ABOUT WESTEND MEDSPA
Step into our full-service medical spa and self-care sanctuary in downtown Aspen.
From the moment you walk in the door, we’ve interwoven western and holistic practices to create an experience unlike any other.
BECAUSE WE WANT YOU TO FEEL AS GOOD ON THE OUTSIDE AS YOU DO ON THE INSIDE.
Let us remind you of what it feels like to be nourished with love, care, and intention, while receiving results-driven treatments.
a note from our founder, Katie
Why I started WestEnd MedSpa
My passion for this work was sparked when I was 17 while working at a doctors office that shared the same space as a spa.
I noticed that the clients next door were walking out of the spa vastly different than the way they walked in… the people leaving were beaming.
It wasn’t just their skin that was glowing.
It was as if their spirit was now shining too.
I loved seeing the connection between people feeling good on the outside and shining more from the inside. In that moment, I knew I wanted to help people feel as good as these people did.
So the creation of this space has been a decades-long dream that finally came true in 2019.
I wanted to curate a space that weaves elements of health, beauty, nutrition, and holistic practices together with medical technology to nourish the layers of your skin and your spirit.
My greatest wish for you is to feel rejuvenated and capable, ready to navigate whatever comes your way, looking great while doing it.
Here’s to your radiance!
Katie Landers
Owner | medical Aesthetician
Katie’s passion for helping people feel good and her interest in the wellness industry started at a young age. She grew up in Washington State and moved to Aspen in her early twenties where she furthered her career in skincare. She loves staying on the cutting edge of new industry techniques, products, and methodologies.
The most enjoyable part of her work is meeting and connecting with new people, building relationships with her clients and the satisfaction of giving her clients beautiful, healthy skin.
Dr. Kenneth Mark
Cosmetic Dermatology Expert
Dr. Kenneth Mark graduated Magna Cum Laude and 2nd in his medical school class. He then served his Internship in Internal Medicine at Columbia University and Residency at the world-renowned: NYU Department of Dermatology.
In order to be a true expert, Dr. Mark then completed a 2 Year Fellowship in Mohs’ Skin Cancer Surgery, Plastic Reconstructions, and cosmetic procedures including fillers and botox.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Kenneth Mark is considered one of the world’s best injectors of Botox and Fillers. He has consistently been one of Allergan’s top accounts in the country.
Additional areas of expertise include Coolsculpting, Ultherapy, (consultant to educate other doctors about the procedure) Skin Cancer detection and cure (Mohs’ Surgery), Acne, and Rosacea.
He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at NYU and maintains Private Practices in Manhattan (Soho), Southampton, East Hampton, and Aspen.
Best Doctors in US award:
Dr. Mark is the 2-time recipient of the Best Doctors clinical honor, marking the top 5% of physicians In United States as selected by other doctors. This is arguably the most prestigious honor a US doctor can receive.
Jayme Sewell
Medical Aesthetician
Jayme Sewell began her aesthetician career in 2008 training and practicing under one of the valleys most esteemed skin care experts. She offers her clients exceptional skincare services with a focus on educating her clients on the complexities of maintaining healthy skin in our unique Aspen climate. Jayme’s expertise in clinical skincare is rounded out with a holistic approach to health and wellness, looking at the functional health of the whole body as it relates to healthy skin. Jayme’s focus is always on providing the best treatment to serve each individuals unique needs, and to ensure her clients look and feel radiant when they walk out the door. She continues to seek advanced training and educate herself on the cutting edge science in clinival skincare, always offering her savvy clients the most sophisticated treatments available in the valley.
Born and raised in Colorado, Jayme enjoys an active mountain lifestyle. Skiing, hiking, biking and paddling with her two young children are just some of what keeps her busy. Her passion for health and wellness is always expanding as she continues to pursue new ventures. Jayme recently completed her studies in functional nutrition with the Nutritional Therapy Association of Washington state. As a certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, (NTP), she is now offering functional nutrition counseling as part of her practice in 2021.
Jordan Elias
Aesthetician
Jordan has been in the beauty industry for over 10 years, working in salons and spas, across the United States.
Jordan’s passion comes from assisting clients’ find comfort in their own skin, allowing them to glow from the inside out, and radiate with confidence. It is these client transformations that inspire her to continuously learn the most up-to-date trends, techniques, and products to achieve the desired results of her clients.
Originally from Florida, Jordan first moved to Aspen in 2012, and instantly fell in love with the mountains and Aspen culture. Jordan graduated from the Aveda Institute, in Las Vegas, in 2018 with her Aesthetician license. She gained extensive training and experience in medical aesthetics before returning to the beautiful outdoors of Aspen to further advance her career.
Jordan joined the WestEnd MedSpa team to assist clients in feeling radiantly beautiful after every visit.
Viviana Gonzalez
Ayurvedic treatment therapist
Viviana began her yoga and Ayurvedic journey in 2017. Since then, she has become a lifelong student of Ayurveda, specializing in acute therapies and health counseling. She is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Ayurvedic Body Therapist. She has been certified in various body therapies such as Abhyanga, Ayurvedic facial, Ayurvedic Bliss therapies, Marma therapy and Chakra dough basti. In years past, she has attended educational programs at the California College of Ayurveda, The Ayurvedic Institute, Hridaya Yoga in Mazunte, Mexico and Yoga workshops in Yogaville, VA. In these, she learned about the principles, practice, and significance of yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation, yogic diet, and lifestyle, as well as the importance of daily practice to achieve ultimate health.
Viviana has learned to love the power that yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda have in making peoples’ lives better. She has seen the benefits of these practices in her own life in how they have helped her overcome physical setbacks and continually grow her peace of mind and spirit. Viviana loves to inspire and empower people toward healthier decisions to improve their quality of life and well-being.
Tamara Popovic
Aesthetician
With a passion for healthy, radiant skin, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your unique skincare goals. I draw upon my comprehensive training to provide safe, effective, and personalized treatments. My expertise lies in skin treatments, and I utilize advanced techniques to address a wide range of concerns, from acne and scarring to signs of aging and hyperpigmentation.
I believe in a holistic approach that combines in-clinic treatments with customized homecare routines to deliver optimal results and lasting improvements. I am committed to continuous learning of the latest advancements in aesthetic technology and skincare science. In addition to the aesthetic services, I got trained to perform the lash lift and brow lamination services, which have given me the opportunity to elevate the overall appearance of my clients.
My ultimate goal is to empower you to feel confident and comfortable in your skin by creating a personalized roadmap to skin health and beauty.
Lindsay Leclerc
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lindsay found her passion for massage in 2006 when she graduated from the Therapeutic Massage program at Spa Tech Institute in Westbrook, Maine. Compassionate by nature, she truly embraces the individual to get to the root of their needs. Lindsay provides a very integrative, intuitive and thorough massage. Her massage style often incorporates Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, stretches to increase range of motion and she loves using essential oils. Lindsay is also certified in Traditional Usui and Holy Fire Levels 1 and 2 and most recently in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. She loves connecting with clients and helping to educate them on their needs to feel their best!
Her love for nature and travel has found her work experience from the coast of Kennebunkport, ME to the island of St. John, USVI and landing here in Aspen to explore these beautiful mountains.
Lisa Howie
Licensed Massage Therapist
An instinctive spirit and a passion for healing is at the core of my work. I get excited about results and I am thrilled to treat patients so that they can succeed in escaping from pain. Just as my clients are intent on seeing change, I am extremely motivated to produce results. Licensed in 2001, I continue to practice multiple natural modalities to provide a pathway to success, including; Pain Neutralization Technique (PNT), Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST), Neuro Modulation Technique (NMT), Thai Massage, Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) + (NAET - for allergies), Psych-K, Total Body Modification (TBM), and Applied Kinesiology.
The foundation of my work started as a child, growing up with a warm and supportive family, and continued into adulthood. I have sought out effective methods of recovery and tools for restoring vibrant health and creating a sense of youthful well-being. Pairing innovation with intuition, I work to evaluate each client to understand missed connections with their framework, recognize points of interference, and restore the body to it’s intended state. Many clients walk away saying that their time with me is more than just a massage, it is an experience.
Away from the massage table, you will find me cultivating my own experiences, whether hiking, exploring Mother Nature, or getting lost in a good book. I look to nurture myself just as I work to heal others.
Brittany Buffalino
licensed acupuncturist + Herbalist
Owner of Aspen Elevated Health, Brittany Buffalino is nationally certified as a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine, a licensed Acupuncturist and an Herbalist.
Brittany's treatments are a combination of Acupuncture, cupping, massage, breath work, guided meditation, dietary and lifestyle coaching, energy work and chakra clearing.
She is driven by the belief that our bodies have an inherent ability to heal themselves. Brittany's Holistic Health practice, Aspen Elevated Health, takes a holistic mind-body-spirit approach to helping their clients heal the root causes of disharmony in their body. Aspen Elevated Health strives to be a source of vibrant natural health for our community.
Katherine McIntosh
Intuitive energy worker
Katherine McIntosh is an Intuitive Consultant and Energy Worker who brings over 20 years of personal, business, and life experience to the table. Her work is unconventional, straight to the point, and effective.
From working with people who want to expand and grow their businesses, improve their relationships, have clarity in their personal lives, change their health, are faced with a difficult diagnoses, or experience physical injuries, Katherine has seen and experienced it all.
She is able to look at the big picture and treat every single person individually. There is no linear or logical explanation. Katherine works with the consciousness of the body to access the hidden possibilities trapped underneath stuck, and unconscious patterns that are both pre-verbal and non-verbal.
Katherine has worked all over the globe from Dubai, to London, to Australia, Paris, New York and beyond. Her clients have ranged from Hollywood Actors and Musicians to New York Times Best Selling Authors, to CEOS, Entrepreneurs, Start Ups, Couples, and people looking for a life change as well as those seeking a miracle. She’s also worked with premature babies, young adults, and women who have had trouble getting pregnant, or women who are pregnant. When it comes to change, anything is possible.
Her mission is to empower people to know that they know, that their bodies know, and that it is possible to change the things you think you cannot change. For more on Katherine visit www.katherinemcintosh.com
Malle Gambuti
Licensed Aesthetician
Creative and dynamic are just two words that describe Argentina born Malle Gambuti. Her eye for perfection and detail led her to the success that she now experiences in the beauty industry.
Malle’s career began in Buenos Aires at the Colon Theatre Superior Institute of Art. This is where she started building her artistic career as a makeup artist. Her love for the industry and her desire to take her career to the next level and the next led to several other specialty certifications including a Master degree at Makeup Designory (New York), School of Botanical and Medical Aesthetics (Denver), and Lash Certification at Lashology and Borboletta. She also participated in New York City Lingerie Fashion week while also working on many movie and theater projects in New York.
In the snowy Rockies, she now joins forces with Katie Landers in Aspen, Colorado, where they work together to create an environment of professionalism and perfection at WestEnd MedSpa.
Mikaela Burns
FRONT DESK MANAGER
Mikaela graduated from Colorado College in Colorado Springs with a bachelors degree in biology. With a great interest in wellness, western, and eastern medicine, she is grateful to join the WestEnd MedSpa team of incredible providers. Outside of work, she enjoys live music, running, skiing, and reading novels.