MEET THE TEAM

Where science meets beauty.

Whitney Petersen

Owner & Aesthetic Nurse, MSN, RN

Whitney received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of North Dakota in 2013 and her Master of Science degree in Nursing in 2019. She began her career in Breckenridge, MN working in various settings, including Emergency Department, Acute Care, and Same Day Surgery. Following her time at the bedside, Whitney began her seven-year career as a Nurse Educator at the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND.

Following her long-time interest, she began training with experts in Medical Aesthetics for neuromodulators, dermal filler, and laser technology. What brings Whitney excitement about this field is working with clients to create an individualized plan to help achieve their personal and aesthetic goals while enhancing their natural features.

In her free time, Whitney enjoys traveling, golfing, attending concerts, and spending time with her family and friends.

AUGUSTA ABEL

Aesthetic Nurse, RN

Augusta joins the WHIT Aesthetics team as an Aesthetic Nurse. She is a hometown graduate of the North Dakota State College of Science where she received her Registered Nursing degree. After graduation she worked mainly in the Operating Room & Emergency Department. Augusta’s nursing career shifted to aesthetics in 2022 when she began training in injectables including Botox, Dysport, & Sculptra. She soon found her love for laser when the Alma Harmony XL Pro arrived!

Her favorite treatments are IPL Photofacials & Microneedling.

In addition to learning & growing in her nursing profession, Augusta brings positive energy & a friendly personality to WHIT Aesthetics. She enjoys educating clients while building a confident & trustworthy relationship. Her goal is to help clients enhance their natural beauty & gain confidence.

Outside of work you can find her enjoying the fresh air with family & friends or relaxing with a good cup of coffee.

amy walter

Aesthetic Nurse, RN

Amy graduated from the Aveda Institute of Minneapolis in 2007, where she received her esthetician license. She then went on to obtain her LPN in 2010. Driven by a passion for facial anatomy and helping others feel confident through injectable treatments, Amy pursued and obtained her RN degree from North Dakota State College of Science in 2014.

Amy began her aesthetic career in 2011. The team at WHIT Aesthetics is proud and excited to bring her extensive knowledge and experience injecting neurotoxins and dermal fillers as well as performing PRP facials, laser hair removal, and light-based laser treatments to our patients.

Amy has an eye for aesthetic detail and facial balancing and thoroughly enjoys forming relationships with her patients.

When Amy is not at work, she enjoys spending time her husband and two kiddos, Lyla and Logan.

Madi Larson

Front Office Coordinator

Madi is a Breckenridge native and graduated from NDSCS in Wahpeton. She enjoys spending time with family, friends & puppy Zayda, attending church, biking, walking, & reading.

Her favorite treatment at WHIT Aesthetics is a Diamond Glow facial with a Dermaplane. Madi's favorite skincare product is SkinMedica's Lumivive System.

JAMIE UPTON

Medical Director, DNP,NP-C

Jamie Upton serves as WHIT Aesthetics Medical Director. He is a Fargo native and graduate of North Dakota State University with his Doctor of Nursing Practice.