meet our team
"We used to believe that fitness/exercise was the key to preventing disease, but have come to realize there is a little more to it than that. We still believe exercise plays a HUGE part in 'aging well,' but there are things that can 'go wrong' with the body despite staying active. These are the things we seek to treat--for example PRP for joint care, HRT for hormonal changes that impact how our bodies respond to exercise... Peptides, nutrition and supplementation can be critical to ensure our bodies have what they need to withstand the demands we place upon them. Each patient is unique, but we all face similar changes as we age. We hope to help each patient we see address their unique concerns to ensure they are living in the strongest, healthiest version of their unique body."
Travis MacKenzie, MD
Medical Director
Travis MacKenzie, MD is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with 11 years of years experience working in healthcare and about ~30 years of experience in strength training, athletic training, and sports conditioning. Close to 70% of what he sees and manages in the ER stems from preventable or highly treatable conditions. Unfortunately, we live in a culture where we go to the doctor when we are sick far more than when we don't think we are. By the time illnesses are diagnosed, we immediately put onto medications to manage them instead of committing to the (often difficult) task of healing or eradicating them. Travis would like to help patients PREVENT these chronic illnesses and REVERSE them instead of just treating their symptoms.
Marisa MacKenzie, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Marisa Mackenzie, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant with a passion for helping patients look, feel, and perform at their best through evidence-based hormone optimization, wellness medicine, and aesthetic treatments. As a former collegiate athlete, wife, and mother of three, Marisa understands firsthand the demands of balancing health, family, career, and aging gracefully. She believes exceptional care begins with listening and takes a personalized, whole-person approach to every treatment plan, combining the latest medical advancements with practical lifestyle strategies to help patients restore vitality, confidence, and long-term wellness. Whether guiding women through perimenopause and menopause, optimizing men's hormones, or providing regenerative aesthetic treatments, Marisa is committed to helping every patient feel empowered in their own skin and live life at their fullest.
Cassie
Office Manager
As the Office Manager at Aledo Empowered Wellness, Cassie is passionate about creating an experience where every client feels welcomed, cared for, and confident from the moment they walk through the door. With a heart for people and a strong attention to detail, she helps ensure each visit runs smoothly while building genuine relationships with clients along the way. Having walked through her own personal journey of resilience and transformation, Cassie brings a unique level of compassion and understanding to the space, believing that confidence, healing, and self-care are deeply connected. She loves being part of helping others feel like the best version of themselves—inside and out—and is committed to making our spa feel like a place of both beauty and belonging.
Michelle
Medical Assistant
Michelle is a dedicated Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist who loves helping patients feel their best and making each visit a positive experience. Her compassionate nature and friendly personality help create the welcoming environment our patients know and love. Outside of the clinic, Michelle enjoys spending time outdoors, relaxing at the beach, and is passionate about protecting turtles. She is also a proud "MiMi" to two sweet (and wonderfully sassy!) grandchildren who keep her smiling. Michelle loves being part of the Aledo Empowered Wellness family, where the supportive team, relaxed atmosphere, and genuine care for patients make every day rewarding.
Cabernet
Aesthetician
Cabernet Bricker is Aledo Empowered Wellness' newest Aesthetician. She is passionate about helping others look and feel their absolute best through personalized, results-driven skincare. She is certified in Microneedling, IPL, Chemical Peels, and Dermaplaning, and is dedicated to providing customized treatments that enhance each client's natural beauty while promoting healthy, confident skin. Cabernet combines her expertise in luxury facials and advanced esthetic treatments with a genuine commitment to serving others, creating a welcoming and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable and cared for. She lives in Aledo with her husband and three kids.
Kaili
Aesthetician
My love for skincare stems from my personal struggles with acne as a teen. My approach to skin health is guided by holistic healing and my own journey with skin concerns. Our skin is a reflection of our internal imbalances so finding the root cause is important! My love for nature drives my passion for organic crafted products. In addition to traditional, rejuvenating facials, I love helping patients with their skin texture through microneedling. I also offer full body hair removal solutions with NovaWax and Diolaze laser hair removal. Growing up in Northern California and being a dog lover I spend most summer days outdoors.