Shawna Chrisman, nurse practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics, didn’t set out to become a med spa mogul, but that’s exactly what happened. 

Her entrepreneurial journey started with a residential care facility, but a chance encounter with Latisse sparked her interest in aesthetics. Long before med spas were mainstream, Shawna launched Destination Aesthetics. She’s since grown it to five locations and recently sold the business to Advanced MedAesthetics Partners.

Shawna reflects on building her brand and the emotional decision to sell—calling the conversation with her team one of the hardest she’s ever had. She shares what she’d do differently and why honesty from the start matters more than trying to ease the message.

For those looking to scale or sell a med spa, Shawna offers clear advice: know your “why,” stay grounded in your values, and be ready for the emotional side of the journey. 

Plus, she shares the treatment and skincare brand she swears by, and why the future of aesthetics is all about personalization.

About Shawna Chrisman

Shawna is the founder of Destination Aesthetics Medical Spa, which she launched in 2011 and expanded into five locations, becoming a top 10 Allergan account in just a decade. A leader in the aesthetics industry, she has been an AMI trainer for over seven years, a national SkinMedica speaker, and a featured expert on Spark by Allergan Aesthetics. 

Recognized for her business acumen, she was named a "Woman Who Means Business" by the Sacramento Business Journal and one of Sacramento Magazine’s 100 Notable Business Leaders. Shawna is also a managing partner at Advanced MedAesthetics Partners.

Learn more about Destination Aesthetics Medical Spa

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Guest
Shawna Chrisman, Founder
Destination Aesthetics

Host
Tyler Terry, Director of Sales, MedSpa
Nextech

Presented by Nextech, Aesthetically Speaking delves into the world of aesthetic practices, where art meets science, and innovation transforms beauty.

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