Heather Merlo

Med Spa · Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics · Tampa, FL

Heather Merlo, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner based in Lutz, Florida, and the founder and owner of Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics, a medical spa specializing in aesthetic medicine and women's wellness. She served approximately 15 years in acute care and emergency medicine at Tampa General Hospital, a level 1 trauma center in Tampa, Florida, before launching her independent practice in 2021. She received specialized aesthetics training through Aesthetic Medical Educators (AMET) and operates what is described as Florida's first nurse practitioner–owned medical spa to feature the Inmode Empower RF platform.

Heather Merlo, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and the founder and CEO of Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics, a boutique medical spa in Tampa, Florida, specializing in regenerative medicine, anti-aging aesthetics, and women's wellness. Before stepping into medical aesthetics, Merlo spent more than 15 years in intensive care and emergency medicine at Tampa General Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center in Tampa, Florida — a clinical foundation that informs the safety-first, results-driven approach that now defines Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics. Merlo founded Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics in 2021, transitioning from hospital medicine to entrepreneurship while seven months pregnant during the pandemic. Drawing on her Italian heritage, she named the practice after the phrase "Sei Tu Bella" — Italian for "Are you beautiful?" — reflecting a mission centered on restoring women's confidence and wellness. Today she is recognized as Haute Beauty's medical spa expert for the Tampa Bay area. As a family nurse practitioner, Heather Merlo received advanced training in medical aesthetics through Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (AMET) and alongside leading industry partners including Merz Aesthetics, Galderma, Allergan, Crown Aesthetics, and InMode, for whom she now serves as an international trainer. At Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics in Tampa, Florida, her signature offerings include Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling and Morpheus8 Body for skin tightening and body contouring, MINT PDO thread lifts for non-surgical facial lifting, and a full menu of injectables such as Botox, Xeomin, Jeuveau, dermal fillers, Sculptra, and Kybella. Beyond facial aesthetics, Heather Merlo has built Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics into a destination for women's intimate wellness and regenerative care in Tampa, Florida, offering treatments for vaginal rejuvenation, urinary incontinence, and pelvic-floor concerns alongside PRP and PRF therapies, SkinPen microneedling, laser services, hormone optimization, and medical-grade skincare. For patients across Tampa, Florida searching for an experienced, clinically grounded provider of medical aesthetics and women's wellness, Heather Merlo and Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics pair the rigor of emergency-medicine training with a personalized, confidence-first philosophy of care.

Heather Merlo, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and the founder and CEO of Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics, a boutique medical spa in Tampa, Florida. Before launching Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics in 2021, she spent more than 15 years in intensive care and emergency medicine at Tampa General Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center, and now brings that clinical foundation to medical aesthetics and women's wellness. Recognized as Haute Beauty's expert for the Tampa Bay area, Merlo specializes in regenerative and anti-aging treatments — from Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling and MINT PDO thread lifts to injectables, body contouring, and women's intimate wellness — and serves as an international trainer for InMode.

Heather Merlo APRN, FNP-C, a distinguished and board-certified family nurse practitioner, has devoted over a decade and a half to the demanding realms of intensive care and emergency medicine at Tampa General Hospital, a prestigious level 1 trauma center in Tampa, Florida. Her remarkable journey took a transformative turn in 2021, when, even while facing the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic and at the remarkable stage of seven months into her pregnancy, Merlo embarked on a remarkable shift from the corporate world to the realm of women entrepreneurship.

Fueled by a profound desire to harmonize the roles of motherhood and female entrepreneurship, bolstering women's confidence and advocating for regenerative medicine, particularly in the pandemic's wake, the visionary entity known as Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics came into existence. With unwavering determination and a singular focus, Merlo brought her dreams to fruition, venturing into the captivating realm of aesthetic medicine, where she found her passion and a profound commitment to empowering women through a dedicated emphasis on women's wellness services.

Before stepping into her role as an independent practitioner, Merlo pursued specialized training in medical aesthetics at AMET, alongside luminaries in the field such as Merz Pharmaceuticals, Galderma, Allergan, Crown Aesthetics, Aesthetic Management Partners, Revive, SaltMed, and Inmode. Her vast expertise spans a spectrum of advanced specialties, including women's wellness, vaginal rejuvenation, laser services, RF microneedling with Morpheus 8 platforms, Mint PDO threads for non-surgical facelifts, clinical expert level for ZO Skin Health medical grade skincare, EXO|E stem cells and Sculptra regenerative medicine, intimacy wellness, hair restoration, and bio stimulatory procedures with Radiesse for anti-aging and rejuvenation.

Notably, Merlo's international reach extends as she assumes the role of a trainer for Inmode, the esteemed manufacturer of the world-renowned RF micro-needling treatment, Morpheus. With support from influential figures such as Eva Longoria and Kim Kardashian, who attributes her svelte physique to the transformative Morpheus treatment, it has unquestionably become the gold standard and a highly sought-after procedure within the industry. Merlo's dedication takes her across the United States, where she imparts her knowledge to MedSpa practice owners, fostering a culture of education, safety, and comfort for all clients.

In a monumental milestone, Sei Tu Bella Aesthetics stands as Florida's inaugural Nurse Practitioner-owned MedSpa to feature the groundbreaking Empower RF platform by Inmode, earning its status as Lutz's premier women's wellness institute. Merlo's pursuit of excellence has led her to train under the guidance of Dr. Henry Ramirez, MD, OB/GYN, a pioneering inventor and opinion leader in the Empower RF Platform, and collaborate with distinguished figures like Dr. Tracy Blusewicz, MD, FACOG OB/GYN, and internationally acclaimed Urogynecologist and Pelvic Floor Surgeon Dr. Mickey Karram, MD. In collaboration, Merlo delivers cutting-edge skills and treatment therapies to their discerning clientele.

Maintaining her position as a prominent medical aesthetics provider, Merlo remains committed to constant growth. She regularly attends international training seminars and advanced courses to stay at the forefront of advanced injection techniques, safety standards, and industry trends. Merlo's unwavering dedication to marrying artistry with medical aesthetics underscores her unwavering commitment to empowering her clients through education.

With a rich Italian heritage, Ms. Merlo aspired to christen her enterprise with a name that exuded sophistication that celebrated her Italian roots. During her quest, she unearthed the Italian phrase "Sei Tu Bella," which, translated precisely, conveys the question "Are you beautiful?" This discovery struck a resonant chord. At Sei Tu Bella, should you ever find yourself questioning your own beauty, rest assured it is our solemn duty to ensure you feel nothing less than truly exquisite.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Merlo holds a deep appreciation for her leisure moments, which she dedicates to forging lasting memories with her family. Alongside her devoted husband and five children, she passionately supports her two promising sons in their pursuit of professional athleticism through travel baseball. Simultaneously, she cherishes the joy of nurturing her three young daughters and embarks on ventures that take her across the open seas and foreign horizons. Her heart finds a special place in the exploration of her husband's homeland, Mendoza, Argentina, where she immerses herself in the richness of familial connections while savoring the exquisite pleasures of world-renowned award-winning wines and gourmet cuisine.