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MEET THE TEAM

Leaders in skin and laser treatments, Premier Aesthetics has become one of Grand Fork's most reputable medical spas. Over 35 years combined experience. Our team of professionals consists of only the very best trained and experienced RN's and Medical Aestheticians in the Midwest. Ongoing training for all staff in every aspect is key to our success. Our team is all about customer service and developing great relationships with our clients so we can give you the best individualized treatment plan at the right price.

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LORI SORENSON

Lori Mercil, RN is the owner and nurse injector at Premier Aesthetics. Lori is a northwestern Minnesota native and a graduate of NCTC in Thief River Falls and East Grand Forks.  

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Her passion for the aesthetics field began when she worked as an executive flight attendant for various studios in Los Angeles such as Paramount Pictures, Viacom, & CBS.  Lori has lived and traveled to various countries with her 20 plus years in the aviation industry including India, UAE, Germany, & Angola.  

 

Lori’s nursing background contains Emergency Department, Peri-Operative, and hospital float nurse experience. She received her certification for neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, & Xeomin) and soft tissue dermal fillers in 2012 from the Esthetic Skin Institute.  

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She has extended her practice with continued training in advanced-level injectable techniques, skin care consults, Sculptra, PDO facelift, Kybella, PRP (platelet rich plasma), micro needling, lasers, and medical grade skin care products & chemical peel treatments. 

 

Lori has mentored and trained nurses in the aesthetics field emphasizing on building strong customer relationships, patient education, evaluation, best practices, product and procedure knowledge and combining the art and science into every procedure.  

ADVANCED NURSE INJECTOR,
INSTRUCTOR, & OWNER

KIMBERLY CHAMBERS

Kimmy is a Licensed Practical Nurse and practice manager at Premier Aesthetics. She graduated from Northland Community and Technical College in the fall of 2018. Kimmy joined Premier Aesthetics with a passion for the aesthetic industry. She takes pride in her strong attention to detail and ability to listen to patients’ concerns and goals. Kimmy loves helping patients achieve their skin goals along with feeling confident in their skin & to enhance their natural beauty.  When Kimmy is not at work you can find her spending time with family.

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PRACTICE MANAGER, LPN, &
ALMA LASER FACULTY SPEAKER

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KATIE CHRISTENSEN

LPN, ME, Social Media Expert
and Influencer

 Katie decided to turn her love of makeup and skin into a full-fledged career and has been fortunate to work with incredible plastic surgeons, injectors, and medical estheticians for over 20 years in various medical spas and plastic surgeons' offices in Minneapolis and Texas. After years of working in aesthetic sales, she decided to get her license as a Medical Aesthetician. She was nominated and placed in the top 3 for “Favorite Beauty Treatment Provider” in the Austin, Texas Best of Best competition! She also became an Aesthetic Educator teaching advanced aesthetic techniques in Micro-needling, Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, Hydro-dermabrasion, and Neurotoxin injections. Because of her experience conducting skincare and dermal filler consultations and working with many different skin types and age groups over the years, Katie takes a very artistic approach to skincare and anti-aging treatments. She considers the entire canvas and provides a thorough treatment plan for skin renewal and rejuvenation. She says that “anti-aging and healthy skin takes a multi-faceted approach and, most importantly, requires maintenance and care.” Her goal is to ensure that clients come away feeling like the best version of themselves because Katie's opinion is: “When we feel our best on the outside, our inner beauty is truly what is revealed.”

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Miranda is from Morris, MN she moved to Grand Forks back in 2020. She’s always been interested in the esthetics industry. She decided to join our team with possibly giving her a more inside look at what it’s all about. While she’s not working with us, she also works at brick and barley as a server/bartender. During her free time, she loves going out with friends and going to her cabin in the summer. Miranda is so excited to work with the Premier Aesthetics team.

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MIRANDA HESSE

CASSIDY CORBETT
 

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

Cassidy is from Grand Forks, attending Northland Community and Technical College (NCTC) to pursue Nursing. With future endeavors of becoming a Nurse Practitioner in the aesthetics industry. Cassidy loves helping others and making them happy and confident in their own skin. She enjoys spending her free time playing volleyball, going to the lake, and spending time with family and friends! Cassidy is very excited to be part of such a strong, empowering team of women and further her education with them!

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Dave Christianson, MD

Overseeing Practitioner
& Medical Doctor




 

Dave is considered one of the leading facial aesthetic injectors in the industry.  Dave trains other medical professionals throughout the USA as an official trainer for aesthetic companies such as Allergan (BOTOX®, Juvederm®, Voluma®, Volbella®), Galderma (Dysport, Restylane line of fillers, & Sculptra® Aesthetic), Vampire Facelift (PRP)and Dermasculpt (microcannulas).  

Dave enjoys traveling internationally on his free time and has visited Italy 16 times!  

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