About
Aesthetic Training Academy
Your path to a career in aesthetics starts here
About us
Aesthetic Training Academy
Aesthetic Training Academy is the first comprehensive aesthetics educational program for licensed healthcare providers.
Made for healthcare providers who want to enter the growing field of aesthetics and approved as a continuing education provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Aesthetic Training Academy by SDBotox teaches the fundamentals needed to launch your career.
This course was designed by industry veterans including practicing injectors, medspa owners, and product insiders to teach you the real stuff you need to know - From every angle.
Our Instructors
Meet our core team
Our instructors are licensed professionals with extensive experience in medical aesthetics. Click to learn more about their qualifications and areas of expertise.
Alex Roher, MD
CEO/Medical Director
Dr. Alex Roher founded SDBotox in 2012 to help people enhance their appearance through minimally invasive procedures. With seven locations and 16 providers, SDBotox is the leading medspa in Southern California. Seeing a barrier for medical professionals entering aesthetics, he launched the Aesthetic Training Academy to bridge the gap.
Rachelle Harding
Chief Operating Officer
Rachelle, Chief Operating Officer of SDBotox, brings over 17 years of experience in aesthetics to Aesthetic Training Academy. She began her career with Allergan, makers of Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm, and earned a strong industry reputation for empowering providers and building lasting relationships with medspas nationwide. In 2022, she consulted in career coaching and placement for aesthetic professionals before joining SDBotox in 2023. Her deep industry insight is a key asset to Aesthetic Training Academy.
Alayna Forsberg, FNP-BC
Associate Director of Clinical Operations
With over 6 years in aesthetics, Alayna is passionate about training and education. After 4 years in acute care nursing, she began her aesthetics career at a large medspa, quickly becoming a regional lead educator. Now Associate Director of Clinical Operations at SDBotox, she develops evidence-based materials, coordinates training, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. Her commitment to safety, results, and education makes her a respected industry mentor.
Rica Davis, FNP-C
After working as a Nurse Practitioner in pediatrics, Rica found her calling in aesthetics in 2019. She joined the SDBotox and Aesthetic Training Academy team in 2025 after becoming the top provider at another large practice. She excels in full-facial assessments and creating treatment plans that leave patients feeling comfortable, confident, and beautiful.
Maddy Boyd, BSN RN
Maddy fell in love with aesthetics after her first lip filler appointment in nursing school and knew it would be her specialty. Though she started her career on a cardiac floor, she pursued her passion and joined SDBotox in 2021. She's an expert in social media branding and has quickly become the go-to injector for lip augmentation, often treating patients who travel for her beautiful and natural results.
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