Shannon York, NMD

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Founder, Owner & Medical Director True Skin & Wellness

Dr. Shannon York is a naturopathic physician, entrepreneur, and medical aesthetics leader with more than two decades of experience spanning cosmetic injectables, laser medicine, regenerative aesthetics, and bioidentical hormone therapy. As Founder and Medical Director of True Skin & Wellness, a physician-owned boutique aesthetic and wellness practice in the Phoenix metropolitan area, she has built her career — and her practice — on a single guiding philosophy: results that are natural, balanced, and never overdone.

20

+
years of experience in cosmetic injectables, laser medicine & regenerative aesthetics

4

physician-led aesthetic practices founded

10

years as Chief Medical Officer overseeing a multi-clinic aesthetics organization

2

advanced certifications — Certified Medical Laser Technician (CMLT) & Certified Laser Safety Officer (LSO)

Meet Dr. Shannon York, NMD

Over the course of her career, Dr. York has founded and grown multiple successful aesthetic practices, served as Chief Medical Officer of a multi-clinic aesthetics organization, and trained physicians, nurses, and aesthetic providers across the industry in advanced injection technique and laser medicine. A master injector and Certified Laser Safety Officer, she is known for developing rigorous clinical protocols, building high-performing teams, and pairing medical precision with an artist’s eye.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Advanced cosmetic injectables — Botox®, Dysport®, JUVÉDERM®, SKINVIVE®, Radiesse®, Restylane®
  • Comprehensive laser medicine — IPL, Laser Genesis, vascular, hair removal, resurfacing, CO2
  • Regenerative aesthetics
  • Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
  • Medical weight management
  • Practice ownership, operations & business growth
  • Physician, nurse & provider clinical training
  • Patient consultation & treatment planning
  • Laser safety oversight (Certified LSO)

Professional Experience

Founder, Owner & Medical Director | 2019 – Present
True Skin & Wellness (formerly Radiant Health & Beauty) — Glendale, Arizona
Founded and leads a physician-owned medical aesthetics and wellness practice offering advanced injectables, laser therapies, hormone optimization, and integrative wellness services. Personally performs and oversees all advanced injectable, laser, and regenerative treatments, and directs the practice’s clinical protocols, patient education, staff training, and business strategy.

Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director & Corporate Trainer | 2009 – 2019
Derma Health Institute — Arizona
Provided executive medical leadership across a multi-clinic medical aesthetics organization for a decade, training physicians, nurses, and aestheticians organization-wide in cosmetic injectables and laser medicine while contributing to substantial revenue growth. Recipient of “Most Caring Doctor” and customer-service excellence recognition.

Medical Director | 2008 – 2009
Blush Medspa
Led physician oversight, laser certification, staff education, and business development.

Owner & Medical Director | 2005 – 2008
Skinovative
Built and managed a high-volume aesthetic practice; doubled revenue, expanded the membership program, and trained laser providers.

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD), Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ — 2005
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA — 1997

Certifications & Advanced Training

  • Certified Medical Laser Technician (CMLT)
  • Certified Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
  • Allergan Medical Institute — SKINVIVE® by JUVÉDERM® Injection Technique
  • Allergan Medical Institute — JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC Injection Techniques & Strategy
  • Advanced training in cosmetic injectables and laser medicine

Career Highlights

  • More than 20 years of clinical practice and leadership in aesthetic medicine
  • Master injector with extensive experience in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and regenerative aesthetics
  • Trusted educator and trainer of physicians, nurses, and aesthetic providers
  • Deep platform expertise across Cutera, Lumenis, Alma, Palomar, CO2, and other leading laser systems
  • Founder of multiple successful physician-led aesthetic practices

Personal Note

Originally from Seattle, Dr. York moved to Arizona to attend naturopathic medical school and developed a deep appreciation for holistic wellness, biohacking, and the body’s ability to heal and evolve. At True Skin & Wellness, she’s built a personalized, nurturing environment rooted in genuine connection with her patients. Outside the practice, she’s a wife, mother of three, and a lifelong student of science and spirit.

To experience Dr. York’s natural, balanced approach to aesthetic medicine, schedule a consultation at True Skin & Wellness today.

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