MEET OUR TEAM
Bri Kunkle, RN
Co-Founder
Bri discovered her profound passion for aesthetics early in her nursing journey. Graduating from the School of Nursing at Chico State, Bri dedicated herself to merging the worlds of healthcare and beauty, driven by a desire to empower individuals through transformative aesthetic procedures.
Her nursing journey began at Adventist Health & Rideout in Marysville, CA on a medical-surgical/telemetry floor. Bri's passion for medical aesthetics eventually led her to beginning her injecting journey at medical spas in both Sacramento and Yuba City, where she has been practicing as a nurse injector for 1.5 years. Embracing every opportunity to learn and grow, Bri strives to incorporate meticulous attention to detail and empathetic approach, earning the trust and admiration of her clients.
With a clear vision to redefine beauty standards and enhance the lives of her clients, she established Lifted Aesthetics, her own med spa in Chico, CA.
With a focus on delivering personalized treatments and exceptional service, Bri offers injectables that are tailored to accentuate individual beauty in the most natural and rejuvenating way. Nurse injector, Bri, and Lifted Aesthetics commit to providing memorable & tailored experiences, empowering her clients to embrace their unique beauty with confidence and grace.
Dr. Justin Rome
Co-Founder
Dr. Justin Rome is a distinguished facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience and a reputation for excellence in aesthetic procedures. Completing his fellowship in facial plastic surgery at the renowned Bassin Center for Plastic Surgery in Orlando, Florida, in 2014, Dr. Rome swiftly established a private practice in Beverly Hills. Here, he showcased his surgical prowess in traditional facial plastic surgeries, including blepharoplasties and facelifts, along with advanced liposuction techniques like BodyJet and MicroAire.
Notably, Dr. Rome's skill set extends to injectables such as toxins and fillers, and he was an early adopter of Robotic Hair Restoration, gaining recognition in the competitive Los Angeles market. His success led him to found the innovative concept Barber Surgeons Guild (BSG), which seamlessly blends traditional barber services with modern medical aesthetics. Dr. Rome's venture expanded to New York City in 2019, showcasing his prominence in the industry.
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Rome demonstrated resilience by pivoting to the development of a cutting-edge telehealth platform. This platform, set to launch in 37 states, is a direct-to-consumer subscription web app enabling patients to purchase compounded medications with asynchronous doctor approval in the backend. BSG, under Dr. Rome's leadership, has grown to accommodate 20,000 patients and 800 subscribers for their compounds.
Dr. Rome's commitment to excellence is evident not only in his surgical and aesthetic skills but also in his role as a leader. While being self-employed since completing his fellowship, he has played a pivotal role in training and overseeing MDs, DOs, RNs, and PAs at BSG locations. His vast experience and forward-thinking approach make Dr. Justin Rome an invaluable collaborator for any med spa or aesthetic practice.