Professional Staff
Trisha Banks, LPN
Trisha is a licensed practical nurse and has been a member of the Skin Center team since 2005. She assists in Mohs surgery, plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. Trisha is a certified CoolSculpting specialist and since becoming one of the first in Broward County, she has performed over 10,000 treatments. Coupled with her experience as an advanced Ultherapy technician, Trisha uses her vast experience in cosmetic dermatology to help transform her patient’s bodies.
Monika Ortiz, LPN
Monika is a licensed practical nurse and has been with Skin Center since 2009. She assists in Mohs surgery, plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. Monika is a certified CoolSculpting specialist with the distinction of being one of the first in Broward County. Her expertise in total body sculpting provides her patients with the best possible treatment outcome.
Brandi DeLeon, CME
Brandi DeLeon, is a Certified Medical Aesthetician (CME), Laser Tech, and Certified Phlebotomist in the State of Florida. She Graduated from FAU in 1996, with a AA in Business and Finance. Then attended Hollywood Beauty Institute in 2009 where she obtained her CME. Brandi began her medical skincare journey, after 10 years of working for GE Care Credit as a Program Advisor, where she traveled the USA and where she met many Medical Professionals. It was Dermatology and Plastic Surgery that caught her attention.
Brandi started practicing in Coral Gables, FL where she spent 8 years treating all types of skin conditions, Hormonal Acne, adolescent acne, and Accutane patients etc. She then decided to work in Plastic Surgery gaining more knowledge and perspective on skin and body treatments. There is where she learned to treat scares, pigmentation issues etc.
Throughout her 12 years in the Medical Skin Care field, she has been recognized in various publications, and she has received numerous five star reviews. In her free time, Brandi loves to educate other medical professionals about the latest Aesthetic device or procedure, and she is an independent contractor for various Aesthetic companies such as MRP Laser Distributors.
Brandi is passionate about her patients and her craft, And continues to learn and grow in it everyday. Her favorite saying is #skinislife. Brandi is also fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Dalia Diaz, LMT, CME
Dalia is a licensed Massage Therapist, who has been Nationally Board Certified for Therapeutic Massage since 1998. She specializes in Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, foot reflexology and assisted stretching. All of her massage services are enhanced with aroma therapy and warm stones. Dalia listens to her patient’s concerns while assessing their needs enabling her to provide the best possible results for each individual.
Dalia is also a Certified Medical Aesthetician, who graduated from the Institute of Aesthetic Arts and Sciences in 1992. She specializes in HydraFacials, glycolic facials and anti-aging facials. Dalia is a dedicated, focused and friendly professional, committed to meeting and exceeding patient’s need in all areas of body wellness and beauty.
