About Us

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Heather Hunt is a Medical Aesthetic and National Laser Trainer, Licensed Skin and Body Care Specialist, Licensed Permanent Makeup Artist and Certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach. Her background in clinical nutrition, medical aesthetic laser sales, medical spa management and ownership spans three decades. Her passion is elevating her client's confidence and teaching and mentoring other professionals how to start their own successful beauty and medical spa businesses. Her training courses have been heralded as 'on the cutting edge of the industry' by some of the most respected practitioners in advanced skin care. Renew Image was named 'Nation's Top Advanced Modality Training Centers and Advanced Aesthetic Industry Influencers' by The Associated Skin Care Professionals and Skin Deep Magazine. She has trained some of the top cosmetic surgery and dermatology practices in the country, including Case Western Reserve Hospital and Cincinnati Christ Hospital Medical Spa. Heather graduated at the top of her class as a member of Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society and received her Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Cincinnati, Allied Health Department in Dietetics. Her graduate level experience includes cosmetic science courses at the University of Cincinnati's Pharmacy Department. She also holds Certifications in Advanced Esthetics and Permanent Cosmetics. She is currently a Certified OSHA Laser Safety Operator (LSO) and National Clinical Trainer for MRP Lasers. Heathers love of nutrition and fitness led her to become a fitness instructor and competitor and she is a National Academy of Sports Medicine CNC (Certified Nutrition Coach) and CPBC (Certified Physique and Body Building Coach). She continues to advance her education in order to stay on the cutting edge of the industry by attending yearly medical aesthetic training conferences. She is a member of the American Medical Spa Association (AMSPA), the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP), the Laser Institute of America (LIA), the Association of Aesthetic Laser Professionals (AALP) and Aesthetics Accreditation International (AIA)

Christine Crawford is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse, Certified IV Nurse, Certified Laser Safety Officer and Certified Injectioner and 

Clinical Trainer. 

Christy teaches Botulinum Toxin, Dermal Filler, Asclera, Kybella, Diode Laser Hair Removal and IPL.

Christy is a compassionate and dedicated LPN with 16  years' experience in long term care.

Excellent clinical and nursing skills. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of long-term care including medication management, patient assessment, and pain management.

Unique combination of medical/clinical nursing knowledge and administrative abilities.

Solid understanding of all aspects of patient counseling and care.

Skilled in coordinating with doctors for efficient patient management and optimal delivery of treatment plans.

Ability to utilize patient management skills to enhance "quality of life" and increase patient satisfaction.

Caring professional with a solid work ethic. Team player who is able to relate to people at any level.

Perform well in high-pressure, fast paced environments.

Strong patient advocate. She is passionate about Medical Aesthetics and enjoys teaching students and performing med spa services.

Holly Pohler is a board-certified dermatology nurse practitioner. She is a member of the American Nurses Association and Dermatology Nurses Association. She graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati. Holly serves as a clinical dermatology preceptor for graduate students attending the University of South Florida, the University of Tampa and Simmons College. Since 2009, she has worked in private practice dermatology providing medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services. Holly holds past certifications in toxicology and substance abuse prevention and has worked in many emergency medicine, research, outreach and educational arenas. She combines these passions in her dermatology practice and offers a diversified approach to patient care. Holly is the owner of Meira Dermatology, in Largo Florida.

Dr. Kurtzman received his medical degree from Hahnemann University Medical School, Philadelphia, PA in 1981, completed his residency in general surgery in 1985 and completed his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery in 1987. Dr. Kurtzman is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).

In addition to his outstanding credentials, Dr. Kurtzman is medical director for Operation Smile, a not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization that provides reconstructive facial surgery to underprivileged children and young adults in 16 developing nations. Dr. Kurtzman also trains physicians in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area on the safety and use of BOTOX® Cosmetic, Latisse®, Juvéderm®, and several other injectables. In 2002, Dr. Kurtzman was awarded the World Journey of Hope humanitarian award for his contributions to this organization.