Meet The Team

Meet The Team

Cecilia Avalos, MS, RN, CPNP-PC

Medical Director / Medical Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Cecilia is a native to Arizona. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Degrees from Arizona State University. Cecilia has provided quality health care in multiple health care settings since 2003 including hospitals, primary care clinics, pediatric and medical aesthetic practices. Additionally, Cecilia has worked at multiple levels of health care delivery from staff nurse, nurse injector, charge nurse, primary care provider, medical director and business owner. Cecilia is a nurse practitioner and highly experienced in medical aesthetics, a skill set she has perfected since 2010.

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Ally Guifarro

Front Desk Coordinator

Ally has three years of management experience in both the retail and restaurant industries. Her top priority has always been customer satisfaction, and nothing brings her more joy than ensuring guests leave with a positive experience and feeling valued. She is passionate about learning new things and is always eager to help wherever needed.

Originally from Florida, Ally moved to Arizona in the fall of 2023 to join her fiancé, who was stationed there. Shortly after, she adopted two dogs from the humane society, and they have since become an irreplaceable part of her life. In her free time, Ally enjoys taking fitness classes, going on walks with her pups, and discovering new coffee shops nearby.

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Marie Tuskan

Administrative Assistant

Marie brings years of administrative knowledge and customer service to our front desk team at The Beauty Method. She loves working with our clients to ensure they are always happy with their service and products. Marie has been with us since our pre-opening.

Marie and her husband Steve have raised their two daughters in the northwest valley and love all it has to offer. During her free time, she loves to stay active with cycling, swimming, hiking and traveling with her friends and family.

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Rhian Whitwham, RN, BSN

Medical Aesthetic Registered Nurse

Rhian was born in England and raised in Tucson. She moved to Phoenix in 2012 and graduated with honors from Grand Canyon University with a bachelors of science in nursing in 2014. Throughout her nursing career Rhian has worked in rehabilitation and at a level 1 trauma hospital in the ortho/trauma unit. She became certified as an aesthetic nurse injector and laser tech in 2021 from the National laser institute in Scottsdale. Rhian became an allergan master injector in 2023 and loves expanding her knowledge and skill set at every training that is available to her. When Rhian is not working, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and doing DIY projects in her house and being a great plant parent.

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Cassidy Valenzuela

Licensed Esthetician, Certified Laser Technician

Cassidy brings so much skill and expertise to our team and has 10 years of experience in esthetics ranging from med spas in plastics to dermatology. Though she isn’t an Arizona native, she received her skincare training nearby at Penrose Academy in Scottsdale. She prides herself in her extensive knowledge of skincare and skin functions.

Cassidy is a mom of two beautiful baby girls and spends most of her free time doing whatever they want to do! Her favorite treatments include anything that helps to make her patients feel more confident and relaxed; whether that be lasers or facials she believes there’s always a signature treatment for every individual.

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Lauren Mauser

Licensed Aesthetician, Certified Laser Technician

Lauren has been in the skincare industry since 2017 and can’t imagine doing anything else! As a licensed aesthetician and laser technician, she spent 5.5 years working for a plastic surgeon before joining the Beauty Method team. Lauren is thrilled to be part of a medical spa that offers a wide range of treatments to suit every unique skin type. She takes pride in delivering exceptional results while building trust and meaningful relationships with her clients.

Outside of The Beauty Method, Lauren loves having dance parties with her two little girls, volunteering at her oldest daughter’s preschool, and performing in community theater productions across the valley.

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Olivia Emling

Licensed Aesthetician, Certified Laser Technician

Olivia is originally from Illinois and moved to San Diego for a short time before settling in as an Arizonian a little over a year ago. She is happily married and has a Cocker Spaniel named Raven. Olivia completed her education for esthetics in 2019, and most recently attended Penrose Academy in Scottsdale for her laser certification. In addition to her esthetics and laser accreditation she also earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Nutrition from Arizona State University in 2022.

Olivia is passionate about inner beauty, health and wellness. She enjoys staying active at the gym and doing outdoor activities in her free time. Olivia’s most cherished moments are with her family and friends, which generally include a good Chicago Style Pizza or some homemade authentic Tex-Mex.