MSN, 
APRN-FPA, FNP-C

Medical Director of BIÂN Beauty, Samantha Gatewood is a board-certified Full Practice Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in aesthetics and advanced training under a renowned plastic surgeon at Northwestern Medicine. She specializes in neurotoxin and dermal filler injectables, chemical peels, body sculpting, and laser treatments. Samantha is passionate about integrative aesthetics and continues to expand her expertise through ongoing education and professional affiliations with AANP and ISPAN.

A licensed aesthetician and graduate of Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute, Harmony Armstrong combines personal experience with professional passion to help clients achieve confidence in their skin. With experience in both medical and day spas, she is committed to building lasting relationships and guiding clients through their skincare journeys. Harmony specializes in results-focused facials and personalized skincare treatments.

Kelly brings over 19 years of experience in the beauty industry, including 7 years in medical aesthetics, with a BS from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and training from the Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics. She specializes in Hydrafacials, dermaplaning, VIPeels, and Venus Legacy skin tightening, blending her luxury spa roots with advanced clinical skincare techniques. Kelly is known for her results-driven approach and dedication to ongoing education.

Loren is a Licensed Esthetician with nearly a decade of experience, blends medical and holistic approaches to skincare with advanced certifications in microneedling, chemical peels, and lymphatic drainage. She holds a background in healthcare and computational genomics, integrating science with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and breathwork in her customized treatments. Clients value Loren’s deeply thoughtful approach and healing touch.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Tara Leggero brings a clinical background from Northwestern Medicine and Spaderma MedSpa to her aesthetic practice. Though based in Miami, BIÂN serves as her official Chicago practice, where she offers custom facials, Hydrafacials, VIPeel, BBL, and microneedling by appointment only. Tara is known for delivering high-quality results through tailored skincare solutions.