About Us

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Kristin Gemme
PA-C

Board Certified Physician Assistant
(since 2012)

Kristin is the founding clinician of Fuse Medspa & Wellness. She brings over 10 years of medical experience in the areas of internal medicine, surgical critical care, and aesthetic medicine. Kristin has a deep passion for helping people look and feel their best using a holistic approach and a gentle touch.

In college, Kristin was a board member of Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honors Society and is published in the American Society of Microbiology. Kristin's senior thesis research was a self-designed genetic study on the DRD4 Gene and novelty seeking behavior. Kristin was the recipient of the George Fisher Prize for Creative Problem Solving in 2008 for her work in evaluating microbiological cleanliness of college athletic facilities and limiting antibiotic resistance.

Kristin takes continuing education very seriously and studies aesthetics and medicine on a weekly basis, and attends continuing education events, cadaver labs, conferences, and private trainings to bring you the latest and safest techniques and technology.

  • Endicott College, 2009 B.S Biotechnology & Biology, Pre-Med

  • Springfield College, 2012 M.S Physician Assistant Studies

David S. Shapiro
MD, MHCM, FCCM, FACS

Medical Director

Dr. Shapiro is trained as a general surgeon, specializing in surgical critical care, trauma, and acute care surgery and is Board Certified in Surgery, Critical Care and in Hospice & Palliative Care. Dr. Shapiro brings a wealth of creative vision and knowledge as our medical director.

  • Boston College, 1995 Biochemistry

  • University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2008 Doctor of Medicine

  • Harvard School of Public Health, 2017 Masters in Healthcare Management

  • Fellow in the American College of Surgeons

Natalie Keyes, LME

Licensed Medical Esthetician

Massachusetts & Connecticut licensed master medical esthetician, Certified laser technician & certified acne expert

Valley Advocate’s Best of the Valley Reader’s Poll 2020 WINNER for Best Aesthetician.

Natalie’s favorite skincare product is SkinBetter Science Mystro Active Balancing Serum.

Her favorite treatment is Pixel8 Radiofrequency Microneedling with a BioRePeel booster.

Natalie has a rescue mutt named Kirby and loves to travel!

Natalie brings talent, advanced education, and charisma with 5 years of medical treatment room experience. Additionally she worked for 2 years as the National Skincare Trainer at a pharmaceutical company, teaching plastic surgeons, countless medspas and dermatology offices across the United States about all things skincare.

Natalie loves mentoring fellow aestheticians, continuing her education, and researching the latest aesthetic trends in her free time. She is always adding new certifications to her arsenal to deliver the best patient experience and give you the skin transformation of your dreams.

Not only will Natalie provide you with results driven in office treatments, but she will also create a custom at-home skincare regimen tailored to each patient’s unique skin needs.