“Aging is beautiful, let us help you soften it a little”

Essential Medspa | 516 Wausau, WI 54401

Founder of Essential Medspa

Emily Mitz, RN-CANS

With a passion for helping patients look and feel their best, Emily is a highly trained Aesthetic Nurse Injector who has been specializing in advanced injectables since 2015. She is experienced in treatments such as Botox®, Dysport®, Jeuveau®, Dermal Fillers, Sculptra®, Microneedling and more.

Emily holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is a Board-Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. Over the years, she has worked alongside a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, attended numerous national aesthetic conferences, and participated in three Cadaver Labs, gaining an in-depth understanding of anatomy and the art of injectables. Her extensive hands-on training ensures every treatment meets the highest standard of safety and precision.

Emily’s approach centers on achieving natural, balanced, and personalized results. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s individual features, goals, and aesthetic vision. Her mission is to enhance — not alter — one’s natural beauty, creating refreshed, harmonious results that inspire confidence.

Whether it’s smoothing fine lines, restoring volume, or contouring facial features, Emily is dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and transformative care that helps every patient feel rejuvenated inside and out.

Medical Director Essential Medspa | Wausau, WI 54401

Medical Director at Essential Medspa

Dr. Mark Shashikant,
MD, Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Mark Shashikant brings over a decade of diverse medical experience, having served in various capacities across military, academic, and tertiary care centers, as well as smaller facilities since 2009. With a focus on aesthetics, he has developed extensive expertise in injectables, including Sculptra, as well as weight loss, aesthetic surgery and laser procedures. Dr. Shashikant has been actively involved in collaborating with advanced practice providers (APPs) since 2009, showcasing his commitment to teamwork and patient care excellence.