About us
Sculpt MD – CoolSculpting and Medspa is a unique practice in Livermore that focuses on Medical Weight Loss, CoolSculpting, Skin Tightening and other body enhancement treatments. Our approach combines medical expertise with a calm experience to make the largest health benefit impact possible. We’re in the business of improving quality of life and wellness. We treat our patients like members of our family.
We hope to help patients achieve real, lasting results by transforming their bodies and leading to both a healthier body and mind. Feeling good about yourself and your body image provides the foundation to leading a healthy lifestyle. At Sculpt MD, we provide the resources to make this a reality.
Se Habla Español
Nos enorgullece servir a nuestra comunidad diversa y hacer que cada cliente se sienta como en casa. Contamos con personal que habla español para garantizar una comunicación clara, comodidad y atención excepcional — porque todos merecen sentirse comprendidos y bien atendidos.
Our Team
Dr. David A. Cruz
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. David Cruz, ND is a board-certified naturopathic doctor with over seven years of experience in both clinical practice and academia. He began his career in Puerto Rico, where he focused on pain management, botanical medicine, and acupuncture. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Cruz served as an academic coordinator and professor in the Naturopathic Medicine program at UAGM College, where he taught courses in botanical medicine, sports medicine and orthopedics, physical therapy, and anatomy and physiology, while also supervising student clinical rotations.
In 2023, Dr. Cruz relocated to California to broaden his scope of practice, focusing on weight management, hormone replacement therapy, and regenerative medicine. He trained through Empire Medical in advanced joint injection techniques.
Dr Cruz is also expertly trained in Regenerative Aesthetics techniques with advanced products such as Biofillers (Platelet Rich Fibrin), and the Biostimulators Sculptra and Radiesse. He possesses an artistic touch with his aesthetic approach while bringing a keen medical eye.
Dr Cruz provides medical consultations for Body Sculpting and medical weight loss and has vast experience with GLP1 medications and guiding patients through a medically supervised weight loss program.
Dr Cruz has received advanced training and direct mentorship in Hormone Replacement Therapy and male and female health from nationally recognized Longevity Medicine Expert Dr John Robinson. Dr Cruz is an expert in all forms of hormone replacement therapy including Subcutaneous Pellet Therapy and Hormone Injections He has received additional training with Dr Robinson on Longevity Medicine approaches including advanced biomarker analysis and Peptide Therapy.
Dr. Cruz is deeply committed to helping patients achieve optimal health and longevity, empowering them to live life with vitality and purpose.When he's not in the clinic, he enjoys hiking, road trips, and practicing martial arts.
Monica Hammer
Aesthetics Registered Nurse & Medical Aesthetician
Monica has been a Registered Nurse since 2017 and pursued her calling in aesthetic medicine—a field that perfectly blends her love for skincare, anatomy, and patient care.
With a strong background in art and a passion for drawing, Monica brings an artistic eye to every treatment, focusing on natural-looking, beautifully balanced results. She is especially drawn to the intersection of science, creativity, and individualized care that aesthetic nursing offers. Her specialty lies in dermal and biostimulatory fillers, which she loves for their ability to subtly enhance and restore facial balance. Her personal favorite treatment to receive are fillers and Morpheus8, for its transformative skin results.
Monica is committed to staying at the forefront of aesthetic medicine, continuously expanding her knowledge and refining her skills to offer the most advanced, effective, and evidence-based techniques. Outside of work, she’s an avid animal lover and music enthusiast who enjoys attending live concerts with her husband.
Shawn Acharya
Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner
Shawn joined our team in 2023 as an experienced and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) with extensive experience in oncology, clinical research, and emergency nursing. He holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Sonoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Shawn's career is marked by a commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence. He is extremely detailed and precise with his techniques, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes. Shawn specializes in hormone replacement therapy, injectables, and anti-aging and rejuvenation treatments. His extensive experience in medicine, attention to detail, and critical care background makes him an outstanding Aesthetics & Wellness Provider. Patients greatly appreciate his expertise, compassionate approach, and dedication to their overall health and well-being.
In his free time, Shawn can be found on the soccor field, hiking, or meditating & praying.
Sneha Patel
Aesthetics Nurse Practitioner
Sneha has a background in Biology, a BSN from UNLV, and a Master's in Family Nurse Practitioner from Touro University, she's a true expert in cosmetic treatments. Specializing in fillers, various neuromodulators, Lasers, Morpheus, CoolSculpting and skin tightening procedures, she excels in creating facial harmony and personalized treatment plans. Her gentle approach and brilliance make her patients feel truly cared for. With a passion for empowering women to feel confident, she brings comprehensive care and a touch of magic to every treatment.
When not practicing, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.
Vanessa Torres
Patient Coordinator
Vanessa's bubbly energy makes it hard to not smile when you visit our office. From booking appointments to following up with patients post treatment, Vanessa utilizes her strong 5+ year background in customer relations to connect with patients and support them in achieving their aesthetic goals.
Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys cuddles with her dog Milo and expressing her style and creativity through nail art and fashion.
Brianna Simpson
Practice Manager
Brianna has over 10+ years of customer service and leadership experience, as well as many years in the aesthetics industry as a multi unit manager overseeing as many as three medspa clinics. During her time as an aesthetic clinic manager, she was able to build lasting relationships with patients and keep the highest patient satisfaction in the company. She is an expert in the industry and can walk you through a personalized consultation for the treatments we offer, where you can see the passion she has for the aesthetic field come through! She has seen life changing results from the treatments we have at Sculpt MD and will be thrilled to share.
Outside of the practice you can see her being the most proud soccer mom! She values movie nights with her family and enjoying one of the many hiking trails in the Bay area.
Great experience, very pleasant and relaxing.
Nicest people, very comfortable setting.
The doctor and his staff are wonderful. I highly recommend the doctors expertise in allergies and allergy relief along with his knowledge in weight loss management and coolsculpting.
I did a couple of CoolSculpting sessions a few months ago at SculptMD and can't wait to go back. I love the results and the doctor and his staff are ...