Meet Our Team
Melanie King, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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Originally from Louisiana, Dr. Melanie King moved to Charleston in 2008. She attended Richmond College in the United Kingdom for her undergraduate, earning a degree in International Business. Following graduation, she returned to Louisiana, worked for several years, and then decided to follow her true passion: she enrolled in medical school. Dr. King attended St. George’s University School of Medicine, and completed her residency at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV for Emergency Medicine.
She became interested in non-invasive medical aesthetics in 2010 and began serving clients for Botox and Filler treatments at Charleston Medical Spa in 2012. In 2014, Dr. King became the Medical Director at Charleston Medical Spa. In addition to working at the spa, Dr. King continues to practice in Emergency Medicine.
Dr. King loves all the clients at the spa, and she enjoys hearing each of their stories, learning about their jobs and families. She feels tremendous gratification with the outcomes of spa procedures, especially how they make each client feel resulting in their personal self-confidence. The clients are always happy to be at Charleston Medical Spa—something much different from the ER! Dr. King is married with two school-aged children.
Lisa Query, COO
SPA DIRECTOR
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Lisa’s passion for anti-aging has brought her much success in the medical spa industry. As Spa Director, Lisa keeps all of the staff and technicians current with the latest techniques and treatments. She attends training classes, workshops, and trade shows with various educators and vendors to stay up-to-date with the latest technology, variety of equipment available, products and services. Lisa is a certified laser technician, as well as Exilis technician.
Leslie von Lehe
RN, BSN
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Leslie earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Kent State University and brings with her more than 25 years of critical care nursing expertise. In addition to working at Charleston Medical Spa, she continues to serve as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse. Leslie enjoys reading, cooking, yard work, and traveling with her husband.
Morgan Brooks
Clinical Esthetician
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Morgan enjoys spending time with her husband and beautiful daughter. You might even find her in the cockpit as she became a private pilot this year and started a non-profit called the Brooks Foundation 2019.
Kandra Powers
Clinical Esthetician
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Samara Bauer
Clinical Esthetician
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Samara has worked with and attended numerous clinical trainings for different laser modalites, IPL and BBL, radio frequency, peels, dermaplaning, post surgical aesthetic procedures, microneedling, fat reduction and body contouring. She has co-created two private label skin care lines, worked as the skin care buyer for the former top medical spa in the country, written several aesthetic procedural manuals and conducted procedural and product trainings for dozens of aestheticians. Samara has also helped create, organize and conduct continuing education seminars for Medical Aesthetic professionals at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa conference in Orlando.
Having been in the industry so long, she has seen many changes, advancements, increased awareness in skin health and clients becoming much more proactive. She invites you to start or continue your skin care journey here at Charleston Medical Spa.
Jade Prevost
RN, BSN
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In 2012, Jade received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina. Later that year she and her husband moved to San Diego where she began her career as a nurse injector and laser specialist. While living in San Diego, she worked for a high volume medical spa and two prestigious plastic surgeons where she treated patients in clinic with neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and lasers. She also worked as a clinical trainer for Sciton lasers.
After moving back to Charleston in 2019, Jade went to work at MUSC as a bedside and prep/recovery nurse. It was there that she spent the next three years sharpening her basic nursing skills until deciding to return to her true passion of aesthetics in 2022.
Since joining the Charleston Medical Spa team, she has continued to grow as a provider by attending numerous trainings, including most recently the academy of injectors anatomy cadaver lab. Jade lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband and three young sons. She enjoys a good cup of coffee, going out on the boat (with SPF and a hat, or course), and spending time with her family and friends.
Dana West
FNP-BC
Maggie Chisholm
Clinical Esthetician
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Maggie Chisholm has resided in Charleston for 20 years, currently in West Ashley with her two kids, chocolate lab, and cat. Maggie has been with Charleston Medical Spa since October of 2022, helping with various duties at the spa. After gaining a true love for the industry, Maggie attended and graduated from the Vski Cosmetology school in September of 2023. She is now happy to be offering her clients the following services; Hydrafacial, Custom Facial, Lash lift and tint, Brow Lamination, Chemical Peels, Waxing, and more! Maggie looks forward to continuing to grow with Charleston Medical Spa, and her amazing clients.
Melissa Linder
Clinical Esthetician