Meet the Team

Praveen Guntipalli MD, Sanjiva Med Spa Medical Director

Praveen Guntipalli, MD, FACP

Medical Director

Born to lead and enlighten, Dr. Praveen Guntipalli has dedicated his life to pursuing excellence in medicine. Dr. Guntipalli is American Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and has a passion for quality, protocols, anti-aging and aesthetic medicine.As such, Dr. Guntipalli continually sets high standards for himself and others.

Dr. Guntipalli finished his Internal Medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. During his reputable medical career, Dr. Guntipalli served as Medical Director, Chair of Medicine and successfully led multiple hospital quality committees, designed safety protocols and projects and trained physicians, residents and medical students. Dr. Guntipalli received multiple awards for quality and has more than 10 years of experience in medical practice. Protocol-driven, Dr. Guntipalli delights in training staff in pursuit of improving patient satisfaction while maintaining the highest level of quality and safety in medical care.

Rivaling his passion for medical excellence is Dr. Guntipalli’s fondness for traveling the world, particularly Japan. A hobbyist photographer, Dr. Guntipalli enjoys documenting his trips with unique and striking pictures.

Courtney Mason, RN BSN

Nurse Injector

Courtney is our experienced nurse injector. She has her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University. She has spent the past 3+ years in the aesthetic industry as an injector. She has experience with neurotoxins, filler, laser hair removal, body contouring and skin revitalization procedures. She decided to go into the aesthetics field when she was a makeup artist during nursing school and wanted to combine the artistry of makeup with her clinical skills as a nurse to help others look and feel a more confident version of themselves. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends, family and rescue pit bull named Stormie.

Kathy Chapman, CPT

Practice manager 

I am a dedicated NASAM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC), and Certified Sports Fitness Coach (CSFC). My journey in the fitness industry began in 2014 when I started training under the National Physique Committee (NPC). I continued with the training until 2017. During this period, I also worked as a fitness model from 2016 to 2017. I collaborated with various affiliates to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. My favorite workouts are core strengthening and squats using the Smith Machine. However, I must admit that pull-ups are still one of the most challenging exercises for me. Apart from the gym, I am a passionate reader and advocate for nutritional education. 

“Eating Right 4 Your Blood Type” is my top recommended read. I believe that it aligns with my philosophy of helping people understand their bodies better. I think it is essential to inspire and foster a team spirit in the journey towards health and fitness. I strongly believe that fitness is a partnership. Your commitment to yourself is the first step in our journey together. 

It is not just about looking good, but also feeling confident and strong, both inside and out. Muscles play a crucial role in this, serving as the support system for your joints. They absorb force, preventing damage, and ensure that your joints move as they should. Lack of muscle strength can lead to injuries, as your body might not withstand the impact of opposing forces. Moreover, muscles are vital for burning calories, regulating blood levels, and ultimately, enhancing your overall well-being and confidence.

Karina Rodriguez, MA

Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician

Meet Karina Rodriguez. She is a nationally certified medical assistant within the University of Utah, medical esthetician and laser specialist through the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics. Specializing in an array of advanced medical-grade treatments, corrective, clinical skin care is her specialty.

Her passion in the skin care and beauty industry comes from personally dealing with problematic skin. Her mission is to ignite the inner confidence of each patient by utilizing advanced, medical-grade treatments to achieve the healthiest skin care and wellness goals possible. Her favorite treatment to do is microneedling and her favorite products are retinol and SPF. When she is not at the medical spa, you will either find her at the gym, cooking or catching up with family and friends.

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