Rita Medical Elite Medical Spa – Sarasota, Florida
Rita Medical Elite is a company of CSLC in Sarasota, Florida. For 17+ years, Rita and her team have provided patients with individualized aesthetic treatments that help them look naturally youthful and refreshed.
Our providers are proficient in Radiesse, lip filler, facial recontouring, Sculptra, Microneedling, laser hair removal and more. From head to toe, we are here to help you look and feel your best. Any age, any stage.
Your local trusted Sarasota Medspa - Rita Medical Elite
About Rita Medical Elite Medspa in Sarasota.
In 2023, Rita Medical Elite entered a partnership with CSLC/RegenCen
For nearly 20 years, Rita has dedicated her aesthetic practice in Sarasota to facial re-contouring with Radiesse and hyaluronic acid fillers. She has performed over 100,000 treatments with the goal of help clients retain a youthful, natural appearance.
From lip rejuvenation to volume replacement in the cheeks to diminishing wrinkles caused by expression; she will develop a plan of action to meet your goals. Her practice also offers vaginal rejuvenation, microneedling, Morpheus, laser hair removal and more.
As part of the CSLC/RegenCen group, Rita Medical Elite is excited to expand their service offerings and bring RegenCen in Sarasota, Florida. Regenerative medicine dramatically improves the quality of your day-to-day life by turning back the clock at a cellular level.
Whether it’s improving joint pain and mobility or helping you feel like yourself again after menopause, we’re committed to helping you achieve a more youthful and vibrant state.
Most of the medical community is focused solely on increasing your lifespan. At Rita Medical Elite, our regenerative medicine division in Sarasota, we’re here to extend and improve your healthspan.
Regenerative medicine is not about merely adding years to your life; it's about optimizing how you live those years. Schedule a consultation today and imagine a future where your body functions more youthfully.
Meet the Team at Our Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center in Sarasota
Founders & Providers
Rita J. Altman received her Physician Associate degree from Emory University in 1986 after attending Michigan State University for her undergraduate work. Her first 20 years were spent in the surgical arena where she perfected a technical skill and eye for beautiful skin closure. She worked alongside some of the top surgeons in Atlanta & San Francisco and was given accolades from them all.
Since 2006, Rita has dedicated her practice to facial re-contouring via non-surgical injections. She has performed over 100,000 procedures with the goal of recapturing and retaining a youthful, natural appearance through artistic injection placement on clients ranging from 21 – 91 years old. Whether it is lip enhancement, cheek augmentation, diminishing wrinkles caused by over-animation, or the deflation and gravitational pulls that aging causes; she will develop a plan of action to meet your goals.
She has trained hundreds of practitioners in the art of injecting. The science is the easy part, but the art of looking natural both at rest and in animation results from the skill and experience of a seasoned provider.
Rita's work ethic is impeccable, her dedication unprecedented and her gentle touch make clients flock to her from near and far also attracting other practitioners to receive their treatments. In her free time Rita is a Yoga Instructor and has taught fitness for over 40 years. She enjoys skiing, hiking, pickleball, walking Jesse & traveling.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from USF, Vanessa went on to obtain her nursing license & subsequently her Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Tampa. She has been with us for over a decade providing exceptional patient service & compassionate patient care.
Vanessa has trained and supervised high performance nursing teams and has excellent communication and leadership skills. She has such passion for natural beauty and sees the inherent beauty in each and everyone. Vanessa has become a Master Injector in neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, & Daxxify) & fillers and loves injecting lips & cheeks. She doesn’t stop there because the health of the skin is just as important as the underlying structure. Laser, RF, PRP / PRF injections, & Microneedling treatments allow her to expand your treatment outcomes & help in your journey to flawless beauty. In her off time, Vanessa is an amazing artist - just ask to see some of her paintings and sculptures!
Jessica is a licensed and board certified Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years experience in the medical field. She is certified by the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center as well as the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She strives for a wholistic approach to wellness offering natural enhancements to balance ones beauty internally and externally.
She is a member of the American academy of facial esthetics always staying up to date in current practice and offerings. Jessica is excited to offer her skills in esthetics at CSLC|Rita Medical Elite specializing in neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin & Daxxify), Fillers and skin rejuvenation. In her time off from, she loves being a mom to her 2 amazing boys and spending date night with her police officer hubby.
Administrative, Design & Front Office
Kathleen is our Lead Client Coordinator in our beautiful Sarasota, FL office.
She was born and raised in St. Pete, FL. She received a B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Biology from Florida State University; interned with a veterinarian at a Seabird Sanctuary on Redington Shores beach one summer; also spent a summer interning with a marine biologist tracking and recording wild dolphin behavior.
Prior to joining us, Kathleen was Executive Assistant/ Onboarding Facilitator for McKinsey & Co, a business consulting firm.
Kathleen loves the rewarding experience when a client expresses that they feel and look confident and beautiful after their treatment.
Outside of the office, you'll find Kathleen running, playing volleyball, biking, rock climbing, paddle boarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, swimming, volunteering, hiking, backpacking...basically doing anything involving helping others or being outside. 🙂
We're so grateful to have Kathleen as a bright shining light in our Sarasota office. If you haven't met her yet, we're hoping you do soon!
Jesse is a 5 year old Bichon, Cocker Spaniel, Shitzu, and Poodle mix who Rita rescued from Underdog Rescue. He comes to work everyday and can provide a calming element to clients who may be feeling nervous about their treatment. Jesse is in training, so when you arrive for your appointment, you will see some information at the front desk about how to greet him when entering the treatment room.
Medical Director
Dr. Chapman is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Surgery and Diseases of the Orbit. She has practiced in Sarasota, Florida since 1997.