is Botox & Dysport treatments to help guests for preventative intentions as well as being proactive to maintain a youthful, natural look. In her free time she enjoys working out and staying active in the community!
Bri is a Licensed Aesthetician in the state of Iowa and received her training from PCI Academy in 2017. Her experience prior to joining the Coachlight team includes working in dermatology and medical spa settings. Bri is very passionate about helping her patients get great results from both clinic treatments and stellar at-home skincare routines. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being a mom to her son and staying active!

Administrative Team

Brenda is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a minor in Management of Information Systems. Brenda is the Director of Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ and Coachlight Clinic & Spa. She is responsible for the overall daily operations, financials, human resources and assisting in marketing of these two businesses.
Denise comes to Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ with over 20 years of experience in healthcare management and customer service. A graduate of Mount Mercy University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration she serves as our liaison in areas of practice management, business development, and marketing. Des Moines Plastic Surgery™ and Coachlight Clinic & Spa is known as a leader in the Midwest for plastic surgery and non-surgical procedures. Denise assists the clinic and staff to maintain this standard of excellence in your personalized care and delivery of service.
Savannah supports Coachlight by managing the guest services associate team & provider schedules to maintain a calm and welcoming environment for all guests, which compliments her degree in hospitality management. Her favorite part of her support is seeing guests ‘light up’ when they feel more confident about themselves!
With over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, Jenna leads the Ankeny Clinic team in supporting all areas of the business including operations, ensuring outstanding guest services and growing the opportunities for our clinic staff.
Lauren holds a Bachelors Degree from Iowa State University and has over 10 years of experience specifically to the beauty and wellness industry in the fields of marketing, online presence, social media and branding. In addition she is a licensed cosmetologist, member of the Professional Beauty Association, and enjoys being an active member in the community by volunteering and fundraising for various organizations. Lauren is dedicated to leading our marketing initiatives and helping tell the story of our team and the services we offer.
Madi graduated from Kirkwood College with an associates degree in Business Management and emphasis on Human Resource Management. She has over 9 years experience in the customer service industry and over three years specifically in aesthetics. Madi enjoys working in the industry that helps people feel good about themselves! When Madi is not at Coachlight she loves spending time with her friends and family.

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