Dr. Jason Myers
Dr. Myers is the CEO of Defy Aesthetic Club.

He is certified by the Board of Osteopathic Medicine with a specialty in Family Practice. While his medical degree was attained from the Michigan State University Osteopathic School of Medicine, he also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry from Aquinas College. Dr. Myers completed his Family Medicine training at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Upon completion of this training, he served 3 years of active duty as a medical officer in the United States Navy.

Dr. Myers is active in continuing education and is a current member of the following professional organizations: American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Physicians, and American Academy of Family Physicians. Also, a proud affiliate of Munson Medical Center, he is an avid community supporter. Dr. Myers was most recently recognized by the Traverse City Business News as one of the 40 most influential people under 40 in the area.

Dr. Myers is a nationally recognized expert and speaker on aesthetic and laser medicine. He regularly delivers conferences for Candela Laser Corporation throughout the country. Dr. Myers is a member of American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and the International Society of Laser Surgery and Medicine.

Kirsten W. Schmitt, MMS, PA-C
Kirsten is the Clinical Director of Defy Aesthetic Club.

She has been a physician assistant for the past nine years and is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She graduated with a biology degree from Michigan State University in 1992 and worked for a short time in an environmental lab. She then pursued her medical career as a P.A. and attended Midwestern University (formerly the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine). Previously with Munson, she joined Bay Point Family Care & Laser Skin Clinic in 2004.

Kirsten grew up in Traverse City and is now happy to be working and raising two sons with husband Todd in the area. She is active in continuing education for general medicine and laser aesthetic medicine, and is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Tammi Elzinga, Licensed Aesthetician
Tammi is a Medical Aesthetician at Defy Aesthetic Club.

She has been a resident of Traverse City for the past 30 years and has enjoyed seeing the many changes and growths in the area.Tammi looks forward to being part of Building 50 and Defy and using her education to expand the many unique aspects in the field of Esthiology.

She was fortunate to receive her license through the premier Aveda Institute of Esthiology in Lansing. From there Tammi furthered her education with Dr. Myers to become a medical grade aesthetician.

She also received her certification in permanent makeup, eyelash extensions, eyelash tinting, and shaping. Tammi hopes that all patients coming to Defy will enjoy the professional and unparalleled services in the relaxing medispa.