About Uplifted Medical Aesthetics in Redondo Beach, LA

Uplifted Medical Aesthetics was founded in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, by our aesthetics expert, Hula Castellon, a certified nurse, and specialist in the most advanced non-surgical aesthetic procedures.

Our medical center specialists are always happy to discuss your concerns and goals, assess your needs, and create a personalized treatment plan. We offer concierge services for busy ladies and gentlemen in the comfort of their own homes.

The comfortable Uplifted office is a safe space where we come together to lift and support each other in achieving the look you’ve always dreamed of.

Our Team

Hula Castellon | Founder, FNP, MSN

Arriving in America from Belarus in 2003 as a 21-year-old, Hula decided to build her American dream and become an inspiration for young women.

Hula graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Florida International University, ranking in the top 10% of her class. She has diverse clinical experience, but her true passion lies in aesthetics.

Hula has worked with the top doctors in Beverly Hills, treating celebrities and bringing extensive experience and a keen aesthetic eye. She firmly believes in a synergistic approach to aesthetics and that aesthetic medicine is the future, rather than surgical practice.

Hula is deeply passionate about education and research. She has served as a sub-investigator in Galderma studies, is a faculty assistant at Allergan Medical Institute, and is widely recognized as an expert injector and PDO threads specialist/trainer in North America. Hula is a highly sought-after national trainer for PDOMAX, a leading thread manufacturer in the U.S. Her work with PDO threads has been featured in The Aesthetic Guide, Sunday Edit, and on Daily Mail TV, and she proudly states, “Threads are what I love doing the most.”

In aesthetic medicine, Hula’s greatest joy is the ability to positively impact people’s lives by rejuvenating their faces and restoring their confidence. Her philosophy is that everyone deserves to look and feel their best. With the patient’s interests in mind, Hula believes that good communication and trust between patient and practitioner lead to the best results.

As a resource and mentor for many local aesthetic professionals in the Los Angeles area, she has brought her dream of Uplifted to life — creating a safe space for women to feel good, look good, and inspire each other to dare to dream, all while working with good intentions in mind.

Dr. Annika Crosby | Medical Director

Dr. Annika Crosby is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and has worked in Internal Medicine since 1993. She completed her Internal Medicine residency, including an additional year as Chief Medical Resident, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Her medical career includes experience in a clinical setting, over 15 years as a hospitalist caring for acutely ill patients, and ongoing work in post-acute care for medically ill patients. Dr. Crosby has received extensive training in dermal fillers, neuromodulators, and laser treatments in the U.S. and Canada, and she has collaborated with prominent dermatologists to publish research in dermatology. She specializes in pre-operative history and physicals for elective surgeries, working closely with several plastic surgeons to coordinate care.

Olivia Knecht | Practice Manager

Olivia is a French businesswoman who has worked in the cosmetic industry for over 20 years across three continents and countries. Olivia speaks French but also Thai, as she spent eight years in Southeast Asia working as PR and Marketing Director for one of Bangkok’s most renowned cosmetic dermatologists. Feel free to practice your French or Thai during your next visit to Uplifted! She loves discussing skincare routines and procedures that can enhance your youth and improve your skin’s appearance. Together with Hula, they form the Aesthetic Dream Team, ready to help you become your best version yet!

Our Story

Whether you are young or older, a new mom who hasn’t had time for herself in a while, or someone who simply wants to look their best, when you come to Uplifted, you will find comfort, peace, and a warm welcome. Our holistic approach to beauty sets us apart from many aesthetic practices in Los Angeles.

At Uplifted, we break the myth that cosmetic treatments are a luxury. At Uplifted, creating a beautiful balance between inner and outer beauty is part of self-care and overall well-being.

We help you restore that balance and aim to align your outer appearance with how you feel on the inside. Whether you want to get “Uplifted” with PDO threads or boost your confidence with wrinkle relaxers or fillers, we promise to prioritize your unique needs and do so with honesty, integrity, and compassion.

We invite you to visit our clinic, Uplifted Medical Aesthetics, in Redondo Beach.