Team

MEET OUR AMAZING TEAM

ALEXANDRIA KITCHENS MONITTO, NP-C

FOUNDER, ADVANCED AESTHETIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

Ali is the founder of Meraki Aesthetics and Company. She is a board-certified nurse practitioner and advanced aesthetic injector. She grew up right here in Cornelius, NC and has always loved her hometown. She is well known for producing natural, undetectable results for her clients. Ali is detail-oriented, driven, creative, and always has a smile on her face. She places a huge emphasis on continued education as she feels learning, growing, and improving her aesthetic skills are incredibly valuable. You can find Ali attending industry conferences and training as often as possible. When Ali isn’t injecting, she has quite the passion for photography, design, fashion, and exploring the city.

SHANNON PHAUP

OFFICE MANAGER, MARKETING DIRECTOR

Shannon is our Office Manager, aka our go-to-girl for anything and everything here at Meraki Aesthetics and Company. She grew up in Frederick, Maryland and knew at a young age she wanted to pursue a career somewhere in the healthcare field. While in school, Shannon worked two different jobs. One in the customer service industry, as well as a plastic surgeon’s office. She quickly realized she was extremely passionate about medical aesthetics. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration. She found Meraki Aesthetics through a social media job posting and the rest is history. Shannon is a true people person and has the innate ability to become friends with everyone she meets! She is interested in providing for others and has a gift for remembering details. She truly believes in the services offered at Meraki, having seen the benefits personally. Ask her anything and she will share! She is also the creative mind that is behind our social media. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her fur babies.

ASHA BARUA, FNP-C

LEAD AESTHETIC INJECTOR, NURSE PRACTITIONER

With over 7 years of advanced injecting experience, Asha, a board certified nurse practitioner, brings both expertise and artistry to every treatment she performs. As Meraki’s Lead Aesthetic Injector, she specializes in delivering natural, undetectable results that enhance your features – never mask them. Her calm, confident approach and eye for detail make her a trusted favorite among clients seeking a refreshed, timeless look. Born on Christmas Day, Asha is a true gift to everyone she meets. Outside of Meraki, you’ll find her spending time with her husband and their sweet daughter, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, or supporting her daughter at lacrosse games. Asha also has a passion for hosting, baking, and creating warm, welcoming spaces for family and friends. She’s thrilled to bring her expertise to Lake Norman and looks forward to helping each client feel confident and radiant in their own skin.

ELIZABETH “LIZ” FALES, LME

LEAD MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

Elizabeth is a Licensed Esthetician who found her calling after being inspired by a close friend in the same field. What sets her apart is her ability to create a comfortable and trustworthy space for her clients that prioritizes their best interests. Her excellence in care was recognized when she was voted “Best Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist” in the 2015 Best of Bluffton Awards. Trained at the International Spa Institute in Bluffton, SC, she’s been licensed for over a decade and now provides her expertise to patients in North Carolina. Elizabeth lives in Cornelius with her husband, their daughter, and their one-year-old pit bull. She enjoys spending her time off reading, gardening, doing DIY home projects, being outside, and doing yoga and Peloton workouts.

LAUREN HUMENSKY, BSN

ADVANCED AESTHETIC INJECTOR

Meet Lauren, one of our talented Nurse Injectors at Meraki Aesthetics and Company. Originally from Pennsylvania, she brings a well-rounded blend of medical experience, artistic eye, and genuine warmth to every patient interaction. Her career began as a bedside and travel nurse, taking her all across the U.S. before she settled in Charlotte and found her true passion in aesthetics. With a background in both dermatology and aesthetic medicine, Lauren has a deep understanding of skin health and facial harmony. She’s passionate about helping others feel confident and believes in creating a comfortable, judgment-free space where patients feel educated, empowered, and cared for every step of the way. Outside of the treatment room, she’s a Spenga regular, a proud dog mom to her corgi Lincoln, and always up for an adventure, she’s even traveled through Europe just for fun. Whether you’re new to injectables or refining your routine, Lauren is here to help you invest in yourself with intention and confidence.

EMILY DIAZ

FRONT DESK EXECUTIVE

Emily is our front desk executive who works hard to create a welcoming environment where our patients feel empowered and cared for. Originally, from Virginia, she attended Virginia Tech University, and decided to enter in the aesthetic space after seeing the confidence it can bring out in people. Emily loves working alongside the team at Meraki and enjoys using her organizational prowess to ensure everything is running smoothly within the office. She lives on Lake Norman with her husband, two children, and her great dane fur baby. When she’s not in the office, you can find her enjoying Burn Boot Camp, paddle boarding, completing escape rooms with her family, and doing anything with a competitive manner!

JENNA BOLTE, RN

MASTER INJECTOR, REGISTERED NURSE

Jenna is a registered nurse who’s passionate about helping patients build up their self-confidence. After earning her degree in Health Science and Nursing from Berkshire Community College, Jenna became certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support. She spent six years practicing as a nurse before transitioning into the aesthetic field. Jenna is committed to patient education and loves the difference that self-love and aesthetic care can bring. In her free time, she enjoys mountain hiking, which brings her a sense of tranquility. Climbing mountains is her “happy place” when she isn’t spending precious time with her boyfriend and their two rescue cats.

TORIE GORDON, MA

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Meet Torie, one of the friendly faces here at Meraki Aesthetics and Company! Originally from Colorado, Torie brings a unique blend of creativity, compassion, and curiosity to our team. Fun fact: she’s also an incredibly talented portrait artist and loves capturing people’s faces on paper just as much as she loves helping them feel confident in their own skin. Her passion for skincare began with a personal journey – having struggled with acne for as long as she can remember, she made it her mission to learn everything she could about what causes breakouts and how to treat them. That passion turned into purpose as she discovered just how transformative skincare treatments and the right products can be. What sets Torie apart is her deep empathy and understanding of what it’s like to feel insecure about your skin. She’s committed to helping others through their skincare journey with the same care, encouragement, and knowledge she wished she had when she first started. When she’s not at Meraki, you’ll probably find her sketching lifelike portraits, spending time with loved ones, or geeking out over skincare ingredients. She believes confidence is the most beautiful thing you can wear—and she’s here to help you find yours.