Marisa Amechi, RN | Certified Lumenis Trainer & Nurse Injector

Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, Published Educator & Lumenis Laser Trainer

Marisa Amechi, RN, CANS, is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist and published clinical educator at NU Med Spa, with 16 years of nursing experience and over 14 years dedicated exclusively to aesthetic medicine. A Los Angeles native providing care in Westlake Village and Encino, Marisa is widely recognized for her expertise in full-face rejuvenation, natural-looking injectables, and advanced laser therapies.

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CANS Board Certification & Official Lumenis Laser Trainer

Marisa holds the elite CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist) credential—a prestigious certification awarded to a select group of aesthetic nurses who demonstrate master-level proficiency in plastic surgical and aesthetic nursing. As an official Lumenis Certified Trainer and published educator, Marisa frequently trains other healthcare providers on state-of-the-art laser devices, light-based technologies, and advanced injection safety protocols.

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Specialized Expertise in Ethnic Skin & Full-Face Rejuvenation

Marisa possesses specialized clinical knowledge in treating ethnic skin and diverse complexions (Fitzpatrick types IV–VI). Because darker skin tones require precise laser settings and specialized protocols to prevent hyperpigmentation, patients trust Marisa’s expertise for safe, flawless skin resurfacing and tone correction. Whether balancing facial features with subtle dermal fillers or revitalizing texture with energy-based lasers, Marisa crafts personalized plans that make every patient feel confident in the skin they are in.

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Life Beyond the Clinic

When she isn't transforming skin at NU Med Spa, Marisa leads an active, creative life. She loves traveling with her husband and two children, exploring national parks, going to concerts, DJing, and training for marathons.

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Core Areas of Clinical Focus

• CANS Precision Injections: Full-face rejuvenation, subtle neuromodulators, and structural dermal fillers designed for undetectable enhancement.

• Official Lumenis Laser Training: Expert administration of energy-based lasers for collagen stimulation, skin tightening, and complexion renewal.

• Ethnic Skin & Diverse Complexions: Specialized clinical safety protocols tailored specifically for treating skin of color without pigmentary risks.

• Comprehensive Skin Restructure: Combining custom laser therapies with medical-grade aesthetic treatments for complete skin transformation.

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Education, Credentials & Certifications

• Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) – Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board (PSNCB)

• Lumenis Certified Trainer – Official Clinical Laser Educator

• Registered Nurse (RN) – California Board of Registered Nursing (Nursing since 2010, Aesthetic Specialty since 2012)

• Published Clinical Educator & Author

• Ethnic Skin & Advanced Laser Specialist – NU Med Spa

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