Tom Young, PhD, NP

Founder of Young Health & Beauty, Tom worked in a diversity of settings, he embraces patients from all walks of life. He has worked in San Francisco General Hospital’s Trauma Unit and witnessed many disfiguring accidents. He’s also worked in the HIV epidemic and with cancer patients, making him very aware of how devastating an illness can be on a person’s self-esteem.  Yet he still believes that we’re all “perfect the way we are”. We never try to “force a procedure on a client,” and if we don’t have the expertise, we’ll refer you to our network of friends and colleagues. We want to earn your trust and if that means we work with you on finding the right fit other than us than that’s what we’ll do.

Tom opened Young Health & Beauty as a way to bridge his primary care practice and aesthetics as he’s treated a multitude of dermatologic conditions over the decades he’s been in practice. Tom also worked for over a 10-years in the pharmaceutical industry as a researcher/scientist. He’s astute on the evolution of science and technology and is a self-confessed nerd about all things in the lab but more importantly he returned to clinical work to translate research into practice.  I “loved the academic and intellectual challenges of the lab, and the landscape of the pharma industry but connecting with people and hearing stories of their lives interests me.”  He grew up in Hawaii, has 4 siblings he loves dearly, enjoys times with friends and is a devoted animal lover. He tries to be a “love cat” most days and feels that his furry and feathered friends remind him of humanity and the need to play daily. You may sometimes find his border collie Sean at the office or his jungle kitty, Dmitry, don’t worry for those of you allergic they have a “secret hiding place.” He also breeds parakeets, raises guinea pigs and has four fish tanks. He’s got his eye on a donkey next!

Joel S. Erickson, MD

I love what I do and I have a lot of fun doing it. Science and technology fascinate me, especially as they relate to human physiology. I appreciate being part of a profession that is on a quest to improve the human condition. My role within the medical profession is that of a “clinician”, a doctor who interprets numerous data inputs in order to allow an individual, or a family, the opportunity to make educated decisions about their health. My natural abilities, enhanced with thoroughly practiced skills, are in communicating with people. I listen and try to understand. Patients frequently thank me for taking the time to listen. I strive to help, whether through education, advice, or the offer of therapeutic action.

Vascular treatment procedures are part of what I do, and because the results bloom so quickly, this part of my work tends to bring me a joy that I can share with others. All aspects of my work are dependent on the knowledge and skills and sacrifice of those who came before me, yet they also each allow me an artistic expression with my own style. No wonder I feel so fortunate.

I have lived in California all of my life, initially in the East Bay (Oakland and Moraga), then, during college years, at Stanford. I lived in Los Angeles for two years before starting medical school at U.C. San Diego, where I stayed for 10 years of medical education. When I settled in Santa Rosa in 1989 I was the first fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist in the North Bay. For many years I was the highest volume operator of coronary artery procedures at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. In recent years I have taken less heart emergency call than in the past, while keeping my office practice busy and thriving, including with the 2006 addition of state-of-the-art venous disease diagnosis and treatment and the 2009 addition of brain artery ultrasound imaging to the practice.

I enjoy family life with my wife and three children. We have traveled to many exotic places. I like swimming and biking and hiking and gym workouts. Team sports entertain me, as does reading, especially history.

We offer free consultations and we are adept with insurance rules and regulations as they apply to varicose vein treatments. In a single one-hour visit at our Novato office, Dr. Erickson will evaluate your veins, including with ultrasound, and advise you, in writing, of the findings and of the cost of treatment and whether or not insurance will cover the treatment. It could not be easier!

Hilary Thomas, Dir. Business Operations

Hilary comes from a background of Special Events, Sports and Hospitality. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. She recently moved back from New York, where she was working with the Buffalo Sabres, and the San Francisco 49ers prior to that. She is loving being a new mom, enjoys travelling, camping, hiking, and really just anything outdoors. She is loving learning the medical and aesthetics side of the world.

Jenn Herrera, RN

Jenn has many years of experience as a surgical assistant in reconstructive periodontics as well as in critical care nursing. Her colleagues will attest to her great “hand skills” and keen aesthetic eye.  She is remarkable at the fine detail work required in aesthetics.  She also provided medical practice nurse leadership at the office.  Jenn was born and raised in Novato and is excited about serving her community.

Lisa Eiselin

Lisa graduated from College of Marin in 2019, majoring in Business Administration. Since graduating she has completed her nursing prerequisites and plans to apply to College of Marin’s Nursing Program in Spring 2022. Lisa plans to become a registered nurse, specializing in aesthetics. In her spare time she enjoys getting outside and taking photos of Marin Counties local wildlife.  

Morgan Dewing

Morgan graduated from UC San Diego in 2020 where she was a scholar-athlete on the women’s rowing team. Morgan majored in Biological Anthropology and minored in Environmental Studies. Since graduating she has been working as a Compliance Associate at RH where she has gained skills in program management and social compliance. Morgan is outgoing and eager to learn as much as she can in the medical field. Soon she hopes to apply to a veterinary program to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian.