Embracing Holistic and Regenerative Approaches with Dr. Alisha Armstrong

By Daniel Gouw

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Dr. Alisha Armstrong earned her Master’s degree at Vanderbilt University in 2008, where she worked as the Trauma Team Coordinator at Vanderbilt Children’s hospital before relocating back home to Chattanooga, TN. In 2013, she earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from UT Chattanooga. Dr. Armstrong has experience in adult surgical internsive care, adult and pediatric emergency/trauma, pediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care, as well as the field of aesthetic medicine. After training with some of the top aesthetic injectors in the country, she decided to open Premier Medical Aesthetics. Dr. Armstrong is not only passionate about providing quality aesthetic procedures and care, but also doing so in an environment that is welcoming and fun for every person that enters the door. Her goal is to help every client she encounters feel safe while they are in her care, and beautiful and confident when they leave.

In 2019, Alisha completed her training and board certification to be a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, making her the first CANS nurse in the Chattanooga area. She has completed multiple cadaver labs, including Dr. Chris Surek’s Intensive Advanced Injection Academy lab in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a national trainer for both Revance Aesthetics and Prollenium, which allows her to travel all over the country teaching other health care professionals her injection expertise.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

Discover the surprising journey of a pediatric nurse who transitioned to the world of aesthetics and how personal experiences shaped her practice philosophy.
Learn about the importance of creating a welcoming environment in aesthetic services, where clients feel comfortable and accepted, regardless of their appearance.
Uncover common misconceptions about aesthetic treatments and how to navigate the fear of looking "overdone" with the right approach and provider.
Explore the significance of individualized treatment plans and why one-size-fits-all solutions don’t work in aesthetics.
Gain insights into the evolving landscape of aesthetic treatments, including the shift towards holistic and regenerative approaches.
Understand the critical questions to ask when choosing an aesthetic provider to ensure safety, transparency, and a good fit for your needs.
Reflect on the deeper meaning of beauty and confidence

In this episode…

Explore the common misconceptions surrounding aesthetic treatments. What fears do clients bring with them, and how does Dr. Armstrong address these concerns? With her unique approach to patient care, she aims to foster trust and open communication, ensuring that every individual feels heard and valued.

Dr. Armstrong reveals her mission to create a welcoming and judgment-free environment for her patients. How does she ensure that everyone feels comfortable, regardless of their appearance? Her insights into fostering a supportive atmosphere in her practice are both refreshing and inspiring. You won't want to miss her thoughts on the importance of authenticity in the aesthetic industry.

In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Dr. Alisha Armstrong, a highly experienced nurse practitioner with a remarkable 24-year career in various medical fields, including pediatric trauma and surgery. Dr. Armstrong shares her journey from working in pediatric emergency rooms and ICUs to discovering her passion for aesthetics while raising her family. She reflects on her time as the Pediatric Program Director at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her evolution into the aesthetic industry. Now the proud owner of Premier Medical Aesthetics, with three locations and over 4,000 patients, Dr. Armstrong discusses the challenges and rewards of her career transition, offering insights into her love for aesthetic services. Tune in to learn more about her inspiring story and the world of medical aesthetics.