Meet April Umek, PA-C at Pacific Coast Aesthetics Serving Santa Cruz, Aptos CA

April Umek is a certified physician assistant at Pacific Coast Aesthetics in Aptos, CA. With extensive experience and phenomenal patient care, she provides excellent service to her clients. For more information, contact us or schedule a consultation. We are located at 28 Seascape Village, Aptos, CA 95003. We serve clients from Santa Cruz CA, Aptos CA, Capitola CA, Soquel CA, Live Oak Santa Cruz CA, Rio Del Mar CA, and surrounding areas.

April Umek, PA-C

Where did April complete her undergraduate studies?
April completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

What advanced degree does April hold?
She holds a Master of Science degree from the Physician Assistant program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Is April accredited as a Physician Assistant?
Yes, she is a nationally accredited Physician Assistant.

How many years of experience does April have in women’s health?
April has eighteen years of experience in women’s health, including surgery, deliveries, and patient counseling regarding hormonal therapies and menopause.

What experience does April have in emergency medicine?
She practiced for eight years in an urban emergency department.

Has April worked in dermatology?
Yes, she practiced for four years in a dermatology office.

How much experience does April have in medical aesthetics?
She has six years of practice in a medical aesthetics office.

What types of aesthetic treatments is April proficient in?
April is skilled in neuromodulator and dermal filler injectables, non-ablative laser and light-based therapies (IPL, BBL HEROic, laser hair removal, laser vein treatment, fractional laser resurfacing), medical dermatology (photodynamic therapy, microdermabrasion), skin tightening (radiofrequency, ultrasound, BBL), body contouring (Emsculpt), and women’s health treatments (Emsella, DiVa).

Does April have training in advanced laser technology?
Yes, she has extensive training and experience with Halo, the world’s first and only Hybrid Fractional Laser designed to minimize discomfort and downtime while maximizing results.

How does April embrace health and wellness personally?
She practices yoga, teaches yoga, incorporates meditation and mindfulness into her life, and stays active through fitness and sports.

How long has April practiced yoga?
She has practiced yoga for more than fifteen years.

Has April worked as a yoga instructor?
Yes, she has been a yoga instructor for the past ten years and assists with instructor-training seminars.

What recreational activities does April enjoy outside of yoga?
She plays ice hockey in a coed league at Sharks Ice, competes with a traveling team, and participates in the Northern California Women’s Hockey League.

How does April describe the balance between her activities?
She says, “Hockey and yoga are the yin and yang that keep me balanced and present in life.”

Does April enjoy ocean activities?
Yes, she loves the ocean and water sports and appreciates living close enough to walk to the beach in Seascape Village.

Q: How does April describe her goals at this stage in her career?
A: She is excited to help patients look and feel healthy and vibrant, both inside and out, through individualized skin treatments, clean products, nutrition, and holistic services.

What does April believe a consistent skin program can achieve?
She believes it can rejuvenate skin, restore a youthful glow, and turn back the clock at the cellular level.

How does April’s background enhance her care for patients?
Her experience in women’s health, aesthetics, and medical dermatology—from routine care to emergencies—allows her to design specialized plans tailored to each patient.

What additional benefit does April highlight about skin rejuvenation?
In addition to looking and feeling younger, patients can also decrease their risk of skin cancer.

What is the mission of Pacific Coast Aesthetics as April describes it?
Pacific Coast Aesthetics integrates wellness with the highest quality and most advanced treatments in skin care to help patients achieve lasting results.