Our Team

Jane Huang, RN

Jane earned her Bachelors Degree in Nursing at NYU and has been an aesthetic nurse for over 3 years. She has experience in lasers, neurotoxins, dermal fillers and much more. She is detail-oriented and passionate about creating a treatment plan that tailors to each individual. Her goal is to make sure her patients leave looking and feeling their best!

Kayla Core, PA-C

Kayla has been a board certified Physician Assistant for 3 years practicing in the field of critical care. She has a passion for taking care of people and a desire to help people feel confident and beautiful in their own skin. Kayla believes that with her training in aesthetic treatments and procedures, she can help people obtain this confidence with natural looking results.

Gabriella DeMarinis, PA-C

PA Gabriella DeMarinis is a graduate of SUNY Downstate where she received her Masters in Physician Assistant studies. Once graduating, she obtained a job as a surgical PA in Northwell Burn ICU. She’s excited and prepared, through her clinical experience, to work with others to be their best selves.

Elmira Khafizova

Meet Elmira, our welcoming receptionist. With a warm smile and years of customer service experience, she ensures every visitor feels comfortable from the moment they enter. Elmira’s dedicated to providing excellent service and growing her multitasking skills.

Outside of work, Elmira has a passion for photography, capturing life’s beautiful moments through her lens. She also finds tranquility in practicing yoga, fostering balance and mindfulness in her daily life. When not greeting you at our front desk, you might find her behind the camera or on a yoga mat.

Say hello next time you visit;
Elmira is always ready to assist with a friendly attitude!

Svitlana Karpenko
Michael Kwakye, MD CPT

Dr. Kwakye received his medical education at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse NY.
Dr. Kwakye trained at Yale New Haven Hospital and has worked over the last five years as a Family Medicine Physician. He also is a NCSF Personal Trainer. He has a strong interest in anti-aging/regenerative medicine and believes that self care internally and externally is vital for us be the best versions of ourselves. When working with clients and patients, he interrelates his medical knowledge, clinical skills, his active lifestyle, and plant based diet to provide high quality care. Ultimately his goal is to promote a culture of holistic health and wellness which aligns greatly with the mission at PLSTK.