ASHLEY JOHNSON
BOARD-CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER
Ashley is a Family Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 1999 from Sonoma State University, California, and quickly returned to school to study nursing. She was a Registered Nurse for 15 years before returning to school for her Master of Nursing, Family Medicine at Walden University, graduating with honors.
She has done additional training in bio-identical hormones through A4M and Worldlink Medical, IV vitamin therapy training, weight management, and nutrient therapy for brain health. She is passionate about helping patients reach their weight goals in a healthy and safe way. She is dedicated to working collaboratively with patients to find the best health management program for them.
In addition to her faithful work with her patients, she has taught in the nursing department at Santa Rosa Junior College in California and Austin Community College in their MA program.
Ashley moved to Austin 8 years ago with her husband, 3 children, and several fur babies. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, water skiing, and time with her horse.
LAUREN BARTON
Lauren is a veteran of Dr. Walden’s offices and medical spa. She has done it all from surgery scheduling to front desk coordinating, and has always done so with utmost respect and courtesy to other staff and patients. Lauren is extremely organized, and is an aesthetician by trade herself so is knowledgeable about all the procedures we do. She can be found running the front desk at our Westlake office (Suite D200), where she also assists both physicians and their day-to-day medical spa functions. In fact, Lauren is the only one that can “dismiss” Dr. Walden for the day. 
KIMBERLY CHASE
Kimberly Chase has over 18 years experience in the medical administrative field. She resides in Kyle, Texas and enjoys the country life Kyle, Tx gives. Kim is the front office coordinator at Dr. Walden’s office and will assist you with scheduling and any questions that may arise.
Kim is passionate about her career at Jennifer Walden Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center and loves helping people every single day. In Kim’s spare time, she enjoys bike riding, and any other outdoor activities.
Kim also is Dr. Walden’s assistant and ensures all locations are in communication. She’s our glue that holds it all together!
ELIZABETH BROOKS
Elizabeth is a Registered Nurse who began her second career in nursing 14 years ago. Elizabeth is a Licensed Cosmetic Injection Specialist and Permanent Make Up Artist with her extensive experience being in hormone therapy, wellness and medical aesthetics. After earning her BA from The University of North Texas and working in the corporate world for several years, she decided to follow her heart and pursue her interests in making people feel better about themselves both internally and externally. She obtained her BSN from The University of Texas at Arlington and began her path towards helping her clients feel and look their best. She enjoys continually learning and gaining new skills and using that knowledge to help her patients for the better.
In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and friends and especially her 17-year-old dogs Mika, a Shiba Inu and Kuma, a small Pomeranian. Since moving to Austin in 2015, Elizabeth and her husband enjoy hiking, wine tastings and exploring all of what Austin and the surrounding areas have to offer. She can’t say NO to dance classes and wishes she had more time to do so.
BROOKE MILLIGAN
Brooke has been an the active member of the industry
since 2012 and has been with Dr.Walden’s office since 2015. She obtained her Aesthetics training and licensure from Aveda Beauty School.
Brooke was raised in the Austin area and loved the eccentricity that it offers. A large contributing factor as to why Brooke pursed this career path is because she herself has suffered from bad skin as a teenager and young adult. She has the ability to empathize with her clients and understands the desire for quick and long lasting results.
As a member of the aesthetics team at Dr.Walden’s office, Brooke strives not only to treat but also educate our Medspa patients before, during and after treatments so that the patient is well informed and results are maximized. Dedicated to her craft, Brooke is an advocate of continuing education and seizes any opportunity to learn about new products and services to better serve and educate our patients. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time quality time with her family and friends.
Brooke has been awarded certifications by Sciton, PiQo4 Tattoo Removal, PiQo4 for Melasma, Sculpsure, Dermaplaning, ThermiSmooth Body and Thermismooth Face, SkinPen Microneedling, Hydrafacial MD, and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma.)
Brooke is also a member of our Vaginal Health Team and performs all five modalities of Vaginal Rejuvenation: Viveve, DiVa, ThermiVa, Femtouch, Votiva & EmSella
COURTNEY GRANT-SCANDARIATO
Courtney was born and raised in Austin, Texas and has 20 years of laser and medical aesthetic experience. Previously working at our Westlake location, Courtney rejoins the Walden team as Medspa Manager and Advanced Laser Specialist at The Medspa Northwest Hills. Throughout the years she has quickly gained a reputation for having extensive knowledge in all things laser and providing compassionate, results driven care to patients. Outside of work she enjoys music, practicing martial arts and spending time with her husband and two French Bulldogs.
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PORTIA SAUCEDO
Portia attended Austin’s Avenue Five Institute for her aesthetics training, and has been an esthetician for 4 years.
After working in the industry for a year Portia wanted to further her professional skill set to more corrective, results driven skin care treatments. She returned to school and obtained a laser technician license, as well as certifications in Chemical Peels, IPL-Photofacial and Microneedling.
Portia was drawn to the industry by a desire to help clients meet their skin care and aesthetic goals. Portia enjoys educating clients and has a talent for making people feel comfortable and relaxed, while making sure they get the best results.
Born and raised in Austin, Portia enjoys outdoor activities as well as the music scene Austin has to offer and spending time with her family and her Shar Pei Rachel.
TAYLOR MCDANIEL
Taylor is our practice administrator and surgery coordinator. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Healthcare Management and strives to keep patient care at its best at our practice. She loves interacting with our patients to ensure they have a great experience from the consultation, the surgical day, and throughout the recovery process.
She resides in Kyle, Texas with her children and her Aussie, Panda. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys attending church and doing arts and crafts. She finds joy in the little things life brings!
Rachel Isca
Rachel is a Registered Nurse who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ball State University. After graduation, her sense of adventure brought her from Indiana to Texas. She worked for Baylor Scott & White hospitals in various areas of specialties, first in Dallas and then in Austin.
Always interested in fashion, skin care, and cosmetics, Rachel was pleased to join Dr. Walden's office in 2021. She brings to the team her strong work ethic, sense of organization, and passion for helping people to look and feel their best.
She enjoys pilates and yoga, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and her chihuahua Peanut (a foster fail).
Ronni Kasper
