Diana has worked in the critical care setting of a hospital for 38 years. Her experiences include ICU, ER, Recovery Room, PICC Nurse, Safety/Infection Control, Risk, and Management. She was trained in Cosmetic Sclerotherapy under the supervision and direction of Brian Heeringa MD. She joined Northern Michigan Vein Specialists in 2016 as the office’s Practice Manager, and Sclerotherapy Nurse. At Northern Michigan Vein Specialists, she loves that she can contribute her vast clinical knowledge to the venous field of medicine.

Kali VanStee is a certified Physician Assistant with Bachelor degree in Biomedical Science and Master degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Central Michigan University. During her time at Central Michigan University, she served as a member of the founding committee for Central Michigan University’s Medical School.

Kali is a highly respected and passionate physician assistant that comes to Northern Michigan Vein Specialists after several years of caring for the patients as a primary care provider. Her Family Medicine background has given her knowledge on the signs/symptoms and disease process of venous insufficiency. She also brings her extensive experience in Emergency Medicine in both Northern Michigan and New York City that contributed to her continuous learning of the pathology of venous disease.

Under the training and continued direction of Dr. Brian Heeringa MD FACS RPhS she has expanded her medical practice focus on Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.

Lauren Detweiler, FNP-C, was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. She attended nursing school in South Dakota where she received her BSN. This is where she met her spouse, whom she shares two beautiful children with. Two years after working as a cardiac nurse, she started her graduate program through Simmons University, based out of Boston, Massachusetts. Since receiving her Master’s, she has worked in family medicine for the past 3 years. Over the past year, she found a love in this industry, as she was still able to enjoy the artistry, while also helping others feel and look their best. She began taking courses and has received her Laser Certification, as well as Botox & Filler Injection Certification. She has also traveled and trained with professionals, who have given her great experience, tips, and insight on this ever-growing specialty. She enjoys all things aesthetics, but believes facial changes can be subtle and tasteful. Lauren finds it important to establish a trusting relationship with her patients, building realistic expectations, and allowing the patient to enjoy the process. Her goal is to provide patients with genuine kindness while also helping them achieve the best version of themselves. She finds knowledge to be power, and continues to further her education in aesthetic courses, while ensuring she is practicing safely and staying up to speed on all the new and improved movements in this vastly growing industry.