Preveda

About Preveda Health & Esthetics

About Preveda Health & Esthetics

What distinguishes us from other medical spas and skincare clinics is our commitment to tailoring each treatment to your unique needs. We firmly believe that each person is unique, and as a result, their skin care requirements should be tailored to their individual needs. During this process, we will evaluate your overall health and specific skin needs, crafting a comprehensive and entirely customized plan to help you achieve your optimal look and feel.

The Team

Dr. Gus Vickery

Dr. Vickery is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Vickery is a board-certified family physician and founder of Vickery Family Medicine, a patient-centered medical home, in 2005. He is associated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of Family Medicine, hosting medical students for their family medicine rotations. Dr. Vickery also participates in the Minority Mentoring program through the Mountain Area Health Education Center. He maintains privileges at Mission Memorial Hospital and is the Medical Director for the Biltmore Company. When not working, Dr. Vickery enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and exploring the outdoors.

Dr. Steve Thompson

Dr. Thompson was born in south-central Virginia where his father and grandfather practiced family medicine. This experience taught him the importance of focusing on the individual’s personal goals for health, which is the focus of his professional interests.

Dr. Thompson attended Hampden-Sydney College where he received a BS in Chemistry, followed by Eastern Virginia Medical School where he received an MD. He completed his internal medicine and pediatrics residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Following his residency, Dr. Thompson worked in rural Virginia as a primary care physician for seven years before moving to Asheville, where he has since worked as a hospitalist. Dr. Thompson learned the mechanisms of modern medicine, which is focused on the prevention and treatment of disease primarily through pharmaceuticals and surgical procedures.

Dr. Thompson also learned that the quality of an individual’s health not only has to do with the optimal function of their body, but also in how they feel about themselves. This requires a holistic approach to good health, which includes not only a pharmaceutical approach to reducing risk for disease, but also nutritional and fitness programs designed to help clients reach their personal wellness goals. Supplementing all these efforts is esthetic medicine, which helps people feel more confident and drives success in their efforts towards better health.

Dr. Thompson sees Preveda as a starting point towards improved self-esteem and confidence from which clients will succeed in reaching their goals of better health.

Mary Cody

Kelly Porter is an experienced aesthetician with over 17 years in the skincare industry. She is passionate and dedicated to helping others enhance their natural beauty so clients can feel their best. Kelly’s expertise spans a wide range of skin treatments, including Halo, laser therapies, and non-invasive skin treatments. Her hobbies include traveling, hiking, and playing pickle ball. Kelly lives in Fletcher with her husband, and the two of them have traveled to over 30 destinations spanning over seven years. Book your next treatment with Kelly today!

Kelly Porter

I have been in the industry 17 years.
Born in California, lived in Colorado for 43 plus years. Have 2 brothers, 1 sister. 3 stepdaughters. We rescued our dog Finn 4 years ago. I love to travel! Have only lived in North Carolina for 1 year.
I love making people feel comfortable and happy with their skin. I love everything about aesthetics!

Claudine Bolsen

Claudine Bolsen is a Physician Assistant with a passion for aesthetics and personalized medicine. She has received training from industry leaders and has multiple certifications in both aesthetics and health optimization such as the Kresser Institute ADAPT program. Claudine is a German native and began her career in Naples, Florida before moving to Asheville in 2022. Claudine utilizes cutting-edge diagnostics to help her patients get to the root cause of their health symptoms and optimize their internal environment. She has a holistic approach and strives to make health care feasible for everyone. Claudine also provides aesthetic and anti-aging services such as injectables (Botox and filler), biostimulators, peptides, and hormone replacement therapy. She prides herself on having a gentle touch and treating patients with a “less is more” approach.
Claudine continually studies the newest data and methodologies to best serve her patients and improve outcomes. In her free time you can find Claudine outside on a bike, in the garden, or chopping it up in the kitchen!

Our Office

We invite you to come visit our tranquil space

Preveda is located inside the Asheville Racquet Club Downtown in a private and calming space. We strive to make every patient feel comfortable and at ease during their procedures.

Intro

Financing Options Available

For your convenience we accept CareCredit. CareCredit is a credit card designed to be used for health and aesthetic procedures, or any healthcare related services insurance companies will not cover. It’s a convenient way to pay for the costs of services providing the flexibility to make monthly payments.