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We hope you feel beautiful today!
Elevate Medical Spa was founded in 2024 out of a desire to bring the long-standing Asian culture and tradition of skincare and beauty rituals to Minnesota. Our skincare philosophy is built around prevention, maintenance and patience to elevate and accentuate one’s natural aesthetic. We want you to feel confident in your own skin.

Thomas L. Yu, MD
Medical Director
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Medical Director!
Tom has been a practicing physician for more than 35 years, with the last 25 years at Stanford Health System in California as the Chief Pathology Officer and Medical Director.
He started out his career as a general surgeon in Taiwan. After moving to the United States, he became a double Board Certified pathologist. He completed his clinical pathology residency at University of California, Davis, then he completed his anatomic pathology residency at Boston University.
Tom’s reputation at Stanford can be described as “quality + excellence in clinical care”, which permeates all facets of Elevate Med Spa. When he is not serving and advocating for patients, you will find him golfing, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren and family that live in the Twin Cities.

Alexis Homstad
AP Esthetician Lead
Meet Alexis!
Alexis is a highly skilled Advanced Practice Esthetician and Certified Laser Technician with a passion for delivering exceptional results in skincare and aesthetics.
Alexis brings 14 years of expertise in the beauty industry. From hair to advanced skincare, her passion lies in helping clients feel confident and radiant by enhancing their natural beauty.
WHY ELEVATE?
“I enjoy connecting with patients, guiding them along their journey, and relieving their skin insecurities.”

Danielle Finley
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Meet Danielle!
Hello everyone, I’m Danielle!
I have been a Registered Nurse for 6 years now with a background in Intensive Care. Back in 2022, I decided to pursue my goal of becoming an Aesthetic nurse. I have been working and training in the Aesthetic industry since.
I love boosting my client’s confidence by setting goals and developing personalized care tailored to their specific needs and concerns.
As an aesthetic nurse my goal is to make you feel like your most confident self walking out the door!
"Redefine wellness and transform aesthetic beauty with unwavering commitment to excellence."
DR. THOMAS YU, MD Medical Director, Elevate Med Spa