True Skin Aesthetics: Premier Medspa in Alpharetta/roswell
Founder & Clinical Director – TrueSkin Wellness & Integrative Health Integrative Health Practitioner | Licensed Medical Aesthetician | Neuromuscular & Kinetics Therapist | Healthcare Executive
Dr. Juanita Bonds is a distinguished healthcare executive, licensed medical aesthetician, and integrative wellness practitioner with more than 25 years of experience transforming how beauty, recovery, and whole-body health are delivered. She is the founder of TrueSkin MedEsthetics and TrueSkin Wellness & Integrative Health, where she blends advanced paramedical skin revision, neuromuscular therapy, post-surgical lymphatic care, and functional wellness to treat the person, not just the symptom. Dr. Bonds holds a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). She has served as CEO of multiple rehabilitation and specialty care hospitals, including Oasis Rehabilitation Hospital, Luling Rehabilitation Center, and St. Charles Specialty Rehabilitation—making history as the first African American to own and operate a hospital in Louisiana.
At TrueSkin, her approach is both medically grounded and culturally specific, offering results-driven treatments tailored to melanin-rich skin, complex inflammatory conditions, and post-operative healing. Her expertise as a certified DMK MD paramedical skin practitioner is complemented by her background in neuromuscular and kinetics therapy, allowing her to support clients through skin revision, lymphatic drainage, and functional health protocols that address gut health, hormone imbalances, and chronic stress. Dr. Bonds believes true beauty begins with internal balance and cellular wellness. Her mission is to bridge clinical excellence with compassionate care—empowering every client, especially those historically overlooked in traditional skincare and healthcare, to achieve lasting vitality, confidence, and transformation.
Dr. Carter, M.D. – Medical Director, TrueSkin MedEsthetics & Integrative Health
Dr. Carter, M.D., is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of experience spanning anesthesiology, aesthetic medicine, and functional integrative health. After 16 years of clinical anesthesia practice, he transitioned into advanced cosmetic and wellness medicine, bringing with him a passion for regenerative care and precision-based therapies. As Medical Director of TrueSkin MedEsthetics, Dr. Carter plays a vital role in supporting the clinic’s mission to deliver inclusive, medically grounded aesthetic and wellness treatments. He has successfully opened and led seven clinics across Georgia and Florida, specializing in liposuction, fat transfer, non-surgical body sculpting, anti-aging protocols, and functional medicine services. Dr. Carter is fellowship-trained in stem cell and peptide therapy through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and is a member of both A4M and the Institute for Functional Medicine. A graduate of Morehouse College (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and Howard University College of Medicine, with residency training at Emory University, Dr. Carter is also the Corporate Medical Director for Real Health Clinics, where he leads functional protocols for Alzheimer’s care. His integrative approach merges clinical excellence with innovation—helping clients achieve aesthetic goals while restoring internal vitality, hormonal balance, and long-term wellness.
Dr. Jameelah Gater, M.D. – Director of Integrative & Preventive Medicine
Dr. Jameelah Gater is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience in clinical medicine, functional wellness, and holistic health. She earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Michigan and completed her Family Medicine Residency at Emory University in Atlanta. Driven by a passion for healing the whole person, she completed her Fellowship in Integrative Medicine under renowned pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona. Dr. Gater specializes in preventive care, hormone balance, weight management, and lifestyle-based medicine, combining conventional practice with evidence-informed complementary therapies. She is the founder of Lake Oconee Primary and Urgent Care and an established concierge medicine provider. Her dedication to patient-centered care has earned her multiple honors, including Georgia’s Resident of the Year and the Thomas C. Davies Award for Family Practice. As Director of Integrative & Preventive Medicine at TrueSkin Wellness & Integrative Health, Dr. Gater leads clinical protocols that empower clients to restore long-term vitality, hormonal harmony, and sustainable wellness from the inside out.
Meet Ridley — RN, Aesthetic & Integrative Wellness Practitioner
Ridley is a registered nurse with a clinical background from the University of Georgia and Augusta University. With a deep passion for both skin health and whole-body wellness, she brings a unique blend of medical knowledge and aesthetic artistry to her work at TrueSkin Wellness & Integrative Health. Her mission is to enhance natural beauty, restore skin confidence, and support clients in feeling balanced—inside and out.
Outside of the treatment room, Ridley works at a local children’s hospital and enjoys fitness classes, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.