Signature Medical Spa in Charlottesville, Virginia 22901

Name: Signature Medical Spa
Display name: Signature Medical Spa

Website: https://www.signaturemedspa.com/

Office hours: Mon: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Wed: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: (434) 923-4646
Address: 3350 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, 22901
City: Charlottesville
State: Virginia
Country code: US
Postal code: 22901
Phone: (434) 923-4646
Country: USA
GPS coordinates on map: 38.092376,-78.472012
Treatments
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Voluma
  • Volbella
  • Ultherapy
  • Thermage
  • Skin Tightening
  • IPL
  • DiamondGlow
  • Sculptra
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Scar Removal
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Restylane Silk
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Excel V
  • SkinPen
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • YAG Laser
  • Vollure
  • Microdermabrasion
  • HydraFacial
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Facial
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Dermaplaning
  • TCA Peel
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Laser Genesis
  • CoolMini
  • Kybella
  • Juvederm
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fractional Laser
  • Dysport
  • CoolSculpting
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • CO2 Laser
  • Chemical Peel
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Brow Lift
  • Botox
  • Belotero
  • Bellafill
  • MiraDry
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane
  • PRP Injections
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Microneedling
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lightsheer Laser
  • Latisse
  • Laser Resurfacing

RealSelf Info

Profile created: Jun 24, 2018
Profile modified: Jun 9, 2021
Business type: Medical Spa
Review count: 3
Rating: 5.0
Rating time spent: 5
Rating answered questions: 5
Rating bedside manner: 5
Rating after care: 5
Rating payment process: 5
Rating wait times: 5
Rating courtesy: 5
Rating responsiveness: 5
RealSelf’s PRO: No

Special Offers

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Savings on Ultherapy for the Eyes & Mouth
Aug 2, 2018 /
Aug 31, 2018
ULTHERAPY® lifts and tightens the skin without surgery.
Schedule your treatment now through the end of August for summer savings:

Treat your eyes or mouth for only $500 OR treat both areas for $800!

FREE Ultherapy Consultations* in the month of August!
*Consultation required for those new to Ultherapy

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Savings on Hand Rejuvenation
Aug 2, 2018 /
Aug 31, 2018
Dramatically reduce pigmentation on your hands in just one treatment of Fraxel® Thulium (1927 wavelength) for only $400! Include treatment of your face, arms or chest, and Hand Rejuvenation will be just $200 more.

FREE Fraxel® Thulium Consultations in the month of August – Required for clients new to Fraxel®

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Savings on truSculpt 3D for the Chin
Aug 2, 2018 /
Aug 31, 2018
Spend $1400 or more on COOLSCULPTING® Aug. 6 – 31, receive a TRUSCULPT® 3D* under chin (submentum) treatment for only $100!

*truSculpt® 3D treatment must be completed by 9.30.18
(15 min. treatment, $750 value)

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Signature Medical Spa

Doctors

Bonnie F. Straka, MD

Name: Bonnie F. Straka, MD
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2001

Staff

Doreen Schuett, RN, BSN

Name: Doreen Schuett, RN, BSN
Position: Registered Nurse
Biography: Doreen Schuett, RN, BSN is the Head Cosmetic Dermatology Nurse at Signature Medical Spa. Her experience in facial and body rejuvenation exceeds a decade, and she is a highly sought-after practitioner in the field of cosmetic dermatology. Doreen’s repertoire of services includes educational cosmetic consultations, facial rejuvenation and contouring with dermal fillers, Botox® and other neuromodulators, skin tightening with Thermage™ and Ultherapy® ; and removal of leg veins, brown spots and vascular concerns. Her expertise with laser rejuvenation includes Fraxel®, Intense Pulsed Light, and other devices. Her deep knowledge of the skin and cosmetic treatments is combined with artistry and compassion. These traits have contributed to her reputation for excellence.

Doreen is a devoted daughter, sister, wife and mother. Additionally, she contributes to the Martha Jefferson Women’s Committee, particularly for the annual In The Pink tennis tournament fundraiser.

Cindy Slawson, RN, BSN

Name: Cindy Slawson, RN, BSN
Position: Registered Nurse
Biography: Cindy Slawson, RN, BSN is one of our very talented Cosmetic Dermatology Nurses at Signature Medical Spa. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, with degrees in Nursing and Psychology.

Cindy has served the practice for over ten years, in both the medical and cosmetic dermatology divisions. Her repertoire of services includes educational cosmetic consultations, Botox® and other neuromodulators, and miraDry, a permanent solution for underarm sweat and odor.

Born and raised in Charlottesville, Cindy is a devoted mother of four young adults. She enjoys hiking, reading, and biking in her spare time.

Sara Hawken, NP

Name: Sara Hawken, NP
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Biography: Sara Hawken is a certified Adult Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in dermatology. She has over 15 years of clinical nursing experience and is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Dermatology Nurses’ Association and Sigma Theta Tau. She was chosen as the prestigious President’s Award Recipient in 2014 for the “Highest Standards of Clinical Excellence” from Augusta Medical Group in Fishersville, VA. She has a nursing degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and a Master’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. As an ROTC graduate she served 5 years as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps.

She lives in Charlottesville with her husband, 4 sons, and baby daughter. She multi-tasks too much, but tries to find the time to read and cook when possible.

Jody Sproul, FNP

Name: Jody Sproul, FNP
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Biography: Jody Sproul is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Jody obtained her baccalaureate and master’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and has served within the nursing field for over seven years. Her passion for skin health and aesthetic medicine fueled her pursuit in specializing in Dermatology.

Jody is now offering BOTOX® Cosmetic, Cosmetic Consultations, and Microneedling at Signature Medical Spa, and will continue her mentorship under Dr. Bonnie Straka. She is also offering appointments for medical and surgical dermatology at Albemarle Dermatology Associates!

Linda Pitt

Name: Linda Pitt
Position: Master Aesthetician
Biography: Master Aesthetician Linda Pitt leads the team of licensed aestheticians at Signature Medical Spa. She has worked under dermatologist Bonnie Straka, MD since before the inception of Signature Medical Spa, contributing her decades of extensive skin care experience to helping build our award-winning practice. Linda has a reputation for excellence and specializes in facial and body rejuvenation through advanced treatments including the use of lasers. Her repertoire of services include Fraxel®, Thermage®, Chemical Peels, Facials, laser hair removal, Microneedling, and body contouring treatments. Linda maintains her professional skills through advanced training, in-house and nationally, as well as through collaboration with dermatologists and nurses. She possesses deep skin care knowledge and a passion for results. She is among the most trusted and skilled aesthetic practitioners in the area.

Lyn Chang

Name: Lyn Chang
Position: Aesthetician
Biography: Lyn Chang is a beloved aesthetician and member of the Signature Medical Spa team. Her clients appreciate her nurturing, service-minded approach, which often extends beyond skin care to overall well-being. Her reputation for exceptional results keeps her in great demand.

Lyn’s repertoire of services includes advanced chemical peels, facials, Microdermabrasion, SilkPeel, tinting, and waxing. Lyn completed her aesthetic education in England and she has 30 years of experience.

Her professional skills are enhanced by working alongside the dermatologists and clinicians, partaking in training onsite and occasionally off-site.

Outside of her profession, Lyn is fun loving and enjoys time with friends and family. She likes to swim, take dance classes (Nia) at ACAC, listen to music, and travel internationally.

Leigh Walsh

Name: Leigh Walsh
Position: Master Aesthetician
Biography: Master Aesthetician Leigh Walsh has worked under dermatologist Bonnie Straka, MD for eight years at Signature Medical Spa, contributing her extensive skin care experience to helping build our award-winning practice. Leigh has a reputation for going above and beyond to accommodate her client and specializes in facial and body rejuvenation through advanced treatments including the use of lasers. Her repertoire of services include Fraxel®, Thermage®, Chemical Peels, LaserGenesis, Microneedling, Facials, laser hair removal, and body contouring treatments such as Coolsculpting and truSculpt3D.

Meredith Heiderman

Name: Meredith Heiderman
Position: Aesthetician
Biography: Meredith Heiderman is a key asset to the aesthetic team at Signature Medical Spa. She is gifted with a calming spirit and has a reputation for her relaxing spa facials with an element of massage. Her repertoire of services includes Chemical Peels, Facials, and Waxing.

Meredith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Drama from Indiana University. She received her aesthetics license from Steiner Institute of Aeshetics and continued to teach there. Meredith maintains her professional skills through in-house training sessions with the dermatologists and other aestheticians. She possesses deep skin care knowledge and a passion for results.

Outside of her profession, Meredith is a proud mother to her son, River.

Kelly Whitesell

Name: Kelly Whitesell
Position: Aesthetician
Biography: Kelly Whitesell plays a key role as part of the Signature Medical Spa Aesthetic team. She not only demonstrates a vast knowledge of our skincare products, but she is also an expert in aesthetic and cosmetic services. Kelly has a reputation for excellence in makeup artistry and specializes in facial and body rejuvenation. Her repertoire of services includes Chemical Peels, Facials, Waxing, Eyelash Extensions, and Laser Hair Removal.

Kelly received her aesthetics license from the Steiner Institute of Aesthetics in 2013. She maintains her professional skills through in-house training with the dermatologists. She recently completed her certification to become a dermatology tech. She possesses deep skin care knowledge and a passion for results.

Outside of her profession, Kelly enjoys makeup, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.

Kristy Bradley

Name: Kristy Bradley
Position: Aesthetician
Biography: Kristy joined our practice in 2018 with over 12 years of aesthetic experience and many loyal clients. Her aesthetic training began in 2006 at the Paul Mitchell Academy in North Carolina. Kristy developed deep expertise in performing skin analysis consultations, microblading for eyebrows and eyelids, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, facials, dermaplaning, facial waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, skin tightening treatments, laser resurfacing, Intense Pulsed Light, and vascular treatments. She is gifted at determining how to achieve the best results for each individual in her care.

Outside of the medical spa, Kristy is a proud mother. She enjoy playing sports, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Jill Costello

Name: Jill Costello
Position: Medical Assistant
Biography: Jill Costello is a Clinical Assistant and Body Contouring Specialist at Signature Medical Spa. She has been Doreen’s “right hand woman” and a dynamic member of the team since 2008.

Jill is originally from Florida and relocated to Charlottesville 19 years ago. She enjoys her job as a Clinical Assistant and especially appreciates interacting with our clients. Jill continues her education by attending CoolSculpting seminars, advanced training with the MD’s, and is currently attending college to become a nurse.

Jill is passionate about her job and her continuing her education. She loves to cook and spend time with her family.

Rhonda Holmes

Name: Rhonda Holmes
Position: Medical Assistant
Biography: Rhonda Holmes is a Clinical Assistant and Certified Dermatology Technician, working at both Signature Medical Spa and Albemarle Dermatology Associates.

Rhonda came to us in 2015 with over 17 years of cosmetic dermatology experience. Her energetic spirit and passion to learn new advancements has made her an asset to both the Spa and dermatology side of the practice. Her repertoire of services includes miraDry and Ultherapy.

Outside of her profession, Rhonda enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. She loves to cook, go camping, and enjoy the great outdoors!

Last updated on 12/13/2023