Guests

As a patient care coordinator at LJCSC, Karina is here to guide you and answer any questions you have along the way. Her goals are to make sure you know what to expect and help you feel fully supported throughout your plastic surgery experience.Before joining the LJCSC family, Karina managed a …

Kathleen Lisson is a certified lymphedema therapist, therapeutic massage and bodywork therapist, author of Plastic Surgery Recovery Handbook, and the owner of Solace Massage and Mindfulness in San Diego.Kathleen holds a Bachelors of Applied Science degree in massage therapy, but her training ce…

In 2019, Kayla joined the LJCSC dream team as a patient care coordinator and quickly grew into leadership roles thanks to her strong clinical background and deep empathy for patients. Today, she’s the Clinic Manager and Lead for Dr. Luke Swistun.

Dr. Kiersten Riedler was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from Harvard University with honors in neurobiology and a foreign language citation in Spanish. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, where she also completed a 5-year res…

Laura Cain is a well known San Diego radio personality, traffic reporter, Radio Hall of Fame member, and social media influencer. With her two morally corrupt best friends, Linda and Erik, they host the Laura Cain After Dark podcast.

As our friendly and supportive patient coordinator for the Signature Skinny Shot weight loss program, Lauren is here to guide you every step of the way on your weight loss journey, ensuring you feel confident and cared for. With her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, she brings sol…

Linda-Anne is dedicated to providing personalized and integrative treatments that empower individuals to manage their health challenges effectively and live fuller lives. She is not only a highly skilled lymphatic drainage massage therapist but also a holistic health practitioner and nutritional an…

Lori H. Saltz, M.D decided at a very young age to become a surgeon. Her passion for structure, delicate work, and human interaction came into clear focus through her medical education, where she earned high praise for her attentive surgical technique. Dr. Saltz’s patients deeply appreciate that…

Dr. Luke Swistun is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a background in visual arts and medical military service. He’s known for his artistic approach to plastic surgery and for the close, supportive relationship he forms with every person he treats.As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Swistun has year…

Marie Olesen, La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre’s leader, has spent her entire professional life helping good doctors take better care of their patients and helping patients find the good doctors.When Marie’s husband, R. Merrel Olesen, MD, founded LJCSC in 1988, there was little understanding of…

Miriam has more than 10 years of experience working with patients and their families in both surgical and medical spa environments. After working in Bakersfield, she recently moved back to San Diego, where she was born and raised. Miriam is bilingual and loves to make people laugh. She loves dancin…

Phoebe Davis is an entrepreneur, signed model, former competitive bodybuilder, and reality TV star from the dating show Cosmic Love. Her goal with her newsletter, The Flex Zone, is to help women become their best selves by teaching them how to flex their mind, body, and soul.

Nurse Ruth has served patients at LJCSC for over twenty years. Her earliest introduction to LJCSC was through her father who served the practice as an accountant in the early years. After nursing school, she worked for several years as an emergency room and urgent care nurse before landing a positi…

From your very first inquiry to your final post-op visit, Ruthie is there to guide you through it all. She’ll help you understand what to expect, walk you through your options, and make pricing and financing as smooth as possible.

Tati Santiago is a mother of three, co-host of Star 94.1’s Jessie and Tati in the morning, and co-founder of Better To Give SD.

Treger Strasberg formed Humble Design, a national non-profit in 2009 to assist families coming out of homeless shelters with the process of rebuilding their home lives. The mission: to turn four bare walls into a clean, dignified and welcoming home by repurposing gently used household goods.Hum…

Vanessa is a tattoo artist who specializes in scar camouflage and restorative micropigmentation. She works closely with plastic surgeons to help patients take their results to the next level using color, care, and craft.