Dr. Darya Hansen, DNP, ARNP spent years in intensive care before moving into aesthetics — first in a plastic surgery office in West Des Moines, then in the med spa world. What she saw convinced her that aesthetic medicine deserved a higher clinical standard than it was getting.
She founded Aesthetic Collective to build that standard from the ground up. Every injector here is ICU-trained, because we believe the same judgment that matters in a hospital matters when a needle is involved anywhere.
Today, that standard shows up in every appointment — from a first-time Botox visit to a more complex treatment plan — delivered by a team trained to think clinically, not just follow a pattern.
Book a ConsultationEvery treatment at Aesthetic Collective is performed by ICU-trained nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed specialists. Get to know the team you can trust.
Every treatment at Aesthetic Collective is performed by ICU-trained nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed specialists. Get to know the team you can trust.
Darya founded Aesthetic Collective to hold medical aesthetics to true medical standards. Her career began in the ICU, where patient safety came first, before she moved into aesthetics and plastic surgery. That foundation shapes everything here — a facial-balancing, conservative approach built on clinical excellence and natural-looking results.
Madi pairs 8+ years of adult critical-care nursing with years of aesthetic injecting. Clients love her natural, no-bruise results across Botox, dermal fillers, laser and medical-grade skincare.
With 7 years in aesthetic medicine and a background spanning NICU, postpartum and the cosmetics industry, Amanda is passionate about bioregenerative treatments. She offers Sculptra, PRF, neuromodulators, fillers, microneedling and laser services.
A registered nurse with an acute-care and aesthetics background, Diana is pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice. She creates personalized, comfortable experiences across Botox, fillers, medical microneedling and skin-health treatments.
Allie is a detail-oriented nurse injector with 5+ years of patient care, most recently in the neonatal ICU. She specializes in neurotoxins, dermal fillers, laser services and microneedling — always with a careful, natural touch.
Dual board-certified nurse practitioner Morgan has trained extensively in aesthetics since 2019, with a focus on facial balancing and natural results. She offers injectables, medical weight loss, skincare and laser treatments.
Originally from Iowa, Abby honed her craft in Dallas before returning to the Midwest. She specializes in acne treatments, microneedling, laser services and maintenance facials that keep skin glowing.
Madison is a licensed Aesthetician with a passion for skincare, beauty, and helping patients feel confident in their skin. With a background as a CNA, she transitioned into aesthetics, graduating from PCI Academy in 2023 and completing advanced laser training at National Laser Institute. She specializes in laser and skin treatments including BBL, skin rejuvenation and resurfacing, laser hair removal, microneedling, Hydrafacials, chemical peels, and dermaplaning.
Chloe brings several years of experience in administration, customer service and team leadership. She enjoys creating a welcoming experience for every guest and helps ensure operations run smoothly.
Sylena is a critical-care nurse practitioner with deep experience caring for high-acuity patients. She brings that same evidence-based rigor and attention to safety to every aesthetic plan, ensuring care is as thoughtful as it is beautiful.
Every injector at Aesthetic Collective is ICU-trained before they ever pick up a needle here. That means emergency response training, advanced anatomy expertise, and the ability to act with precision under pressure — the same standard you'd expect from any medical specialty. Aesthetic medicine is medicine, and we treat it that way.
Ready to meet the team? Book a free consultation at our West Des Moines location.
“the best! abby is kind, thorough and gentle. loved my custom facial experience and will definitely be back.”
“I felt so comfortable with Madi. She explained everything thoroughly and put me at ease. The atmosphere was clean and cheerful. Lucky to have found Aesthetic Collective and can’t wait to go back.”
“Abby is FANTASTIC! I love the custom facial and how she always tailors each appointment to exactly what my skin needs that day. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and truly the sweetest. I always leave feeling refreshed and taken care of, and I genuinely look forward to every service with her.”
