Our Staff
DR. CHERYL PERLIS MD., FACOG
Biography:
Dr. Cheryl Perlis is a board-certified physician who specializes in natural hormonal therapy, brain and body biochemistry and aesthetic procedures. She was trained as a conventional obstetrician gynecologist, and then found her calling in functional/integrative medicine. She has been in private practice since 1990, helping hundreds of men and women look and feel their best at any stage of life with advanced cosmetic procedures and bioidentical hormone therapies. She has studied and trained nationwide under top doctors, thought leaders in their specialties and continually learns cutting edge medical information and procedures to benefit her clients.
Dr. Perlis has personal experience in her areas of specialization. When a bout of Bell’s palsy during her pregnancy left the right side of her face immovable, she discovered the benefits of botox® and dermal fillers and began training with one of the leading injectors in North America. When she uncovered a hormone imbalance that was causing her low energy, weight gain and foggy thinking in middle age, Dr. Perlis experienced the benefits of hormonal therapy and advanced nutrient therapy, which she now offers as treatments in her practice.
Dr. Perlis is married to Stan, her practice administrator, and they have three children: twins, Adam and Seth, as well as a younger daughter, Elliana. She is a dedicated environmentalist with a passion for animals and enjoys paddle boarding, hot yoga, gyrotonic, sailing, hiking, scuba diving, reading, and spending time with her family.
Education:
- M.D., Chicago Medical School-Rosalind Franklin University
- Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Residency at University of Illinois at Chicago
- B.S., University of Illinois College of Medicine at Champaign-Urbana
- Bioidentical Hormone Initiative Physician Training and Mentorship Program led by Erika Schwartz, MD (NYC)
- Advanced Cosmetic Training in Botox and Dermal Fillers led by Mark Baily, MD (Canada)
- Trained at the Walsh Research Institute Physician in Advanced Nutrient Therapy Protocols for brain and body biochemical imbalances.
- Aesthetic Blue Print course using the BeautiPHication™ technique with Dr. Arthur Swift -2017
Jorge Zamudio, Senior Licensed Esthetician
Biography:
Jorge is an accomplished Senior Licensed Esthetician with over 13 years of experience in the beauty and medical industry. He works with a diversity of patients with skin concerns. He also prides himself in helping all patients build a long-term plan where they can maintain their beauty over time to achieve the skincare goals they desire. Jorge is always up-to-date with trends in our ever-evolving industry and lives by the motto, “We should treat beauty as a whole in mind, body and spirit.”
Education:
He holds several certifications and training in both clinical and holistic aspects.
Deborah Lutz, Practice Manager
Biography:
Deborah is our beloved Practice Manager who has been a dedicated healthcare professional for over 15 years. She has made it her personal and professional mission to help our clients look and feel their absolute best! Her positive attitude and extensive knowledge of the aesthetic field makes her an integral connection between our patients and practice.
Education:
Deborah earned a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College and completed Level VI of the Certified Aesthetic Consultant Program.