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Natalie Acosta
Provider.
Patient Advocate.
Natalie Acosta
Certified Medical Dermapigmentation specialist
Licensed Permanent Cosmetics Artist in Washington and certification through Nouveau Contour
Specialties: Neuromodulators, facial fillers, medical micro-needling with RF & PRF, PDO Threads, Exilis, Thermoclear, and Skin Care Treatments
Karen Markovich was born in Washington state and grew up in Kitsap County. She graduated from Central Kitsap High School and pursued her nursing degree. She married the love of her life and they settled in Kitsap County and began raising her family in the very place where she grew up. While working at Harrison Hospital Emergency Department she developed a passion for critical thinking and knowledge. Working across several medical disciplines gaining valuable knowledge.
At age 31 Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the support of her family, medical providers and friends she continued to work. When the treatment was completed she made the decision to pursue her Nurse Practitioner (NP) degree first from the University of Washington and then graduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University. She continued to work in the emergency department as a NP for several years, then transferred to Group Health working in Urgent Care and Family Practice.
Karen has always had an interest in empowering her patients and improving how they feel about themselves. Her passion for medical aesthetics developed twenty years ago while seeing a nurse practitioner herself. She feels that medical aesthetics improves ones quality of life and psychological wellbeing that supports empowerment. After practicing in medicine for 32 years she decided to retire and open Admire Medical Aesthetics.
Karen discovered she has an eye for facial symmetry, successfully mastering the art of achieving natural treatment outcomes for her patients. Her cosmetic injectable skill set has made her highly sought in the field of aesthetic rejuvenation.
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Natalie joined Admire Medical Aesthetics as an intern through the West Sound Technical Skills Center Esthetician Program. During her internship, she quickly demonstrated a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for the aesthetics industry. Her positive attitude, dedication, and eagerness to support both our team and our patients made a lasting impression on us. We were so impressed with her growth and commitment that we knew we wanted her to continue being part of the Admire family. We are excited to have Natalie on our team and look forward to watching her continue to grow her skills, build her experience, and develop her career in medical aesthetics.
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