About Elizabeth Face + Body Med Spa
When your passion is creating more beauty for others, the world around us truly becomes more beautiful. At Elizabeth Face + Body Med Spa in Ferndale, our team works passionately to help bring more beauty to your world. We are committed every day to improve the beauty in each individual patient that comes to our spa, helping them attain their skin and body rejuvenation goals.
Dr. Elizabeth Pensler, a Michigan native, is a Double Board Certified Vascular and General Surgeon. She graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI and went to medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Kansas City, Missouri.
She completed her General Surgery Residency within the Henry Ford Health System and her Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. After her Vascular Surgery Fellowship she was invited to join the academic staff at the Detroit Medical Center, including Harper University Hospital and Detroit Receiving Hospital.
During her tenure, she mastered the latest in minimally invasive, endovascular procedures. These procedures offer less pain, lower risk and a faster return to normal daily life for the patient. She is able to treat a wide array of vascular problems with a special attention to venous disorders.
Jennifer Diaz, BSN, RN
Jennifer earned her first Bachelor’s Degree of Exercise Science and Health Promotion in 2014. After working as an exercise physiologist, she went back to school to earn her Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing in 2019 at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. Her entire professional career has been dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of her patients. Her focus is now on cosmetics, wellness, and rejuvenation. She is certified in neuromodulators including Botox and Dysport, filler injections, IV therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, PDO threads, and much more. Outside of work, she maintains healthy habits, is an avid fan of Orange Theory, and loves spending time with her family.
Julia Zimmerman, PA-C
Julia Zimmerman is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant that has been practicing since 2008. She received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and the MSU Honors College, and her Master’s Degree in PA Studies at Wayne State University.
Julia began her career practicing Family Medicine, where she focused on helping her patients achieve their health and wellness goals. During that time, she also enjoyed educating and treating patients for skin and aesthetic concerns, leading her to pursue training and a career in Aesthetic Medicine. As an Aesthetic Injector, Julia strives to help her patients feel rejuvenated and more confident while maintaining a natural refreshed appearance. She is certified in services including Botox, Dysport, Fillers, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), PDO threads, Vitamin B12 injections, IV hydration, and more. Julia also provides care at Dr Elizabeth Pensler’s vascular clinic, Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute. Julia lives with her husband and two children in Metro Detroit, and enjoys outdoor sports, home rehab projects, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to get to know you and help you feel your best!
Kara Visnaw, LME
Kara has been a licensed esthetician for 6 years with a specialty in acne and laser. She has built her career specifically in the medical spa environment with a drive for targeting long term concerns to repair and correct. She is certified in microneedling, hydrafacials, chemical peels and laser hair removal. She is a certified Image skincare professional, along with many other brands she has studied and trained with for years. She is dedicated in her continuing education with products and treatments because she understands that the skincare beauty industry and skin is evolving and ever changing. Her passion lies in helping people feel confident and beautiful in the skin they’re in. She believes finding the root cause of a skin concern is the most essential part of what she does to confidently treat her clients. “Everyone deserves to feel comfortable and happy regardless of what skin concerns they face and there is nothing I enjoy more than building a trusting and supportive relationship with every client I meet.”
Kristine Franks, LME
Kristine Franks has been a Medical Licensed Aesthetician since 2017. Kristine completed the aesthetician program with 600 hours at Douglas J. Aveda in Royal Oak, Michigan. She uses her skills, education, and techniques to help clients obtain the best results for their skin care needs. She has over ten specialized certifications in Microdermabrasion, Hydrafacial, Microneedling, Laser IPL, Chemical Peels, Brow and Lash Lift/Tint, Body Contouring, and many more. Kristine has always enjoyed the beauty industry, fashion, and helping women and men feel better about their appearance. She strives to provide the best treatment plan, positive skin care results, total relaxation, and a stress-free experience. Kristine stays up to date with continuing education and loves learning new techniques to give her clients the most updated treatments for the best results. Given the best Medical Grade skin care products at her fingertips, Kristine can recommend the necessary products for each client’s skin care needs. She is excited to have you on her treatment table!
Gabrielle Maciag
