Sana Spa Service Providers

Dr. Alana Williams graduated from medical school from the University of Nebraska in 2002.  She completed her residency in 2006 at the University of New Mexico.  She joined a private practice in Albuquerque from 2006-2010.  Dr. Alana Williams has a Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery via the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  She is trained in complex gynecological surgery, including Robotic hysterectomies, pelvic organ prolapse surgeries, and incontinence. Alana Williams is currently a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (http://www.acog.org/ ) (F.A.C.O.G) and has served as the Medical Director of Ideal Images (http://www.idealimage.com/albuquerque/) for over twelve years.  She uses her experience and knowledge from Ideal Images to support Sana Spa in cosmetics.

Born and raised in St. Louis MO, Mary Clare graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with her nursing degree in 1985. She started her Cosmetic portion of her career in 2009. In 2011, she started up a cosmetic program that started with just herself and grew into a successful full-service med spa with multiple injectors and estheticians. She has had the opportunity to live and work in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Virginia, before landing in New Mexico. She is happy to call New Mexico home. When not at work, she spends her time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her interests include running, hiking, cycling, cooking, skiing, traveling and just relaxing while watching a movie.

Lorna Kadooka was introduced to medical aesthetics by a plastic surgeon and medical aesthetician, who came to her for services when she owned a design studio in Palm Springs, California. While they worked together, she gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of the aesthetic industry and decided to fully pursue a career in this field. Lorna completed her studies at The Academy of Aesthetic Sciences, The American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics, and The Olympian University of Cosmetology. She continued her studies in Ayurveda, Bioenergetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T), and Reflexology.

Her total of 23 years in the aesthetic field began in California, blending holistic modalities in her practice. During that time, she later accepted a position in Las Vegas Nevada with a private company in the entertainment field, focusing on micro implantation, medical aesthetics, and body enhancement. She experienced work in the resort spa venues in Hawaii, and later in New Mexico as Spa Director at the Isleta Resort Casino. For 11 of those 23 years, she continued medical aesthetics at The DocSpa in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During that time, she opened The Thrive Wellness Center, a holistic wellness center offering independent practitioners a location to provide their services in a client-centered environment. Lorna is passionate in her work and finds it extremely rewarding to see positive transformations in those she has worked with.

She is grateful to have found her “Ikigai “ in her profession. Her motto is: You cannot attain beauty without a healthy foundation. And the path to beauty should never compromise one’s health”

With over two decades of experience practicing OB/GYN in Albuquerque, Tawnya brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a nurse practitioner. Certified by the North American Menopause Society and trained by the Cellular Medicine Association, Tawnya is deeply committed to the sexual wellness and overall health of her patients and community. She is on a mission to reshape our perspective on sexual health and intimacy, aiming to enhance the quality of relationships – both with ourselves and our partners – by openly addressing and resolving matters related to intimacy and sexual health.

Briana Chacón is a native New Mexican who completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of New Mexico in 2019. She has been practicing in Women’s Health since 2020 and enjoys working with patients of all ages. She offers comprehensive care in hormone replacement and optimization, sexual wellness, vaginal and pelvic floor disorders, and Botox. Briana is passionate about helping her patients optimize their physical, emotional and sexual health through a variety of medical and cosmetic treatments. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her son, her family and friends, a good read, a long run, and the New Mexico sunshine!

Maryzol is a licensed esthetician with a passion for skincare and beauty. Maryzol has dedicated her career to helping clients achieve their best skin through personalized treatments and skincare routines. She believes that everyone deserves to feel confident and beautiful in their skin. She is always continuing her education to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in skincare technology and techniques. Maryzol graduated from the esteemed esthetics school, Paul Mitchell, and holds a state license in New Mexico, ensuring the highest quality of care and professionalism. She has expertise in facials, microdermabrasion, brow lamination/tint, lash lift/tint, eyelash extensions, ombre powder brows, and waxing.

Johnna Sandoval, RN, BSN, has been a nurse for four years and has served as an aesthetic nurse at Sana Spa for the past year. Her nursing background includes experience in Pre-Op/PACU, phone triage, and leadership as a site lead for mass vaccination clinics. While she has excelled in various areas of nursing, her true passion has always been aesthetics, which continues to drive her career. As an aesthetic provider, her goal is to help clients feel their best while embracing beauty and confidence in their own skin. Outside of work, Johnna is a proud mother of three and enjoys spending time with her family at the ranch or going dancing. She also finds balance through Pilates and yoga, which help her stay active and unwind after a busy day.