Shawn Yunayev, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Shawn Yunayev is the Medical Director at Eminence Medical Aesthetics. Boasting a diverse background in aesthetics, nutrition, preventive medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and physical rehabilitation separates him from his peers and enables Dr. Yunayev to offer more comprehensive treatment options to his aesthetic patients. With his artistic eye, technical injection skills and knowledge of facial harmony, he has developed a unparalleled reputation for achieving very natural looking results that reverse age and enhance natural beauty. Dr. Yunayev’s passion for aesthetics stems from wanting to give men and women an alternative to plastic surgery through minimally invasive, yet highly innovative and effective treatments to help them look and feel like the best version of themselves.
Galina Kotovets
Managing Director
A highly motivated and accomplished professional, Galina brings a unique combination of skills to Eminence Medical Aesthetics. Her passion for cosmetics stems from past personal struggles with her own skin, which ultimately cultivated a compassion for others facing similar aesthetic challenges. Galina prides herself on being “the patients ambassador”, which involves taking time to understand each person’s unique needs, walking them through every aspect of their treatment options alongside the doctors, making sure they are comfortable during their visit, followed by checking in after any treatments are performed. Over the years, Galina has formed many wonderful, lasting relationships with patients and gets great satisfaction from seeing them achieve the results they hoped for.
Mayara Chicaiza, DNP
Aesthetic Specialist
Maya brings great experience and skills to Eminence Medical Aesthetics, specializing in Lasers, Dermal Fillers, Botox, Microneedling, PRP, IV Therapy, Skin Peels, Hydrafacials and Sclerotherapy. A licensed NJ Cosmetologist and Nurse Practitioner that specializes in Aesthetics, Mayra obtained her Masters and Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Rutgers University. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners with over 5 years of experience. Mayra is also fluent in Spanish.
Christine Roberts, RN
Plastic Surgery & Medical Aesthetic Specialist
A Registered Nurse with nearly 20 years of experience in Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Procedures, Christine is an expert in her field, having trained in California under and practiced with, some of the top plastic surgeons in the world. As such, she is widely sought as a consultant. The broad spectrum of her expertise includes injectables and laser procedures, skin treatments, and all aspects of plastic surgery nursing. Often recognized as the ‘aesthetic artist’, Christine’s knowledge of facial anatomy combined with her vast aesthetic experience gives her the ability to assess her patients and suggest procedures or products that will enhance and optimize their unique physical appearance and recreate physical structures lost in the aging process.
Thamara Lamarre, RN
Medical Aesthetic Specialist
A Registered Nurse, Medical Aesthetician and Electrologist, Thamara has developed her expertise in the skincare industry, teaching patients how to care for their skin. She believes in the hands-on approach and will not recommend a product or treatment unless she’s had a personal experience with it. This approach has helped her build a loyal clientele who trust in her advice, recommendations and services. Thamara is also known for her healthy approach to skincare and permanent hair removal; providing safe, effective results. Her professional career in aesthetics began as an Instructor at the Florida College of Natural Health, teaching skin care classes during the day and electrolysis classes in the evening through both lectures and hands-on demonstrations in a clinical setting. After honing her skills as an instructor, Thamara began working at The Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as a resident therapist, gaining knowledge of luxury spa operations and the art involved in formulating organic skin care products. During this time, she took on the role of Medical Aesthetician/ Electrologist for Dr. Randall Coverman’s Alandrea for Skin Care where she shadowed and assisted with medical procedures such as Intense Pulse Light (IPL), cosmetic injectables and Mohs surgery. While providing post care, it became more evident that there was a void she could fill and having experienced both ends of skin care – luxury and necessity. Thamara’s passion is to merge the two, offering the best customized options tailored to lifestyle and skin care concerns.
Rolanda Dikker
Client Relations Specialist
Rolanda Dikker brings over 10 years of experience in the medical field, along with her appreciation and passion for all things beauty. With extensive knowledge in the latest and most innovative products and services, Rolanda’s goal is to help empower each and every person who visits EMA with the knowledge and tools required for true change through self-care, one treatment at a time. Passionate about her ability to help others, she is devoted to educating patients and providing them with the information needed to keep up with life’s changes. Regardless of age, patients may have specific skin challenges they want to address, and with Rolanda on their side they’ll learn that skincare is much more than just facials, it’s a lifestyle.
Jennifer J. Zelesnick
Client Concierge
With over 20 years of multifaceted experience in Healthcare, ranging from grouped healthcare systems to intimate specialized offices, Jennifer brings an abundance of knowledge in understanding clients expectations in the ever-evolving industry. Fusing her business administration background with her passion for all things beauty, Jen offers a winning combination of skills to meet client needs at Eminence Medical Aesthetics.
