ABOUT US

Julie-Lee Morales, DO

  • FEMALE OWNED + OPERATED

    Emergency room physician, medical aesthetics specialist and self-proclaimed “artsy-fartsy” problem-solver with a pink tool belt, Julie-Lee Morales, DO, is a double-board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who brings warmth, humor and a personal touch to every patient interaction at Phoenix MedSpa in Lutz, Florida. She has been honored as a Top Doc and Top Osteopathic Physician and inducted into the Intercontinental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Woman in Medicine.

    At Phoenix MedSpa, our mission is to provide effective aesthetic treatments in a warm, welcoming environment. With dual board certifications in emergency medicine and family practice — and currently working toward a third in medical aesthetics — our founder, Dr. Julie-Lee Morales, combines years of expertise with an artistic vision to address the needs of all skin types, celebrating and enhancing the natural beauty of her patients.

  • Medical Aesthetician

    Brooks Lynch is a licensed Medical Aesthetician who specializes in evidence-based treatments with long-term results. Her interest in all things skin began in 2016 after dealing with her own
    concerns, leading her to research ingredients, treatments, and the connection between overall
    wellness and the skin.

    That research turned into a deeper understanding of skincare science, which she now applies to both her facial and laser treatments.

    After graduating from the Beauty and Health Institute and training under Dr. Morales, Brooks
    became focused on treating skin of color, understanding that it requires a specialized approach.

    Her goal is to make clients feel both comfortable and informed, so they leave not just with great skin, but with the knowledge to maintain it. When she’s not working, she enjoys reformer Pilates, reading sci-fi, or hanging out with her cat.

Redefining Aesthetic Care for Skin of Color

That commitment to inclusive care is what sets Phoenix MedSpa apart. As a woman of Latino heritage, she understands firsthand the unique challenges faced by those with higher melanin levels. “Melanocytes are hypersensitive,” she says. “So a scratch for a person who doesn’t have a lot of melanin would turn pink and then kind of clear up and go away, whereas for me, when I get a scratch or a pimple, there’s a black mark on my face for months.”

Many aesthetic treatments have traditionally been considered risky for darker skin tones, but Dr. Morales is working to change that perception through education and specialized techniques. “There are people who wouldn’t use CO2 laser therapy on skin of color, but if you do it the right way, if you know what you’re doing and how to change the settings… it is possible.”

Dr. Morales is particularly passionate about treating melasma, a condition that disproportionately affects women with darker skin tones. She understands that successful treatment requires an ongoing partnership. “Treatment is one thing, and then the maintenance process is another,” she says. Once she has treated a concern, she works closely with her patients to help them maintain their results. “Especially with melasma… it can come right back, so skincare, sunscreen — all of that stuff is really important,” she says.

“There’s not enough education out there about what is safe for darker skin tones. Building that treatment plan with patients and helping them understand skincare is multifactorial… There’s no magic pill. That’s not how it works. Consistency and being there for the journey after are really important also.”

– Dr. Morales

The Art of Natural Enhancement

When Dr. Morales performs aesthetic treatments, she approaches each face as a canvas requiring a thoughtful, artistic touch. Her goal isn’t dramatic transformation but subtle enhancement that makes people look refreshed without appearing overdone.

“For me, it’s the art of doing the treatment,” she says.

Among her favorite procedures are microneedling and lip fillers. “I think filling lips is so much fun,” she admits with enthusiasm. Her artistic eye helps her create results that prompt people to say, “Wow, you look really good today,” rather than, “God, what did you have done?”

For patients who request more dramatic changes, Dr. Morales takes a gentle, measured approach. “We’re going to do a little bit, and if you want more, then you can come back. Let’s try this first, see how it feels, see how it settles.”