Chera Kimiko is a familiar face in the state of Oklahoma. Chera is the business owner of Kimiko Medical Aesthetics. Since its opening in 2018, every year KMA has been voted as Tulsa People's A-LIST for Medical Spa and Skin Care and voted BEST IN THE WORLD BY TULSA WORLD for Medical Spa and Best Aesthetician. Chera was also part of the International Marketing Consultants for Skin Medica skin care.
Kimiko Medical Aesthetics is also known as a premier medical aesthetics spa–not only in Tulsa but across the country. The spa has been featured on ABC, Midtown People, Oklahoma Sports and Fitness, and Oklahoma Magazine and treats the likes of Mariel Hemingway (grand-daughter of literary legend Ernest Hemingway), Gabby Windey (Season 26 of The Bachelor), Best Selling Author P.C. Cast (House Of Night series), Emily Dean (Bikini IFBB Pro), MaryAnn Zoellner (NY Times Best Selling Author of Sh*tty Mom), Venn Johns (Professional Bull Rider, 3x American Ninja Warrior Competitor, BJJ BB), Susie Batt (Lead, Crypto Ecosystem, author, consultant), Michelle Evans (Mrs. America 2015) and several TV anchors throughout the country and in the Tulsa area.
Prior to being a business owner Chera spent 23-years as a well-respected TV anchor and journalist; almost 17 of those years were spent in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a leader throughout our city and state Chera was voted as one of the Top 40 Under 40 leaders in Oklahoma, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation named Chera as one of Tulsa's Top Twenty Leaders.
Before Chera’s retirement at the end of December 2017 she was voted Best of The Best Local Medial Personality by Oklahoma Magazine; winning this title 13-years in a row. Before saying goodbye to TV, Chera was the Main News Anchor for 12 years at KOKI FOX23 for the 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 9pm, and 10pm Newscasts. She was also one of the Main TV News Anchors for 9pm newscasts at KOTV/TulsaCW.
Chera is highly sought after as a public speaker and emcee for high schools, colleges and charity organizations. Some of the local organizations Chera is involved in include the Pencil Box, the Little Light House, Dress For Success, Shining the Light for the Brain Injury Recovery Foundation, Electric Lime Gala for the Discovery Lab and the committee for Wine Women and Shoes and Pink Stiletto for Breast Cancer. She's also a member of the Tulsa Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, a member of the Broken Arrow Chamber, the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors (GTAR), the Women's Council of REALTORS® and the Home Builders Association (HBA). Chera also had devoted time to the Muscular Dystrophy Association searching for a cure for Lou Gehrig's disease also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and even helped start the ALS charity called Hunt for the Cure. Having worked as an anchor and reporter, she has also expanded her resume to columnist and author.Chera has written many columns for Oklahoma Magazine and is currently one of 50 journalists to co-author a book for charity called Faces of Freedom, a collection of stories from each of the 50 states on young men and women who have given their lives in the current conflict. The proceeds from this book go to the Wounded Warrior Project and Fisher House.
Chera loves to exercise and is a Boston Qualifier marathon runner. Her first marathon in 2003, was the Walt Disney World Marathon in Orlando, Florida to benefit the American Heart and Stroke Association in honor of family members who have had strokes and heart disease. Her 15th and 16th marathons were the prestigious Boston Marathon.
Chera also enjoys golf, aerobatic flying and is also a former competitive figure skater. One of her most exciting ice-skating moments was skating pairs during a live newscast with 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Brian Boitano.
Dr. Barrett Bradt, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Tulsa, OK and has over 12 years experience in the medical field. Dr. Bradt is currently the medical director at Kimiko Medical Aesthetics.
Dr. Bradt graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee medical facilities, as well as Jack C. Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center. As an Emergency medicine specialist, Barrett can rapidly assess and treat patients with catastrophic injuries such as heart attack, drug overdose, shock, burns, and massive bleeding.
Dr. Bradt is married to Kimiko's Cosmetic Nurse Injector, Amy Bradt.
Nicole Atkinson, RN, BSN, also known as Niki. Niki is a Cosmetic Nurse Injector at Kimiko Medical Aesthetics.
Niki has been a nurse for 13 years, but her career began in 2000 when she graduated as a cosmetologist from cosmetology school. For 10 years, Niki specialized in hair and coloring; however, Niki wanted more. In 2007, Niki entered nursing school and received her RN degree at TCC. Niki then went on to get her BSN at Rogers State College. Niki has an extensive medical background, specializing in ICU, pain management, and outpatient surgeries, which included cosmetic and plastic surgery. Niki fell in love with the aesthetic side of nursing, and in 2018-2019, Niki pivoted full-time into the medical aesthetic industry--which she calls her "happy place."
Niki specializes in fibro blasting with the Plasma Pen, microneedling with the Skin Pen, injectables such as Jeuveau, Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin, and dermal fillers like Revanesse, Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma, and others. Niki also has many years of experience with the Sciton Laser, InMode Laser Hair Removal and IPL (Intense Pulse Light), Radio Frequency with Morpheus8, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF), and facial threads.
Niki is a sought-after cosmetic injector in the industry because she is passionate about what she does and loves to fix facial asymmetries by helping her patients feel special, valued, beautiful, and confident when they walk out the door.
Niki is a proud mom of three children and three bonus children with her husband, Dakota. Niki was born and raised in Tulsa, OK, and loves being a part of the Kimiko family.
Amy Bradt, RN-BSN is a certified nurse injector who joined Kimiko Medical Aesthetics, the premier spa in Tulsa in 2020 when she won their $7500 makeover earlier that year. At that time she said she knew she wanted to join the team--calling it the "Ritz Carlton." Amy loves smiling and wants everyone who walks through the doors of KMA to be happy and satisfied. Seeing anyone in pain is something she hates so she works tirelessly at trying to find the best solution or option to make any treatment or service pain-free. Amy's favorite is lip filler! She also specializes in MINT PDO threads, dermal fillers, and botox, as well as combination treatments for the face and body.
Amy has more than 12-years of experience as a Trauma Emergency Charge Nurse at Saint Francis Hospital. She also trained and injected under one of Oklahoma's top Cosmetic, Plastic, Reconstructive, and General Surgeons, Dr. Stephen M. Paulsen, MD.
Amy is a trusted and experienced nurse injector of Botox Cosmetics, Dysport, and dermal fillers and is an expert in cannula injections because of her training under Dr. Paulsen. She specializes in cheeks and tear troughs resulting in a more natural appearance. As a nurse injector Amy believes in having a delicate eye and delivering with extreme precision, she also likes what is called Baby Botox or microtoxing saying, "You can always add but you can never take back."
Amy received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and her Bachelors of Science in Sociology at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
In addition to neuromodulators and dermal fillers, Amy is also trained in laser treatments and is a passionate user of the SkinMedica and PCA product lines. She will be able to provide extensive, expert consultation to help develop and keep a skin routine for all ages.
Abby Knight is a born and raised Tulsan and a Practice Coordinator at Kimiko. She loves making people laugh and putting a smile on their faces. Abby highly believes in the motto “adopt don’t shop,” which has led her to be a pet mom of three cats and two dogs, who are her world. Abby loves the natural look and how the services at Kimiko can enhance the features of patients and bring them confidence. She enjoys always learning about new things and furthering her mind on new topics.
Melinda Scott is the Practice Coordinator at Kimiko. Over the past several years she has been a social media influencer! She is not only our Patient Coordinator but also our social media creator. Her goal is to greet everyone that comes in the door with a smile and make their experience as pleasant as possible.
Melinda is a mother of two! Her daughter is going to John Brown University in the fall of 2024 on a basketball scholarship. Her son is a Bixby football player where she spends many Friday nights under the lights. She would like to get to know everyone that walks through the door better so she can make each persons visit personalized.
Joe Cianciulli began his professional career as professional dancer with the Louisville Ballet, Principal Pianist with the Pennsylvania Ballet and Professional Opera Singer with the Kentucky Opera. Following a 10 year pedagogy study under voice builder Dan E. Montes, Mr. Cianciulli felt the calling to follow a career in medicine. Joe earned a third bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology before embarking on a three year professional study as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Joe apprenticed under Ayurvedic Doctor Alpa Bhatt while completing his massage therapy licensure when he was introduced to Canari, Ecuadorian, medicine. Mr. Cianciulli studied South American medicine within a private women's clinic in Pennsylvania before parting ways and seeking to move closer to South America and open his own clinic! Mr.Cianciulli practices Canar Ecuadorian medicine within the lineage of 5th generation Curandero (Medicine man/ South American Doctor of Medicine), Don Jorge Pichazaca. Joe is the first American male to be taught this medical system and ancient practice of of abdominal alignment and is blessed to share the medicine with those in need.
Joe is thrilled to offer this unique medical approach to the Western world! Mr. Cianciulli has spent his life seeking to give back to humanity and feels humbled that he is blessed to follow the path to practice South American medicine in Tulsa Oklahoma!. Joe is proud to join the team of skilled medical professionals at Kimiko Aesthetics!
Marissa has been an aesthetician since 2012. Over the past decade, she has worked for the very best Medical Spas in Tulsa. Marissa is passionate about the Medical Spa and beauty Industry. She loves how it is Science, Technology and beauty all rolled into one. Her favorite thing about being a medical aesthetician is seeing happy clients pleased with their results and radiating increased confidence. Her specialties are customized lash extensions and medical facials including microneedling & lasers.
Marissa is a favorite among her clients because she takes time to listen to her clients' needs, and is very knowledgeable about solutions to their skincare & beauty goals based on years of experience. Time spent with her is both relaxing & results-oriented.
In her spare time, Marissa enjoys many hobbies such as: taking her French Bulldog to the dog park, taking Aerial Silk classes, and English horseback riding lessons.