Our Team
Cary Fitchmun, MD
Dr. Cary Fitchmun, MD, has dedicated his life’s work to serving his patients with personalized care and customized medical treatments. He serves as the Managing Partner at Arroyo Medical Group in Pismo Beach, where he and his colleagues offer comprehensive, patient-focused healthcare to the community, and he now brings his impressive skills to Aesthera.
Dr. Fitchmun is a patient favorite and maintains a thriving concierge practice focused on maximizing physical health, skin health, and disease prevention. Educating up-and-coming medical providers continues to be a vital aspect of his ongoing dedication to superior medical care, and Dr. Fitchmun is routinely engaged in instructing physicians, residents, medical students, and nurse practitioner students.
Megan Malzone, MDC
Dr. Megan Malzone is board-certified in internal medicine and a valued member of our medical team at Aesthera. She has provided a wide scope of medical services to the Central Coast for 14 years. Megan is universally adored for her warmth, compassion, and impressive medical insight and skill.
Dr. Malzone has a special interest in women’s health and wellness and has dedicated her professional career to providing exceptional personal care. She is known for her caring bedside manner and for her dedication to providing thorough patient care.
Shonra Weiss, MSN, NP-C, CANS
Shonra grew up basking in the sunny skies of Phoenix and then ventured to California at the age of 18 to attend the University of California, Davis, where she earned a degree in Psychology. The medical field was calling to her, and she soon shifted gears, achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 1997 from Saint Mary’s-Samuel Merritt University’s nursing program in Oakland, California.
Shonra co-founded Aesthera, a concierge aesthetics practice in beautiful Pismo Beach, California. As the Chief Operating Officer and primary clinical provider, she provides the highest level of care to the people of Pismo Beach and the surrounding communities.
Shonra continues to be an avid proponent of education and believes at her core that it is critical to continue to learn and grow. She is a lover of people, one who looks for and finds the very best in every person she encounters. A passionate supporter of empowerment and equality for women, Shonra believes that every person deserves to be treated with fairness and respect.
Ashley Hook, RN, BSN, Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
Ashley Hook has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, is a Registered Nurse, and an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist here at Aesthera. She strives to make her patients feel confident in who they are by accentuating their natural beauty.
Ashley grew up in both Michigan and here on the Central Coast of California. As a Registered Nurse, her passion for helping people spans her work at Aesthera. She has always felt that beauty and health go hand in hand which has inspired her to continue to learn the latest technology in the medical aesthetics industry.
Ashley loves the field of aesthetic medicine because it gives her a chance to help patients discover their innate beauty with customized treatments that accentuate and enhance their finest qualities, while minimizing imperfections. Ashley specializes in Fillers, Wrinkle Relaxers, Lip Augmentation, Clear + Brilliant Laser treatments, and Thread Lifts.
Nicole Stevens, RN, BSN
Nicole Stevens has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, is a Registered Nurse, and an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist here at Aesthera.
Nicole grew up here on the Central Coast. She has a deep-rooted love for this area and the community that lives here. She graduated from CSU Channel Islands Nursing Program at Cottage Health System and spent the initial portion of her career honing her skills in emergency medicine. During her time in the Emergency Department, she has developed proficiency in determining the urgency of diverse illnesses and injuries based on focused assessments and patient presentation. She has experience in administering a vast array of medications and life saving treatments. Nicole’s background marries an aptitude for patient safety and research based solutions with a passion for customer service, beauty and artistry.
Angie Silva MSN, NP-C, CANS
Angie Silva has a Master's in Nursing and is a certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. She provides natural and beautiful results to her patients here at Aesthera.
Angie is a third generation Central Coast native. An infatuation with human anatomy and science combined with admiration for her mother - a devoted and hard working registered nurse, led her to a career in nursing more than 17 years ago. She has worked in several local hospitals over the course of her career as well as facilities in San Diego and the Central Valley.
Jenae Mertl, Licensed Esthetician & Spa Director
Jenae has been a licensed esthetician practicing on the central coast since 2004. After working in a variety of aesthetic roles, including owning her own business, Jenae joined Aesthera's team in 2021. Jenae holds a multitude of aesthetic certifications including being a ZO Skin Health Expert and a Face Reality Acne Expert. With a blend of therapeutic and result driven treatments, she believes there is a place for self care with every service she offers, even in a medical aesthetics practice.
Her favorite part of being an esthetician is continuing her education, as there's always something new to learn! She especially enjoys educating her patients. Jenae believes it's the little things we commit to doing daily that make the biggest impact on our overall skin health. Helping patients find practical ways to incorporate a regular routine into their busy lives is one of her favorite parts of being an esthetician.
In her free time Jenae loves anything that takes her outdoors with her family. She loves to cook and is fascinated with nutrition and all things holistic living.
Lexi Moreno, Licenced Esthetician & Guest Services
Lexi is a licensed aesthetician and one of our front desk coordinators here at Aesthera Med Spa. She became an aesthetician in 2016 knowing that she wanted to work in medical aesthetics with the goal to create a different kind of facial than people were used to. She focuses more on corrective based treatments and likes to guide the patients to go beyond the average spa facial while still creating an experience that is both pampering and informative. The first treatment with her will feel like a true learning experience, as she is here to be your "skincare bestie". Lexi likes to customize each treatment to fit the patient's overall goals and lifestyle choices. She believes that when someone understands the basics of the skin's function, they'll be more inspired to take care of it. She strives to get people excited about their skincare because, while the time in the treatment room is important she knows that the patient will ultimately be the one putting in the effort every day. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin and Lexi is here to help patients achieve those goals!
When she's not in the treatment room, you can find Lexi at the front desk with her warm, welcoming smile ready to help answer any questions you might have. When she is not working, Lexi enjoys spending time with her soon to be husband Michael and her cocker spaniel rescue, Molly, enjoying the sun and reapplying her sunscreen!
Sherry Wulff, Patient Care Coordinator
Sherry is from the Pacific Northwest and moved to the Central coast in 2020. Her background has been in the field of oncology, working at a cancer center for 20 years, where she eventually got her BSN at Washington State University. She sees the aging process as a privilege - being that not everyone is given the blessing of becoming old. She found Aesthera Med Spa first as a patient and upon seeing a plaque in Shonra’s exam room that said “look better - feel better - live better” she knew she would like to be part of our team. She brings her belief that looking better directly affects how one feels and then in turn how one lives. She hopes to convey positivity and acceptance to each and every patient that enters our office.
In her free time, Sherry is a fitness fanatic and loves taking advantage of our beautiful beaches and hiking trails. Her husband is a coach at Cal Poly and one son who is a sophomore and another who hopes to attend next year, so she is quite active with their college. She also has a daughter in Bozeman, MT with a baby on the way, so she is happily looking forward to her new role as a grandma.
Casey Kingsley, Medical & Patient Assistant
Casey grew up on the central coast and delights in our small quaint beach town. She not only loves getting to know our community but enjoys getting to know each and every patient here at Aesthera. Casey is passionate about the medical field as well as aesthetics, as our medical assistant and phlebotomist she aims to ensure each appointment is as positive and comfortable as possible. She enjoys working with our providers and hopes to someday become an aesthetic nurse here at Aesthera.
In her free time she enjoys hiking and going to the dog beach with her husband and dog, Moose. They are especially looking forward to bringing their soon-to-be baby boy home in August.
