About Aluma
Leading Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon
Aluma delivers a higher standard of patient care in aesthetic medicine. We are a physician’s office specializing in advanced non-surgical facial treatments serving Portland, Oregon, since 2018. We take pride in our work and our patients’ results, only offering treatments that are effective in creating natural and beautiful outcomes. To achieve this, we prioritize evidence-based techniques as well as comprehensive treatment approaches.
Rather than relying solely on training from pharmaceutical manufacturers, which can be prone to bias, we invest in private education and training from independent thought leaders in the field. Such valuable resources are fundamental to our mission, superior patient care, and the development of our exceptional staff.
Our Story
Aluma began as an idea after co-founder Aimee, a fatigued working mom, had her first aesthetic treatment at 33. Feeling overwhelmed by the process, price, and pressure at a local med spa, she left her first Botox treatment feeling worse. Sharing her experience with her husband, Dr. Nathaniel Brigham, they envisioned a better approach to aesthetic medicine, prioritizing patient care and high ethical standards. They established Aluma Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, OR, committed to delivering a nurturing atmosphere and personalized treatments.
Aluma’s team has carefully curated the most effective treatments and products to achieve real results. With advances in facial anatomy understanding, treatment techniques, and product formulations, Dr. Brigham’s extensive training and experience ensure comprehensive approaches to renew patients’ beauty naturally. Aluma stands out among medical spas, combining Dr. Brigham’s medical expertise with the personalized care Aimee sought. Together, Aimee and Dr. Brigham are dedicated to continued professional growth and mastering the art and science of aesthetic medicine.
Our Story
Aluma began as an idea after co-founder Aimee, a fatigued working mom, had her first aesthetic treatment at 33. Feeling overwhelmed by the process, price, and pressure at a local med spa, she left her first Botox treatment feeling worse. Sharing her experience with her husband, Dr. Nathaniel Brigham, they envisioned a better approach to aesthetic medicine, prioritizing patient care and high ethical standards. They established Aluma Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, OR, committed to delivering a nurturing atmosphere and personalized treatments.
Aluma’s team has carefully curated the most effective treatments and products to achieve real results. With advances in facial anatomy understanding, treatment techniques, and product formulations, Dr. Brigham’s extensive training and experience ensure comprehensive approaches to renew patients’ beauty naturally. Aluma stands out among medical spas, combining Dr. Brigham’s medical expertise with the personalized care Aimee sought. Together, Aimee and Dr. Brigham are dedicated to continued professional growth and mastering the art and science of aesthetic medicine.
Meet the Aluma Team
Nathaniel S. Brigham, MD
Medical Director, Founder
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Dr. Brigham is a board-certified internal medicine physician. In 2005, he graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine, then interned at the Naval Hospital Bremerton and served as a U.S. Navy flight surgeon. In 2009, he moved to Portland and completed an internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Brigham has worked as a hospitalist since.
In 2017, he began specializing in aesthetic medicine in Portland and opened his private practice the following year. Since then, he has found fulfillment in the artistic and procedural aspects of aesthetic medicine and the refinement of those skills to achieve optimal results. With over a decade of experience as a physician and years practicing aesthetic medicine, Dr. Brigham brings valuable skills and a commitment to patient care that improves every touchpoint of the Aluma journey.
Aimee Brigham, MCD
Executive Operations, Founder
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Aimee is a natural caregiver, and patients can expect that personal touch from her. Aimee understands wanting to feel good about your reflection in the mirror. As a young adult, she had cystic acne and witnessed firsthand an uptick in confidence and happiness from the results of aesthetic medicine.
With a master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University, Aimee has worked in the Northwest as a pediatric speech and language pathologist since 2005. Along with her background as an SLP, Aimee brings experience in assessment, intervention, and sustained support, which she incorporates into Aluma’s patient care model.
Mikayla Murphy, BSN-RN
Aesthetic Nurse Injector
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Mikayla graduated from Linfield University with a BS in Nursing and has worked in the field for five years, honing her clinical skills along the way. She has completed extensive one-on-one training with Dr. Brigham in facial anatomy and injection techniques to achieve natural results. Mikayla’s calm demeanor and attention to detail make her an excellent injector. She loves helping Aluma patients look and feel their best. When not busy with her rowdy and active dogs, you can find the native Oregonian paddle boarding or being the fun auntie to all the little ones in her life.
Tatum Waters
Clinical Esthetician
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Tatum Waters received her initial training from Beau Monde Academy in 2017 and has been practicing as an esthetician since. Tatum is highly intuitive, calm, and a natural empath with Reiki Certification levels 1 and 2. Clients leave their skin surface treatments with Tatum, feeling like they’re floating on air. She considers her esthetician training a lifelong pursuit, staying current on chemical peel and microneedling protocols. She gives her clients comfort and care they can carry back into the world with every treatment.
Michelle Zawadzki
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Michelle Zawadzki earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington and then worked at Intel as a process engineer. Her critical thinking, organization, writing skills, and taste are true assets to our team. When working at the front desk, Michelle’s positivity and gracious demeanor are the first things clients experience when they walk in the door. As a busy wife and mother of two, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and pursuing hobbies like tennis and Brazilian jiu jitsu.
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Office: 503-688-9235
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1421 SE 13th Ave.,
Portland, OR 97214
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