Our Team

Nurse Practitioner

Claire (Ji Soo) Choi is a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner renowned for delivering refined, natural-looking results that inspire confidence.

Originally from South Korea, Ji Soo began her nursing career in the medical ICU at Samsung Medical Center, developing a strong foundation in critical care. She later moved to New York City to pursue further education, earning her Master’s degree in Nursing from New York University, seamlessly integrating her intensive care expertise with her passion for aesthetic medicine.

Ji Soo has extensive experience working in a leading cosmetic medspa in New York City, specializing in advanced treatments such as Botox, fillers, laser therapy, Ultherapy, and Thermage. Her focus on injectables is driven by a commitment to subtlety and precision.

With an artistic eye and meticulous attention to detail, Ji Soo enhances each client’s unique features with natural, balanced results. Her approach emphasizes authenticity and refinement, ensuring every treatment feels personalized and elegant.

Beyond her professional practice, Ji Soo enjoys exploring new destinations, discovering local culinary gems, and staying inspired through art and design. She is dedicated to helping clients feel their most radiant—inside and out.

Supervising Medical Director

Dr. Hughes is a credentialed Dermatologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience. She graduated cum laude from Princeton University, where she majored in Classics. She attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine, followed by an internship in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and dermatology residency at Stanford University, where she also was chief resident.

At ZZ Med Spa, Dr. Hughes provides expert oversight in her role as supervising Medical Director.

In her spare time, Dr. Hughes enjoys hiking, kayaking, spending time with her family, friends, and dog, traveling (most recently to Santiago, Chile), and perfecting the art of baking bread.

***Please note that Dr. Hughes is a supervising medical director only. She does not see patients.

Medical Aesthetician

Whitney is a licensed medical aesthetican and certified laser technician.

With a passion for helping clients with severe and perpetual skin concerns, Whitney Hodnett is the perfect addition to our patient-centric medical spa. Whitney has 10 years of experience in high end dermatology and luxury medical spa settings. Her priorities as an Aesthetician is to provide her clients with a tailored plan of action and educate them on self-care.

Whitney believes that utilizing the latest technologies is just as important as adopting a maintenance regimen for optimizing results. Creating personalized, customized at home skin care regimens to marry with in office treatments are something she is well known for. Her specialties include microneedling, acne scarring, pigmentation, lasers, high-end medical grade facials as well as bridal and special events prep.

Whitney was People Magazine’s pick for an on-set aesthetician for their “Not a Drop of Makeup” shoots for 6 issues. Whitney has performed treatments on celebrities including Susan Sarandon, Priyanka Chopra, Danielle Brooks, Anna Chlumsky, Katie Holmes, Brooke Shields, Vanessa Hudgens, and more.

Medical Esthetician

Erica Chen is an experienced and licensed medical esthetician specializing in advanced, results-oriented skincare within a medical spa setting.

Trained under leading physicians in both medical aesthetics and plastic surgery practices, she holds certifications in IPL, chemical peels, and microneedling, and has assisted with a wide range of non-invasive rejuvenation procedures. Her expertise is complemented by a deep personal understanding of challenging skin, giving her a unique ability to combine clinical precision with compassionate care.

Erica believes exceptional skincare is both an art and a science. Her philosophy is that healthy, radiant skin requires a personalized approach and customized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs, from rejuvenation and anti-aging to corrective care.

Whether delivering transformative in-clinic treatments or curating tailored homecare regimens, she is dedicated to providing a seamless, elevated experience that inspires confidence and lasting results.