VAN ALSTYNE, TX, February 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Adriana Garza Contreras, FNP-BC, APRN, MSN, CANS, MEP-C, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Garza Contreras is widely regarded as a forward-thinking leader in medical aesthetics and advanced nursing practice. Since 2020, she has served as founder and owner of Higher Level Skin & Beauty, a premier medical aesthetics practice with locations in El Paso and Dallas. Under her direction, the organization has earned a reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and a patient-centered philosophy that merges advanced technology with ethical, personalized care.

A defining milestone in her career is her role as a national trainer for the Allergan Medical Institute, where she educates medical professionals across the United States and contributes to international panels focused on the development of emerging aesthetic products. Through this work, she plays a vital role in advancing best practices and elevating standards in aesthetic medicine. Her career reflects a commitment not only to clinical mastery, but to reshaping perceptions of what independent nurse practitioners can accomplish as leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs.

Prior to launching her aesthetic enterprises, Garza Contreras served as a registered nurse at Del Sol Medical Center, where she developed the clinical expertise and patient advocacy that continue to define her practice today.

In addition to her healthcare leadership, she is also co-owner of Little Caesars and Scooter's Coffee, demonstrating exceptional business acumen and the ability to successfully manage diverse ventures.

Her academic credentials include a Master of Science in Nursing earned in 2025 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing completed in 2014. She maintains multiple professional certifications and also holds an Advanced Open Water certification from PADI, reflecting her dedication to both professional excellence and personal growth.

Garza Contreras's impact has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Most-Loved Injector Award from RealSelf, #1 Med Spa recognition in El Paso, and Silver awards from The City Magazine and The Advocate.

Born in Brownsville, she remains deeply committed to community engagement, volunteering with local schools and the chamber of commerce while serving as a mentor to future healthcare professionals. Her professional path was notably shaped during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she chose independent practice to ensure care models rooted in integrity, personalization, and patient well-being.

Looking ahead, Garza Contreras is focused on expanding her organization's reach, cultivating provider development, and building environments where medical professionals can thrive independently while delivering exceptional standards of care. Her vision centers on empowerment, authenticity, and leadership — principles that continue to define her career and influence the future of aesthetic medicine.

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