About MOTOX
MOTOX skin science is a medical aesthetics practice in South Portland, Maine for people who want to age well without looking overdone.
Meet the Team
Maureen Furlong, MSNA, CRNA, APRN
Maureen Furlong, MSNA, CRNA, APRN
I didn’t start MOTOX because I thought people needed more things to fix.
I started it because I saw an opportunity to do aesthetics differently.
I’ve been a nurse for more than 20 years and a CRNA for 17. My career has been built around taking care of people, making decisions when they matter, and never losing sight of the person sitting in
I didn’t start MOTOX because I thought people needed more things to fix.
I started it because I saw an opportunity to do aesthetics differently.
I’ve been a nurse for more than 20 years and a CRNA for 17. My career has been built around taking care of people, making decisions when they matter, and never losing sight of the person sitting in front of me.
When I found aesthetics, I loved that it gave me another way to do that.
But I also noticed something I didn’t love.
A lot of aesthetics can start to feel like a race. More filler. More treatments. The newest trend. The next thing you’re supposed to be doing.
That’s not how I wanted to practice.
I believe you should be able to come in, tell me what’s bothering you, and have an honest conversation about what I would actually do if it were me.
Sometimes that means treating something.
Sometimes it means doing less.
And sometimes it means waiting.
That mindset is what became MOTOX.
Today, MOTOX is a team, not just a practice built around one person. We bring together different providers, different areas of expertise and different ways of looking at aesthetic care, all under one roof.
I’m proud of what MOTOX has become, but I’m even more excited about where it’s going.
Because I don’t want to build a place where people feel like they need to keep doing more.
I want to build a place people trust to tell them when they don’t.
Education & Credentials
- Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia, University of New England
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Vermont
- Board Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Certified in Point of Care Ultrasound
- Advanced Training in Aesthetic Injectables and Skin Rejuvenation
Leadership
- President, Maine Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
- Former Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist Coordinator & Medical Executive Committee Member at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine
Shanda France, RN, LMT
Maureen Furlong, MSNA, CRNA, APRN
I’ve always loved the part of aesthetics where you can watch someone’s skin change over time.
I’m a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist, and I’ve been working in aesthetics for more than a decade. My focus at MOTOX is skin health and rejuvenation, from facials and dermaplaning to microneedling, RF microneedling, chemical peels
I’ve always loved the part of aesthetics where you can watch someone’s skin change over time.
I’m a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist, and I’ve been working in aesthetics for more than a decade. My focus at MOTOX is skin health and rejuvenation, from facials and dermaplaning to microneedling, RF microneedling, chemical peels and laser treatments.
What I enjoy most is helping patients figure out what their skin actually needs. Not what’s trending. Not what someone on Instagram is doing. What makes sense for them.
I also know that skincare can feel overwhelming. There are so many treatments, products and opinions out there. My job is to make it easier to understand what will actually help and where to start.
Some patients want to improve texture. Some are dealing with pigmentation or acne. Others simply want to keep their skin looking healthy as they age.
Whatever brings you in, I want you to leave feeling like you understand your skin better than you did when you walked through the door.
Education & Credentials
Registered Nurse
Licensed Massage Therapist
Advanced Training in Aesthetic Injectables, Laser Treatments and Skin Rejuvenation
Functional Medicine Practitioner Student
Tyla Walker, RN
I grew up around the beauty industry. My mom is a cosmetologist, so I was exposed to that world from a young age.
I took a different path and became a nurse, working in surgical and postoperative care before finding my way into aesthetics. I loved nursing, but I also loved the confidence that can come from making a small change that helps
I grew up around the beauty industry. My mom is a cosmetologist, so I was exposed to that world from a young age.
I took a different path and became a nurse, working in surgical and postoperative care before finding my way into aesthetics. I loved nursing, but I also loved the confidence that can come from making a small change that helps someone feel better about themselves.
What I like most about injectables is that there isn’t one right way to do them. The same treatment can look completely different from one person to the next, and a good conversation beforehand matters just as much as the treatment itself.
I want my patients to feel comfortable telling me what they like, what they don’t like, and what they’re unsure about. You don’t need to come in knowing exactly what you want. That’s what the consultation is for.
At MOTOX, I want you to feel comfortable, listened to and confident in the decision you’re making.
Education & Credentials
Registered Nurse
AORN Certified in Infection Prevention
Certified in Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers
Advanced Training in Skin Rejuvenation
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
Sierra Valmond, Front Desk & Medical Assistant
I’m usually one of the first people you’ll meet at MOTOX.
I’ve worked in aesthetics since 2019, and I’ve always loved being part of the experience that happens before, during and after an appointment. Sometimes it’s a big treatment. Sometimes it’s finally finding a skincare routine that works. And sometimes it’s just feeling a little bette
I’m usually one of the first people you’ll meet at MOTOX.
I’ve worked in aesthetics since 2019, and I’ve always loved being part of the experience that happens before, during and after an appointment. Sometimes it’s a big treatment. Sometimes it’s finally finding a skincare routine that works. And sometimes it’s just feeling a little better when you look in the mirror.
I also understand what it’s like to struggle with your skin. I’ve dealt with acne myself, so I know how something that seems small to someone else can have a much bigger impact on how you feel.
That’s one of the reasons I care so much about making MOTOX feel comfortable from the moment you walk in.
I’m here to help with the practical stuff, but I’m also here when you have questions, aren’t sure who you should see, or just need someone to point you in the right direction.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you come in.
We’ll help you from there.
At MOTOX, I want every patient to feel welcomed, comfortable and never judged.
Elizabeth Recupero, DO, MPH, MEd
Elizabeth Recupero, DO, MPH, MEd
I’ve spent more than 30 years in medicine, and one thing has stayed the same throughout my career: people are more than the problem they came in to solve.
My background is in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and my career has taken me from primary care and integrative medicine to medical education and patient-centered care. I’ve also work
I’ve spent more than 30 years in medicine, and one thing has stayed the same throughout my career: people are more than the problem they came in to solve.
My background is in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and my career has taken me from primary care and integrative medicine to medical education and patient-centered care. I’ve also worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where I became a national subject matter expert in whole-person care and health system redesign.
Patients deserve the same level of thought, medical judgment and respect whether they are coming in for a routine medical visit or an aesthetic treatment.
As Medical Director at MOTOX, my role is to provide clinical oversight and help make sure the medical side of the practice is held to a high standard. I work alongside the MOTOX team to support safe, ethical, patient-centered care.
I believe good medicine starts with listening, asking the right questions and knowing when to say yes, when to say no, and when to take a step back.
That philosophy fits MOTOX very well.
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Master of Public Health, Boston University
Master of Education, University of Massachusetts
Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
