Dr. Patel serves as the Medical Director of Nirvana Medical Spa. He is an interventional cardiologist currently practicing at The Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida, specializing in catheter-based cardiac and vascular procedures. He is board certified by the ABIM in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, National Board of Echocardiography, and Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. He has trained at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Patel currently holds privileges at West Marion Community Hospital, Ocala Regional Medical Center, and Florida Hospital Ocala.

Nilam Patel is a Clinical Esthetician, Hyperpigmentation specialist, and the owner and founder of Nirvana Medical Spa. She graduated from the Electrology and Beauty Institute of Orlando. Nilam loves working in skin care and has dedicated herself to building a wonderful clientele. Her time serving in leadership roles in the spa industry eventually led her to opening own her spa. She has attended various aesthetic conventions to enhance her skin care knowledge and reached certification for many education classes for med spa technology. She has a vast amount of knowledge dealing with hyperpigmentation and acne problems. She’s certified in microneedling, electrolosis, laser skin treatment, laser hair removal and tattoo removal.. Nilam specializes in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and eyebrow treatments such as microblading, threading, eyelash extensions and permanent makeup. She also educates clients on building skin tissue, repairing and truly addressing the needs of ultimate anti aging. When not working, Nilam enjoys playing games with her kids, working out, traveling and cooking. Her goal is to pamper her clients and guide them to optimal results and true dermal repair.

Allison Brewer-Reed (DNP, APRN) spent most of her childhood in Ocala before heading to Gainesville where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Florida. She worked in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Shands Hospital while earning her Master of Science in Nursing. Upon graduation, she accepted a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Family Care Specialists in Belleview, where she spent more than 19 years focusing on primary care for patients of all ages. During that time, she earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice, precepted 100s of Nurse Practitioner students, and has now ventured into aesthetics. She is currently certified in fillers, Botox, PRP, Laser Hair Removal and Tattoo Removal. When not at work, Alli enjoys working out, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Debbi Croley, ARNP,MSN

Debbi began her medical career in 1988 with phlebotomy. In 2008 she became an RN and advanced her education to ARNP, MSN in 2015. Debbie has multiple specialties in her background; ICU, Med/surg, orthopedic, gastroenterology, primary care and geriatric medicine with the latest being in aesthetics. Recently Debbi became credentialed in picoway laser for tattoo removal  and gentlemax pro for laser hair removal. Debbi is also clinically certified in botox and fillers. Debbie recently joined NMS and is accepting new clients! When Debbi is not working she enjoys boating, fishing, racing and listening to country music.

Tabitha Newborn, MBA, MSN, APRN, FNP- BC

was born in Clearwater, FL, but considers herself an “Ocalan” as she has been here since she was 4 years old. She entered into the field of medical aesthetics and massage therapy over 20 years ago and has continued to grow and evolve as a clinician. In 2009, she earned her MSN from the University of Florida. She has been an APRN for the last 10 years and during that time was named one of “Ocala’s 40 under 40” by a local magazine. In addition to her MSN, she has earned her MBA from the University of Florida as well. She is certified in laser hair removal and tattoo removal as well as botox and dermal fillers. Tabitha has an entrepreneurial spirit and has a heart to help women become their best in health, beauty and business. Her hobbies include spending time with family, singing, and church life.

Michelle Runck, Phlebotomist & Office Manager.

Michelle has been employed with Nirvana Medical Spa since august of 2018. Michelle was hired part time for phlebotomies for PRP procedures. In the spring of 2019 Michelle joined Nirvana Medical Spa full time as office manager and became credentialed to perform our non invasive laser face lift procedure, muscle sculpting, and fat reduction devices. Michelle has always possessed a deep passion for skin care and aesthetics. Her first love in the medical field was internal medicine with a career in that specialty for  14 years. When not at work Michelle likes to spend time with her fiancé and family. She also enjoys reading about skin care, meditating and cooking.