Our Team

Elizabeth Alexandra Zubowicz, MD, FACS, FASMBS is a board-certified general surgeon. She specializes in bariatric surgery and hernia surgery.  She developed a passion for improved body image after weight loss surgery and childbirth and has brought her expertise to Thrive Medical Spa and Wellness.  She has expert knowledge in minimally invasive body contouring options.

One of the biggest concerns post-bariatric surgery is “loose skin.”  After so much hard work and effort to lose weight and get healthier, patients still have this loose skin that can significantly impact their quality of life and self-image.  Skin removal surgery is rarely covered by insurance and can be an extremely long and painful recovery.

In addition, being a mother of 2, she personally felt the body image challenges of having permanent loose/sagging abdominal skin, no matter how many crunches after having babies.  After extensive research, Dr. Zubowicz was impressed by the significant results of minimal laser techniques for loose/wrinkled skin and decided to incorporate them into her practice.

Maryanna, RN is a licensed Registered Nurse with a specialty in Surgical Services and Medical Aesthetics.

She performs a variety of procedures, focusing on cosmetic services and skin rejuvenation.

Maryanna is certified and trained to perform facial peels, Botulotoxin injections, dermal fillers, and lipolytics.

Maryanna, RN, is an active member of the American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

She seeks out new educational opportunities in the field of Aesthetics to keep up with current best practices.

This market-leading body-contouring technology can be used on many areas of the body and can help improve skin laxity after weight loss, pregnancy or aging. It is also great for removing those last stubborn areas of fat that just can’t be lost no matter how much weight one loses.

She is extremely excited to now offer these skin tightening and rejuvenating techniques as well as other minimally invasive approaches to graceful aging and improved overall body wellness at Thrive Medspa.

Dr. E. Alexandra Zubowicz is a board-certified general surgeon and a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as well as the American College of Surgeons.  Dr. Zubowicz received her medical degree from University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.  She completed her residency at the Georgetown-Medstar General Surgery Residency Program in Washington, DC.  She has presented at numerous regional and national conferences and has been published in multiple peer-reviewed publications. 

Dr. Zubowicz is originally from Atlanta, Georgia.  She has an interest in medical mission work and has been on several medical mission trips, in both Ecuador and in the Philippines.  Her husband is active duty with the United States Army, and they have two daughters Gabrielle and Sophia.  

Izabelle is a licensed esthetician with a passion for Esthetics and wellbeing. Her tenacious care shines through in every facial she customizes for her clients. Izabelle's attention to detail and dedication to delivering targeted results ensure that each person receives a personalized experience that goes beyond their expectations. 

Not only does she excel in her technical skills, but Izabelle also has a warm and comforting presence that instantly puts clients at ease. Her ability to create a truly relaxing atmosphere during facials leaves you feeling not just radiant but also rejuvenated from the inside out. 

Ms. Margarita Zorkina has been a licensed esthetician for almost half a decade now, specializing in the treatment of various skin conditions and tailoring her facials to each client’s specific skincare needs. All of the Margarita’s facials incorporate goal-oriented results, while also offering the relaxation and pampering of a classic spa facial. 

In addition, Ms. Zorkina has over 7 years of experience providing makeup and hair services for official events, photo shoots, and weddings in Virginia, DC, Maryland. She also has extensive experience in eyebrow (correction, lamination, and tint) and lash (lash lift and tint) enhancement.

Margarita is passionate about esthetics enhancing people’s natural beauty and helping them to love the skin they are in!