Meet the Team

Meet Alex, a Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in healthcare. Specializing in aesthetic treatments, Alex has developed expertise in fillers, neurotoxins, and laser treatments. Motivated by a passion for improving skin health, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and enhancing natural beauty. Outside of work, he maintains a healthy work-life balance by prioritizing fitness, exploring new outdoor adventures, and traveling to exciting destinations.

Joy, a California native, whose passion is for lifelong skincare. Her desire to keep a youthful appearance is what led her to becoming an Esthetician. Joy completed her schooling in Los Angeles in 2002 and received her license in 2003. Since obtaining her license, Joy has been giving her patients personal, individualized skincare like she would do for herself. With expertise in HydraFacial since 2007, she also specializes in micro-needling and chemical peels. Joy has also completed two levels of the Mastering SkinCeuticals program. Her strong desire to help her patients with their personalized skincare has led her to bond on a deeper level with each client that she treats.

Born and raised in Orange County, Sally has been in the Coachella valley since 2008. She has been a licensed Esthetician since 2006 and began working in day spa settings and believes in combining effective clinical treatments with a soothing touch. Sally made her home with SkinLab in 2020 after working independently for several years. She obtained her Skinceuticals Professional Level Aesthetician certification and is working towards the Master Level. Skincare has been her passion since before she even knew what an esthetician was! Sally loves educating her clients and helping them find regimens for their different concerns, lifestyles and budgets.

Born and raised in Southern California, Danielle has been living in the Coachella Valley since 2004. A registered nurse since 2018 who began her career in Emergency medicine, Electrophysiology and Cardiopulmonary procedures, she is an esthetic nurse injector and laser specialist who values enhancing the natural beauty of her clients. Danielle’s goal is to create an environment where her clients feel comfortable. Each consultation she provides will be authentic focusing on the unique, individual goals of the client and providing them with lasting results and exceptional outcomes. Valuing health and wellness, Danielle is always looking for new ways to improve her physical and mental well-being. Danielle enjoys continued education in esthetics, being physically active, traveling, and spending time with her wonderful husband and her sweet labradoodle named Tully, who she adores and takes everywhere. Tully even has her own Instagram page!

Meet Candis, a dedicated Nurse with a passion for aesthetics from Southern California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC Riverside and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Colorado Christian University. With eight years of nursing experience, Candis has specialized in aesthetics, lasers, and injectables for the past six years. Candis excels in assisting with aesthetic transformations and empathizes with individuals dealing with skin-related self-consciousness. She is dedicated to facial balancing and ensuring natural, effortless results. She is passionate about collaborating with her patients to help them achieve their desired skin-related goals. At home, Candis enjoys life with her husband, her adorable little boy, and her great dane, Buddy. She loves reading and cherishes family time.

Dr. Mo Zakhireh, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Palm Desert serving Palm Springs, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Riverside, Orange County, and other nearby communities.

A Texas Tech Medical School graduate, Dr. Zakhireh completed his general surgery residency at UCLA Harbor. Upon finishing a plastic surgery fellowship at the University of Utah, Dr. Zakhireh was invited to join the staff as a professor of plastic surgery.

Meet Marisa, whose career in aesthetics began in 2003 when she became an Esthetician. Marisa was always drawn to the beauty world working at a hair salon in her teen years, doing wedding makeup and working at the Chanel counter. She holds a degree in Journalism with a Minor in Public Relations, which gave her a strong background in communications and marketing. In 2005, Marisa moved to the desert to start a family and begin her career path with CSI as a Medical Esthetician. She was promoted to Director of Skincare in 2019 where she managed the skincare department. With her goal and dream to grow CSI, Marisa and her partners, Dr. Mo Zakhireh and Tamara Sullivan, opened SkinLab in 2020. Today, Marisa manages the daily operations of SkinLab. Advising and guiding patients on their skincare journey, Marisa empowers her team to provide the best patient care, overall results and exceptional customer service. In October 2024, Marisa will complete the Mastering SkinCeuticals Professional Practice Leader certification. She is a board member for Shays Warriors, a local non-profit for cancer survivors. In her free time, you will find her working out at a barre class, spending time with her family and singing karaoke!

Tamara is a Colorado Native who moved to the Coachella Valley in 2002 to pursue a career in the Aesthetic Industry. With extensive experience in business management and marketing, she became the Practice Manager for Cosmetic Surgery Institute in 2008. With a strong desire to grow the business and open a second location, Dr. Mo Zakhireh, Marisa Rivera and Tamara opened SkinLab in the busiest shopping district in Palm Desert in 2020. Tamara continues to manage the daily operations of the surgery center and business operations of SkinLab. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband and two boys traveling, golfing and skiing

Meet Chandace, a Coachella Valley native with a passion for skincare.

With years of management experience in the esthetics industry, she decided to follow her love for skincare into the treatment room. Combining science-backed treatments with a touch of relaxation, Chandace is dedicated to helping clients achieve their best skin. As a SkinCeuticals Ambassador, she takes pride in crafting personalized skincare routines tailored to each patients needs.

Outside of work, you’ll find her dancing in her cowgirl boots at a country concert, hitting the gym, or with her nose in a good book.