Our Team

James Franz, DO

Dr. James Franz, DO, is the medical director of JDV Med Spa, which has locations in Canton and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He brings his expertise and commitment to the highest quality of aesthetic servies to the practice. He specializes in PicoSureⓇ laser tattoo removal, the Picofacial, and is an expert Elite Plus laser provider. He is also trained and certified by Scition to operate the Joule Halo/BBL laser.

Dr. Franz is a board-certified family practice physician and a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He’s a member of the American Academy of Family Practice and the American Medical Directors Association, and he’s a Silver Level member of the Internal Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine.

Born and raised in Ohio, Dr. Franz is a Canton native and well-respected in the area. He played football growing up, and was inducted into his high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame for his successes both on and off the field.

To learn more about laser tattoo removal and the other services Dr. Franz provides, call JDV Med Spa or book an appointment online today.

Theresa Phillips, BSN, RN

Theresa Phillips, BSN, RN, is the President of JDV Med Spa Medical Spa and the lead aesthetic injector/trainer on staff. The practice has state-of-the-art facilities in Canton and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Theresa graduated Summa Cum Laude from nursing school and has been a passionate nurse for the last 20 + years. She has been an aesthetic injector since 2015.

Theresa has received advanced training from injectors around the country through Allergan, Galderma, and Merz. She has attended many private trainings and prides herself in constantly learning. Some of the trainings include:

Academy for Injection Anatomy- Dr. Chris Surek, Cadaver Dissection

Sonosthetics Ultrasound- Dr. Steven Weiner, Facial Ultrasound Certification

Ultrasound for Aesthetics- Dani Sher, PA Claruis Ultrasound Training

Sculptra training- Dr. Nina Deep

Aesthetic Next- Julie Horne, RN Lip filler training

Aesthetic Monthly Insider- Dr. Anil Rajani, Silver + Gold member status

AAFE- Smooth thread training

Elite Plus Laser Training- Cynosure-and more!

Theresa is also a long standing member of the American Med Spa Association.

Theresa will immediately make you feel safe and at home with her welcoming and down to earth nature, and her extensive education/background in the aesthetic world.

Theresa Fun Facts

Loves to travel, takes Italian lessons, where she is- her poodle follows, favorite food- fruit, fav quote- Be obsessed or be average! Biggest accomplishment- daughters Bianca + Angelina.

To schedule an evaluation with Theresa, or to learn more about the services she provides, call JDV Med Spa or book an appointment online today.

Taylor Shaw, CNP

Taylor Shaw, MSN, RN is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at JDV Med Spa. She is practicing at both the Canton and Cuyahoga Falls locations. She attended Walsh University for both undergraduate and graduate school. She graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing degree in 2022. She was a Dean’s List recipient and a member of Sigma Theta Tau, and The Honor Society of Nursing.

Taylor’s background includes ICU, geriatrics, and women’s health. Taylor has received extensive training on Cynosure lasers. She has received Certificates of Achievement in Laser Science and Laser Safety from Cynosure. Taylor is certified to operate the Sciton Joule Halo/BBL. She has had extensive training to operate the Sciton Juole under the direct supervision of Dr. Franz and Abbey Medley, CNP. She has completed Dr. Bitter’s BBL Hero Advanced Training Course. She has also received training in filler, neuromodulators, smooth threads, Kybella, PRF, and Sculptra, and skin treatments.

Taylor has also been trained personally by Dr. Franz in GLP-1 and GLP Angonists and has experience prescribing these medications for weight loss for 2 years. She has always been passionate about nutrition and weight loss. She is available for free weight loss consultations at JDV Med Spa in collaboration with Apex LifeStyle Medicine.

Fun Facts
When Taylor is not working she can be found walking her goldendoodle Teddy, on the couch reading a good thriller, or spending time with her friends and family. She also became a Certified Personal Trainer 5 years ago, and enjoys a good work out, weight training, or Pilates.

Julie Burns

Office Manager

Julie Burns is a local Perry graduate and a certified Nanny, she graduated from English Nanny and Governess school in Chagrin Falls in 2005. Julie worked for multiple families until she realized her passion was in the medical field.

Julie has been a long time, dedicated employee since 2015 at JDV Medspa. Julie prides herself in her excellent customer service skills. Her best qualities of knowledge, communication, and great attitude shine through with each interaction.

When she’s not working, Julie can be found traveling with her family and on the softball fields cheering on her daughter, and going on nature walks with her golden doodle.