Our Staff
Chris Farringer, RNFA, Surgical Nursing Director
Since receiving her surgical first assist certification from UCLA in 1998, Chris has dedicated herself entirely to serving patients on and off the operating table. She has been working in the field of plastic surgery as a R.N. surgical first assist for 20 years. She is the Nursing Director of our on-site AAAASF outpatient facility, assisting Dr. McCormack in managing the rigorous standards of excellence our accreditation requires. On clinic days, Chris brings her compassionate and dedicated personality to the office caring for patients post-operatively.
Chris is happily married with two beautiful, grown children. Her passions include being a mom and cooking really good food for her family.
Erika Jolley, R.N., Clinic & Surgical Nurse
Erika’s qualifications help run both the surgery and clinic side of Reno Tahoe Plastic Surgery. After graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno with a B.S. in Nursing, she spent six years in a hospital environment honing her Operating Room skills. As a highly skilled professional and a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Erika’s expertise enables optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and invasive procedures. Equally important is a patient’s recovery and — when not in the Operating Room — you will find Erika engaged in seeing patients post-operatively during our clinic days.
In her off hours, Erika’s love of music has her traveling to see her favorite artists, along with her two children who also share her love of music.
Angee Gray, R.N. BSN, Injector
Angee comes to us with over eighteen years of experience in the medical field. She transitioned into nursing after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UNR in 2013. Spending years in the field of Dermatology gives Angee a notable understanding of your skin and its many layers. With over six years as an Advanced Injectables nurse, she performs a wide variety of aesthetic treatments including BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Restylane®, Juvéderm®, Sculptra®, Voluma®, Radiesse®, and KYBELLA®. Let her customize a plan for you!
Angee is our resident athlete: She was an avid snowboarder, recently skydived, and hasn’t met a gym she didn’t like. When at home Angee loves tending to her garden and spending time with her husband and three “fur” babies.
Jessica Metzker, R.N. BSN, Injector
Jessica is a registered nurse here at M Spa. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2014 with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Jessica has years of experience as a nurse and is excited to finally be a part of the aesthetic world. She moved to Reno from Ohio in 2014 and is thrilled about becoming a Nevadan! Jessica’s love and passion for taking care of people have made her job come easy here at the M Spa. She is passionate about making patients feel more confident and beautiful in their own skin.
Jessica is trained in laser treatments and holds a master’s certificate in CoolSculpting. Additionally, she is trained in microneedling treatments.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and visiting Lake Tahoe with her husband, son, and two dogs.
Rachel Schuster, R.N. BSN, Aesthetic Nurse
Rachel graduated from Nevada State College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2008. Her career began at the bedside in telemetry/ICU and then transitioned to the operating room. While working in the operating room, Rachel started in aesthetics and, from there, learned cosmetic injections, lasers, and skin care to improve a patient’s overall appearance. She has eight years of experience in aesthetics and continues to work in the operating room as well. Rachel enjoys learning new techniques to provide patients with optimal outcomes using various tools as she advances her career in aesthetics. Her goal as an injector is to meet and exceed a patient’s expectations. In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her two favorite people, her husband and daughter, and then, of course, the rest of her time with her amazing family and friends. She also enjoys pilates, cooking, and traveling.
Jen James, Advanced Medical Aesthetician
Along with advanced chemical peel courses, Jen is a Licensed Medical Esthetician with extensive training from the gold standards in skincare: the Dermal Institute and Obagi, to name a few. Her expertise in customized facials, peels, dermaplaning, and microdermabrasion helps illuminate her patients’ skin. She also prides herself on product knowledge in our practice.
Jen routinely spends time consulting with our patients to ensure that educated treatment decisions are made as a means of ensuring advantageous and natural-looking patient results. When not in the office, Jen can be found outdoors, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Nicki Deville, Advanced Medical Aesthetician
Nicki Deville has been an esthetician for 18 years. While earning her degree in Psychology as well as a Doctrine in Naturopathic 
Medicine, she began working in the beauty industry and became passionate about pursuing her career in esthetics. Nicki believes that investing in your skin is a benefit that lasts a lifetime, and she is fascinated by the psychology of beauty. When she is not at work you’ll find her enjoying time with her family and enjoying the outdoors. “I feel fortunate to have a profession that I truly enjoy, making people look good also makes them feel good: which in turn makes me feel good. It’s happiness for all.”
Colin Kelly, Director Of Operations
From California’s Central Valley, Colin moved to Reno in middle school and never left. He finished out his education here, attending the University of Nevada, Reno for undergrad. Colin is married with a toddler at home, enjoys playing golf, and watching any and all sports.
Crystal Barone, Patient Liason
Crystal was born and raised right here in Reno, Nevada. As the Patient Liaison at our practice, Crystal has been in the Medical Spa field since 2017. She can usually be found behind our front desk greeting patients and answering phones. What she loves most about the Medical Spa field is seeing all of her patients come back, looking amazing and feeling great about themselves.
When she’s not at work, Crystal enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, as well as making memories with her family and friends.
Jessica Wilkinson, APRN, Injector
Jess is one of our board-certified nurse practitioners here at M Spa. Having benefited from years of experience as a nurse, she is excited to now have a career where her passion for both nursing and aesthetics can be utilized and valued. Jess graduated with her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Ramapo College in New Jersey, where she was born and lived most of her life. After years of working in numerous specialties as a nurse, she returned to school for her Master’s degree, graduating in 2021 from Maryville University in St. Louis. Jess loves to challenge herself and is always excited to learn more and expand her knowledge and skill set. She truly enjoys educating people on skincare products and treatments/procedures that are best suited for them and their specific needs. She loves to work closely with individuals to develop personalized treatment plans that will help them reach their goals. Jess’s mission is to reinforce and strengthen her patients’ confidence by enhancing their natural beauty and helping them age as gracefully as possible.
Kerita Akhtar, Advanced Medical Aesthetician & CoolSculpting Specialist
Kerita is a licensed Medical Assistant and Aesthetician who has been in the skincare industry since 2014. With a background in Dermatology, Kerita found her passion in patient education, including proper skin care, prevention, and treatment of skin conditions. She believes skin is your best investment, as it is your largest organ and it’s going to represent you for a very long time.
At M Spa, Kerita specializes in body contouring with CoolSculpting® and aesthetician services, including facials, peels, and microneedling.
Outside of work, Kerita loves to spend time with her dog Gracie Mae, her friends, or one of her eight nieces and nephews. She also loves spending time outdoors, camping, and traveling.
When she’s not working, you can usually find Jess working out at the gym, possibly browsing the aisles at Target or Sephora, baking or cooking something yummy, or taking a drive up to Tahoe with her husband and two dogs.
Kendall Hanson, Advanced Medical Aesthetician & CoolSculpting Specialist
Kendall graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno and went on to attend the respected National Institute of Modern Aesthetics (NIMA) to obtain her Advanced Aesthetician License with a focus on medical aesthetics. Kendall is also a CoolSculpting Specialist and Laser Technician.
Kendall enjoys providing new and innovative treatments and using top quality products. Kendall offers a variety of treatments such as facials, dermaplaning, chemical peels, microneedling, body contouring, and cosmetic lasers. Her goal is to collaborate with her patients, to not only pamper them, but educate them on how best to take care of their skin.
On a personal note she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her chocolate lab named Ripp. She also loves supporting her alma mater Nevada – GO PACK!
Sherisse Villegas, Client Concierge
Sherisse’s career in aesthetics began over 5 years ago in plastic surgery as the medical spa director, product specialist, and in-house laser trainer. This is where she found her passion for all things aesthetics. Her knowledge of not only skin care but also microneedling, laser treatments, radio frequency devices, injectables, and cosmetic surgery makes her the perfect addition to our team. Sherisse holds many certificates and certifications in energy devices. She loves educating patients on different treatment options and constantly has a smile on her face.
Outside of work, Sherisse enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters. She is a proud wife and loves being a girl mom.