“At Respira Wellness, we live by the word HEAL. We honor the Heart, nurture your Energy, build Awareness, and inspire a healthier Lifestyle. Our mission is to guide each client on a journey where self-care, balance, and confidence create lasting well-being inside and out.”
Respira Wellness provides non-surgical facial and wellness treatments in the Kansas City area, helping you feel balanced, radiant, and confident without injectables or downtime.
Dr. David Whitmer
Medical Director
Dr. David Whitmer serves as the Medical Director at Respira Wellness, bringing extensive clinical experience and a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to care. He completed his residency at Truman Medical Center (now University Health) in 2013 and is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
At Respira Wellness, Dr. Whitmer oversees medically supervised ketamine therapy program, ensuring the highest standards of safety, clinical integrity, and individualized care. Ketamine treatment is offered as part of an integrative approach to mental and emotional wellness, supporting patients who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or emotional burnout. Dr. Whitmer is also committed to individual needs regarding weight loss therapy, and vitamin therapy including NAD+, Glutathione, and B12.
Dr. Whitmer is deeply committed to compassionate care and evidence-based treatment strategies that support overall well-being. His focus is on empowering patients, providing guidance, education, and personalized treatment plans that help each individual toward clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of wellness.
Fernanda Whitmer
Esthetician
Fernanda Whitmer is a licensed esthetician dedicated to helping clients feel confident and radiant in their skin. With extensive training in a variety of skincare techniques, including facials, peels, microdermabrasion, and advanced skin treatments, She combines professional expertise with a personalized approach to meet each client’s unique needs.
Passionate about skin health and overall wellness, Fernanda Whitmer focuses on educating clients while delivering treatments that enhance natural beauty and promote long-lasting results. She strives to create a relaxing, welcoming environment where every client feels pampered, cared for, and empowered to love the skin they’re in.
Fernanda specializes in Sculptural Face Lifting (SFL), having completed an intensive course in Paris, France, under the guidance of world-renowned expert Yakov Gershkovich. She has also expanded her knowledge through additional training in South America, bringing a unique blend of international techniques to her practice.
Roger Figueroa
Esthetician
Roger Figueroa is a licensed esthetician in Kansas and Missouri, blending artistry, innovation, and results-driven skincare. With over nine years of experience in the fashion industry as a designer and operations professional, his approach to aesthetics is deeply rooted in creativity, precision, and personalization.
Roger specializes in elevated, confidence-boosting skincare experiences designed to empower clients through thoughtful, transformative results. His philosophy centers on honoring individuality and self-expression while delivering high-performance skincare treatments. What began as a passion for transformation through fashion has evolved into a commitment to helping others achieve healthy, radiant skin.
His services include chemical peels, nano-needling, HydroFacial®️ treatments, body treatments, and fully customized facials, each carefully tailored to meet individual skin needs. Roger holds certifications in Project Management, User Experience, the Be-Healthy Initiative, Chemical Peels, LED Light Therapy, and Treating Melanin-Rich Skin, ensuring that both expertise and artistry are at the core of every treatment.
Why work with us
Fernanda Whitmer trained in person in Paris France by the world renown leader in sculptural facial lifting technique by Jakov Gershkovich, bringing world class talent and technique to the Kansas City area.
Respira Wellness treatments are backed by years of education and hands-on experience in advanced facial techniques, including training inspired by European and South American methods.
At Respira Wellness we are also proud to provide traditional facial massage in addition to hydrofacial treatment.
Fernanda Whitmer in Paris receiving the honors of completing her certification in sculptural face lifting technique
Jacov Gershkovich using hands on approach to ensure mastery of sculptural face lifting technique
Fernanda Whitmer getting hands on training in sculptural facial lifting technique