Melissa Bassett CRNP, MSN, FNP-BC

Functional Medicine Provider
Melissa Bassett CRNP, MSN, FNP-BC is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and functional medicine provider who has dedicated nearly two decades to providing high quality, holistic healthcare.  Melissa graduated with honors from Simmons University in Boston, MA with a Masters of Nursing Science and has completed training in functional medicine.  She gains great enjoyment from empowering clients with the knowledge and support necessary to to work with their own bodies to obtain optimal health.
Melissa is active with several nursing organizations including the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is dedicated to continuously expanding her knowledge through annual training and conferences.  Outside of her career, she is a trauma informed yoga instructor, loves paddle boarding and travel.
Shanakay

Shanakay Haughton, NP-C is a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is proud of her Jamaican heritage. She holds a masters degree in nursing  from Coppin State University. She is a board certified Family Nurse practitioner. She has over 13 years of experience in providing high-quality healthcare. Shanakay has been treating venous insufficiency for the past 7 years. She has worked in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices, where she has gained extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions. She is passionate about providing high quality care. Shanakay continuously seeks to enhance  her knowledge and skills in the nursing profession.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and church community. Her favorite mantra “With Christ in the vessel, I can smile at the storm “.

Mariana
Mariana brings over 15 years of experience and expertise in the field of aesthetics. With a background in
nursing and a keen interest in aesthetic and intimate wellness, Mariana focuses on addressing her patient's concerns and tailoring personalized treatment plans. Her specialties include advanced anti-aging techniques such as exosome and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, as well as dermal fillers, neurotoxins, and laser therapy. Additionally, she emphasizes optimizing sexual function through methods like bio-identical hormone replacement, peptide therapy, the ED-Shot, and the Femme-Shot.
Mariana holds an RN degree from Frederick Community College and a bachelors degree in nursing from
Stevenson University.
Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with loved ones, outdoor pursuits, and traveling to new destinations.
Kelly RN
Kelly Saffell is our Registered Aesthetics Nurse, who has been in the aesthetics field for 4 years. She has also received her Bachelors in Health Science. Kelly loves working in Aesthetics & making her patients feel better in their own skin. She is dedicated to her patients and will work with you to create a plan together for the best aesthetic result. Her favorite treatments are IPL and tox!
When not at work, Kelly spends time with her daughter, Charlotte & husband, Kyle. She is from Sykesville but currently lives in Frederick, MD and loves her community. Kelly and her family LOVE to venture and explore new towns together. On the weekends you can find them at the local brewery or spending time with friends and family. They have two golden retrievers, Lucy & Chevy and a 3 legged kitty, Bennie whom they love dearly.
Mina
Mina is one of our Vascular Sonographers.
Laura
Laura is one of our Vascular Sonographers.
Yancy
Yancy is our MA.
Jenny
Jenny is our Patient Coordinator for Aesthetics and BHRT at Buckner Vein and Aesthetics. She is deeply passionate about our mission and takes great joy in assisting patients in achieving their health and skin care goals. She aims to help patients feel beautiful both inside and out, and takes great pride in ensuring they feel comfortable and confident throughout their journey. With a strong enthusiasm for aesthetics, Jenny strives to offer products and procedures that are tailored to our patients' individual needs.
Outside of work, she enjoys shopping, working out and her guilty pleasure- which is watching reality television. You can catch her on the weekends cheering for her son on the basketball sidelines and spending quality time with my friends, family and dog.
Caleigh
Caleigh is the first person you will meet at our front desk.

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