Meet the Trainers
of It’s A Secret Academy
At It’s A Secret Academy, our trainers are seasoned professionals who pride themselves on delivering cutting-edge knowledge and advanced expertise in the aesthetics industry. With years of hands-on experience, they bring an expansive understanding of both innovative techniques and classic methodologies. Our trainers are not only experts in their respective domains but also dedicated educators committed to nurturing the next generation of professionals.
Renee Bonneau, RN, BSN
Experience in Aesthetics
6+ years
Spa Location
Plano TX
Renee specializes in full facial balancing using fillers, Sculptra, and Botox, and is proficient with both cannula and needle techniques, selecting tools based on treatment goals and safety. She has been involved in training throughout her nursing career and has spent the last two years onboarding new hires in aesthetics, building meaningful connections and guiding them through their early learning stages. Her approach to aesthetic medicine is grounded in honesty, dedication to quality outcomes, and continuous learning. Renee attends two conferences each year, participates in virtual courses, and engages in private trainings to remain at the forefront of this evolving field. Recognized in her role by achieving President’s Club status two years ago, Renee is known for her supportive and welcoming teaching style. She emphasizes hands-on learning, with a focus on helping newer injectors master cannula techniques. Her talent for using analogies also aids students in grasping complex concepts more intuitively. Inspired by her sister, who has been her injector for nearly a decade, Renee entered the aesthetic field driven by a fascination for how art and science can combine to enhance natural beauty. Her curiosity fuels her continuous learning, while the opportunity to help other nurses thrive in this field motivates her to teach and share her insights.
Valerie Caceres, BSN, RN
Experience in Aesthetics
3+ years
Spa Location
Dallas TX
Valerie is currently in school as an alumni at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, in the Master of Science program to become a Family Nurse Practitioner and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019.
Valerie specializes in advanced lip filler techniques, comprehensive facial balancing, and creating holistic, multi-modal treatment plans that implement various techniques. She’s also known for her expertise in social media and graphic design, teaching injectors to enhance their engagement and represent the It’s Med Spa’s brand with visually compelling content.
Valerie has been training injectors at It’s a Secret Med Spa for two years and loves teaching new injectors about facial assessments, the aging process, and patient education. Valerie also takes pride in the client experience and teaches injectors tips and tricks on how to make an impact on patients during a consultation. Valerie also loves teaching others how to utilize their social media and how to build a brand to increase engagement and proudly represent It’s a Secret with an eye-catching aesthetic.
Her approach to aesthetic medicine thrives on creating realistic expectations for her clients that make them feel their best and put them at ease about the natural results strategically placed injectables can give them. She also loves instilling excitement about growing as an injector and achieving goals within one’s personal career.
To stay current with the latest trends and techniques, Valerie loves to study new research in the aesthetic industry to understand how to deliver better outcomes as the industry advances. She also believes that the best way to teach others is to learn, and the best way to learn is to teach and invest in your education.
In her first year with the company, Valerie was awarded the “Influencer of the Year” and received the same award in 2023.
Students can expect to learn from Valerie through hands-on learning that is tailored to their needs and leave feeling more knowledgeable and confident in how they inject. Valerie was inspired to become an injector through her own investment into her appearance through her 20s and was motivated to make others look their best and feel their best. She believes that there is a negative stigma on caring about one’s appearance and feels that it is important to embrace our hierarchy of needs when caring about our self-image and to feel excited about investing in what makes you look and feel your best. As technology and research advances, the aesthetic industry continues to expand whether it is with new products or new indications and it is exciting to be a part of the growth and stay ahead of what is to come.
Maddie Cheatham, BSN, RN
Experience in Aesthetics
3+ years
Spa Location
Fort Worth TX
Her holistic approach addresses the root cause of clients’ concerns, resulting in undetectable, refreshed, and hydrated outcomes. With a year and a half of experience training other injectors, Maddie provides hands-on guidance in both injection techniques and client consultation, ensuring students feel supported during and after training. Known for her patient-centered approach, she emphasizes the importance of understanding clients’ needs to create balanced, comprehensive treatment plans. To stay at the forefront of the industry, Maddie regularly attends trainings, workshops, and professional gatherings throughout North Texas, always seeking to learn new techniques and insights. Her commitment to continuous education reflects her understanding that the aesthetics field is ever-evolving and that there is always more to learn. Maddie’s passion for aesthetics stems from a lifelong love of art, which she combines with her nursing expertise. Her background in training new nurses in the ER made teaching a natural fit in aesthetics, as she finds joy in helping others grow and gain confidence in their skills. She is motivated by seeing her students progress and by the limitless growth opportunities within aesthetic medicine.
Jennifer Illing, BSN, RN, CLT, LMA
Experience in Aesthetics
18+ years
Spa Location
Dallas TX
For the past six years, Jennifer has been training fellow injectors, covering everything from foundational techniques—such as neurotoxins, lips, cheeks, and chin—to advanced areas like facial balancing and rhinoplasties. She enjoys teaching the art of injecting, emphasizing the importance of anatomical precision and attention to detail.
Jennifer’s approach to aesthetics is highly artistic, treating the face as a canvas. She carefully considers facial structures and contours to enhance symmetry and balance, tailoring each treatment to bring out the patient’s natural beauty. While she adheres to anatomical guidelines, she encourages an intuitive and customized approach over rigidly marked techniques, particularly for fillers. She stays current in the ever-evolving field by investing in ongoing education and keeping up with the latest research and trends.
Jennifer has presented and performed live injection demonstrations at an Allergan Master Injector conference, showcasing her skills on a prestigious stage. She has also been honored with two Mentor of the Year awards from It’s A Secret Med Spa, recognizing her dedication to teaching and mentorship.
Jennifer’s teaching style is direct, instructional, and detail-oriented. She prefers to demonstrate her techniques first and then guide students through hands-on practice, particularly focusing on full-face injections. She challenges her students to develop an artistic eye for assessing a patient’s unique needs while integrating facial anatomy into their practice. Rather than relying solely on markings, she helps students build confidence in their ability to visualize and execute aesthetically pleasing results.
Jennifer finds endless inspiration in beauty and the transformative confidence that aesthetic treatments can provide. Witnessing patients’ joy and self-assurance drives her passion for injecting. Teaching, for her, is both a joy and a responsibility. Having greatly benefited from the mentorship of others, she is deeply committed to giving back by sharing her knowledge and experience with the next generation of injectors.
Kalynn Kelley, BSN, RN
Experience in Aesthetics
1+ year
Spa Location
Dallas TX
Kalynn specializes in Morpheus8 treatments and body contouring, utilizing her extensive background as a CLT to provide advanced, effective results. Her knowledge of these technologies makes her a go-to resource for patients looking to improve skin texture, firmness, and body contour.
Kalynn has been training Laser Technicians for the past six years, finding joy in empowering other providers to feel confident and capable in their work. She takes pride in teaching new techniques, especially those that providers may not have tried before, helping them expand their skillsets and deliver excellent results to clients.
Kalynn’s approach to aesthetic medicine is rooted in promoting skin health and delivering natural-looking results. She carefully considers each client’s unique needs, aiming to enhance their natural beauty while ensuring a focus on skin wellness.
Kalynn’s teaching style emphasizes a hands-on approach. She believes that practice is key to mastering new techniques, and she ensures that her trainees gain confidence through repetition and real-world application. Her students benefit from a learning environment where they can refine their skills through practice.
Kalynn was inspired by the providers who dedicated their time and care to her own training, always willing to assist and guide her. She believes there is always something to learn from others, and she values the diverse approaches to treatments that each provider brings. Her dedication to continuous learning drives her to become the best provider she can be while encouraging others to grow alongside her.
Ellory Lien, RN, BSN
Experience in Aesthetics
6+ years
Spa Location
Dallas TX
Known for achieving natural, complementary results, Ellory stays on the cutting edge by exploring the latest techniques and innovations. While her focus remains on her injector practice, Ellory finds fulfillment in mentoring newer injectors, sharing her hands-on techniques and patient-centered approach to care. This mentoring also helps her refine her skills and stay inspired. Her approach to aesthetic medicine is personalized, conservative, and results-driven, enhancing clients’ natural beauty without creating an artificial look. She stays current by attending workshops, conferences, and engaging in professional networks, ensuring her methods are both innovative and safe. Ellory has built a loyal client base in Dallas, with client referrals reflecting the trust she’s established in her community. She aspires to grow within the aesthetics field, potentially contributing to publications or speaking at industry events. If she were to teach formally, Ellory’s teaching style would be hands-on, patient, and supportive, focusing on building students’ confidence and technical skills. She aims to help injectors develop a discerning eye and a commitment to safety. Her inspiration comes from a love for beauty and artistry, along with a desire to positively impact others’ lives. Seeing the confidence and joy in clients after treatment drives her to continue learning and refining her skills in the field.
Saira Martinez, RN, BSN
Experience in Aesthetics
4+ years
Spa Location
Fort Worth TX
Saira’s approach to aesthetic medicine is rooted in a deep understanding of facial anatomy and the science of aging. She is committed to continuous learning, staying updated with the latest trends and techniques, and seeks training from top professionals in the field. Saira is part of the President’s Club at IAS and is ranked among the top three injectors in a nationwide company. Additionally, she has been recognized as one of the best aesthetic injectors in America by Med Aesthetics America. Known for her detailed, supportive, and hands-on teaching style, Saira treats the face holistically to create beauty and harmony. Her passion for aesthetics stems from a lifelong love of beauty, art, and anatomy, inspiring her to help others feel confident and beautiful. Through her work, she combines her artistic eye and medical knowledge to bring lasting benefits to her patients and students.
De’Asya Ross, BSN, RN
Experience in Aesthetics
3+ years
Spa Location
Houston TX
De’Asya specializes in advanced facial balancing techniques, focusing on enhancing her clients’ natural beauty through precise, holistic facial assessments. Her approach ensures that all treatments work harmoniously to achieve balanced, natural results.
For the past two years, De’Asya has trained other injectors, emphasizing foundational principles that unify the art and science of aesthetic injections. Her passion for mentorship shines through in her teaching, where she fosters an open and supportive environment that encourages curiosity and growth.
De’Asya’s approach to aesthetics is conservative and thorough. She carefully assesses the entire face to create balanced and harmonious results, prioritizing a natural look that complements each client’s unique features. To stay at the forefront of aesthetic medicine, she attends one to two professional conferences each year and commits to ongoing hands-on training.
De’Asya’s teaching style is hands-on and highly detail-oriented. She guides her students through the core principles of facial harmonization, ensuring they leave with a solid foundation and the technical skills necessary to excel. Her students gain a deep understanding of both the art and science behind achieving natural, balanced outcomes.
Her journey into aesthetics was driven by a personal experience of struggling to find an injector specializing in her skin type, which led her to travel for quality care. This inspired her to become an injector herself, with a commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality aesthetic services.
As a trainer, De’Asya finds joy in sharing her techniques and guiding new injectors as they build confidence and skill. The constant evolution of aesthetic medicine fuels her commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement, ensuring she stays current with emerging trends and techniques in the field.
Susana Salazar, BSN, RN
Experience in Aesthetics
3+ years
Spa Location
Houston TX
Susana specializes in facial restoration and rejuvenation, with a focus on lower facial balancing treatments. Her expertise includes chin filler, refining chin shadows, and lip enhancement, which together create balanced, symmetrical, and well-defined facial proportions. She is passionate about using these treatments to help clients achieve harmonious and natural-looking profiles.
Over the past two years, Susana has been mentoring other injectors, finding deep fulfillment in helping them grow and develop their skills. She values the collaborative nature of teaching, as it pushes her to continuously refine her own techniques and stay at the top of her game. She believes that sharing her knowledge not only enhances her own practice but also elevates the field of aesthetics as a whole.
Susana’s approach to aesthetic medicine centers on delivering natural, science-backed results that make a meaningful impact. She prioritizes personalized care, ensuring that each patient feels understood and supported throughout their aesthetic journey. To stay current with industry advancements, Susana invests in continuous education and regularly collaborates with peers, which keeps her on the cutting edge of trends and techniques.
While Susana has not yet received formal awards in the field, her dedication to quality care and her expertise in facial rejuvenation have made her a respected figure among her peers and clients.
Susana’s teaching style is hands-on and supportive, providing students with detailed guidance and insights from her experience. She empowers her students to understand not only the techniques but also the limitations of each treatment, equipping them with practical knowledge and expert tips to build confidence in their practice.
Alisha Shuweb, MSN, FNP
Experience in Aesthetics
4+ years
Spa Location
Dallas TX
Alisha specializes in facial balancing injectables, using a range of modalities such as biostimulators, neurotoxins, and dermal fillers, and is skilled with both cannula and needle techniques. Alisha has been trained by renowned industry leaders, including Dr. Arthur Swift, Professor Sebastian Cotofana, Erika Barry, Dr. Doan, Dr. Chris Surek, Dr. Amrit Thiara, and Dr. Zack Ally, among others. As a trainer herself, she shares her expertise with other injectors, fostering their learning and cherishing their “aha” moments. Reflecting on her early days in the field, she appreciates how much educational resources for injectors have grown. Her approach to aesthetic medicine focuses on achieving natural results over time. During consultations, Alisha emphasizes client education to develop clear, mutually understood treatment plans. She remains committed to continuing education, attending advanced trainings multiple times a year to stay current in the rapidly evolving aesthetics field. Alisha’s achievements include joining It’s A Secret Med Spa after completing nursing school and being awarded Rookie of the Year in 2021. She went on to be named the top injector in her company in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2024, she received the prestigious Clinical Provider of the Year award from Zenoti, a global recognition across over 30,000 businesses and 320,000 providers. She accepted the award in Las Vegas, where she spoke at an “Award Winner Tell-All” event, sharing her journey and success story with other industry professionals. Her adaptable teaching style prioritizes student needs, offering hands-on and detailed guidance or a lighter touch as required. Alisha encourages her students to step out of their comfort zones, teaching safe, methodical techniques for subtle and natural results. She also emphasizes the importance of effective communication during consultations, guiding students to use patient-friendly language that is both educational and welcoming. Inspired by her love for aesthetics and helping others feel their best, Alisha is motivated to teach and break down misconceptions about injectables. She believes that confident, well-trained injectors can elevate patient outcomes and positively impact the industry.
Tiffani Terrell, BSN, RN
Experience in Aesthetics
6+ years
Spa Location
Dallas TX
Tiffani’s expertise lies in empowering patients to feel fully informed and comfortable in making decisions about treatments best suited to their individual needs, blending medical science with artistry to deliver exceptional results. She has extensive experience with neurotoxins, dermal fillers for profile balancing, and biostimulators that promote cell regeneration and rejuvenation. For the past four years, Tiffani has trained other medical professionals in aesthetic techniques, taking pride in mentoring providers who share her enthusiasm for the field. She finds happiness in watching other injectors grow their skills and confidence. Her injecting philosophy is focused on enhancing each patient’s natural beauty, aiming for natural, refined outcomes that complement unique features. She stays up to date with the latest trends and techniques, believing that growth never stops and learning is a lifelong process. Tiffani is part of the President’s Club at It’s A Secret Med Spa, and her work in aesthetic medicine has been recognized in Voyage Dallas and Showout DFW magazines. As a trainer, Tiffani’s teaching style is hands-on, supportive, and focused on building confidence. She emphasizes detailed techniques and real-world applications, equipping students with the tools to develop their own aesthetic vision and become confident injectors. Her passion for aesthetics began with a desire to connect with patients personally, helping them feel confident and empowered in their own skin. Teaching came naturally to her as she realized the joy she finds in guiding other providers to develop their skills. What motivates her to keep growing in this field is the ever-evolving nature of aesthetic medicine, which challenges her to stay curious and constantly improve both her practice and teaching.
