Chicago, IL | Our Med Spa Team
The team at our Chicago, IL med spa office delivers top-tier noninvasive treatments designed for pre-juvenation and rejuvenation. Our skilled providers create individualized plans, ensuring natural and youthful results with minimal downtime. We offer a full range of services, including medical-grade skin care, injectables, radiofrequency microneedling, and laser treatments, addressing all skin types and anti-aging needs. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery, and we are dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where you can confidently enhance your natural beauty.
Aestheticians
Ana Ibarra
Ana is a licensed esthetician and certified laser technician at Northwestern Med Spa. Ana has over 10 years of experience and is a graduate of G Skin & Beauty Institute.
Ana is a skilled professional who continues to train on the newest technologies and advanced classes. Her goal is to establish a personal relationship and trust with each client, so she can deliver an individualized treatment plan. Ana believes investing in your skin is a benefit that will last a lifetime.
Morgan Schwalbe
Morgan is a licensed esthetician and laser technician with over 7 years of experience in skincare. She obtained her license from The Paul Mitchell School and certifications from True University.
Morgan continues to update her skills on the latest technologies to deliver beautiful results for her clients. Her goal is to educate clients on how to obtain healthy skin for lasting youthful results.
Jennie Cobian
Jennie Cobian received her Esthetics license and has been practicing since 2008.
She is trained and certified on multiple laser platforms including our Sciton laser. She is also certified in medical grade skincare and chemical peels. Her favorite service to perform is microneedling for its lasting variety of benefits and minimal downtime. With years of experience under a dermatologist and plastic surgeon, she knows how to correct and maintain her clients’ skin as well as make them feel at ease. She enjoys staying current with the latest innovations and techniques in the skincare and beauty industry by furthering her education whenever possible.
Gina Lodygowski
Gina is a licensed aesthetician at Northwestern Med Spa at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery. She brings over 10+ years of experience in the healthcare field and the beauty industry.
As a graduate of the Douglas J. Aveda Institute, she possesses a strong passion and comprehensive knowledge of the skincare industry. Gina is a skilled professional who is passionate about medical grade skincare products and treatments. Gina is an expert in customizing advanced skin care treatment options to meet the needs of each individual patient.
Jessica Taylor
Jessica is a Licensed Aesthetician with over 12 years of experience in the beauty industry.
She spent the last 7 years advancing in her career, working with Cosmetic Surgeons and Dermatologists. She performed medical grade skin treatments and managed other medical roles. Jessica’s passion for all beauty needs led her to further her talent and find her true passion. With her love for art and makeup, she became a Certified Makeup Artist specializing in Nano Brows, Powder Brows, and Lip Blush. She finds great pleasure in making others feel confident and comfortable under their own skin. We welcome her knowledge, skill, leadership, and engaging personality. Bringing satisfaction to every client is her primary goal.
Injectors
Jessica Weniger
Jessica Weniger, PA-C has been a Board Certified Physician Assistant since 2008. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Florida in 2004 and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2008.
Specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology, Jessica utilizes her advanced dermatological knowledge and experience with all skin types in order to tailor individualized treatment plans for her patients. Jessica incorporates different modalities, including lasers, fillers, neurotoxins and skin care regimens to help achieve a healthier and younger look anywhere on the body. She believes in gradually restoring the skin’s health from the damage that comes from aging. Jessica lives in Chicago with her husband and their four children.
Rachel Schulman
Rachel Schulman is an experienced board-certified physician assistant, specializing in dermatology and aesthetics for patients of all ages. She strives to deliver natural results that leave her patients radiating confidence. Rachel prides herself on comprehensive care, and incorporates neuromodulator injections, advanced needle and microcannula filler injection techniques, microneedling, lasers, and medical grade skin care in her treatment regimens.
Rachel’s background in medical and cosmetic dermatology gives her an extensive understanding of skin structure and health, which helps her deliver the best outcome for her patients. She believes continued education is of the utmost importance, and regularly participates in trainings in order to give her patients the most up to date treatments
She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Northwestern University, and earned her Master of Science degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Rachel is a Diplomate Fellow of the SDPA (Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants), and completed her Doctor of Medical Science degree with a concentration in dermatology. Rachel lives in Chicago with her husband and their two rescue dogs (both Siberian huskies). She loves to travel and has a bucket list goal of visiting all seven continents.
Robyn Tong
Robyn Tong is a board-certified Physician Assistant who graduated with a Master’s Degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois.
During her elective rotations, she found her passion for aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, assisting in clinics as well as reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgeries. Since graduating, Robyn has worked for several years in aesthetics with plastic surgeons and dermatologists in downtown Chicago, performing injectable treatments as well as laser treatments.
Brittany MacLeod
Brittany is a nationally board certified Physician Associate accredited by the NCCPA and AAPA. She has her undergraduate degree from Lake Forest College with her Master’s of Medical Science from Midwestern University
Brittany has eleven years experience in facial and plastic surgery with over four years of dedicated training in facial injectables.
Her passion is helping her patients restore inner and outer beauty with a natural and balanced approach. Her favorite treatment is facial balancing with dermal filler and anti-wrinkle injections.
Natasha Patel
Natasha Patel is a Registered Nurse with her B.S.N. from Chamberlain University and a B.S. in Psychology from Wayne State University. Natasha’s lifelong focus on health and wellness allowed her to discover her passion for the world of medical aesthetics at a young age. Upon becoming a registered nurse, she immersed herself in quality training for a wide variety of aesthetic treatments allowing her to advise patients with an informed approach. Natasha has experience with Botox®, advanced filler injections, CoolSculpting®, various laser procedures, medical-grade skincare products, and more!