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Meet our staff
Dr. Orandi, Medical Director
Yasmin Orandi, MD, was named "Top Doctor 2018" in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine.
Dr. Orandi specializes in caring for the whole family and improving the overall quality of health. She completed her undergraduate degree at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN., and then she atttended Rush University Medical College in Chicago and completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at Duke University, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Orandi is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians. She has been recognized by her patients and peers for outstanding care and was voted "Best Physician" on the Mainline by Suburban Times Newspaper. Dr. Orandi also won the William “Terry” Kane, MD Award for Excellence in Clinical Family Medicine.
Carly — CEO of Medspa Institute of Amercia, Medspa Instructor, Plasma Pen instructor, business consultant
Carly Williams is the owner of the Medspa Institute of America. Opening the first medical spa (medspa) school in Minnesota and the Midwest, she has made a significant impact on growing the medspa industry. She has helped dozens of medspa business owners launch their businesses.
Carly travels across the U.S. and Australia speaking about and demonstrating advanced skincare techniques. She regularly works alongside RNs and doctors as a national trainer for medspa laser techniques and advanced modalities. Carly is an official laser trainer for Syneron Candela (laser company), and she's the Midwest trainer for Plasma Pen by Louise Walsh.
Carly went to Empire Beauty School to earn her esthetics license, received her Laser Certification from American Laser, and then received her instructors license. She has been in the field since 2010 and has helped many people be successful in the medsp industry.
Katy — Operations Manager and Medspa Technician Instructor
Katy has over 19 years of experience in the esthetics field and is well-versed in all aspects of the industry — working as a treatment provider, laser technician, manager, mentor, and educator. Working in spas, doctor’s offices, laser clinics, and schools has given Katy the opportunity to immerse herself in all aspects of the industry. She is well-versed in the latest trends, technologies, sales, management, and business-building strategies in the medspa field.
Katy is OSHA Laser Safety, HIPAA Security, and OSHA Medical Hazards certified. She holds an Aesthetic License with the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology and is a Licensed Laser Technician. She has attended numerous education seminars, classes, and events during her career tenure.
Bora — AP Esthetician, Certified Laser Technician
Bora is a licensed Advanced Practice Esthetician, certified laser technician, and medspa instructor. She has over 15 of years of experience in the beauty field. and is a fantastic instructor.
Bora is certified in OSHA Laser Safety, HIPAA Security, and OSHA Medical Hazards.
Amanda — Medspa Technician Instructor, Admissions Counselor, and Career Adviser
Amanda completed her Registered Nursing degree at Rasmussen College in 2018. She obtained her Medspa Technician certification and Injections certification from the Medspa Institute of America. She also completed an injection course through Aesthetic Creator.
Shadowing some of the industry's top injectionists — given Amanda a unique and vast understanding of the best practices in the aesthetics field, — she continues to complete training to learn more Amanda's favorite part about being in this industry is the personal connections she makes with each student.
Corina — Injectiond Instructor, Microblading and Permanent Makeup Instructor
Corina is an advanced licensed nurse injector, and an experienced cosmetic tattoo artist with 18 years of experience in the aesthetic industry. She started at the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis and quickly expanded into the world of cosmetic tattooing in 2001. After practicing advanced aesthetics for seven years at LaGrande Beauty Spa and Boutique in Forest Lake, Corina decided to expand her services by obtaining a nursing degree with the desire to become a cosmetic nurse injector.
Corina worked in critical care, oncology, and skin and resource management at Regions Hospital for four years. Corina now owns Wandering Beauty Injection Suite In Forest Lake, and has teamed up with Medspa Institute of America with the Luxury Injectable Program and Microblading to share her knowledge and provide you with the highest level of education in the industry.
Tisha - Esthetician, Certified Laser Technician
Tisha is ready to help you with all of your Eyelash Extension needs, whether you want to learn them or have them done, she is the best teacher for you!
She is a Licensed Esthetician, Certified Laser Technician. Tisha takes clients in our Medspa and is our lash instructor. She received her Esthetics License from Aveda, and her Laser Certification through the Medspa Institute of America. Tisha loves helping people feel comfortable and confident in themselves!
In her free time she loves to have family BBQ's and travel with her kids.
Kelly - Elleebana USA Master Trainer
Kelly Rhode has been in the beauty industry for over 12 years. She is a licensed cosmetologist, salon owner, master educator and Elleebana distributor. She found her passion in lash and brow enhancements, and dedicates her time to teaching as well as taking clients behind the chair. She is a Twin Cities resident and is happy to be part of the Medspa Institute of America team!