Recently,I opened my own practice. R SKIN Aesthetics, By Raquel. After 13 years of Clinical and Surgical experience with Dr. Schendens practice where I was the only employee that was cross trained to work in all three of the companies; Dr. Michael J. Schenden, Schenden’s Medical Day Spa and Columbia Surgical Center. The last 13 years provided me with clinical knowledge of skin care, aesthetic injections, skin laser treatments and surgical procedures. I am a Certified Aesthetic Nurse injector (CANS) which specializes in Dermatological/Plastic Surgery. I am a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Aesthetician.As an aesthetician, I am licensed to perform non-invasive facial aesthetic procedures. As a Registered Nurse, I have the skills to perform comprehensive skin care analysis and will develop a clinical skin care management process to help achieve your goals. I have attended countless trainings lead by industry leaders in the aesthetic field. Totaling over 25,000 hours of clinical experience and hands on treatment. This broad background allows me to not only analyze your need for aesthetic injections but also provide the best in skin care treatment/products as well. Recently, I obtained my CANS certification where you must work with a Board Certified Physician, have 2 years or more experience, plus 1,000 clinical hours in Dermatology/Plastics. I am an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. In my off time I have achieved, IFBB professional body builder status, which rounds out my desire to encourage others to not only look your best on the outside but feel and be your healthiest on the inside.I will take the time to listen to all of my patients and develop a treatment plan that works for them and help them to meet their desired goals. I have a thorough knowledge of this industry and my goal is for patients to benefit from this comprehensive background.

ABC's EXTREME MAKEOVER Television ShowCharlotte, NC 2008 Armada, MI in 2006 As an Interior designer my experience included:Search for and bid on new projectsDetermine the client’s goals and requirements of the projectConsider how the space will be used and how people will move through the spaceSpecify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and plumbing fixturesPrepare final plans, using computer applicationsCreate a timeline for the interior design project and estimate project costsPlace orders for materials and oversee installing the design elementsVisit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfiedCareer OverviewAs an Interior designers I, would make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials. Experience reading blueprints as well as aware of building codes and inspection regulations. My DUTIES included:Search for and bid on new projectsDetermine the client’s goals and requirements of the projectConsider how the space will be used and how people will move through the spaceSketch preliminary design plans, including electrical layoutsSpecify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, flooring, and plumbing fixturesPrepare final plans, using computer applicationsCreate a timeline for the interior design project and estimate project costsPlace orders for materials and oversee installing the design elementsVisit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfiedI worked closely with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, and builders, to determine how interior spaces will function, look, and be furnished. Interior designers read blueprints and must be aware of building codes and inspection regulations.