Meet the Mountain Radiance team of highly-trained, expert medical practitioners. We take considerable pride in keeping ourselves up-to-date on the latest innovations in aesthetics, and strive to make sure each and every one of our Asheville med spa patients receives the highest standard of care while delivering natural results that are nothing short of exceptional.
Whether you walk through our doors looking for a little rejuvenation, a relaxing facial, or a complete head-to-toe transformation, the entire Mountain Radiance team is here to guide you every step of the way!
Dr. Mark Chandler
Owner & Medical Director
Mark R. Chandler, MD has over 10 years of experience as a physician. He is beloved by his patients for his calm demeanor, artistic eye, and attention to detail. Dr. Chandler first became interested in aesthetic medicine while working as an emergency medicine doctor helping patients recover from major trauma. In this role, he has helped patients with burns and skin lacerations restore their appearance and self-confidence.
In addition to providing aesthetic services at Mountain Radiance, Dr. Chandler is an emergency medicine physician at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC. Dr. Chandler completed his bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, and received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, FL. When he’s not in the office, Dr. Chandler likes to run and bike in the mountains of Western North Carolina and run and hike with his dogs.
Lauren
Practice Director & Medical Assistant
We couldn’t ask for a more dedicated and thoughtful Practice Director at Mountain Radiance. Lauren uses a compassionate, patient-centered approach to deliver exceptional, personalized service to everyone who walks through our doors.
Lauren’s experience as a Medical Assistant has given her a deep insight into aesthetics, and she applies her expertise to promote skin health and rejuvenation with personalized ProCell Microchanneling, Hydrafacials, IPL treatments, and tattoo removal.
When she’s not out on the roads running or cycling, lifting weights, or loving on her pack of sweet dogs, you can find Lauren honing her craft to provide the greatest benefit to anyone fortunate enough to find themselves in her very capable hands.
Sarah
Nurse Injector & Licensed Esthetician
Sarah takes a holistic and artistic approach to facial rejuvenation as both a Licensed Nurse Injector and Licensed Esthetician. Sarah is known by her patients for her calm, listen-first approach: she will learn about your goals, evaluate your skin, and educate you about the treatments available. She wants each patient to feel beautiful in their skin by helping them achieve a natural, refreshed look.
Sarah has always held a passion for skin care and for helping to promote others’ well-being and confidence. Originally from Hickory, North Carolina, Sarah studied nursing at Appalachian State University in Boone and at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 2019. After graduating from nursing school, Sarah made Asheville her home and spent 3 years working as an emergency room nurse at Pardee Medical Center. In 2021, she embraced the opportunity to specialize in aesthetic medicine with Mountain Radiance.
Outside of our office, Sarah is a painter who works in acrylic and watercolor. She enjoys hiking the Western North Carolina mountains, and has recently gotten married and adopted a kitten named Rosie.
Beyond her medical training, Sarah became a Licensed Esthetician to further her specialty in aesthetic skin treatments and offer clients more comprehensive care. She also received training for injectable neurotoxin (i.e. Botox) and dermal filler at Aesthetic Consulting and Training (ACT), the southeast’s premiere aesthetics program for injectables.
Her favorite treatments to perform are complementary combinations, such as Botox to stop wrinkles paired with customized fillers to enhance your natural features and promote younger-looking skin.
Christina
Physician Assistant & Injector
Christina is a medical professional with 10 years of experience in intensive care, critical care, and emergency medicine. Christina earned her degree as a Physician’s Assistant from South College in Knoxville in 2013 and has been living in Asheville for the past 7 years. Though originally from Charlotte, she finds Asheville to be a great fit due to her love of the mountains and outdoors. Christina gained medical experience in both the ICU and ER (with our very own Dr. Mark!) before making the transition into aesthetic medicine.
In addition to aesthetics training with Dr. Mark, Christina underwent training with Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvéderm. She specializes in injectables and also offers laser treatments to help her patients achieve their aesthetic goals. Christina takes a custom approach with each patient and strives to help them enhance their wonderful, natural beauty or modify things they prefer to change, empowering them to feel comfortable and happy with their appearance.
Christina is passionate about being a PA because she enjoys the constant challenge of medicine and the ability to help people in an ever-changing and rapidly improving field. Even more so, she is grateful for the opportunity to make people feel like the best, most elevated version of themselves.
When not working with her patients, Christina spends most of her free time hiking or fly fishing in the back country of Western NC. She enjoys all of the great food, breweries, wineries, and music that Asheville has to offer, and loves to spend time with her border collie mix, Izzy.
Breanne
Licensed Esthetician
Breanne is a licensed esthetician and a hair removal guru at Mountain Radiance. Originally from La Grange, Illinois, Breanne is happy to have settled in the Asheville area and finds the charm of the mountains and weather simply delightful.
Her aesthetics career began at Blue Ridge Community College, where she learned all things skincare and excelled in laser hair removal. Breanne has a knack for understanding her client’s goals and meticulously tailors each treatment to suit their unique needs.
Growing up in a large family of ten, Breanne loves meeting new people and connecting with her clients. Her sweet personality and welcoming demeanor help new clients feel at ease, and returning clients feel like old friends.
Aside from specializing in laser hair removal, Breanne is excited to expand her treatment repertoire to include facials, chemical peels, IPL treatments, and laser tattoo removal.
When she’s not helping her clients achieve silky smooth, hair-free skin or customizing one of our other professional treatments to rejuvenate your appearance, you’ll often find Breanne at the gym or planning her next beach getaway.
Tamara
Office Manager
Originally from Europe, Tamara moved with her family from Bosnia to Florida when she was just a baby. Having lived in Florida for most of her life, Tamara wanted a new adventure and relocated to Asheville, NC, with her cat Ella just a few years ago!
Tamara immediately felt right at home in the Asheville community and was delighted to start working at Mountain Radiance. With her whole family in another state, she is grateful for the warm connections she has with her work family and the wonderful patients at Mountain Radiance.
Tamara’s love for creating the best patient experience possible is reflected in her impressive academic background—she’s currently working on a master’s program in Applied Sociology! When she’s not ensuring each patient receives top-notch care, Tamara spends much of her time reading all sorts of genres to educate herself as much as she can. She also enjoys watching a range of films, from documentaries to indie movies. Not one to spend too much time inside, Tamara loves hiking on Asheville’s incredible trails to enjoy the outdoors too!
