Meet our

amazing team

  • Irene Ratliff

    OWNER/FOUNDER & LEAD INJECTOR

    Irene is a highly skilled CRNA and APRN who fell in love with aesthetics and creating confidence in each and every one of her patients. Irene has dedicated more than 23 years to medical anesthesia and needle-based procedures.

    She knows no two faces are the same, so you can expect a customized experience tailored to your specific needs and concerns. Known for her "gentle touch", Irene is committed to delivering her clients the highest quality care and results.

  • Jailene Arce

    PRACTICE MANAGER

    Our Practice Manager, Jailene, is beyond thrilled to join Luminess Med Spa. While struggling with hormonal acne, she found her passion in skin care and aesthetics. She feels honored to be a part of everyone’s journey at Luminess Med Spa, and to be a part of a team who will help guide patients to the best versions of themselves!

  • Kerstin Moynihan

    AESTHETICIAN/MASSAGE THERAPIST

    Kerstin (pronounced “Sha-stin”) is a licensed massage therapist and aesthetician. She is very passionate about skincare and prioritizes overall wellness. Her love for self-care is what drives her to continue her education in skin and wellness research, incorporating a blend of science and nature for optimal results. Not only caring for visible and external issues but focusing from within to create total body wellness. Whether it’s a facial, wax, or full body massage, Kerstin enjoys providing a moment of serenity and relaxation to allow her clients to fully indulge in self-care. She is excited to share these moments with everyone at Luminess and can’t wait to meet everyone!

    Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes. She likes to spend time at the beach, working out, reading and taking care of herself in anyway she can.

  • DNP, CNM

    Erica Imaoka

    DNP, CNM

    Erica Imaoka is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) specializing in all things women’s health, including hormone testing and management, family planning, PCOS, menopause, and InMode EmpowerRF treatments.

    Her journey in reproductive health began as a birth doula, where she spent nearly a decade supporting births, providing postpartum care, and leading childbirth classes. After earning her nursing degree, she gained valuable experience as a labor and delivery nurse before completing her doctorate in nurse-midwifery at Baylor University. Erica is dedicated to providing trauma-informed care while prioritizing each patient’s unique experience, recognizing that women’s health concerns can often be sensitive and challenging to discuss openly.

  • Tara Edwards

    LEAD AESTHETICIAN

    Tara is our Lead Aesthetician here at Luminess Med Spa. With over 7 years of experience and a background in Dermatology, Tara is dedicated to enhancing your natural beauty by combining a results driven approach and a holistic perspective that considers the whole body. She believes in individualized care, ensuring that every treatment plan is customized to achieve optimal outcomes for your skin, health and wellbeing.