Shilpa R. Desai
Physician Associate
Physician Associate Shilpa R. Desai began her Medical Aesthetics career with an extensive background in the medical field. Shilpa earned her Registered Respiratory Therapy credential in Applied Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies at SUNY Purchase, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Mercy College. After becoming a Board -Certified Respiratory Therapist in 1996, she worked as a pharmaceutical territory representative before becoming a Board Certified (NCCPA) Physician Associate in 2006.
As a Physician Associate, Shilpa’s career included working in vascular surgery, general neurology, oncology, radiology, and in emergency medicine. After recognizing her desire to work within medical aesthetics, Shilpa began earning certifications and completing advanced training in aesthetic dermatology and shifted her career working full time in a renowned medical spa, where she exceeded in providing advanced procedures involving neurotoxin injections, dermal filler injections, laser procedures, Platelet-rich plasma injections for hair restoration, and facial and body rejuvenation procedures as well as vaginal rejuvenation and body sculpting procedures. Shilpa is driven to help men and women as the age to feel more confident about the way the look and feel. Shilpa views her work as an artist. She is passionate about her work and can perform advanced treatments such as non-surgical liquid rhinoplasty along with providing corrective work for patients who were not happy with results they have received elsewhere.
Shilpa has been featured in the New Beauty magazine and is recognized as one of the top 1% of injectors in the nation. Shilpa currently holds certifications from the Esthetic Skin Institute in Advanced Dermal Fillers and Neurotoxin Injections, as well as certifications in lasers, Ultherapy, other skin rejuvenation procedures and a Masters in CoolSculpting.
Shilpa has been a vegetarian all her life, practicing the spiritual teachings of Jainism. Outside of work, Shilpa likes to spend time with her family and her fiancé and her two rescue dogs, along with boating and kayaking in the Long Island Sound. Shilpa is actively involved in several dog rescue organizations and other charities.
Lisa Dunn
Medical Esthetician
Lisa comes to Bella Tu with close to 18 years of Medical Aesthetic experience. After graduating from Pace University, Lisa spent 10 years in the field of Interior Design. It was during that time of making spaces beautiful that she realized she had another passion – making faces beautiful. Lisa loves helping her clients feel and look their best through skin care, facials, hydrafacials, and micro-needling. She is certified in CoolSculpting and Lasers. Lisa also has an interest in Real Estate and invests back in her community by purchasing and renovating homes with her husband and dog! Lisa loves to explore the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley and loves to garden, a passion she inherited from her Mom!
Shannon O’Keeffe, MS, ACNP-BC
Shannon has joined the team at Bella Tu Med Spa as a Nurse Practitioner focusing on aesthetic medicine and skin health.
She graduated from the College of Mount Saint Vincent with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing with her Master in Science in Acute Care of the Adult. She is a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experienced in surgical oncology, post anesthesia and critical care medicine.
She is transitioning her clinical practice to dermatology and aesthetic medicine focusing on skin health, wellness and prevention. She is enrolled in Florida Atlantic University’s Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Specialty Post-Graduate Certificate Program and has completed Allergan training in neurotoxin and dermal filler procedures.
Throughout her professional career she has volunteered on multiple surgical medical missions with Medical Missions for Children, a non-profit organization committed to providing surgical care to children and young adults in underprivileged areas throughout the world with head and neck deformities including burns and dental.
Shannon’s professional practice focuses on providing safe care while supporting her patients to feel their best in their own skin. She is grateful to be able to impact her patient’s personal journey in self-care.
Kaylee Wund
Social Media Coordinator
Kaylee is a graduate of Pace University where she earned her bachelors of Marketing with a focus in Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications. Throughout her professional career Kaylee has gained experience with various branding, promotional, and communicative marketing campaigns. She also has a passion for social media and connecting brands to clients in a personable and professional manner.
In her spare time, Kaylee loves to travel and explore different countries. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family as well as reading and writing self-help journals and books.
