Meet Our Tampa Team

Our trained staff has the expertise required to approach each patient on an individual basis while providing options to enhance your looks for natural stunning results.

Alexa Rodica, ARNP-C

Owner

Alexa is the founder and lead injector at AR Aesthetics. She received her bachelors in nursing from the University of South Florida and her Masters of Science in Nursing from South University. Her passion in aesthetics began with 6 years in the operating room, where she worked heavily in plastic surgery.

When starting her own practice in 2020, Alexa wanted to address the face as a whole instead of focusing on one area in particular. She began focusing on profile balancing and non-surgical rhinoplasties and was one of the first in Florida to begin this treatment.

When discussing patient concerns she wanted to create an individualized plan for each patient addressing skin changes to volume loss for a perfectly balanced and harmonized result.

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Dr Ahmed Ibrahim

Medical Director and Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr Ahmed Ibrahim is a Double Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon with years of experience in aesthetic medicine, who serves as the Medical Director for AR Aesthetics. He specializes in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures including injectables, laser treatments, and high-end office-based cosmetic surgery. He also performs skin cancer removal and reconstruction, as well as outpatient burn care.

To date Dr Ibrahim has contributed to over 80 publications in the top peer-reviewed plastic surgery and scientific journals. In addition, he has written book chapters, and given oral and poster presentations at the leading plastic surgery conferences. Currently, he serves as a reviewer for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the premier journal in the field. Dr Ibrahim is passionate about delivering personalized care that revolves around the patient’s needs. He prioritizes attentive listening to understand individual concerns and ensures comprehensive education on treatment choices aimed at helping patients achieve their desired look and feel.

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Mary Holliman

Aesthetic Injector

Mary is a Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with her Master’s Degree in Family Health and is nationally certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has 5 years experience in aesthetics and 20+ years in healthcare.

Mary is a master injector that specializes in non-surgical aesthetic treatments and rejuvenation using botox, fillers, lasers, and skincare.

The Holli Lip, facial balancing, and non-surgical nose job is what she is known for, but her focus is helping patients enhance their beauty while creating an individualized plan to reach their aesthetic goals. She strives to give every patient a personable and caring experience.

This is Mary’s passion and she is always continuing her education and training in new techniques and products with some of the top plastic surgeons, injectors, and scientists in the industry.

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Amanda Albanese

Injector

Amanda is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s Degree in Family Health. She is nationally certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She came to AR having prior experience in aesthetic medicine and has over ten plus years of experience working in healthcare. Highlights of her previous experience include being charge nurse on the cardiac unit and working in neurosurgery as a certified operating room registered nurse.

Amanda is specialized in minimally invasive aesthetic treatments and prides herself on taking a holistic approach when treating her clients. She is meticulous when it comes to assessing her clients goals and creating appropriate treatment plans to enhance their own natural beauty. She is skilled in the use of botox, fillers, lasers, and skincare.

Amanda is very passionate about continuing her education to ensure she is using the latest scientific data to provide safe, beautiful, and efficacious results for all of her clients.

Elise Moralobo

Medical Aesthetician

Elise attended Beauty and Health Institute where she gained her aesthetician and electrolysis license. Elise was inspired to pursue a career in aesthetics after struggling with acne her whole life. Her passion is to make others feel like their best self. In each treatment she performs, she strives to help others feel comfortable and beautiful in their own skin.

Whether a client has specific skin concerns or wants to maintain healthy complexion, Elise believes that monthly maintenance is crucial for everyone. She starts each treatment with a consultation to determine what plan of action will be best for your skin. Each treatment plan is customized according to your skin goals and concerns. Her favorite treatments include a combination of Hydrafacial with dermaplanning and for deeper tissue remodeling of the skin, Morpheus8.

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Kennedy Kreamer

Medical Aesthetician

I have always had a passion for skin care and the beauty industry ever since I was a little girl – I used to set up a “spa” in my house where I would analyze my family’s faces and apply face masks for fun.

My mom taught me the importance of washing my face every morning & night and using good skin care. It stuck with me ever since and doing my skin care routine became something I looked forward to doing. I quickly became obsessed with anything aesthetics, especially skin care and knew it was my passion.

I graduated from Arizona State University and jumped right into aesthetican school to start my career. I love attending seminars and conferences to stay up to date with the latest in the industry.

Helping someone feel confident and beautiful in their own skin is the most important thing to me and it truly is the best feeling! Connecting with my clients and building trusting relationships means so much and is a huge part of why I love what I do.

I can’t wait to see your beautiful faces and help you feel confident in your skin!

Kirsten Simmermeyer

Permanent Makeup Artist

Kirsten is a permanent cosmetics and makeup technician as well as an esthetician. Previously a traditional tattoo artist, she completed an 8-month apprenticeship with extensive training for permanent cosmetics at the age of 25, as well as secondary courses in Microblading. She is also a self-taught artist, who loves working with a variety of mediums in arts, having taken various courses in Fine Arts in college. These skills have helped Kirsten thrive in the Permanent Makeup Industry (PMU). Continuing education in the latest techniques and trends is a passion. She is licensed in the state of Florida and fully compliant with Florida’s Health Department and Regulations.

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Lily

Medical Assistant

Lily is a Certified Medical Assistant and attended Florida State University where she majored in Exercise Physiology. She plans on attending nursing school to get her BSN and then continue on to get her NP to pursue a career in aesthetics.

She specializes in phlebotomy, performing semiglutide/ peptide shots, Morpheus8 treatments, and aids in both aesthetic treatments as well as consults. Her main goal is to help patients understand their treatment plans and makes sure that every patient has a great experience within the practice

Karina Corrales

Social Media Coordinator /
Permanent Make-up Artist

Karina was born and raised in Tampa and she is passionate about the growing Med Spa industry. As AR’s Social Media & Scheduling Coordinator, Karina excels at creating fresh content and enhancing each patients experience. Karina loves Hydrafacials & her go to product is is the AlphaRet Peel Pads by Skinbetter!

Karina also is a Licensed Permanent Artist in the state of Florida that performs Laminations and Tints. She has taken multiple courses on Combination Brows & she’s fully compliant with Florida’s Health Department and Regulations.

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Sofia Goicochea

Patient Coordinator

Raised in the Tampa Bay area, Sofia adores being involved in the community and providing outstanding customer service. Meeting new people and creating genuine patient relationships is the best part of her job. She absolutely loves seeing patients walk out feeling their best!