About Us

Red Rock Aesthetic Academy provides hands-on, boutique aesthetic training designed to build real confidence, clinical skill, and professional expertise in a small, personalized learning environment

A Structured Pathway Into Aesthetic Medicine

Aesthetic medicine requires more than learning injection points. It demands clinical judgment, tissue understanding, treatment planning, and real patient experience. At Red Rock Aesthetic Academy, participants train directly — not from the sidelines. Our boutique cohorts allow individualized correction, meaningful mentorship, and supervised client practice so every provider develops skill, precision, and confidence.

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Specialized Certification Programs

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Small
Cohort Training

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Hands-On
Supervised Clinical Experience

Marisa Gladen, RN, BSN,

Founder | Nurse Injector | Clinical Educator

Michelle Byerly, NMT

Didactic Studies & Practice Integration

Meet the Clinical Educators Behind Red Rock

Red Rock Aesthetic Academy is led by experienced medical professionals dedicated to delivering hands-on training, science-based education, and personalized mentorship. Our small-cohort model ensures every participant receives direct guidance, real clinical exposure, and individualized support throughout their training journey.

Our Vision & Commitment to Excellence

Our Vision

To set a higher standard for aesthetic education by delivering boutique, small-cohort training that prioritizes precision, safety, and true clinical mastery. We envision a learning environment where medical professionals gain the skills and judgment needed to practice aesthetic medicine with confidence and integrity.

Our Mission

To provide immersive, mentorship-driven training that blends science, technique, and supervised patient care. Through structured instruction and direct guidance, we help clinicians transition into aesthetic practice with clarity, competence, and lasting professional growth.

A Hands-On Learning Experience

Our programs follow a focused, step-by-step clinical approach. Each participant receives personalized guidance, real patient interaction, and practical repetition to ensure skills are developed with confidence and precision.

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Initial Consultation & Enrollment

We begin with a consultation to understand your background, goals, and experience level to ensure the program aligns with your professional path.

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Foundational Knowledge & Safety

Participants review anatomy, tissue behavior, product science, safety protocols, and treatment planning before entering hands-on sessions.

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Technique Demonstration

Instructors demonstrate proper techniques, device handling, and clinical decision-making in a controlled setting.

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Supervised Hands-On Practice

Train directly with real clients under close supervision, applying injectable, filler, and procedural skills with real-time correction and feedback.

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Case Review & Clinical Refinement

Each treatment is discussed and evaluated to strengthen judgment, improve technique, and refine results.

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Mentorship & Continued Confidence

Graduates leave with practical experience, stronger clinical instincts, and the confidence to integrate aesthetic treatments into their professional practice.

Choose the pathway that fits your professional goals

Red Rock Foundations Program

3-Day Intensive • 6-Night Lodging Included

Hands-on injectable, filler, microneedling, and thread training with supervised clinical experience.

Laser Certification Expansion

Optional Second Week

Comprehensive laser safety, device fundamentals, and hands-on procedures to expand your scope and earning potential.

13-Week Aesthetic Immersion

Mentorship & Clinician Housing Included

Progressive weekly training designed specifically for travel nurses seeking long-term skill development and certification.