Maya is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a native of Georgia. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Emory University and attended the University of Alabama in Birmingham where she received her master’s degree to practice as a nurse practitioner. Maya has worked in emergency medicine, intensive care, and dermatology, but her passion lies in aesthetics. Maya is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, and Sigma Theta Tau International. Throughout her career, Maya has acquired over 20 certifications in the fields of nursing, medical aesthetics, dermatology, and clinical aesthetics. She has worked for two of the top medical aesthetics and laser medicine companies in the United States/Canada.

In April 2021, Maya co-established her first medical spa in Fayetteville, Georgia which soon expanded to a larger location to accommodate her growing patient load. Often in her practice, Maya would have to correct the mistakes of other treatment providers and re-educate her patients on a treatment’s indication and why certain treatments are necessary to achieve certain results. She noticed that safety and the efficacy of a treatment were the main sources of client concerns. Many of her patients would also refer their relatives to Maya to guide them through their medical and aesthetic journeys after graduating from school. Driven by her passion for helping people, Maya established the National Laser and Aesthetics Academy in 2023 which would become a national resource for both student treatment providers and clients. In April of 2024, Maya established the NLAA Treatment Center for clients to receive highly personalized and effective aesthetic treatments. With nearly a decade of experience in the field of medical aesthetics, Maya still enjoys getting to know and care for her patient base and is excited to welcome new patients and students!