ABOUT:
ily Nurse
Exciting News & A Warm Welcome
After many wonderful years, I will be retiring at the end of November 2025. While this is a bittersweet moment, I am thrilled to share that my dear friend and former classmate, Connie, will be taking over my practice. Connie and I went to school together, and I could not imagine a more caring, capable, and compassionate provider to continue serving my most valued patients.
Since August 2023, Connie has been mentoring with me. I know she will provide the same attentive, personalized care you've come to expect, and will maintain the continuity of care that matters so much to me.
Shannon Bennett-Gunderson
Family Nurse Practitioner
Connie Joffre-Monaco
Family Nurse Practitioner
Shannon has an extensive 26-year nursing background in ICU, ER and Trauma, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, Hair transplant surgery and is an active member of the Dermatology Nurses Association and the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Shannon discovered her passion for teaching others the benefits and techniques of cosmetic facial enhancements and became an educator for medical esthetics where she shares her knowledge with physicians, nurses, and other colleagues in the field. She currently teaches for her business MedSpa Pros (Medspapros.com).
Shannon previously owned and operated a medical day spa in San Diego, Ca for 10 years offering esthetic injections, laser services and more. She has specialized training and experience in Lasers, Botox, Dermal Fillers, Advanced Dermal Fillers, Thread lifts, Hair transplants, Permanent Make-up, Chemical Peels, Hormone replacement, Weight loss, and Medical Esthetics.
Shannon is passionate and dedicated to providing quality and proven care in the field of medical facial esthetics.... you’re sure to be in the best hands at each visit!
With over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 3 years as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Connie brings a deep and well-rounded clinical background to the world of aesthetics. Her experience spans cardiology, gastroenterology, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), and medical aesthetics, allowing her to offer a comprehensive and individualized approach to patient care.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing Education, Connie is passionate about advancing the nursing profession through education, mentorship, and evidence-based practice. She enjoys teaching both patients and fellow nurses, and believes that informed care is the cornerstone of safe, successful outcomes.
Known for her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to patient safety, Connie is a firm advocate for health-first aesthetics. Every treatment she provides is personalized, medically sound, and designed to enhance natural beauty while supporting overall well-being.
At the heart of her practice is a simple philosophy: safe, personalized care that empowers patients to look and feel their best—inside and out.