The mission of Genesis MedSpa is to provide superior medical-grade aesthetic services and products while educating our clients and engaging them in decisions regarding the health of their skin. Our staff strives to remain on the forefront of education, technology and research in aesthetics. We will listen to each client’s needs and always make him or her feel respected and embraced while offering the highest quality treatments. We will do this in an environment that is relaxing, pampering, friendly and professional.
Experienced Professionals
At Genesis, we’re proud to offer a full line of professional Med Spa services and products tailored to rejuvenate your skin and leave you looking and feeling fabulous!
Our team of highly experienced professionals is ready to assist you with the most advanced techniques available in Skin Care, Laser Treatments, and Injectables. We work with you to understand your specific needs and are here to help educate you throughout your Med Spa experience, delivering the results you deserve. You’ll leave wondering how soon you can return!
For questions regarding our Med Spa treatments or products, please give us a call, 719.579.6890. We look forward to serving you!
Dr. Lisa Jenks, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Jenks graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Medicine in 1986. After residency training at Ohio State University, she began a career in emergency medicine.
In 2007, Dr. Jenks opened Genesis MedSpa in Colorado Springs. Since its opening, Genesis has grown tremendously, moving from a 4 treatment room facility into a 7 room facility in 2012. In 2017, another 3 treatment rooms were added to accommodate the continued growth of Genesis. Under her direction, Genesis has thrice won the BBB’s coveted ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ award and has won numerous ‘Best Of’ awards.
Dr. Michael Maher, DO
Maher Rehab Solutions LLC
Michael E. Maher, DO, is a graduate of Andrew Taylor Still University SOMA Medical School in Mesa, AZ. Prior to that he completed a Bachelors of Exercise Science at Creighton University, in Omaha, Nebraska, and completed a second Bachelors of Biology/Pre-Medical Studies at the University of Nebraska in Omaha, where he was born and raised in the Midwest. Dr. Maher relocated to complete his medical training in the Big Apple, New York City, to work through a community hospital at NYU Lutheran Hospital and went on to complete an intense Internship year at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and then began his focus on the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency.
Relocating with his family to the colorful state of Colorado, he started his company of Maher Rehab Solutions LLC. Currently Dr. Maher provides Physical Medicine and Rehab services to Colorado Springs and surrounding areas with emphasis in pain management, medically complex rehabilitation cases, and medical legal work. He is focused on continuing to grow his business and expand medical footprint by joining Genesis MedSpa.
Ashley Perez
Office Manager
Ashley Perez was born in Tampa, FL and raised in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Western Governors University obtaining her Bachelor’s of Science in Business and Healthcare Administration. Ashley fell in love with Aesthetics after working in the field and seeing what an impact it makes on people’s lives and their self-confidence. What she loves most about her position is that it provides her the opportunity to invest in individuals and help build them both personally and professionally. When she is not working you can find her spending time with her teenage daughter, Avery, and her furry son, Dodger. Ashley loves to make people laugh and believes you should always leave people better than you found them.
Raegan Morgan
Nurse Injector
Raegan was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana where she received her Associates in Nursing. Raegan moved to Colorado Springs a few years ago and has experience as a trauma nurse. Raegan has always had a passion for aesthetics is thrilled to start her journey at Genesis where she can help clients feel their best! When Raegan is not working you can find her at the dog park with her two pups!
Joy Cook
Nurse Injector
Joy is from San Diego, CA where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Coast University. An ER/Trauma nurse since 2018, she also served as a travel nurse during the pandemic to help with the healthcare worker shortage. She moved to Colorado Springs to enjoy the adventures of the outdoors and experience all that Colorado has to offer. Joy has always had a passion for aesthetics and helping people to feel their absolute best. She’s very excited to be a part of the Genesis team. When Joy isn’t working, you can find her hiking in the mountains with her fur baby, Mia.
Jennifer Moller
Medical Aesthetician
Jennifer grew up in Colorado Springs and worked as a Paraprofessional, for District 20, for 9 years. After living in Hawaii for two years, she decided to move back to the Springs where she attended The Salon Professional Academy for her training in Aesthetics. She loves working and learning at Genesis and enjoys helping our clients with their skin care needs!
Amena Barbagallo
Medical Aesthetician
Amena was born and raised in Colorado. She graduated from the College of International Esthetics in Arvada Colorado. She is certified in Laser, Permanent Makeup, Dermaplaning, Chemical Peels, and Microdermabrasion. Her goals as an Aesthetician are to help people feel beautiful in their own skin and educate them on the importance of taking care of their skin. She believes it is very important to build good relationships with her clients and is always making sure they feel comfortable and can trust her professional advice. When she is not working, she is busy with her two sons taking on the world. Amena is excited to build a career at Genesis Med Spa and continue to grow in the Aesthetics industry.
Bree Ogden
Medical Aesthetician
Bree recently moved to Colorado from Utah, where she attended the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics. Before starting her career in aesthetics, Bree worked in publishing for over 9 years. She can’t believe she ever did anything other than aesthetics! She loves it all but has a special passion for laser skin rejuvenation and microneedling. Bree is so excited to spend her days with the talented staff at Genesis and the exceptionally lovely faces of Genesis clients. And at nights, she spends her time with her live-in bunny, a Holland lop named Rorschach.
Shera Jauernic
Medical Aesthetician
Shera is originally from Seattle, she spent a short time in Alaska, and then moved to Colorado Springs with her husband, younger brother and her three fur children. She graduated from The Salon Professional Academy Esthetics school in Colorado Springs. She is very excited to work in the spa industry and has a passion for beauty, skin care and make-up. Shera loves the outdoors, yoga and relaxing with her family.
Maria Iniguez-Ledezma
Medical Aesthetician
Maria was born in Mexico but moved to Colorado Springs at a very young age. She has always known that she wanted to work in the Beauty Industry. She attended the International Salon and Spa here in Colorado Springs – not for aesthetician training but for hairstyling. She quickly knew she had more of a passion for skin than hair and returned to International Salon and Spa to complete her training as a medical aesthetician. Maria loves helping clients feel beautiful, and her favorite services are working with hyperpigmentation and acne scars.
Felicia LaMothe
Medical Aesthetician
Felicia grew up in the small town of Trinidad, Colorado, where she attended college for her degree in Business Management and Administration. She later transferred to UCCS to continue her education. She has always had a passion for the skincare and beauty industries and prides herself on staying up to date on the latest trends in products, techniques and technology. After many years of successful management experience, most recently at another local spa, she is beyond excited to be combining her career and passion alongside the smart, successful women at Genesis! With her capacity to easily grasp, apply and share new knowledge, she aspires to connect people through beauty and self-appreciation. When Felicia is not helping clients enhance their inner beauty, she can be found with her six-year-old son pretending to be a Superhero or in the gym lifting and practicing yoga.
Lauren Jagerson
Customer Service Specialist
Lauren was born and raised in Carmichael, California with her triplet brothers. She worked as the office manager at a salon and spa for three years. After moving to Emmett, Idaho for nearly four years, she moved to Colorado Springs and found Genesis! Her time at Genesis Medspa has been some of her most favorite years. She enjoys the never-ending opportunity to learn the medical aesthetic field and the friendships she makes with coworkers and clients. In her free time Lauren enjoys crafting, fishing, spending time with her pets and traveling home to California to visit family.
Yesenia Sharpe
Customer Service Specialist
Yesenia was born and raised in Colorado Springs and recently moved to Manitou Springs with her son. Yesenia’s number one priority is her son and accredits her family for why she has such a great work ethic and the number one reason she smiles every morning. When she’s’ not working, you can find Yesina enjoying time at the park with her son or in the pool at the gym. Yesenia also loves photography, hiking and painting landscape. Yesenia just started working for the Genesis family and is honored to continue and grow with us, as we teach and help Yesenia learn the wonderful things Genesis MedSpa does for its guests and employees.
Liana Moors
Customer Service Specialist
Liana was born and raised in Colorado Springs. She absolutely loves spending time with loved ones, friends, her puppies and getting dutch bros. She graduated high school in 2019 and got her certification in hairstyling at The International Salon and Spa Academy. She is very interested in the beauty and medical industry and one day wants to become a medical aesthetician. Liana is very excited to be a part of the Genesis team and looks forward to helping every client feel beautiful and making sure they walk out with a smile!
Destiny Bargas
Customer Service Specialist
Destiny is a Colorado Springs native. As a licensed barber, aesthetician and former makeup artist, she’s always had an interest in the beauty and aesthetics industry. She was looking for something new when she started Genesis and loves being a part of the staff and culture that surrounds the spa. When she isn’t working, she’s spending time with her friends and family and enjoys watching horror films.
Danice Fark
Customer Service Specialist
Danice was born and raised in Colorado Springs, where she attended the Salon Professional Academy for Esthetics. She has a passion for skincare and the beauty industry and is excited to be part of the Genesis Team. When she is not working you can find her enjoying the outdoors, spending time with her family and friends and cuddling with her dogs.
Chelsy Offutt
Marketing Director
Chelsy was born and raised in Colorado Springs. She holds a BA in Mass Media from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She is new to the aesthetics industry and is excited to learn more about all the amazing treatments, services and products that Genesis offers the Southern Colorado community. When she isn’t working she loves to travel, visit new restaurants and spend time with her dog, Champ.
Toni Karaus
Aesthetic Consultant
Toni was born in Nebraska but has lived in many states throughout her life. She moved to Colorado Springs in August of 2021 where she started at Genesis as a Customer Service Specialist. Recently she has become the Aesthetic Consultant where she meets with clients about all services and products. Toni enjoys spending time with her husband and their corgi, Finn. She loves makeup, dancing, and astrology. Sharing her love of all things beauty and educating clients is what she loves most about Genesis!
