WHY CHOOSE US
For years we’ve heard patients and others wish that there was a reliable medical spa that would help them look and feel extraordinary.
We listened to those wishes and founded the CO Center for Aesthetic & Rejuvenation
WHO WE ARE
OUR TEAM
Timothy Gajewski, MD (“Dr. G”)
Dr. Gajewski is a urological surgeon who has been in the medical and surgical field for 20+ years. Dr. G has specialized in male & female hormone replacement therapy for over 20 years. He prides himself in having advanced expertise in this field and finds fulfillment in helping his patients feel their best. Dr. Gajewski serves as the Medical Director at Colorado Center for Aesthetics & Rejuvenation and prides himself on keeping his staff on the cutting edge with the best-in-class treatments, services and capital equipment that are available in the medical aesthetics field.
Laura Carpenter-Gajewski
Laura received her BS from Texas State University and has been in the medical & aesthetics field since 1998. In 2017 Dr. Gajewski & Laura founded Colorado Center for Aesthetics & Rejuvenation (The CO-CAR). Laura holds advanced certification in Coolsculpting, earned her CoolSculpting "MBA" through Allergan Aesthetics/CoolSculpting and holds her National Laser Certification & Medical Support Certification from BioTE Medical. Laura is currently working on her advanced medical Esthetician license and is expected to graduate in January 2023. In her spare time Laura enjoys spending time with her children and husband enjoying exercise of all types, traveling, live musical venues and loves trying new restaurants & exploring new food & wine parings.
Michelle "MJ" Veltri, NP
MJ is an advanced adult nurse practitioner, specializing in aesthetics for 11 years. I chose this specialty so that I can help empower men and women every day! I am a mother of 2 and a wife to my awesome husband. If I’m not running around with my 2 kids; you can find me dancing down our clinic halls and finding new opportunities to learn and teach within my specialty. I enjoy working out, traveling, and cooking. I received my bachelors in nursing from Florida State University and went on to get my Masters degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from South University. I have trained in dermatology and plastic surgery in Palm Beach County, FL and Las Vegas, NV. I am so excited to put down roots here with Colorado Center of Aesthetics and Rejuvenation. I LOVE what I do, and I am so blessed that I can blend my clinical and creative side to help my patients look & feel their best.
Alithia Ruiz
Alithia holds her Master CoolSculpting Elite Certification and has been performing both CoolSculpting & CoolSculpting Elite since 2011. Alithia has performed over 4,000 treatments since 2011 and is an expert at her craft with an aesthetic eye for detail. Additionally, Alithia has over 14 years of experience in clinical aesthetics holds her Master Clinical Esthetician Certification. She proficient in multiple advanced skincare modalities including Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, SkinPen Microneedling, Microdermabrasion and has her Advanced Cosmetic Laser Certification. Some of Alithia’s favorite treatments include treating ethnic skin types, acne treatment protocols, laser aesthetics and she especially loves helping clients with their anti-aging goals. On top of all that … Alithia enjoyes educating clients on skin care best-practices and holds her Ambassador Certification with SkinCeuticals one of our practices favorite medical grade skin care lines.
Jennifer Wilson
Jennifer has over 25 years of Customer Service experience in the medical space. She loves working closely with our clientele to ensure their visits run smoothly and according to plan. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending quality time with her 3 children, husband & dog.
Lisa Garcia, RN
Lisa is a licensed Nurse and has been in healthcare for over 15 years. After working in the cardiac specialty Lisa pursued a "Passion Project" as she had always dreamed of working in Aesthetics. She received her injection certifications in 2016 and has been working with patients ever since. In her spare time Lisa enjoys spending time w her husband and 4 grown children along with volunteering. She recently completed a mission trip to Peru where she assisted those in the rural area receive needed medical treatments & services.
Alithia Ruis, CoolSculpting Master Technician & Master Licensed Esthetician
Alithia Ruiz is a Licensed Esthetician and also holds her Master CoolSculpting Elite Certification. Alithia has been performing both CoolSculpting & CoolSculpting Elite since 2011 & has performed over 4,000 treatments. She is an expert at her craft with an aesthetic eye for detail. Additionally, Alithia has over 14 years of experience and holds her Master Clinical Esthetician certification. She is proficient in advanced skincare, laser treatments & multiple other aesthetic procedures. Some of Alithia’s favorite treatments include treating ethnic skin types, acne treatment protocols, laser aesthetics, micro-needling & helping clients with their anti-aging goals. Alithia enjoys educating her clients on skin care best-practices and holds her Ambassador Certification with SkinCeuticals - the TOP selling Medical Skin Care Line in CO. In her spare time, Alithia enjoys spending time with her adult children & grandchildren.
Nicole Popken - Licensed Esthetician
Nicole Popken is a licensed Esthetician and certified laser technician. Nicole has attended multiple national training symposiums in relation to laser and clinical aesthetics. Nicole has completed her CoolSculpting certification through Allergan Aesthetics and enjoys working with the CO-CAR's Master CoolSculpting Technician expanding her expertise and helping provide clients with optimal outcomes related to their Body Sculpting Needs. Nicole loves helping clients with establishing an at home skin care regimen to address concerns they may have. Some of Nicole's favorite treatments include laser treatments, VI Chemical Peels, customized facials, dermaplaning, lash lift & tints along with customized brow and body waxing. In her spare time Nicole loves to spend time with her pup Harper, family and loved ones.