About us

Alayah Edgerson is a skilled skin care specialist specializing in makeup artistry, lash clusters, waxing, and customized beauty services designed to enhance natural features with precision and intention.

With a refined eye for detail and a passion for skin health, Alayah blends artistry with technique to create results that feel effortless, polished, and confidence-boosting. Whether sculpting brows, applying flawless makeup, or providing smooth, gentle waxing services, her approach is both meticulous and client-centered.

Alayah believes beauty should feel empowering — never overwhelming. Her goal is to create a comfortable, relaxing experience while delivering elevated results tailored to each individual’s unique features and lifestyle.

At Garden of Bloom Med Spa, Alayah brings warmth, professionalism, and a touch of glamour to every appointment.

Cheryl Gulick is a highly experienced registered nurse with over 20 years of diverse clinical expertise, spanning from critical care to nursing education. Throughout her career, she has built a strong foundation in patient safety, advanced clinical skills, and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Her background in critical care has equipped her with a meticulous eye for detail, precision, and a deep understanding of anatomy—skills that seamlessly translate into the field of aesthetic medicine. In addition to her bedside experience, Cheryl has served as a clinical educator, where she has mentored and trained fellow nurses, reinforcing best practices and clinical excellence.

Cheryl is professionally trained in aesthetic injectables through Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (AMET), where she refined her skills in neuromodulators and dermal fillers. She is passionate about enhancing natural beauty while maintaining a safe, ethical, and personalized approach to each client.

Bringing both clinical expertise and a genuine passion for beauty, Cheryl adds a valuable layer of diversity, experience, and warmth to the team. Her goal is to help every client feel confident, refreshed, and authentically themselves.

Christie Lopez is a dedicated nutrition coach with over 10 years of experience helping individuals build healthier, more sustainable relationships with food. Currently advancing her expertise through certification studies with Precision Nutrition, Christie combines evidence-based guidance with a personalized, real-life approach to wellness.

Specializing in mindful eating, Christie works with clients to reconnect with their bodies, understand hunger cues, and create balance between mind and nutrition. Her philosophy centers on alignment—helping clients feel in tune both physically and mentally, rather than relying on restrictive or one-size-fits-all diets. Christie brings a deeply personal perspective to her work, having navigated her own journey with diabetes and autoimmune-related challenges. This firsthand experience allows her to support clients with empathy, insight, and practical strategies tailored to real-life needs.

Her areas of focus include but not limited to: +Mindful and intuitive eating practices

+Diabetes and blood sugar management support

+Autoimmune-friendly nutrition guidance

+Sustainable weight loss

+Vegan and plant-based nutrition with balanced nutrient intake

As a proud native of the Quad Cities, Christie is passionate about supporting her local community in achieving long-term wellness through education, empowerment, and individualized care.

Khamaree D. Karim serves as a Preferred Accounting Partner for Garden of Bloom, providing strategic financial guidance and comprehensive accounting support that helps uphold the operational integrity and long-term sustainability of the spa. His role includes advising on financial structure, compliance, budgeting, and organizational systems that support responsible growth and sound decision-making.

As the owner of a full-service accounting firm, Khamaree offers a wide range of services to individuals and businesses, including bookkeeping, payroll, individual and business tax preparation, budgeting, and financial organization. While he collaborates closely with Garden of Bloom as a trusted external partner, his services remain fully available to the public.

Garden of Bloom values partnerships with experienced professionals who share a commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence. Khamaree’s expertise supports the financial foundation behind the Garden of Bloom experience, allowing the brand to focus on delivering high-quality, client-centered care.

New clients and businesses are welcome to schedule a FREE consultation.

Hi there! I’m Shea, the founder and lead nurse injector at Garden of Bloom Med Spa. I’m a licensed registered nurse with a background in critical care, and I created this space with one vision in mind: to blend the science of medical aesthetics with the serenity of holistic wellness.

With my variety of nursing experience and a passion for helping people feel confident and cared for, I specialize in IV hydration therapy, Botox, and dermal fillers, always delivered with precision, education, and a gentle touch. I believe that enhancing your natural beauty should never feel rushed or intimidating — it should feel like you’re being nourished from the inside out.

At Garden of Bloom, every treatment is rooted in compassion, safety, and self-celebration. When you’re in my chair, you’re not just a client — you’re part of a growing community that values rest, radiance, and renewal.

I can’t wait to meet you and help you bloom.