About

With nearly 20 years experience each in the Tacoma community, Shannon K and Shannon F have committed themselves to their passion: helping others look, feel and be their best. The Shannon’s met 15 years ago when then ICU RN Shannon K became a hair client of Shannon F. The two connected immediately over their shared work ethic and mom-goals. As time passed, the two pursued advanced degrees separately, not knowing aesthetics would come to the forefront of their interests. It was a natural transition to bring their skills and professions together.

Combining their aesthetic and medical backgrounds to create Empowered Med Spa, the Shannons are the ultimate team dedicated to empowering their clients to achieve the best versions of themselves. Clients come for a specialized treatment and leave with new friends and improved confidence in their skin and sense of self. Empowered Med Spa creates a personal experience individualized to each client. Shannon and Shannon stress quality over quantity. “We like to give each person the individual intention they need. Nothing brings us as much joy as seeing the smile on our clients’ faces.

Empowered Med Spa’s mission is to provide a quality personal experience through individualized treatment plans while striving to meet each individual’s goal; improving self image and confidence. Our passion comes from seeing the confident glow on our client’s faces. We believe in delivering high quality treatments to optimize patient outcomes. We use only the latest techniques, procedures, equipment, expertise and up-to-date training for all of our wonderful clients here at Empowered Med Spa. 

MEET EMPOWERED’S

FOUNDERS

Shannon French

Cofounder, Master Esthetician

Shannon French has been in the beauty industry for 20 years. She has graduated from some of the top schools in Washington including Gene Juarez and  Euro Institute as well as completing training certifications with leading industry companies such as  MDPen and Inmode. Deciding to build her own Med Spa a few years ago with her amazing business partner and Medical Director Shannon Keenan has been a dream come true. She is a perfectionist in every way and commits herself to as much continuing education and trainings she can to make sure she is an expert in every service she offers. When people ask her what her hobbies are and what she does for fun, well its her work! Her goal is delivering only the best education, service experience and equipment to her clients.

My personal approach:
A patient-focused collaborative relationship prioritizing individual health and wellness goals. My patients deserve to feel incredible from the inside out. Combining both primary medicine and aesthetics affords me the opportunity to deliver this goal to patients on an individual basis.

Shannon K. started her medical career as an acute care and critical care registered nurse in 2004. She transitioned to advanced practice nursing in 2018, serving thousands of patients in Pierce County. Being in private practice affords her the opportunity to spend quality time with each patient; getting to know them beyond the diagnosis. Shannon K. attended and achieved her BSN from Washington State University (Go Cougs!) and her Master´s degree from Gonzaga University (Go Zags!)

Shannon Keenan, ARNP

Cofounder, Medical Director

Jenn Sarrensen

Master Esthetician

Jenn Sarrensen brings over 20 years in the beauty industry with her.

From her passion for fostering connections with individuals in the treatment rooms to uplifting them with every experience. Jenn’s focus on skin health and proven track record of practicing safe, effective and hygienic aethetics has been a great addition to Empowered Med Spa.

Kara Scanlan

ARNP, FNP-BC

Kara started her nursing career as a progressive care nurse. However she has spent the majority of her 20 year career taking care of women at every phase in their lives. Having a passion for women’s health has led her to Empowered in order to take care of womens unique quality of life issues related to urogynecology health. Kara is currently working to obtain designation as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner through North American Menopause Society.

Empowering women to discuss and treat unique issues that affect women throughout our lives. My personal philosophy when it comes to women’s care is there is no such thing as TMI ( too much information)! It isimportant for us to discuss our concerns in an open and honest way in order to get the answers we need and determine treatment that will improve our mental and physical health and quality of life.

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