Meet the Team

Kristina brings more than 20 years of experience in the cosmetic surgery field to her role as Patient Coordinator. Originally from the Boston area, where she worked as an office administrator in dermatology, she relocated to Florida 21 years ago with her husband and two sons. She has since built both a fulfilling career and a life she loves.

With extensive knowledge of cosmetic procedures and a passion for patient care, Kristina makes herself available to her patients and is dedicated to helping each person feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout their aesthetic journey. She loves what she does and finds it rewarding to be part of a team that helps patients look and feel their best.

Now a recent grandmother, Kristina treasures time with family and friends. She enjoys entertaining at home, working out, skiing, boating, listening to music at her favorite local venue, and seeing theater productions. She also loves traveling to Italy to visit her extended “family.”

Maritza Aviles is a Medical Assistant at BellaNova Cosmetic Surgery with more than 13 years of experience in plastic surgery, having worked as both a medical assistant and patient coordinator. Originally from Long Island, New York, she is passionate about building meaningful relationships with patients and guiding them through every step of their aesthetic journey.

She finds fulfillment in seeing patients’ confidence and happiness following their results and takes pride in being part of that process. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, dancing, and spending time with friends over great dinners.

Hi, I’m Carrie!

I’m a Florida native, wife, mom, animal lover, and nurse with 17 years of experience—and I’ve been lucky enough to spend more than a decade of that time in the world of plastic surgery and aesthetics.

My nursing journey actually started with babies! I began my career in labor and delivery, where I had the incredible privilege of helping bring little ones into the world. From there, my path eventually led me into plastic surgery, where I spent years working alongside plastic surgeons in the operating room. It was there that I truly fell in love with aesthetics and the unique combination of medicine, artistry, precision, and attention to detail that makes this field so special.

As my passion for patient care and aesthetic medicine continued to grow, I knew I wanted to expand my knowledge and be able to care for my patients on an even deeper level. I made the decision to go back to school and further my education, ultimately becoming an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC). It was a challenging and incredibly rewarding chapter of my journey, and one that has allowed me to bring together my years of nursing experience, surgical background, and love of aesthetics in the way I care for my patients today.

My approach to aesthetics has never been about changing what makes someone them. I believe the best results enhance what’s already there—helping you look refreshed, natural, and most importantly, still like yourself. I want every patient who sits in my chair to feel comfortable, heard, and confident that their treatment plan was created specifically for them.

Outside of work, my favorite place to be is with my family. My husband, Jeremy, is truly my best friend, and together we have two amazing kids, Palmer and Liam. We also have three dogs and a cat, so our house is usually equal parts love and chaos—and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

For me, aesthetics is about so much more than treatments. It’s about building genuine relationships, earning my patients’ trust, and helping people feel confident and beautiful in their own skin.

I’m so grateful that my journey—from delivering babies, to the operating room, to going back to school and becoming a nurse practitioner—has brought me here. I truly love what I do, and I can’t wait to be part of your aesthetic journey!