With 1.7 million followers on Instagram, Miranda Wilson knows how to turn heads. The aesthetic nurse practitioner, who began her career on a medical-surgical telemetry floor specializing in orthopedics, transitioned from the hospital to the medspa nearly a decade ago. “For several years, I balanced three 12-hour hospital shifts with two to three days at the medspa,” says the San Juan Capistrano resident. “After five years, I returned to school to earn my master’s degree and become a family nurse practitioner, then transitioned to working full-time in aesthetics.”
These days, Wilson sees patients at Newport Skin and Wellness while documenting her fitness and beauty secrets alongside everyday life with her fiancé on her burgeoning social media platforms. “Beauty and fitness have always been deeply personal to me. My mom taught me at a young age to take care of my body, which is a big reason I became a nurse in the first place,” she says. “Being able to combine my medical education with aesthetics has allowed me to help people look and feel their best in a thoughtful, holistic way.”
In 2026, she hopes to launch her own skincare brand, something she’s dreamt about for years. “Being able to impact people beyond the treatment room and on a global scale would be incredibly fulfilling,” Wilson notes.
When she’s not expanding her business, she’s working on something a bit more personal—a September wedding in Lake Garda, Italy. “My fiancé and I have been together for 12 years, so finally tying the knot feels especially meaningful.”
Here, Wilson reveals the road map to her ultimate day of wellness in Orange County.
7 a.m. “I like to get my workout done first thing in the morning, it sets the tone for my entire day. I’m a member at Life Time Lakeshore-Irvine, which I absolutely love. I recently started working with a personal trainer for the first time, and it’s been such a game-changer.”
7:45 a.m. “I prioritize recovery and detox by visiting Perspire Sauna Studio once or twice a week for its infrared saunas.”
8:30 a.m. “When I’m in the mood for a true spa day, I head to Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad and visit the Miraval Life in Balance Spa. Between the serene setting and the amenities, it’s my go-to place to fully unwind and reset.”
11 a.m. “For lunch, you’ll usually find me at Campesino Cafe at The Ecology Center near my home. It’s a nonprofit regenerative organic farm that focuses on seasonal ingredients, offering beautiful organic produce and pantry staples. It’s genuinely my happy place.”
Noon “I love microneedling with topical peptides and Botox to maintain a healthy, natural glow. I work out of a beautiful space in Newport Beach called Newport Skin and Wellness, where I focus on results-driven, aesthetic treatments that enhance the skin without overdoing it.”
1 p.m. “I’m very consistent with my nails. I get Gel-X every two to three weeks at Pardon My French Nails. Every eight weeks, I get a brow lamination, lash lift and tint at EYLA. If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend it. It’s truly life-changing!”
3 p.m. “I’ve recently discovered the benefits of head spas and try to schedule one monthly. I rotate between Haven Head Spa and Aroma Head Spa & Massage; both are incredible.”
4 p.m. “I’m currently renovating my home, so you’ll often find me at South Coast, browsing Crate & Barrel. And without fail, I always end up in Aritzia as well.”
6 p.m. “For dinner, I love heading to Finca at River Street Marketplace. They source their produce directly from The Ecology Center and support small regenerative farms. Their slow-roasted butternut squash is a must.”
