Meet the Team
Our team was discerningly selected and trained by DiVersions owner Diane Frances Sanchez.
Each member brings a caring and professional manner to the services we offer.
Your positive experience and results are our top priority.
Each member brings a caring and professional manner to the services we offer.
Your positive experience and results are our top priority.
Diane Frances Sanchez, LPN
FOUNDER, SPA DIRECTOR & LEAD NURSE INJECTOR
Diane Frances has over 30 years in nursing, ranging from hospital and critical care to private practice pediatrics, dermatology, and plastic surgery. Her patients benefit from her ongoing and intensive training in aesthetic dermal arts and sciences. She earned her certification in therapeutic massage in 1981, while completing her nursing degree in 1983. Diane Frances’ massage background equipped her with the requisite soothing skills that all best-trained aesthetic injection nurses and physicians must cultivate.Her experience with medical patients, especially fragile children, fortified her profound empathy and her focus on developing pain control techniques while managing patient treatment options and outcomes.
Marisa Griego
Business Manager
A native of New Mexico, Marisa graduated as a medical assistant and began working in social services where her passion for helping others flourished. She aided medically fragile and behaviorally challenged children. Marisa greatly enjoyed helping these unique individuals to define and fulfill their life goals and to integrate into the local community through a program she developed. In 2001, Marisa diversified her clientele by working with adults with a dual diagnosis, collaborating with the New Mexico Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Division for 11 years.At DiVersions, Marisa directs seamless spa operations by keeping the front and back office running smoothly. She also naturally channels her passion and kindness to help patients attain their personal aspirations towards both inner and outer beauty.
Alex Sanchez
IT & MARKETING
Alex brings a variety of skills to the team. Early in his career, he worked in call centers as a customer retention specialist. He has practical experience in marketing and technology, core elements in every business. In addition, Alex’s strong background in construction and project management supports the aesthetic form and functionality of DiVersions’ systems and facilities.Off the clock, Alex spends his time welding and building to create cool things. He also enjoys cars and camping.
Noelle Maez-Barress, MSN, RN-BC
NURSE INJECTOR
An award-winning advanced practice registered nurse, Noelle excels in patient care and education, clinical nursing instruction, non-cosmetic Botox administration, and evidence-based practices. Over the past 25 years, she has served in a variety of positions at Albuquerque’s University of New Mexico Hospital – including wellness nurse, clinical ambulatory nurse educator, clinical neuroscience charge nurse, as well as emergency and women’s health unit registered nurse. Noelle obtained her Master of Science (Education) in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. An enthusiastic teacher and learner, she is passionate about the medical spa industry and DiVersions’ unique boutique practice.Noelle is all about family, friends, and fun. Together they enjoy travel, entertainment, fine dining and local haunts.
Amanda Alcala
RECEPTIONIST & AESTHETICIAN
Prior to joining DiVersions, Amanda worked as a plastic surgery assistant in private practice for 10 years and as an operating room tech at Presbyterian Hospital for 2 years. She honed her skills in front office administration, patient charting and medical records, facility organization and hygiene standards, and medical procedure support.Always eager to learn and to help you look and feel better, Amanda is also a trained aesthetician. She loves pampering others and offers her favorite skin care therapies to DiVersions’ clients.
Barbara Franklin, FNP
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, MEMBER – AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Barbara received her undergraduate degree from the University of New Mexico, College of Nursing. She went on to obtain a Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner from Creighton University in Omaha, NE, where she graduated in 2007 with an emphasis in family and community health. In 2010, she relocated to New Mexico with her family to be closer to her relatives. Barbara has a full time practice at Sandoval Regional Medical Center in the gynecology and urology surgical specialty clinics.While she doesn’t work on site at DiVersions, Barbara contributes to spa operations as medical director.
