The Halo Team

Combining Advanced Medical Technology with Customized Care

At Halo Med Spa, everything revolves around the “client experience.” Our clients dictate the desired outcome, and we strive to achieve it. When you visit  us, you won’t experience a cold, traditional doctor’s office. Instead, you’ll find advanced medical technology combined with customized care. Our medical staff and aestheticians are trained to deliver the highest level of personalized service in the comfort of our boutique spa.

Amanda Medina
Owner, MA, CLT

Amanda received her training locally at PIMA Medical Institute and Olympian University.

Amanda has become one of the most skilled experts in advanced aesthetic procedures including: Coolsculpting, BBL, Forever Young, Exilis Body Tightening and Contour, Microneedling, PRP stem cell therapy, Skin rejuvenation laser procedures including the MicroLaser Peel, Pro fractional resurfacing, radio frequency tissue tightening (Thermage®), CryoSkin and much more.

Trese Avery
Managing Partner | Medical Aesthetician & Phlebotomist

Trese L Avery MLE, Managing Partner/Owner, is committed to changing both men and women’s lives through skin care and advanced treatments with Halo Med Spa since 2018. Graduating in Aesthetics in 2015, she is committed to her ongoing education and training to strive to be the best Medical Esthetician within our state. She is Certified in Sciton Laser. Exelles in BBL Photofacials, Arctic Laser Facials, Profractional Laser Resurfacing, Laser Hair Removal, and Laser Vein Therapy. She is a skilled expert in advanced aesthetic procedures including Evo Microneedling, Plamere PREMIUM Fibroblast Plasma Pen, Scarlet SRF Microneedling, Hydra Facial, Dermaplaning, ZO Skin Health Chemical Peels, Advanced ZO Skin Health Product Knowledge, In 2021 she became a MED-CA Phlebotomy Technician.

Vivian Nguyen
Medical Director

Vivian Nguyen, PA-C, obtained her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Pacific University in 2019. She completed her undergraduate studies at UNM in Exercise Science. For the better part of the last decade, she has immersed herself in intense learning the anatomy and physiology of the human body, disease states, and treatments as well as keeping up with evidence-based medicine to be able to provide the most effective and beneficial care she possibly can. Being born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, she is glad to be back in NM and is dedicated to serving the community that she has always called home. She has worked mainly in Emergency Medicine throughout her years as a PA in Colorado and New Mexico and is excited to apply her training now into the medical aesthetics field to further serve her community in a different, but meaningful capacity at Halo!

Michelle Montoya
Lead Aesthetic RN

Michelle has over 14 years of experience in the medical field which includes nearly a decade spent in the operating room. During this time she had the opportunity to assist in countless surgical procedures, many of which included reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgeries. She also has a history in the fitness/wellness industry and has an eye for anything artistic. All of these interests come together in the world of medical esthetics! Michelle is proud to be part of the Halo team and offer injectable, laser and aesthetic services to her clients. She is looking forward to getting to know you and being by your side on your journey to wellness, beauty, and feeling and looking your best!

Angelina Cavallo
Esthetician/First Impressions

Angelina Is just starting her esthetician career, she has 2 Years experience in the esthetic industry, she received her license here in New Mexico at The Avenue Academy. She specializes in Facials, waxing, Lash Tints and Lifts, Brow Tints and Lamination, Dermaplaning , Chemical peels and Skin Care!  Angelina has always been passionate about skin health. Angelina's goal is to help clients achieve and maintain their full skincare potential. While providing customized services to each and every client, giving them the best spa experience.  Angelina is excited to meet new faces and help you reach your skin care goals here at Halo!  

Anna Acton
PA - Medical Director

Born and raised in New Mexico, Anna Acton, PA-C, completed her undergraduate degree in biology at The University of New Mexico. She then went on to obtain her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies at Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before returning back home to practice in New Mexico.  She has mainly worked in surgery throughout her career as a physicIan assistant before transitioning into aesthetics. She is excited to serve the community she calls home while providing aesthetic services to the clients of Halo!

Luis Mojicar
Medical Director