Meet Our Team

  • Janelle Ardizzone, IHT

    Janelle Ardizzone, Mother of 4 and Founder of Desert Moon Wellness, began her personal healing journey following the loss of her brother at 16. It wasn't until she found solace in Bikram yoga in her 30’s, as a means to overcome postpartum depression after the birth of her son, that Janelle truly tapped into her body and soul, marking the beginning of her biohacking journey and a new level of healing and wellness.

    Named after her daughter, Desert Moon Wellness embodies Janelle’s commitment to sharing her journey of radical self-healing with the Las Vegas community. She integrates innovative approaches like hyperbaric therapy and biohacking with a passion to help people.

    Deeply believing in the ripple effect—feeling better to do better and inspiring others—Janelle offers personalized care that empowers individuals to thrive and positively influence the community around them. Through her work, she aims to foster a cycle of health and positivity that enriches lives far beyond her own.

  • Candice Duke, MSN, APRN, ACNPC-AG, RNFA, CFMP, Hyperbaric Practitioner

    Candice combines a profound depth of medical expertise with a passionate commitment to patient-centered care. Specializing in gut health, she adeptly addresses digestive disorders and understands the crucial brain-gut connection through a functional medicine approach. By integrating conventional and alternative medicine, Candice crafts personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and lifestyle, focusing on holistic health.

    Her extensive expertise in IV therapy, coupled with her comprehensive approach to medicine, ensures the delivery of cutting-edge, effective treatments. Candice is also a certified Functional Hyperbaric Practitioner. In this role, she is responsible for clearing our clients for hyperbaric therapy and conducting all consultations to recommend personalized hyperbaric protocols. This capacity enhances her ability to offer comprehensive care options that align with our mission to provide holistic and innovative health solutions.

    Candice’s dedication to integrating multiple modalities of treatment, particularly her focus on gut health and the brain-gut connection, is integral to our team. We eagerly anticipate her ongoing contributions to our facility and the positive impact she will have on the well-being of our clients at Desert Moon Wellness. Join us to experience the transformative potential of our services and the personalized care that Candice and our team proudly offer.

  • Dylan Ardizzone, IHT

    Dylan Ardizzone adds a dynamic blend of technical skill and creative flair to the Desert Moon team. An Intermediate Hyperbaric Technician in training, Dylan balances his technical education with his artistic pursuits as a DJ, making waves on the Las Vegas Strip. His commitment to the holistic well-being ethos of Desert Moon, combined with his passion for wellness and music, exemplifies the harmonious blend of disciplines that contribute to our innovative approach to health and well-being.

  • Cory Ardizzone, IHT

    Cory Ardizzone, co-founder of Desert Moon Wellness and a dedicated family man, brings over 25 years of experience in executive protection, highlighted by his heroism and dedication to safety. His personal journey with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, which played a crucial role in healing from a brain injury and saving his fingers from amputation, inspired his deep dive into the field. As a Master Technician at Oxyhealth and an Intermediate Hyperbaric Technician, Cory's expertise in chamber operations enhances the safe and detailed environment at Desert Moon Wellness, ensuring the best care for our clients.

  • Dr. Gideon Kwok

    Dr. Gideon P. Kwok, D.O., brings over two decades of expertise in aesthetic medicine, serving as the owner and medical director of Skin Perfect Medical clinics in Southern California. As a vital part of the medical advisory board at Desert Moon, Dr. Kwok serves as the aesthetics lead, connecting wellness, longevity, and toxin management.

    Recognized as a Key Opinion Leader and educator, Dr. Kwok shapes industry practices and standards, sharing his knowledge as a clinical injector educator for industry leaders such as Galderma and Merz. His establishment, Aesthetic Immersion, trains emerging aesthetic medicine practitioners, and he's a sought-after speaker at national and international medical conferences.

    Dr. Kwok's numerous certifications in aesthetic treatments and multi-state medical licensure validate his expertise. Beyond his clinical and educational roles, he actively participates in humanitarian service, volunteering at clinics and joining medical missions.

    His venture, The Aesthetic Immersion, showcases his commitment to medical education, employing technology for better learning experiences and creating educational content for top aesthetic companies. Dr. Kwok's career reflects his dedication to advancing aesthetic medicine through education, innovative treatment methods, and clinical excellence, aligning with his role in guiding and bridging aesthetics at Desert Moon.