KIVA MedSpa
+ IV Lounge
Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Thornton Park, Downtown Orlando, KIVA MedSpa + IV Lounge uses an innovative combination of technologies to achieve ultimate results. Our practitioners and staff help you polish your appearance, while all stimulating energy levels for optimal health and wellness.
Our treatments include expert injectors restoring youthful appearances by smoothing away wrinkles and tightening sagging skin, using the latest injectable fillers and Botox. PRP Microneedling will lift and resurface even the most advanced aging and sun damaged skin. Our innovative Chemical Peels can be used as a more permanent solution for brown spots and broken capillaries.
KIVA’s IV Therapy formulations are customized to improve hydration, boost vitality, reduce healing time, and increase energy.
Meet the KIVA Krew
Dr. Ayesha Ahmar, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Ahmar earned her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her residency at the Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Ahmar is also a member of the American Academy of Antiaging.
Jessica DaCosta
MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
nurse practitioner
Our ever calm and steady Nurse Jess has over fifteen years of nursing experience and is certified in cosmetic injectables as well as being Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Jessica holds a master's degree in Nursing and graduated top of her class as Magna Cum Laude. When she's not making all of us gorgeous at KIVA, she enjoys traveling, comedy clubs and spending time with her husband (high school sweetheart) and their three beautiful children.
Kara Markovitz
owner
Kara is one of those rare native Floridians, born and raised in the Sunshine State. After graduating Florida State University, Kara began her career in the medical aesthetic industry. She helped build from the ground up, an industry leading cosmetic surgery clinic. After years of traveling all over the country, Kara stepped down from her Director of Operations role to open KIVA MedSpa. When she's not cheering on her FSU Noles, Kara enjoys jamming to Hip Hop, discovering the latest fashion trends, and jet setting around to visit friends and family.
Ashlei Bush
owner
Growing up in the Orlando area, Ashlei met Kara while they both attended Seminole High school together. After graduating University of Central Florida, Ashlei acquired her Law Degree from Barry University. Deciding not to pursue a career in law, Ashlei then worked as an interior designer before deciding to follow her other passion, Medical Aesthetics. Outside of KIVA, she loves spending time with her husband and new baby boy, Bayre, as well as practicing yoga, traveling and finding humor in most things.