Co Founder
About Katie
Katie has been practicing medicine for over a decade, having entered aesthetics during her last semester of nurse practitioner school. Working in the industry was always dream job of hers, which she achieved shortly after graduation, and she now enjoys helping her students reach their own goals. One of her favorite aspects of the industry is that there’s always something new to discover. She’s loves learning about new techniques and products and sharing that knowledge with her students.
Professional Experience
Katie initially worked on the medical-surgical floor of Baptist Hospital, where she gained experience working with patients of all ages and medical needs. It was at the hospital where she learned how to truly connect with patients, a skill she also employs in the classroom. A member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Katie worked for The Skin Care Center at Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery, where she regularly performed injectables, PDO threads, CoolSculpting, laser treatments, and more. Katie now co-owns MĒLA Medical Spa with Brittany in Pensacola.
Education
After earning her registered nursing degree from Pensacola State College in 2011, Katie went back to school to complete her Bachelor’s in nursing from Western Governors University. Her love for learning and growing in the industry led her to achieve a master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner from Simmons University, where she graduated magna cum laude.
