Salt Aesthetics Bar
At Salt Aesthetics Bar we truly believe that confidence is beautiful, and beauty is confident. Salt is a physician / physician assistant owned medical spa located in Wilmington NC. It is our belief that medical excellence can and should be brought to the world of aesthetic medicine. With over a decade of experience behind each provider Salt Aesthetics Bar proudly offers facial rejuvenation with injectable and laser treatments. We are also excited to offer functional medicine with an emphasis in hormone replacement and sexual wellness. For more in depth information on the services we offer please visit our individual services pages.
Our Team
Andrea Payne, PA-C
Andrea has been a Wilmington local since 2004. She graduated with honors from Wake Forest University Physician Assistant Program in 2002. Since that time she has worked at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where she continues to work part time in the emergency department.
Andrea entered the world of aesthetic medicine in 2013 and enjoyed working in some local medical spas prior to opening Salt in 2021. She has set herself apart as an aesthetic injector bringing twenty years of medical experience to the aesthetic platform.
Outside of work you can find Andrea chasing the activities of three active children with her husband Thane. Like many who live in Wilmington they enjoy all the treasures of coastal living. You can often find the family on one of the local beaches or skate parks.
Hamilton Wells, MD
Dr. Wells and his family have enjoyed coastal Carolina since 2010 when he moved here for a position at New Hanover Medical Centers Emergency Department. Dr. Wells graduated from Case Western Reserve University’s medical program in 2007. He then went on to complete his residency in emergency medicine at Maine Medical Center prior to moving to Hampstead, NC. He has enjoyed many accolades in his professional career to include numerous professional publications and expert presentations within the field of medicine. Dr. Wells has additionally participated in medical mission trips, bringing modern day medicine to underserved areas of South America.
Outside of work you can find Hamilton busy raising 5 young children with his wife Tashana. They live in the Hampstead area, and like many enjoy their coastal lifestyle. Dr. Wells enjoys off shore fishing, spear fishing and surfing. Off the water he enjoys hiking and mountain biking and is an active member of cross fit community.
Sara Tennant, PA-C
Sara has lived in Wilmington since 2007. She moved to the area after receiving her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. She previously practiced at Coastal Urology where she developed a special focus in male and female Sexual Health and Wellness. She attended top courses and seminars around the country and brings extensive knowledge and expertise and can find solutions to problems that aren’t always the easiest to discuss.
She joins Salt Aesthetics Bar in 2021 where she will continue to offer exceptional care in regenerative medicine, low T, sexual wellness, bioidentical hormone replacement, erectile dysfunction and peptide therapy.
Outside of work Sara and her husband stay amazingly active with their two children. They enjoy trail races – Sara always seems to be training for her next marathon. She also enjoys reading and time on the water.
Molly Hastings, RN
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Lisa Klemmer, Aesthetician
Lisa joined Salt Aesthetics in 2023 after spending 10 years working in a plastic surgeon’s office in Richmond, VA where she administered chemical peels of varying depths, many types of laser treatments, including IPL treatments, a wide multitude of laser resurfacing procedures, laser hair removal, and microneedling RF treatments, and more. She trained at the Institute of Advanced Medical Aesthetics in Richmond and then received her Master Aesthetics Licensure at American Spirit Institute focusing on anti-aging and improving the quality and texture of the skin. She is well-versed in the layers of the skin, skin conditions, product ingredients, and how those ingredients work in the skin. She is also familiar with working on skin of color.
She graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor’s in English and spent 11 years teaching, but found her way into this industry and fell in love with being able to manipulate the skin into behaving with quality products and specialized skin care plans for each individual client.
Outside of work, Lisa loves to spend time with family and friends going to dinner or grilling out at home, and going to see live music. She also loves being near the water, so enjoying beach time year-round is part of what Lisa loves about being back in this area.
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We are centrally located in Wilmington and within close proximity to Wrightsville Beach. Salt Aesthetics Bar offers breakthrough technology in the aesthetic medical market and only the highest quality of service. We look forward to welcoming you to Salt.
