Meet Our Team

Richard M. Foxx, M.D.
Founder and Medical Director
specializes in cosmetic dermatology and esthetic medicine.

International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery

American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners

Lecturer on TITAN and 3-D Skin Rejuvenation for CUTERA

Platinum BOTOX provider

BOTOX trainer and lecturer for
International Academy of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

Restylane Advisory Board

RADIESSE Medical Education Faculty

JUVEDERM clinical investigator

Most experienced RADIESSE provider in three county area

After graduating from Brandeis University, Doctor Foxx attended Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia where he received his M.D. degree. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hahnemann Hospital.

Commissioned a Captain in the U.S. Army, Doctor Foxx served as Regimental Surgeon for the 6th Armored Cavalry and was involved in its reactivation in 1967. As Regimental Surgeon, Doctor Foxx was in charge of the conditioning and daily wellness of 5,000 combat troopers.

Practicing aesthetic medicine and cosmetic dermatology since 2001, Doctor Foxx is known for his gentle touch as well as his sense of aesthetic balance and attention to fine detail using BOTOX® and dermal fillers such as Restylane®, JUVEDERM, and RADIESSE™. He is widely recognized for his experience and ability with TITAN™, the world's most effective skin tightening system, and with the entire array of laser modalities including the FRAXEL no-downtime skin resurfacing system. He is on the RADIESSE Medical Education Faculty and regularly trains physicians in his technique of mid-face volumization. Doctor Foxx also trains physicians for IAPAM on the use of BOTOX.

Doctor Foxx is a Certified Physician Assistant Supervisor and has been certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. He serves as a physician volunteer at Gilda's Club Desert Cities.

A sought-after lecturer and published writer on medical and non-medical topics, Doctor Foxx is a recognized authority on medical spas. He is the Editor of THE HEALING DOCTOR, a monthly medical newsletter with international distribution. Doctor Foxx has been a desert dweller since 1985 and opened The Medical and Skin Spa in HPR_Richard_and_JoAnn 2003. He now resides in La Quinta. It is there where the Doc pursues his life-long passion for horses, cooking, music (two kinds: Country and Western), writing, and following the PBR. Having just completed work on his second novel, a murder mystery called SPIRIT RANCH, Doctor Foxx is working on his next book to be called LOOK BETTER THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE...WITHOUT SURGERY.

CEO and Director of Marketing JoAnn Bolduc Foxx has been with The Medical and Skin Spa since its inception. Before then she enjoyed a long and distinguished career as the International Buyer for Giorgio Beverly Hills. Former owner and CEO of her own sports marketing group, JoAnn is an honors graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. She is a native of Oregon and attended the University of Massachusetts. Prior to moving to California in the 1970's, JoAnn lived in Panama for five years.

JoAnn is a trained counselor in all aspects of non-invasive, no-downtime cosmetic wellness procedures. She lives in La Quinta and enjoys horseback riding, music, wonderful cooking, and nurturing her array of assorted animals that presently includes three horses, a friendly roadrunner, an owl, three covey of quail with about 24 baby chicks, an occasional Peregrine, and, of course, Sammy the black Lab.

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Coordinator of Laser Services and Laser Nurse, Brandi, R.N., is a California native. A graduate of College of the Desert School of Nursing, Brandi is a trained and accredited laser nurse. She was also personally trained by the Doc as well as the CUTERA™ training team. Nurse Brandi is extremely results-oriented and particularly well-known for her deft touch with TITAN™ and FRAXEL. She lives in Cathedral City with her husband, Albert, their three children, and their adopted dog, Midget.

Nurse Practitioner Sandy, R.N., N.P. is a trained and accredited laser nurse who has worked with the Doc in various incarnations for many years. She graduated from Green Mountain College in Vermont, received her R.N. from De Kalb University in Atlanta, and her Nurse Practitioner training at San Jose State. Known for her patient and gentle touch, Sandy is able to affect great results with both TITAN™ and FRAXEL™. An avid fitness buff, she lives in Rancho Mirage and Big Bear with her wonderful husband Maurice and their black Scotty dog Scott.

Amy is a trained and licensed medical aesthetician and skin health expert at The Medical and Skin Spa. She is a true local, having grown up within minutes of the office. Amy often appears on television with the Doc and has extensive experience with advanced peels, DERMAL QUENCH, and microdermabrasion as well as the entire array of treatments available in the office. With a long-time interest in alternative modalities, Amy has added another dimension to our already healing atmosphere. Amy lives in La Quinta with her husband, Aaron, her French Bulldogs Cody and Rider, and a rabbit named Snuggles.

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A native Californian, Lynne was trained at Fullerton College and has taken continuing ed courses at the Conservatory of Esthetics, La Roche-Posay, and Peter Thomas Roth. She is a member of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists and has been practicing medical aesthetics for 12 years.

Before joining us, Lynne worked with several well-known plastic surgeons in Orange County. Her credentials include experience in makeup, facial massage, laser aesthetics, adult acne treatment, and of course, dermal planing. Most importantly, she has the healing touch we look for in every member of our team.
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Sammy, a four year-old black Labrador retriever is Director of Stress Management Services for The Medical and Skin Spa. A native of Phelan, CA, Sammy apprenticed with the Doc and JoAnn until he was fully qualified. A true Buddha spirit, he is the personification of mellow and only barks when he is ignored for long periods. On occasion he is available for walks around the Resort grounds or for long talks by the reflecting pool. If you have any issues related to stress, Sammy is available for email consultations as well. He will soon have his own email address but for now he can be reached at joann@medicalandskinspa.com.

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