Our Story

Mariela Cortes, CNM, APN-BC, is the Founder of Elite Wellness & Aesthetics and a highly respected medical aesthetic provider known for her dedication to enhancing each client’s natural beauty through precision, artistry, and ethical practice. With over 17 years of experience in the aesthetic industry, Mariela has built a reputation for delivering refined, natural-looking results while maintaining the highest standards of safety and patient care.

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Beyond her clinical work, Mariela is widely recognized for her contributions to education and mentorship within the aesthetic medical field. Through her training programs and the Chicago School of Aesthetics, she has helped educate and mentor hundreds of medical professionals, sharing her approach to achieving natural yet transformative outcomes using advanced injectable techniques and modern skin treatments.

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A perfectionist by nature, Mariela and her team at Elite Wellness & Aesthetics believe that aesthetic medicine should enhance, not alter, one’s natural features. Their philosophy centers on personalized treatment plans designed to restore balance, confidence, and radiant skin through services such as Botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, and customized medical-grade skincare treatments.

 

At Elite Wellness & Aesthetics, the goal is simple: to provide elevated aesthetic care that empowers clients to look and feel their absolute best.