Aestheticare Staff
- Jeffrey Colyer, MD
- Matt Taranto
- Judy Sanders, RN, CLT
- Faith Hibschle, RN, CLT
- Jennifer Kennedy, LE
- Tarah Heath, RN, LE
- Elisa Loving, LE
- Jessica N. Owens
Jeffrey Colyer, MD
Dr. Colyer received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1986, a Masters Degree from Cambridge University in Cambridge, England in 1982, and his undergraduate degree in 1981 from Georgetown University in Washington DC. His certification includes:
- Plastic Surgery Resident - University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1991-1993
- General Surgery/Trauma Resident - Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 1986-1988 and 1989-1991
- Craniofacial/Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellow-International Craniofacial Institute, Dallas 1993-1994
- Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery. Recertified 2007.
- Licensed in Kansas and Missouri
- Certifications-smartlipo, threadlift, ultrapulse and erbium lasers, ultrasonic liposuction
Dr. Colyer opened his Plastic/Craniofacial Surgery practice, Plastic Surgical Arts P.A., in Overland Park, KS and Kansas City, Mo in 1994. His professional experience includes:
- Craniofacial Surgeon, University of Kansas Cleft and Craniofacial Program
- White House Fellow, Executive Office of the President and Agency for International Development.
- Physician and Consultant, International Medical Corps, US government, and international organizations in multiple countries.
- Associate Professor Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, University of Kansas.
- Assistant Research Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD.
- Lecturer, Several universities and organizations in US and several countries.
- Senator, Kansas State Senate
- Representative, Kansas House of Representatives
- Plastic Surgery Instructor, Smartlipo Center of Excellence
- Plastic Surgery Instructor, Threadlift Center of Excellence
Matt Taranto
Matt is a 1987 graduate of the University of Kansas. After spending 10 years in sales, marketing, and product development, Matt incorporated Aesthetic Consulting Group(ACG) in 1998. ACG has become one of the country's leading aesthetic training and consulting companies with clients in nearly all 50 states. In 2001, Matt incorporated AesthetiCare (AC) in the Kansas City area due to his desire to provide a business model and training center for the clients of ACG. AesthetiCare has evolved into a full-service aesthetic center that has built a reputation of exceptional customer service and results-oriented aesthetic treatments. AesthetiCare is an advanced training center for physicians and their staffs from across the country and offers the most experienced and well-trained staff in the Midwest. Matt is active in the day-to-day operation of AesthetiCare and looks forward to continued growth as well as always offering the newest and most effective treatments for his clients.
Judy Sanders, RN, CLT
Judy Sanders, RN has over 13 years of experience in medical aesthetics. She began her aesthetic career working for a well-known board certified plastic surgeon. She advanced to Clinical Director of AesthetiCare from 2001-2004. For the past four years she was Clinical Director for another medispa in the Johnson County area. She recently returned to AesthetiCare to continue her specialization in non-surgical aesthetics. Judy is a national trainer for cosmetic injectables and laser treatments. She is dedicated to helping others look and feel their best.
Judy has gone through very thorough training including:
- Kansas Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, 1995
- Medical Laser Dynamics, Inc. – Lasers and Light Technologies
- International Academy of Physiological Regulating Medicine - Use of Oral & Injectable Drugs with Mesotherapy
- Postgraduate Institute for Medicine
- Combined use of BTX-A & Dermal Fillers for Facial
- Advanced BTX-A with Fundamental Dermal
- Millennium CME Institute – The Art and Science of Volume Replacement and Contour Enhancement of the Face
- 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine
- ACG Training – CoolTouch Laser, ProLite Laser, Sciton Laser
- Dr. Gregory Buford – Sculptra Training
- Mobile Surgical Lasers – DOT Co2 and Active FX
- Bioform Medical, Inc. – Radiesse Injectable Training
- Arc Mesa Aesthetic Advancements – Facial Enhancement & Anti-Aging Treatments using Botox®
- Medicis – Restylane Injections
- LUMENIS – IPL & Laser Applications; Lumenis One; 1064 Yag Laser; LIGHT Sheer for Hair Removal
Judy enjoys spending time with her friends and family including two children and five grandchildren. She loves travel and is passionate about animal rescue.
Faith Hibschle, RN, CLT
Faith Hibschle, RN, CLT, ACLS,LPN began her career in aesthetics as a cosmetologist in Mission, Kansas in 1982, before deciding to seek a career in health care. Faith completed her LPN training and worked at KU Medical center while she continued pursuing her nursing degree. She then earned her ADN from Minneapolis Community College in 1995. Having first practiced in Minnesota as an R.N.with hemodialysis and cardiopulmonary/intubated patients, Faith moved back to Kansas City in 1997. Here, she has practiced simultaneously on the cardiopulmonary unit at St. Joseph Medical Center and as a nurse with the Kansas City Heart Group. Pursuing her ongoing passion for aesthetics, she has joined the state and nationwide divisions of the Aesthetics Nursing Association and has worked in the medical aesthetics community here in Kansas City since 2004. Faith has received extensive, hands-on training and is experienced in Botox® and Restylane® injections, laser hair removal, dermatological chemical peels, Thermage®, and microdermabrasion.
Faith feels as strongly about ongoing education as she does about the demographically-driven, growing need for aesthetic care. Recently, Faith has completed advanced training as follows:
- Arc Mesa Aesthetic Advancements – Facial Enhancement & Anti-Aging Treatments using Botox®
- Medicis – Restylane Injections
- Aesthetic Medical Educators – Mesotherapy/Lipodissolve
- Stephen Mulholland, MD, FACS – Advanced Certification in LipoLite™ Non-Surgical Liposcution
- Stephen Mulholland, MD, FACS – Get the Point Advanced Training in Injection Techniques
- Stephen Mulholland, MD, FACS – Advanced Certification in FotoFacial Radio Frequency Energy
- elos Technology - Velasmooth Body Contouring, eLight – SR SRA ST; eLaser – DSL WRA
- Lumenis™ - Cutaneous Laser & Intense Pulse Light Training
- Lumenis™ - SkinScape for Microdermabrasion
- Bal-Tech Medical – Sclerotherapy
- Thermage Inc – Thermage Procedure using ThermaCool TC System
- Aesthetic Consulting Group – Certified training organization in aesthetic laser applications
- Sciton, Inc – Leading manufacturer of aesthetic lasers
- Aesthetic Show 2009
- CBI University
Faith enjoys spending time with her family, loves Holidays, and enjoys health and fitness. Faith’s passion is to help people look and feel their best, at any age.
Jennifer Kennedy, LE
Jennifer was born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas. Jennifer graduated from University of Kansas in 1989 with her degree in communication. Jennifer worked for the University of Kansas Endowment Association before starting her family. Jennifer stayed at home for six years before deciding to go back to work which is when she pursued her passion for skin care. Jennifer attended JCCC and got her esthetics license in 2004. After graduating Jennifer worked for Par Exsalonce, an Aveda concept salon and spa.
Jennifer’s advanced training includes:
- Isolaz Laser Training
- Sciton, Inc. Leading Manufacturer of Aesthetic Lasers
- Medical Microdermabrasion
- MicroPeels
- DermaPlaning
- Laser Hair Removal
- CBI Products
- Lumenis Laser
- Mineral Makeup
- Waxing
Jennifer enjoys helping her clients feel great about themselves and their skin. She believes putting together a skin care plan for each client puts them one step closer to achieving beautiful, healthy skin. Jennifer loves working with her clients creating optimal results for a beautiful, radiant glow.
When Jennifer isn’t pampering her clients, she can be found spending time with her husband, Kevin, and their three children. Between soccer games, baseball, basketball, cheerleading and scouts, you can find Jennifer scrapbooking, reading or enjoying a good movie.
Tarah Heath, RN, LE
Tarah graduated from Johnson County Community College with an esthetics degree in 1999. After graduating, Tarah worked for Bijin Salon and Day Spa. Tarah decided to expand her career into medical aesthetics and earned her ADN from Penn Valley Community College in 2004. Tarah left the day spa to combine her passion for skin care with medical aesthetics at AesthetiCare.
Tarah’s advanced training includes:
- Missouri Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse, 2005
- Medical Laser Dynamics, Inc. – Lasers and Light Technologies
- Medical Microdermabrasion
- PCA Advanced Chemical Peel
- Dermaplane
- Isolaz Laser Training
- Bellanina Facelift Massage
- Mineral Makeup
- CBI Products
Tarah enjoys working closely with her clients and carefully designing personalized treatment programs. She gives clients the most effective approach to treat their specialized skin care needs. She educates her clients on the importance of good skin care in order to achieve the most desirable results.
Tarah determines the appropriate treatment after thorough analysis. Tarah specializes in a variety of facials for women, men and teens including anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and deep cleansing. Tarah is also highly skilled in all of AesthetiCare’s aesthetic treatments including chemical peels, medical microdermabrasion, lash and brow tinting, and waxing.
Tarah loves spending time with her husband, Austin, and son, Brayden. Besides keeping up with a busy preschooler’s schedule, Tarah loves fitness and yoga.
Elisa Loving, LE
Elisa graduated from the University of Kansas in 1991 with a degree in communications. She began her career in the skin care industry in 1998 working at Monarch Skin Rejuvenation Center. Elisa received her esthetics license in 2005 from Johnson County Community College and has enjoyed providing patients with laser skin care treatments ever since.
Elisa’s advanced training and experience includes:
- Laser Hair Removal
- Smoothshapes Cellulite Treatment
- BBL SkinTyte, MicroLaserPeel, and Profractional Treatments
- Medical Microdermabrasion
- IPL Photorejuvenation and Nd:Yag Vein Treatments
- LED Treatment
- Glycolic Peels
- Mineral Makeup
Elisa attended the CBI University seminar at CBI Laboratories in Dallas, Texas and received training in the Aestheticare line of physician skin care products.
Elisa takes pride in providing her clients with services that are thorough and of the highest quality, educating each client about how to care for their skin, the treatments available and how these treatments will improve not only their skin but how they feel about themselves. She believes that each client is unique and deserves a customized skin care plan designed specifically for them.
Jessica N. Owens
Licensed Massage Therapist
Jessica is a true Midwestern girl, born and raised in the Ozarks. Growing up her family moved around the heartland before settling in Wellington, Missouri. Jessica knew she wanted to be a massage therapist at an early age. Graduating with honors from The Missouri High-Tech Institute, Jessica studied intensely under Dr. Julie Kay Attchison.
Jessica takes a deep interest in the well being of her clients, believing communication is vital to understanding any current limitations as well as developing long term goals. Jessica continues to pursue advanced training and over the past the past five years has become proficient in the following types of massage:
- Swedish
- Deep Tissue
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Pregnancy and Prenatal
- Sports/Stretching
- Thai Yoga
- Hot Stone
- Reflexology
- Bellanina Facelift Massage
Jessica looks forward to working with you and delivering the best in massage therapy to the clients of AesthetiCare.