About Our Private Medical Spa Practice
the Center for Pure Skin
Meet our team of expert aestheticians and injection specialists, local to our Grand Rapids, MI private practice. All of our experts work out of our Grand Rapids, MI office and bring an important mix of education and experience. We’re proud to be a privately owned and operated medical spa, where you can count on personalized care from our team. Whether you’re seeking treatment for your face, body, or both, they’ll work with you to create a treatment plan customized to your goals and optimized for your unique features.
Our Team
Meet our experts
Emily Mersman
MMS, PA-C, Injection Specialist
Emily Mersman, MMS, PA-C has been with the Centre for Pure Skin as a certified laser technician and injection specialist since 2013. Emily has a special interest in Plastic Surgery and non-invasive aesthetic medicine. She completed her undergraduate degree at Purdue University and obtained her Masters of Medical Science and Physician Assistant Studies degree from Midwestern University in Arizona.
Linda Nguyen Rhodes
NP-C, Injection Specialist
Linda Nguyen Rhodes, NP-C was initially welcomed to our office in 2021 as a part of our surgical nursing team at the Centre for Plastic Surgery, but it quickly became apparent that she would be a fantastic addition to Pure Skin as an Injection Specialist. She spent the first years of her career mastering the art of surgical nursing before she was led into medical aesthetics. After training with some of the industry’s most renowned experts, Linda quickly began building her own practice as a skilled and trusted provider. When you meet Linda, she’ll immediately put you at ease with her quick knowledge and soothing bedside manner.
Annie Zimmerman
RN, BSN, Injection Specialist
In 2020, Annie Zimmerman, RN, BSN came to Pure Skin after many years practicing as an injection specialist. Annie’s reputation for extraordinary patient care and comprehensive aesthetic expertise made her transition to our practice seamless. When you meet Annie, you’ll discover that she is a nurturer to the core and that her true heart shows in the dedication that she gives to her patients.
Bethany Petrauskas
RN, BSN, Injection Specialist
Bethany Petrauskas, RN, BSN, has been a dedicated Registered Nurse since 2016, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Spring Arbor University. Her extensive medical experience spans emergency medicine, pain management, pediatrics, and plastic surgery, equipping her with a versatile and well-rounded skill set. Today, she applies this expertise as an Injection Specialist, seamlessly blending science with artistry to achieve exceptional results.