Aurora Medical Spa Des Peres Inspiring Confidence. Empowering All.

Master Nurse Injector

Jean has been a part of the nursing team at Aurora Medical Spa for 18 years. She loves to help patients look & feel their best with a conservative, natural approach. Jean is here to walk this journey with you, and to get to know you. She will help you find what the best plan is for you, with everything we have to offer at Aurora. We value you and look forward to seeing you soon!

Master Nurse Injector

Kelli has been helping clients look and feel their best at Aurora since 2018. With a BSN from Goldfarb School of Nursing and advanced training in cosmetic injectables, she specializes in Botox, dermal fillers, and facial balancing. Known for her gentle technique, artistic eye, and natural-looking results, Kelli takes pride in customizing every treatment to enhance her clients’ unique beauty. Her favorite part of the job? Building confidence and genuine connections with every person who walks through the door.

Nurse Injector

Kate earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Goldfarb School of Nursing and began her career at St. Louis Children's Hospital, where she developed a foundation of attentiveness, precision and compassion. With over seven years at Aurora Medical Spa, she has become known for her ability to create natural and beautiful non-surgical results. She is passionate about forming genuine connections with her clients, taking the time to understand their unique goals and concerns, ensuring that each client feels heard and confident. Whether you're new to aesthetics or looking to refine your current routine, Kate is here to guide you with experience and care. 

Nurse Injector

Maria is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barnes Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at University of Missouri - St. Louis. She began her nursing career in the Pediatric ICU at St. Louis Children's Hospital. After obtaining her doctorate, Maria completed a fellowship as a nurse practitioner at Washington University in St. Louis in the Urologic Surgery Department, and then accepted a position in their outpatient clinic setting. Maria is passionate about connecting with her patients, providing natural, balanced results based on desired patient goals, and helping patients to feel like the very best version of themselves.

Wellness Practitioner

Maddie is a board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner who received her bachelors in nursing degree at Goldfarb School of Nursing and her masters in nursing degree at Maryville University. Maddie started her career in the oncology/surgical ICU at Barnes Jewish Hospital. It was while working there that she started to develop a passion for making her patients feel like themselves again. This passion has led her to Aurora’s wellness department where she gets to help people lose weight, gain confidence, and feel better by optimizing their hormones!

Senior Medical Aesthetician

After earning her advanced aesthetic license from the Skin Institute, Durkhanai began my journey with Aurora in 2018. Since then, she has been dedicated to helping clients achieve their skincare goals through professional treatments and medical-grade skincare. Her approach is both natural and results-driven, ensuring that each client reaches their desired outcomes effectively and safely.

Medical Aesthetician

Mary is a licensed Medical Aesthetician who has been with Aurora for almost two years. Her goal is to assist you in reaching your skincare goals with a personalized treatment plan that will leave you feeling confident in your skin! She combines both in office, results driven services and an at home, medical grade skincare routine tailored to your specific needs.

Medical Aesthetician

Brandi graduated from The Skin Institute. She is deeply passionate about skincare and dedicated to helping others achieve healthy glowing skin. She is excited to share her expertise and offer personalized care for each of her clients to feel both beautiful inside and out.

Raquel Porporis, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner licensed in Missouri. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from Maryville University and completed a specialized postgraduate fellowship in urology at Washington University in St. Louis. Raquel brings a passion for helping others look and feel their absolute best! With a background in specialized patient care, she brings a keen eye for detail, a gentle approach, and a genuine love for connecting with people to the world of aesthetics. Raquel believes the best results enhance your natural beauty while helping you feel confident in your own skin. She strives to make every appointment a fun, comfortable, and personalized experience, leaving clients feeling refreshed, confident, and excited to come back!

Danielle is a licensed esthetician in the state of Missouri and received her aesthetics education from Skin Institute. She is passionate about personalized skincare, results-driven treatments, and helping clients feel confident in their skin.  She was drawn to aesthetics by her passion for skin health and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of her clients. Danielle enjoys building lasting client relationships, understanding individual skin concerns, and developing personalized approaches to achieve healthy, radiant skin. She is committed to providing thoughtful, results-driven care that helps clients feel confident in their skin.