Meet Our Team

Catherine Curtin

NP

We are thrilled to announce that Catherine Curtin, NP has joined Bella Tu Med Spa. Catherine brings over 13 years experience in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments. Catherine has an outstanding reputation for her talent and has an abundance of experience in just about every facet of skin rejuvenation and skin care. Catherine has had the highest level of training as a Master Cosmetic Injector which qualifies her as an expert in understanding and administering specialized advanced techniques offering beautiful, natural and youthful results.

Some of her awards and accomplishes include #2 Allergan cosmetic injector in the United States, top 5% of Real Self Most Loved Injector Competition throughout the U.S, and was also invited to be in the “Best Aesthetic Injectors” Directory who have stood out in the field of Aesthetic Medicine. Catherine is certified in Botox, Dermal Fillers, Threads, Coolsculpting, Microneedling, PRP for Hair Restoration as well as Vaginal Rejuvenation.

Shilpa R. Desai

Physician Associate

Physician Associate Shilpa R. Desai began her Medical Aesthetics career with an extensive background in the medical field. Shilpa earned her Registered Respiratory Therapy credential in Applied Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies at SUNY Purchase, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Mercy College. After becoming a Board -Certified Respiratory Therapist in 1996, she worked as a pharmaceutical territory representative before becoming a Board Certified (NCCPA) Physician Associate in 2006.

As a Physician Associate, Shilpa’s career included working in vascular surgery, general neurology, oncology, radiology, and in emergency medicine. After recognizing her desire to work within medical aesthetics, Shilpa began earning certifications and completing advanced training in aesthetic dermatology and shifted her career working full time in a renowned medical spa, where she exceeded in providing advanced procedures involving neurotoxin injections, dermal filler injections, laser procedures, Platelet-rich plasma injections for hair restoration, and facial and body rejuvenation procedures as well as vaginal rejuvenation and body sculpting procedures. Shilpa is driven to help men and women as the age to feel more confident about the way the look and feel. Shilpa views her work as an artist. She is passionate about her work and can perform advanced treatments such as non-surgical liquid rhinoplasty along with providing corrective work for patients who were not happy with results they have received elsewhere.

Shilpa has been featured in the New Beauty magazine and is recognized as one of the top 1% of injectors in the nation. Shilpa currently holds certifications from the Esthetic Skin Institute in Advanced Dermal Fillers and Neurotoxin Injections, as well as certifications in lasers, Ultherapy, other skin rejuvenation procedures and a Masters in CoolSculpting.

Shilpa has been a vegetarian all her life, practicing the spiritual teachings of Jainism. Outside of work, Shilpa likes to spend time with her family and her fiancé and her two rescue dogs, along with boating and kayaking in the Long Island Sound. Shilpa is actively involved in several dog rescue organizations and other charities.

Jessica Dunleavy

Medical Esthetician, Laser and Coolsculpting Professional (Coolsculpting University)

Jessica has been with Bella Tu for 8 years. She started in administration when she soon found her calling – becoming a licensed aesthetician. Jessica attended New York School of Esthetics in the evening and graduated in the top of her class. We are so happy to have Jessica taking care of clients with facials, peels and micro-needling. In addition to skin care, Jessica attended CoolSculpting University in Virginia which is an added plus as to why our clients have very positive outcomes from their treatment. Jess has a calming presence and gentle touch which ensure that clients have relaxing and stress-free treatments.

In her spare time, Jessica loves spending time at her lake house with her husband and children, boating, reading and relaxing with a nice glass of wine, looking out over the water.

Kim McGarry

Director

Kim’s professional working experience began in advertising, followed by working in law firms for close to 20 years. Kim says her real love was always in the cosmetic industry so she attended classes at Parsons Institute in NYC and fortunately for her, medical spas were just beginning to become popular around the time that she moved to Rockland County in 2003. Kim started out as the spa coordinator and with all the experience she learned over the years she is now the Director of Bella Tu Med Spa.

In her spare time, she says that she loves getting out of the neighborhood with her husband and going on road-trips, being outdoors, entertaining, and spending quality time with friends, family and three crazy dogs.

Nellie DiSimone

Spa Coordinator

Nellie is the Spa Coordinator at Bella Tu, and has recently taken on the role of social media coordinator. Nellie is a former Italian teacher and started working in the beauty enhancement field 7 years ago. Nellie takes great pride in her work and enjoys meeting our wonderful clients. Her goal is to ensure that they have a pleasurable experience each and every time they visit Bella Tu.

Nellie loves travelling to Italy as much as possible where many family members reside. Her passions are music, hiking, skincare and yoga. Nellie currently holds a brown belt in mixed martial arts.

Paige Turilli

Social Media Coordinator

Lisa Dunn

Lisa comes to Bella Tu with close to 18 years of Medical Aesthetic experience. After graduating from Pace University, Lisa spent 10 years in the field of Interior Design. It was during that time of making spaces beautiful that she realized she had another passion – making faces beautiful. Lisa loves helping her clients feel and look their best through skin care, facials and micro-needling. She is certified in CoolSculpting and Lasers. Lisa also has an interest in Real Estate and invests back in her community by purchasing and renovating homes with her husband and dog! Lisa loves to explore the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley and loves to garden, a passion she inherited from her Mom!