Sophia Koury

Sophia Garozzo Koury, RN-BSNFounder & Lead Injector, SOKO Aesthetics & WellnessSophia Garozzo Koury is a highly accomplished aesthetic nurse injector and the driving visionary behind SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness, a premier boutique medical aesthetics practice based in Leawood, Kansas. Widely celebrated for her elite technical skill and unparalleled artistic eye, Sophia specializes in full-facial balancing and advanced non-surgical facial harmonization. Her meticulous, patient-first philosophy rejects artificial, overdone modifications in favor of refined, realistic results that elevate structural balance and honor each client's unique anatomy. Award-Winning Regional Acclaim & Volume RankingsSophia’s commitment to safety, education, and precision has earned her a fiercely loyal clientele and elite recognition throughout the metropolitan landscape: Kansas City’s Best Nurse Injector (2026): Formally voted the #1 clinical injector by the community in The Kansas City Pitch Magazine’s definitive choice awards, which pulled in over 300,000 public votes.Top 5 Cosmetic Injector: Named a top cosmetic injector in the metro area by Kansas City Magazine. National Top 1% Volume Ranking: Under her clinical leadership, SOKO achieved the prestigious status of a Top 1% Galderma Provider nationwide across both 2025 and 2026 for premium dermal fillers, neuromodulators, and advanced collagen biostimulators.World-Class Training & Advanced MentorshipsA passionate advocate for continuous clinical education, Sophia holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from St. Luke's College of Health Sciences. To constantly refine her elite injection techniques, she has completed rigorous master-level proctoring and advanced training programs with the most globally respected educators in aesthetic medicine: Aesthetic Legends Masterclass: Direct training under world-renowned aesthetic minds including Dr. Mauricio de Maio (MD Codes Master Course), Dr. Rajani, Dr. Shino Bay, Dr. Thuy Doan, Dr. Shelby Miller, and Injector Kenz.Advanced Injectable Certifications: Advanced expertise across full-facial balancing, full-field biostimulator therapies (Sculptra® and Radiesse®), advanced cannula-safety techniques, and next-generation platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) regenerative biologics. Device Integration Mastery: Extensively trained in gold-standard skin resurfacing and energy platforms, including Cutera Laser Genesis, SkinPen® mechanical micro-channeling, and Clear + Brilliant® fractional technologies. The Intersection of Clinical Science & Luxury HospitalityAs a native of Kansas City, Sophia’s deep Italian heritage and Lebanese family traditions heavily dictate the soulful bedside manner she brings to the treatment table. Known affectionately by her clients as a true "needle whisperer," she ensures that structural honesty, unhurried listening, and meticulous attention to detail anchor every single patient journey. She has deliberately infused this signature five-star warmth into SOKO's elegant, zen-like atmosphere, ensuring that every client is cared for like an esteemed personal guest. When she is not creating transformations in the clinic, Sophia cherishes life in South KC with her husband Joseph (SOKO Co-Founder & CMO), their four beautiful young children, and their beloved rescue dog, Bella. She is an avid traveler, a lover of fine dining, and remains fiercely committed to curating the intentional, thoughtful small touches that make SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness feel profoundly like home.