Meet our Team
Our team of medical providers is excited to offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs and desires!
The providers at Uplift Skin and Body are committed to combining their expertise with empathy, ensuring patients receive not only the best medical care, but also the support they need during their journey. We ensure a higher level of care during each service by prioritizing patient safety and privacy, all while delivering natural-looking results.
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Dr. Trupti Patel
Medical director & Founder
Dr. Trupti Patel is board certified in Emergency Medicine practicing for 12 years. She was destined for multiple professional paths learning from her family's small business from a young age. Dr. Patel is a master multi-tasker having worked in the Emergency department, especially recently helping patients and families through the Covid pandemic. She is a commencement speaker and mentor. She has had many interests leading up to medicine, at one point considering genetics, forensic science as well as law. We are lucky to have her bring her care and attention to detail to Uplift Skin and Body. She has a special interest in Medical Ethics and has served on the Ethics committee through her career and is currently affiliated with both Novant and Atrium Health. Dr. Patel enjoys traveling and has a fond place in her heart for Maui and Banff.
Sarah Stokas
Physician Associate
Sarah is a Physician Associate. She was born and raised in southern California and moved to North Carolina with her husband a few years ago. Sarah was an ER technician for two years then went on to attend PA school at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. After working in both Primary care and Urgent Care in southern CA she discovered aesthetics is her true passion and began working for the largest aesthetics brand in San Diego, SD Botox, which was also named the ‘best location to get Botox’ in all of San Diego.
Sarah strives to use aesthetic tools to bring out her patient’s natural beauty and confidence, rather than to change how someone looks. She believes in the importance of properly consulting with and educating patients in order to best achieve their desired results. Sarah also plans to utilize her medical background and knowledge of a healthy lifestyle in conjunction with skincare products to promote the overall health of her patients and slow the aging process.
Sarah specializes in Botox/Dysport, Dermal Fillers, Lumecca IPL, Morpheus8, PRP, Sculptra and Skincare.
Emma Ripley
Medspa Manager/Medical Aesthetician
Emma is a Licensed Aesthetician and Certified Phlebotomy Technician. She graduated from Charlotte's Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute for Esthiology in 2023. Though she has lived all over the world, Emma has now called Charlotte her home for over ten years. Emma first moved to Charlotte after graduating from Benedictine College in 2015 with a degree in Business Management & Entrepreneurship. She then went on to complete her Masters in Administration from California University of Pennsylvania in 2016.
Emma's devotion to helping others feel and look their best is ultimately what led her into a career in Medical Aesthetics. And, her passion for serving others couples well with her interest in medicine and aesthetics. She is most committed to helping patients understand the long-term benefits of preventative skincare and a solid daily regimen. Outside of the office, Emma enjoys spending her free time with her husband and dogs, doing anything outdoors and trying new places to eat.
Emma specializes in Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, Facials, Laser Hair Removal, Morpheus8, SkinPen Microneedling and Skincare.
Nevaeh Dudas
Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Aesthetician
Nevaeh is a Licensed Aesthetician with a background in aesthetics and laser technology. She is a graduate of Morgantown Beauty College and relocated to the Mooresville area in 2023. Before her move, she gained valuable experience as an aesthetician at a medical spa in Pennsylvania.
Nevaeh's journey in the beauty industry began shortly after graduating from high school. She pursued a certification at The National Laser Institute in Dallas, TX, earning her license in laser technology. Following this, she furthered her education by enrolling in the Esthetics program at Morgantown Beauty College in Morgantown, WV.
The passion Nevaeh has for helping patients achieve their goals and delivering exceptional service has led her to pursue a career as a patient care coordinator at Uplift. She thrives on providing accurate and effective solutions to meet each patient's needs. She is excited to work with each patient individually to help them achieve their goals!
Nevaeh specializes in Chemical Peels, Consultations, Facials, Laser Hair Removal, and Skincare.
Mia Bella Harris
Patient Care Coordinator/Medical Aesthetician
Mia is a Licensed Aesthetician who has always had a passion for helping people feel confident and beautiful from the inside out. She graduated from the Esthetician Program at Huntersville Institute of Cosmetic Arts in 2024. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland but was raised in the Lake Norman area after her family relocated to North Carolina.
Mia knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a job in skincare, and decided during high school that she felt a calling towards medical aesthetics. She truly wants to make a difference in the way people feel about themselves. Forming relationships with patients and helping them find the right services to make them feel confident is Mia’s top priority.
Mia loves discussing the many options available to each patient, to ensure the ultimate goal is met and they leave happier than when they walked in.
Mia specializes in providing exceptional patient service, with a warm comforting feeling.
