
Let's pretend that you are going into surgery. Nothing major, but you are being put under general anesthesia. You are likely given TONS of information about your procedure, the length of time, your recovery, etc. And then you get a visit from anesthesia!
DID YOU KNOW that when I'm not at my office, I am in the operating room as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (aka CRNA)? It's true! And I absolutely LOVE what I do there (just as much as I love working with you!)
I thought I would share some "behind the scenes" of my other job to help you better understand more about me!
WHAT ARE CRNA'S?

CRNA'S are the people you are most likely to forget about when you have surgery, and we are OK with that! If you forget about anesthesia, your surgery probably went well!
In more detail, a CRNA is an advanced practice nurse with advanced training in the science and art of anesthesia. A CRNA has either a masters or doctorate degree and has highly advanced training to provide anesthesia in a variety of settings. All CRNA's start out as baccalaureate prepared RN's who have spent a significant time working in the intensive care unit (ICU). After this they attend graduate school for anesthesia for 3 or more years. After they finish their anesthesia residency they must pass a national certification examination to become a CRNA.
WHERE DO CRNA'S WORK?
CRNA's work in the operating room, labor and delivery, pain management clinics, surgery centers, emergency rooms, trauma centers, dental offices, and even aesthetics! CRNAs are an important and vital part of the surgical team.
CRNAs account for approximately half of the anesthesia providers in the US and are the main providers of anesthesia in the rural US. CRNAs practice independently and also as part of an anesthesia care team in conjunction with physician anesthesiologists. CRNAs have been providing safe anesthesia care in the US for over 150 years.
Fun Fact: My mom was also a CRNA in rural North Dakota for over 30 years. She's now retired and enjoying the good life! :-)
AESTHETICS & ANESTHESIA

What does a background in anesthesia have to do with aesthetics? Great question! CRNAs are highly trained and educated professionals with hours of training in anesthesia, pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology. They are comfortable working independently.
Drawing up medications and working with needles and injecting things (epidurals, spinals, arterial lines, IVs, nerve blocks, etc) are all second nature to CRNAs.
Anesthesia involves many different procedures on micro and macro scales, the same as aesthetics. Safety is also of the utmost priority for CRNAs as anesthesia is all about patient safety.
CRNAs are recognized as extremely safe anesthesia providers. If an emergency situation should arise during an aesthetic treatment, rest assured CRNAs have the knowledge and expertise to handle the situation. They are also experts at remaining calm in tense and life threatening situations.
When getting aesthetic treatments and injections, you want your provider to be safe, highly educated, highly knowledgeable, and highly trained. There's no doubt you will receive the best and safest experience when you work with me BECAUSE of my advanced background in anesthesia!
HIGH-QUALITY AESTHETICS BY JULIET

I take great pride in my education and experience in the field of anesthesia. That is why I decided to branch out into aesthetics, because I knew that I could provide an elevated experience for aesthetics patients wanting a safe, secure experience!
I consider myself the luckiest anesthetist and aesthetician because I get to blend two of my favorite things: taking care of people and empowering them to feel more confident and beautiful!
Have questions about my background or services? I would love to hear from you!
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