Meet Kara

Kara’s dream of starting her own medical spa came true in 2021 when Fresh

Aesthetics Medical Spa opened its doors. Kara’s medical career began in

1993 when she became a certified nurse's assistant at her local nursing home

in Crosby, North Dakota. She attended the University of North Dakota on a Nursing scholarship.  Kara earned a Bachelor’s in Cardiopulmonary Science and became a Respiratory Therapist in 1998.

After working as an RT for several years, she continued following her passion

for people, health, and wellness and obtained her Master of Medical Science

in Physician Assistant studies from Nova Southeastern University, in Fort

Lauderdale, Florida.  Kara has now been a Board-Certified Physician Assistant

since 2008.

Although Kara always knew she wanted to focus her career on plastic and

reconstructive surgery and aesthetics, finding a position within the plastic

surgery specialty is notoriously difficult right out of school. So, she started

working as an Internal Medicine Hospitalist Physician Assistant and worked at the University of Minnesota

Medical Center.  After several years, she transitioned to

the Lung Transplant team until leaving UMMC when an opportunity presented

itself for Kara to join the staff of a prominent plastic surgery group in the Twin

Cities area. During her years with this practice, she was able to continue her medical education and learn the best and latest

aesthetic treatments. 

Kara appreciates that she can now draw from her diverse background,

experience, and medical training to offer her patients care that truly sees them

as a whole person and factors in their overall health and wellness into the

aspirations they have for their appearance.  Her medical spa is a warm, friendly,

judgment-free zone where everyone deserves to look their best and feel

amazingly confident!  Kara specializes in a very natural, fresh approach to facial rejuvenation. 

When Kara isn't making someone feel confident and beautiful at Fresh

Aesthetics by Kara, you may find her volunteering at her kids schools,

training for a marathon, or camping with her family and friends.