The Professionals
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We are a group of devoted healthcare providers, cosmetologists, stylists, acupuncturists, & massage therapists focused on improving your well-being and aesthetic needs. Our med-spa, salon & wellness lounge provide an extensive array of services, including IV drips, facials, aesthetics, retail, oxygen therapy, acupuncture, massage, skin and hair care, along with nail and beauty treatments.
With healthcare professionals available on-site and the use of medical-grade and professional products, we will provide you with a revitalizing experience. If you wish to book a specific professional, simply click on their link or picture to schedule your treatments directly.
Owner & Founder
Aesthetics & Wellness Practitioner
Lisa Merck, MSN, APRN
Advance Practice Registered Nurse Nursing & Clinical Director
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Nurse Lisa Merck, APRN, is a distinguished professional dedicated to aesthetics, wellness, and prevention. She has spearheaded our team in delivering exceptional treatments, and her expertise and dedication to client satisfaction have established a high benchmark for our services, positioning Society as the premier destination for luxury wellness and aesthetics With over 27 years in nursing, she is also a reserve deputy coroner and a veteran of the US Air Force. Lisa is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing. She is an entrepreneur at heart and has also founded Sopris Women's Clinic & Fusion in Crested Butte and Gunnison, CO.
Lisa holds special certifications in BOTOX and fillers from the Allergan Medical Institute. Certification in migraine, masseter, and Botox injections from the American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery. Special certification in lip augmentation from the Swiss Medical Institute in Zurich with renowned expert Julie Horne and the Lips & Biz certification.
Lisa also holds certifications in skin resurfacing, skin fibro blasting, and skin tightening with the Louise Walsh Plasma Pen and certification for The Skin Course from the Post Graduate Institute for Medicine as well as special certification in IV hydration, dermatology, and chemical peels,
Owner & Founder
Esthetician & Hair Stylist
Lori Mason, COS
Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist, Esthetician
Salon & Spa Director
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Lori Mason Cosmetologist serves as our lead clinical esthetician, hair stylist and skincare consultant, possessing a comprehensive understanding of skin health, hair and beauty.
Lori has over 30 years of experience in the aesthetics and beauty sector, Lori has developed personalized skincare regimens that have revolutionized the industry. Her commitment to helping clients achieve glowing healthy skin and beautiful hair styles and colors has enhanced our entire spa.
Lori has specialized training at the Allergan Medical Institute and with Aveda Hair Institute and she possesses certification in Botox, oxygen facials and infusions, skin rejuvenation, and medical-grade skincare.
With extensive experience as a wellness consultant, spa director and salon manager, Lori is committed to delivering the highest level of care at our spa and salon. Lori now holds special certifications in IV care and national certification. She also assists in the wellness lounge, ensuring you receive expert treatment under the direct supervision of Lisa Merck, APRN. Lori is here to elevate your spa and salon journey.
Lori also thrives as an entrepreneur, owning multiple businesses in Crested Butte, including Bella Voi Hair Salon, and working as an independent real estate broker while flipping houses. She has trained with the Allergan Medical Institute and the Aveda Institute and has gained experience at luxury salons worldwide.
Lead Acupuncturist & RN
Molly McIntyre, BSN, RN, L.Ac
Registered Nurse
Licensed Acupuncturist
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Molly is one of our Registered Nurses and a Licensed Acupuncturist.
Molly brings a holistic approach to health and wellness with her expertise as a licensed acupuncturist, shamanic healer, and RN. She specializes in a range of healing modalities, including herbal medicine, shamanic healing, and emotional trauma healing as well as releasing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Molly combines her medical knowledge with alternative modalities to create personalized care plans that promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her compassionate approach ensures that each client feels supported on their healing journey.
Molly also performs IV vitamin infusions, weight loss, and vitamin injections, and is a health advisor. She is committed to helping you achieve your overall wellness. Molly has been in the wellness industry for over 20 years and has owned and operated her own clinic in the Denver Area. Molly has incorporated both health and wellness into her practice to benefit her patients here in Crested Butte. She also assists in the wellness lounge, ensuring you receive expert treatment under the direct supervision of Lisa Merck, APRN.
Molly is obtaining a special certification in BOTOX, medical grade chemical peels, and skincare. Be on the lookout to book an aesthetics appointment with Molly soon.
Clinician & Wellness Practitioner
Kandu Sherpa, MSN, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
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Kandu is a dedicated clinician and wellness consultant, specializing in primary care, weight loss and IV drips. She provides guidance on well-being and skin rejuvenation. With certifications in BOTOX, Plasma Pen, and medical-grade chemical peels, Kandu is instrumental in developing personalized plans for our clients. Her commitment to promoting health has been essential to our clients' journeys for a healthy balance.
Kandu has trained at the Allergan Medical Institute and has multiple certifications in health care. She brings extensive knowledge in Botox, skin rejuvenation, and medical-grade skincare.
Cosmetologist
TINA FABULIC
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Tina landed her first acting role in 1998, and then she started acting in VA and then decided to pursue that form of art and moved to NYC in 2000. Studying acting for film, Voice over, and comedy all while working in Manhattan modeling, auditioning and performing on stage. These works and her love of art led her down the path of
becoming a makeup artist. After relocating to LA a few years later, the word was out and she started getting asked to do makeup for short films. This then led her to the world of hair. Attending beauty school on Wilshire studying skin, hair and nails. She learned men’s barbering, color, and the best skin care LA had to offer. She instantly was accessing a high end clientele in Hollywood and rubbing elbows with the who’s who of LA LA land. After finding her hairstylist mentor in Beverly Hills, her private training took front seat and her focus to become the best was unwavering. In less than 2 years of being a licensed cosmetologist she earned enough hours in film to become a union member with Local 706 Makeup & Hairstylists Guild of Los Angeles.
Now a union Hairstylist for over 19 years, trained extensively in haircutting, styling
for film, TV & Fashion, extensions, wig application and design, and also trained in
color at the Wella Institute in Los Angeles. Tina has led many Hair departments and teams of hairstylists on a road to success in film making in many parts of the
country. Known for working with kids on Disney shows like “Shake It Up”, Zendaya’s first TV show, Comedy Central’s “Workaholics”, “Mending the Line”, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2”, and many other well known shows and films. Her latest work with Shirley McClaine is in post production. Working with celebrities and high end clients comes natural, appreciated and considered valuable. Her love of styling and creating new looks is endless and effortless! Tina resides full time in Crested Butte and travels to film in other parts of the nation.
Hair & face stylist
Gia Loren
Hair Stylist & Esthetician
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Jennifer “Gia” Wright is an Aveda-trained cosmetologist that offers haircuts, color, and keratin treatments for both women and men, as well as various esthetic facial treatments.
Gia is a Crested Butte local and Colorado native. She has been doing hair professionally at high-end salons and barbershops since 2010. Her specialties include precision cutting, barbering, curly and textured hair, fine hair, blonding, and custom color services.
Gia is an artistic person that likes to express her creativity through the medium of hair. She approaches her haircutting as sculpting and her color and keratin services as the creative confluence of painting and chemistry. She is passionate about delivering the highest quality hair services and products to her clients, alongside an elevated level of customized customer service and a keen attunement to each person’s unique needs. Her goal as a stylist is to help bring out and accentuate each person’s inherent natural beauty in a way that makes them feel their absolute best.
When Gia isn’t doing hair, she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, climbing, or generally playing outdoors, as well as playing music, DJing, writing, and traveling far and wide. (¡Habla español también!)
Spa Manager
Karla Beck
Wellness consultant
Spa manager
Meet Karla Beck, our dedicated Spa Manager and Wellness Consultant at Society. With extensive experience as a wellness consultant, spa coordinator, and manager, Karla is committed to delivering the highest level of care at our med spa and salon. Karla has specialized training in Aveda Concept and owned her own Salon in the Texas area for over 15 years as a Cosmetologist. Karlas'new passion is health and wellness. She holds a special certification in IV care. She also is our aromatherapy ritual expert and assists in supplemental oxygen treatments. She is under the direct supervision of Lisa Merck, APRN.
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Misti WhiteHead, NM. DOM, LAc. Co., FMCP, Diplomate NCCAOM
Acupuncturist
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Massage Therapist
Misti D. Whitehead, Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM), holds a Master’s degree in Science of Oriental Medicine (MSOM). Misti has been practicing Eastern medicine for over 20 years. She began her studies at AOMA Graduate School of Integrated Medicine in Austin, Texas. Misti was privileged to learn acupuncture directly from Dr. Susan Yang. She was one of two lifetime students of Master Liang Yue Deng, the editor and compiler of Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, the text used world wide as the standard of acupuncture point location and theory. She then completed two medical internships at Chengdu University of Traditional Medicine Teaching Hospital in China in 2005 and 2007. There Dr. Whitehead provided acupuncture treatments for inpatients and outpatients and had the privilege of working with top Chinese doctors in treatment of diabetes, infertility, gynecology, and classical herbology. She practiced Tai Qi and Qi Gong in the forest of Mount Emeishan with the Kung Fu coach of China’s Olympic Gold Medal team which helped her grow in mental and physical strength. Misti also studied directly under Mikio Sankey to learn the teachings of Esoteric Acupuncture and also with Dr. Richard Tan who developed the Tan Balance Method. Along with Dr. Yang, these are the modern day Masters that Misti accredits to her success in Oriental Medicine.
Misti is also a Certified Functional Medicine practitioner and combines this knowledge with Eastern Medicine.
With a background in integrative and eastern medicine and an understanding of western medicine diagnosis and treatments she is confident that she can help you work to reduce side effects of western medication and treatment, complement treatment, or develop a comprehensive wellness plan, customized to where you are in your healing journey.
She is committed to providing patients with the highest expertise and professionalism. Incorporating ancient medicine and modern testing, she provides comprehensive and root focused healing to the physical, mental, and emotional body.
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