Wellness guided by experts

With our help, you can achieve your skin, mind, and body goals. Each wellness plan is formulated to facilitate your ideal healthcare needs.

“Health is a state of the body. Wellness is a state of being.”

-J. Stanford

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER

A clinic led by 20+ years of medical experience

I am Dr. Lisa Smaldone, and I am dedicated to holistic-based wellness. Through years of training and hands-on experience in patient care, I've embraced a profound truth: true well-being starts from within. We must move beyond temporary fixes, digging deep to uncover root causes and achieve lasting vitality and health.

At La Vie, we are dedicated to educating our patients, and the results focus on making you feel validated, prioritized, confident, and hopeful.

Join me on this transformative journey to discover your best self. As the founder and lead physician at La Vie, this is my mission. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Meet the Team of Experts

  • Dr. Lisa, brunette woman sitting in a chair, smiling

    Dr. Lisa Smaldone, MD

    FOUNDER & LEAD PHYSICIAN

    Dr. Lisa Tarbert-Smaldone is a dedicated physician with over 20 years of experience, passionate about supporting her family, friends, and community. She is married with three children and enjoys outdoor activities, including running and walking her two dogs.

    A graduate of Northeastern Ohio Medical University, she completed her training in internal medicine and pediatrics at Akron Children’s Hospital and Summa Health Systems.

    Dr. Lisa specializes in geriatrics, hospice & palliative care at Grand Strand Medical Center and is certified in aesthetics through Empire Medical Training. At La Vie, she focuses on helping each patient achieve their health goals.

  • Missi McMakin, brunette woman sitting in a chair with blue background

    Missi McMakin

    NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Missi McMakin is a registered RN specializing in obstetrics. She has been married to her sweetheart, Joel, since August 2002. They have three boys who swim, surf, and play soccer.

    Missi started as a patient but loved the care she received, the staff, and how the practice was run, so she joined the team in April 2024. She is caring, conscientious, and willing to go the extra mile for her patients.

    “I truly love being a nurse and feel it’s a calling by God upon my life to help and serve others in their health and wellness journey.”

  • Elena Brown, blonde woman smiling and sitting in a chair with a blue background

    Elena Brown

    LICENSED MEDICAL ESTHETICIAN

    Elena is a licensed medical esthetician with significant experience, including time at a plastic surgery center.

    She graduated from Horry Georgetown Technical College in 2015 and stays updated on skincare innovations.

    Her main focus is on corrective and advanced laser and microneedling treatments for skin regeneration, and she became certified as an Office-Based Laser Safety Officer in 2018.

    Elena emphasizes the importance of regular skincare practices for achieving lasting results.

  • Shelly Smith, blonde woman sitting in a chair with a blue background

    Shelly Smith

    Shelly is a dedicated and licensed Esthetician passionate about skincare and wellness. Originally from the Carolinas, she moved to Murrells Inlet in 2002 to be closer to her family. Shelly earned her Esthetician License in 2004 from the SC Massage and Esthetics Institute. Committed to providing the best for her clients, she keeps up with the latest advancements in skincare technology, techniques, and products.

    When she's not working, Shelly loves to spend quality time outdoors with her son, making the most of the beautiful beach and inlet that her community has to offer. Through her work and personal life, she embodies a balanced approach to beauty and health.

  • Melissa Cimineri, blonde woman sitting in a chair with blue background

    Melissa Cimineri, NP

    NURSE INJECTOR

    Melissa is a daughter, wife, and mom to three amazing children. She is also a dog mom to three beautiful Golden Retrievers.

    Melissa believes that ordinary people can do extraordinary things while flourishing in mind, body, and skin.

    Melissa Cimineri is a Nurse Practitioner with a Masters's Degree from the University of Cincinnati. She obtained her certification in aesthetics through Aesthetic Medical Education Training.

What We Value

As a team devoted to helping you achieve your best self, we take pride in the values we live by. These values reflect who we are and how we provide our patients with the best care.

Relational not transactional

Your personal story matters to us. We provide you with the tailored services you deserve.

Your well-being matters to us. We will provide you with intentional, personalized services. Meeting your health goals is our highest priority.

Empower and Educate

Our goal is to make you feel confident and rejuvenated.

We educate our patients so they may feel confident when they trust us with their health and wellness.

Invest in Your Well- Being

We will formulate your treatment plan to provide you with more time and energy for things you love to do with the people you love the most. 

Kindness and Compassion 

We strive for honesty when discussing our patients' needs and the services we offer. 

Our goal is to make you feel comfortable by listening, educating, and engaging.

Your wellness goals are our priority

We know your family's needs come first, but if you neglect your health and wellness, you can't be your best self for them. This can leave you feeling tired and frustrated.

We have the perfect solution! Our wellness services can help you feel more confident and energized without any guilt about taking care of yourself.

As a physician-led clinic, we understand exactly what you need. Invest in your well-being with our holistic services and discover your true self. Are you ready to become the best version of you?