Turn Back Time Spa & Wellness Clinic

Martha Bartleson, CMLT - My Story

How Turn Back Time Started

On December 27, 1997 I was admitted to Chandler Hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis and pneumonia one year after being diagnosed with adult onset diabetes. Within hours, I went into septic shock and was placed on the ventilator. While on the vent, I developed blood clots that lead to dry gangrene. I awoke from the coma weeks later to a half dead forearm and hand.

I went through a long healing process and 18 surgeries over the next several years leaving me with a multitude of scar tissue. It was during this time, that I discovered the healing benefits of LED light therapy. LED changed my life forever! It softened my scar tissue and helped to heal the extensive nerve damage. In addition, it was extremely beneficial over many years as I slowly detoxed myself from the massive amounts of pain medications and began living my life again.

This led me to learning about IPL photofacial and skin rejuvenation which in turn became Turn Back Time Day Spa, LLC in 2008. This business opened with just one technician and has over the years grown immensely. In 2016, I opened up Turn Back Time Wellness Clinic, LLC with two partners who were long term clients and we added RF technology with ThermiSmooth™ skin tightening and body sculpting, ThermiVa™ vaginal rejuvenation and Vivace™ RF micro-needling.

In 2021, we were thrilled to add our Tetra™ CO2 skin resurfacing to our treatment options which gives us amazing results, including breaking up my scar tissue in my elbow giving me back 100% range of motion! I finally have found a treatment I can safely treat my muscle & skin grafts with!

Meet The Team

Our Mission

At Turn Back Time Spa & Wellness Clinic, we are dedicated to providing high-quality medical and aesthetic services to our patients. We have an outstanding staff to meet our patients needs on every level including general practice medicine, medically supervised weight loss programs and injectables as well as restorative laser skin rejuvenation services with the latest technology available. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community through compassionate care and personalized treatment plans.

Diane Bajus, CNP, CNM, PhD

Medical Director

I have been the Medical Director at Turn Back Time Spa & Wellness Clinic since 2010. I have dedicated my career to women's health and wellness with a focus on natural healing. The opportunity to assist women with antiaging treatments that encompass natural healing is the most rewarding and gratifying experience.

My Passion

I am passionate about natural healing as a certified herbalist, I offer a complete line of my own salves and teas.

I practice the "art" of facial injectables with Botox® and dermal fillers, PRP, and Prohilio™ . In addition, I offer IV therapy, medically supervised weight loss programs, women's wellness exams and hormone therapy. I also provide WIQO Peels, Oxygen Facials and DermaPen™ micro-needling.

Mikaela Fontana, LE, CMLT

Office Manager

I started working at Turn Back Time Spa & Wellness Clinic in 2020 as an aesthetician and laser technician. Additionally, I am also our office manager and handle the day to day operations. Whether it be performing skin services or front desk duties, I love working with our clients to provide the best experience possible!

I graduated from Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics (SWINA) as a Medical Aesthetician, Certified Medical Laser Technician, and a Laser Safety Officer in 2018.

Since graduating I have been certified in a number of laser machines including but not limited to ThermiSmooth ™ RF Skin Tightening and Body Contouring, Vivace ™ Fractional Micro-Needling, IPL Photofacial, and Tetra ™ CO2 CoolPeel Skin Resurfacing.

My Passion

I am originally from Tucson, Arizona and moved to the Valley in 2018 to pursue my dream of becoming a skincare expert. I enjoy building long lasting relationships with my clients and educating them on available service options. Using medical grade products, treatments, and technology I am able to help them achieve their skincare goals!

Desiree Jaime, LE, CMLT

Lead Aesthetician

After graduating from Penrose Academy as well as Med-Surg Aesthetics and Laser Academy, I received my Aesthetics, Laser and Laser Safety Officer Certifications. Shortly after, I joined this incredible team here at Turn Back Time Spa and Wellness.

I am certified and experienced in RF Skin Tightening and Body Contouring, Vivace ™ Fractional Micro-Needling, IPL Photofacial and Tetra ™ CO2 CoolPeel Skin Resurfacing in addition to customized facials, chemical peels and micro-needling.

I strive to achieve my clients' goals and make them feel confident on any given day! I have the most fun tailoring services to my clients' needs and I am always happy to educate my clients as well.

Janelle Alpizar Muro, LE, CMLT

Aesthetician & CMLT

I am originally from San Diego California and moved to Arizona two years ago to pursue my dream job of becoming a Licensed Esthetician and Laser Technician. Growing up I suffered with extreme cystic hormonal acne - something that most if not all teenagers experience. Due to the severity of my acne I sought help from a professional Licensed Esthetician. Not only did she completely transform my skin for the better, but she also inspired me to want to do the same for others. Every time I went in for a facial or chemical peel I remember how intrigued I was by the way the whole process worked. Never in a million years did I think it was possible for my acne to clear. By seeing my own results, I knew that I wanted to involve myself in a job that transformed skin and made people more confident without using damaging medications that can take a toll on your body. Fast forward to today, after graduating from Penrose Academy, I have the pleasure of working at Turn Back Time Spa and Wellness Clinic.