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About Us
Our team is led by the passionate Griselda Castillo, who brings 18+ years of experience in the medical field and a dedication to patient satisfaction that sets our medical spa apart. With a focus on providing comfort and peace of mind to each of our patients, we offer customized treatment plans that deliver long-lasting results.
Whether you’re looking to rejuvenate your skin, reduce signs of aging, or achieve other cosmetic goals, our team will work closely with you to ensure that your experience meets your expectations. We invite you to schedule a consultation at our convenient office location in Salinas and begin your self-improvement journey with us today.
The Owners
Griselda Castillo, RN, and Dr. Kristelle Lusby, MD are the owners and operators of Elevate Spa MD, a medical spa in Salinas, California. They are both passionate about helping people look and feel their best, and their believe that seamlessly blends of surgical expertise combined with non-invasive medical aesthetics techniques to achieve harmonious and powerful tool for enhancing beauty and personalized transformations.
Griselda’s journey into the world of aesthetics began after working as a hospital Registered Nurse and gained valuable experience in critical care, trauma, patient safety, and medical surgical nursing. In these roles, she developed a deep understanding of the human body and its needs. She also learned the importance of providing compassionate and individualized care for every patient.
Her dedication to patient care and her contributions to the medical community led her to pursue a career in medical aesthetics. She underwent medical aesthetics training at Revitalesscense Medical Spa and Laser Center, a renowned plastic surgeon office and laser center in Salinas owned by esteemed plastic surgeons Dr. Romans and Dr. Silk. Under the guidance of their staff, she gained invaluable knowledge and skills in the field.
Combining her nursing background with her training in aesthetics, Griselda is able to provide her patients with the highest level of care and deliver outstanding results. She combines her nursing background with her training in aesthetics to create customized treatment plans that meet the individual needs of each patient. She is also dedicated to providing her patients with honest and accurate information about the risks and benefits of each treatment.
Dr. Lusby is a Board Certified Plastic surgen a distinguished plastic surgeon whose unwavering commitment lies in enhancing her patients’ beauty. With a deep-rooted passion for aesthetic medicine, she seamlessly blends surgical expertise with non-invasive techniques to achieve harmonious and personalized transformations. Driven by a belief in empowering individuals through their appearance, she approaches each case with precision and a keen eye for enhancing existing features. Dedicated to ongoing education, Dr. Lusby stays at the forefront of both plastic surgery and medical aesthetics, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest advancements in the field. Her compassionate approach and commitment to bringing out the inherent beauty in each patient make her a trusted partner in the journey toward enhanced self-confidence and aesthetics.
Elevate Spa MD has quickly become synonymous with excellence. Their patience to their clients and their passion for helping them enhance patients natural beauty is evident in every service provided. Whether clients are looking for facial rejuvenation, enhancement, or other medical spa treatments…even plastic surgery. Griselda injector for Elevate Spa under the medical supervision of Dr. Lusby, Elevate Spa MD is the go-to destination for exceptional results, exceptional service, including referrals to Dr. Lusby for patient consultations for platic surgery procedures.
Get to Know Our Team
Emily Alcaraz
Meet Emily Alcaraz, she is a certified spray tan artist. Her goal is to give all of her clients a natural glow that they can be confident in without causing skin damage from UV lights or sun. She can’t wait to meet all of you in person when you come in and get your luxurious glowing tan!!
Briana Chavez
Meet Briana Chavez, Financial Consultant and Tax Accountant at Elevate Spa MD. Business Administrator and Accountant.
Briana is passionate about everything that has to do with beauty. She grew up playing with her mom’s beauty products, which played a big part in her interest in the beauty industry. She is excited to use her skills and experience to help Elevate Spa MD.
Vianca Uribe
Vianca Ambris is a licensed aesthetician with a passion for clear skin and providing high-quality skincare. She believes that everyone deserves to have beautiful, healthy skin.
Vianca has over 5 years of experience in the beauty industry, and she is skilled in a variety of skin care treatments, including facials, brow lamination, lash lifts, waxing, and body treatments. She is also certified to perform microchanneling.
Vianca is friendly and approachable and is always happy to help her clients achieve their skincare goals. She is passionate about her work and she takes pride in making her clients feel confident and beautiful. She provides a relaxing environment and can create customized facials for all skin types.
Arabella
Meet Arabella, our dedicated Receptionist and Assistant at Elevate Med Spa. With her warm demeanor and exceptional organizational skills, Arabella ensures that every client feels welcome and valued from the moment they walk through our doors. Her expertise in managing appointments and assisting our medical team allows us to maintain a seamless and efficient experience for our clients. Passionate about the beauty and wellness industry, Arabella is committed to helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals while providing excellent service. We’re thrilled to have her as part of our team.
Dr. Kristelle Lusby, MD
Dr. Lusby is a distinguished plastic surgeon whose unwavering commitment lies in enhancing her patients’ beauty. With a deep-rooted passion for aesthetic medicine, she seamlessly blends surgical expertise with non-invasive techniques to achieve harmonious and personalized transformations. Driven by a belief in empowering individuals through their appearance, she approaches each case with precision and a keen eye for enhancing existing features. Dedicated to ongoing education, Dr. Lusby stays at the forefront of both plastic surgery and medical aesthetics, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest advancements in the field. Her compassionate approach and commitment to bringing out the inherent beauty in each patient make her a trusted partner in the journey toward enhanced self-confidence and aesthetics.