MEET THE TEAM

Leigh Godfrey, R.N.
Clinical Director

Over a medical career spanning two decades, Leigh Godfrey has built a practice based on providing her patients with unparalleled aesthetic procedures and patient experience. Specializing in facial aesthetics, Leigh has mastered the art of injectables, lasers and skincare technology. She prides herself on her ability to listen to a patients’ unique concerns and suggest thoughtful treatment options that reflect her years of experience, research, and medical knowledge. Leigh began her nursing career in 1993 at Santa Monica Hospital, as a Telemetry nurse, where she learned from and trained under the most accomplished physicians in Southern California. While working in the emergency rooms, she realized the need for personal and dedicated care and moved to work with internationally-known plastic surgeons, treating their exclusive clientele with the latest procedures and the finest post-surgery recovery care. In 1999, Leigh went to private practice. Recognizing a need to educate patients on their skin and skin care options, Leigh has differentiated herself amongst her peers by taking time to explore the myriad options available based on a client’s unique and specific needs. As a result of Leigh’s expertise, and conservative approach to enhance one’s own individual beauty, she has managed to build her thriving practice on word-of-mouth referrals. In addition to her patients, Leigh also teaches other practitioners about dermal injections, lasers, and their application. Moreover, Leigh’s passion in helping underserved communities has driven her to participate in numerous medical missions abroad, from the rural countryside of Ecuador, to the overpopulated districts of India.

Melody Afvari, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Injection and Laser Specialist

A native of California, Melody graduated from Samuel Merritt University with a degree in Masters in Physician Assistant. During her rotations, Melody worked with some of the world's most renowned facial plastic surgeons learning facial anatomy extensively. She has been practicing medical and cosmetic dermatology for over 6 years, specializing in facial aesthetics with focus on injectables and lasers. With experience in medical dermatology, Melody also specializes in diagnosis, management, and treatment of dermatologic conditions such as precancerous and cancerous lesions of the skin. Integrating her love of dermatology with aesthetic medicine, Melody brings her clinical expertise and guidance in natural beauty to her practice. She believes in improving her patients' best features and using them to bring balance and harmony to all areas of the face and body. Melody has quickly established a reputation for her listening skills, her enthusiasm and her warmth. People feel at ease right away! She keeps her patients well-informed about each procedure, looks for creative ways to stay within budget, and teaches each person how to achieve and retain optimum results. She uses precise technique with patients, ensuring the most effective results and the utmost patient comfort. Melody's patients seek her out for her expertise, her strong attention to detail, and her honest approach.

Meet Ashley Chiu, R.N., BSN

Meet Ashley Chiu, RN, BSN! Ashley embarked on her nursing journey 5 years ago, initially specializing in Neuro/Medical Surgical care. However, her path took a transformative turn as she delved into aesthetics, fueled by her own battles with cystic and hormonal acne. Having experienced firsthand the impact of skin insecurities on confidence, Ashley is dedicated to empowering others by sharing her skincare expertise and crafting personalized treatment plans to help them achieve their aesthetic aspirations. With 4 years of experience in aesthetics, Ashley is deeply committed to ongoing education to deliver the safest and most effective treatments to her clients. She prioritizes natural-looking results that enhance your features, leaving you feeling revitalized and confident. Specializing in comprehensive treatment strategies, Ashley offers a range of services including full facial balancing injectables, medical-grade facial treatments, and customized skincare regimens tailored to individual needs. Ashley finds joy in witnessing the transformation in her clients' smiles and listening to their stories. She warmly invites you to experience her expertise at Ginille Beauty Aesthetics, where she awaits the opportunity to help you feel beautiful inside and out.

Golnaz Rouhani, PA-C
Aesthetic Physician Assistant

Golnaz Rouhani PA-C, Aesthetic Physician Assistant* With over 10 years of experience in the medical field, [Your Name] brings a unique blend of artistry and clinical expertise to aesthetic medicine. A graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor's degree, Golnaz began her career in healthcare with a strong foundation in science and patient care. As an oil painter since childhood, Golnaz developed a keen eye for symmetry, proportion, and detail. This artistic background instilled in her an appreciation for the intricate beauty of the human form, translating seamlessly to her work in aesthetics. Prior to specializing in aesthetics, Golnaz worked in pain management, where she gained valuable insight into the intricate relationship between inner health and outer beauty. This experience honed her ability to address the root causes of aesthetic concerns, fostering a holistic approach to patient care. As a certified Physician Assistant, Golnaz expertly combines her artistic vision with clinical precision to deliver personalized, natural-looking results. Her expertise spans a range of aesthetic treatments, from injectables and skin rejuvenation to body contouring and medical-grade skincare.

Michelle Limo, R.N., MSN, CMT, CMLDT
National Lymphatic Educator/Researcher
Owner of the Center for Lymphatic Massage

Michelle is a Registered Nurse, Lymphatic Massage Therapist, Educator, and Researcher specializing in lymphatic health and wellness. Trusted by surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, she receives frequent referrals for her expertise in lymphatic care. Her focus is her clients' well-being, and she finds fulfillment in helping them experience relief, improved mobility, reduced pain and inflammation, and renewed hope. Michelle's clients include post-operative, prenatal, postnatal, lymphedema, lipedema, and cancer patients. Her lymphatic massage supports detoxification, immune health, and symptom relief. Many clients see her regularly for immune-boosting sessions. She is certified in Advanced Post-Operative Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Brazilian Lymphatic Massage, and Perinatal Massage, and she teaches lymphatic courses to certified 

Dr. Ronald Strahan, M.D.
Medical Director

Dr. Ronald Strahan is a plastic surgeon in Santa Monica, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is one of 92 doctors at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and one of 41 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center who specialize in Plastic Surgery.