Meet Our Team
Our team is passionate, courteous, responsive and knowledgeable. They are the heart and soul of our practice! Drs. Katherine & Shawn hire and train only the best in order to maintain our high standards of care. Whether it’s an IV infusion, a customized skin care regimen, a weight loss program, or postoperative healing questions, they will be available to take care of you.
We will keep in contact with patients before, during and after their treatments via the patient portal, email, and text message. Also, by attending regular seminars and training conferences, updating blog posts, hosting events, and using social media, we will keep our patients informed about the latest and best health recommendations and aesthetic modalities.
Our newly renovated downtown space is clean, modern, and close to all of what Greenville has to offer. Our new location also has on-site parking. For our out-of-town patients, we are on the northeast end of downtown, and very close to the main corridors of Greenville and I-385, making it an easy trip to see us.
DESI
Desi was born in Ontario, Canada and is a proud alumna of the University of Michigan with over two decades of experience in medical management and consulting. She is proud of her leadership experience and career achievements in the dynamic fields of functional medicine and medical aesthetics. Continuously pursuing education is one of her priorities, which reflects her commitment to supporting the growth of business, colleagues and patients alike. Desi loves all things health-related and her compassionate disposition extends to her advocacy for animals. Her passions include family & friends, travel, and the beauty of nature.
AMY
Amy Martin, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is an ANCC board-certified family nurse practitioner with advanced training and experience in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), hormone pellet insertion techniques, peptides for weight loss, and metabolic repair. Amy received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan. After over twenty years of extensive nursing experience, she went on to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences, graduating with high honors. She is currently a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the American Nurses Association, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. When not working, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, watching the kids play sports, going on outdoor excursions, listening to live music, and being creative.
HANNAH
Hannah Tribble brings a combined 10 years of office administration and patient care experience to OptimalSelf MD. She has a personal passion for living a healthy lifestyle that goes hand-in-hand with her genuine love for people, a combination she uses to bring about a world-class patient experience. Hannah and her husband Brantley have three daughters, and they love traveling and being outdoors, including playing golf, backpacking, fly fishing and hitting the beach whenever possible!
SARAH
Sarah Wilson is a Health Coach and a Medical Assistant here at OptimalSelf MD. She graduated from Wofford College (go Terriers!) with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She completed her Functional Medicine Health Coach training in 2023. Prior to coming to OSMD, Sarah spent two years working at Advanced Urgent Care where she gained her patient care and phlebotomy skills. Sarah is an outdoor enthusiast which inspired her to move to Colorado and become a certified snowboard instructor as well as river guide. When Sarah is not helping to better the lives of clients at OptimalSelf MD, she enjoys hiking, sailing, kayaking local rivers, and hanging with her English Springer Spaniel, Beau. She loves working with people to help them become the best version of themselves and can’t wait to see you during your next visit!
CASSIE
Cassie Taggart is originally from Washington, Pennsylvania, but has been a resident of South Carolina for 15 years. She studied Phlebotomy at Greenville Technical College where she graduated as a certified Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant. She has six years of experience working as a phlebotomy technician in hospital settings as well as in internal medicine. Along the way, she has obtained her National Certification in Phlebotomy and has also become certificated in pediatric lab draws. She knows that getting shots and having blood drawn is not the most fun thing to have to do, but strives to make the process as painless and easy as possible. In her free time, she likes to read and spend time outside with her two German Shepherds, Ellie and Sam.
MORGAN
Morgan McDowell is our Aesthetic Nurse originally from California. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Science and Nursing from Northern Arizona University. She has over eight years of experience in emergency and trauma medicine. She enjoys making patients feel beautiful both inside and out. She loves learning and spends lots of extra time ensuring she is up to date on all the latest education and trends. When she’s not in the office, Morgan enjoys spending time on the lake, traveling, and hanging out with her dog Bentley!
COURTNEY
Courtney has bachelors of science in both nursing and nutrition. She is a board certified nurse coach focusing on lifestyle and wellness. She spent over 10 years as an emergency trauma nurse and 3 years as an aesthetic nurse. She loves helping people achieve their highest potential and live their best life. When she’s not in the office, Courtney enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with friends and family, as well as her 3 dogs and 2 cats.
PIKA
Pika Patel is a passionate esthetician dedicated to helping her clients achive healthy glowing skin. She specializes in personalized facials and skincare treatments tailored to your unique needs. Her goal is to provide a relaxing experience while delivering real results. When she’s not at work Pika enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking or indulging in self care.
ERIKA
Erika is a native of Greenville, SC and has been a practicing aesthetician for 5 + years. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve optimal skin health via a holistic treatment plan approach. On the weekends you will find her rollerskating, building floral bouquets, shopping at the farmers market, hosting dinner parties and spending time with family and friends.