Ellen Neufeld MSN, CRNA has been a nurse for nearly 27 years and a CRNA for over 17 years. After graduating from Rush University in 2006, she worked there as staff and faculty, including course directing for their anesthesia program. In 2009, Ellen moved to the Denver, Colorado area where she currently lives with her husband, 2 daughters, and 2 pups.

 

In 2017, Ellen decided to pursue aesthetics and founded Aviva Med Spa. Though she began small, she quickly grew and expanded her services. She loves helping her clients look and feel their best with a variety of treatments for both the face and body. 

 

Ellen also saw a need for better education in the aesthetics field. She is incredibly passionate about teaching and deeply missed this aspect of her career after leaving Chicago. Thus, in 2021, she created Aviva Academy where she offers CRNAs advanced training in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, as well as other treatment modalities.

 

Her courses include both a comprehensive didactic and hands-on experience. The didactic portion focuses heavily on anatomy, assessment, and complication management while the hands-on portion provides ample opportunity to safely learn and practice skills and techniques to become a proficient injector. After the course is complete, Ellen maintains a close relationship with her students as a mentor while they continue to grow and enhance their skills. 

 

Ellen is incredibly excited to be a part of the Serene Sands retreat. She looks forward to getting to know all of the attendees in addition to sharing her knowledge and expertise in this exciting field.