Providers

At Glow Medical Spa, our team of aesthetic experts is proud to rank among the top 5% of Botox® and Juvéderm® providers in the United States. With over a decade of trusted experience serving Franklin and the greater Nashville area, we specialize in advanced injectables, rejuvenating facials, and cutting-edge body contouring treatments tailored to enhance your natural beauty.

Meet Our Team

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Tonia Strine

FOUNDER/OWNER + MASTER INJECTOR

Tonia is a registered nurse and licensed master injector. Before opening GLOW in 2015, you could find her working in the ER. Her passion has always been to help people. Although she’s not saving people’s lives anymore, she takes great pride in being able to help people look and feel their best. Her goal has always been to create a safe and accepting place where people of all ages, races, and genders can feel comfortable. From the moment you step in the door, you will feel her welcoming attitude. By the time you leave, you will feel like a friend. Born and raised in Michigan, Tonia moved her family to Franklin 16 years ago. Tonia is happily married to her best friend and husband, Jon. They have a French Bulldog, Gus, and a Mini Goldendoodle, Dolly. In her free time, Tonia enjoys working out, traveling, attending concerts, and spending time on the lake!

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Maggie Gibson

AESTHETIC NURSE INJECTOR

Living in the Nashville area for 16 years, Maggie is extremely knowledgeable on natural enhancements with beautiful outcomes! She prides herself on giving each patient a result that is unique and fitting to them. With two bachelors degrees, one in exercise science and the second in nursing, Maggie has always had a passion for the medical field. She began the journey of working in aesthetics over 5 years ago, and has been selected for several advance injector programs, and has been providing beautiful outcomes since!

Maggie’s top three favorite treatments to perform are lip filler, facial balancing with dermal filler, and botox. She finds it incredibly rewarding to help clients feel more confident by enhancing their natural features. Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog, Hank, enjoying a new restaurant with her fiancé, Stephen or taking an exercise class!

Fun fact about Maggie: she was a figure skater for 12 years and was on the U.S. National Team multiple years in a row!

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Melissa Phillips

LEAD MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

Melissa has been a trusted medical aesthetician for over a decade, and more than half of those years have been here at GLOW. She specializes in advanced aesthetic treatments, corrective chemical peels, and laser treatments. Melissa is comprehensive in her approach, addressing the total health and well-being of your skin. Her #1 goal is to provide immediate and long-term corrective solutions for all skin concerns. During Melissa’s free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and also watching any and every show on Bravo!

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Liv Drinkwater

MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

Liv is a licensed Medical Aesthetician with over seven years of experience providing high-quality services to each client who walks through the door. She takes time to learn about clients’ concerns and present them with the best treatment plan. Her keen attention to detail has earned her a reputation as a trusted expert in the industry.

During her free time, Liv enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their dogs, trying new brunch spots with her friends, and watching Real Housewives.

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Dr. Tej Mudigonda

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Tej Mudigonda is a triple board-certified, fellowship trained dermatologist, specializing in facial aesthetic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, Mohs surgery, and varicose veins.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he is excited to return to middle Tennessee to collaborate with GLOW Medical Spa as Medical Director while establishing a comprehensive dermatology practice (Integrated Skin Institute) in the Nashville area. His easygoing demeanor and enthusiasm towards patients compliment his meticulous approach for excellent aesthetic and reconstructive outcomes.

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Lacy Gifford

With over 20 years as a Licensed Medical Aesthetician in the dynamic Plastic Surgery Industry, Lacy has had the privilege of working in vibrant cities like New York, Houston, and Nashville. Her expertise spans a variety of laser platforms and medical-grade skincare lines, complemented by certifications in an array of medical aesthetic procedures for both the face and body. What sets Lacy apart is her meticulous approach to every single procedure. She believes in taking the time to educate patients and ensuring they navigate this transformative journey together.

One of the most rewarding aspects of her work is witnessing the incredible boost in her patients’ confidence. Helping someone feel their best is truly the highlight of her career.

When not “Aestheticing”, Lacy enjoys short walks on the beach, sharing The Gospel, watching The Chosen, and anything with Jason Statham and Idris Elba.

Here’s to beauty, confidence, and a whole lot of sparkle along the way!