PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — A Prior Lake medical spa owner is facing criminal charges after allegedly injecting clients with “black market” Botox and performing medical procedures without a license from December 2022 to May 2024. The investigation began in 2024, following a complaint filed with the Minnesota Department of Health that was referred to the Prior Lake Police Department.

The criminal complaint, which takes into account statements from six witnesses, charges Nancy Anderberg, owner of RegenLife Antiaging Spatique MediSpa, with a gross misdemeanor for the alleged unlawful practice of medicine. Anderberg is also accused of listing a fake medical director on her business website. Detectives said they spoke to a woman listed on the spa’s website as medical director. The woman denied any involvement, stating she never gave permission for her image or credentials to be used and was not licensed in Minnesota, according to the criminal complaint.

Court documents also state that Anderberg told police she had recently changed medical directors. The complaint says that she denied injecting clients recently, stated her references to “black market” purchases were jokes and claimed she had ceased all injections once the investigation began. 

“She indicated at one time that she learned how to do it by watching YouTube videos,” Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar said. He added that “black market” Botox is unregulated and unsafe for use in medical treatments. “One individual that came forward about that said she got injected, and it was very painful.”

Witnesses cited in the complaint told investigators that Anderberg admitted to obtaining her Botox from China and claimed to inject clients with other substances as well, including Semi-glutide and Ozempic. According to the charges, one witness recalled Anderberg saying she “gets Botox really cheap and makes a ton of money,” and expressed concern that Anderberg could seriously harm someone.

Anderberg’s attorney Jennifer Pradt told KARE 11 that the accusations against her client stem from stories spread by Anderberg’s ex-boyfriend. Pradt said Anderberg denies all charges and intends to contest them in court. 

Though RegenLife remains listed on the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce website and shows open hours on Google, Pradt said the business is currently closed.

Krissy Humke, a registered nurse and licensed aesthetician, said she considers the use of unauthorized or counterfeit products highly unethical. Humke is the owner of Beauty Nurse Krissy, a medical spa in St. Louis Park, and has nearly 30 years of experience in the industry. 

When asked about “black market” Botox, Humke said she hasn’t encountered it personally but warned that its use compromises patient safety and the integrity of the industry. She noted that unusually low prices or deals, such as on Groupon, high staff turnover and a lack of consistent care are red flags for clients seeking aesthetic treatments.

Humke explained that using unregulated substances could result in serious complications, including vascular occlusions or blocked blood vessels. “It’s scary. It is medicine. This is a medical practice.” She also mentioned that unlicensed providers cannot attend legitimate trainings or industry conferences, and therefore lack necessary education.

In Minnesota, unlawfully practicing medicine carries a maximum penalty of a $3,000 fine, up to a year in jail, or both. Anderberg is due in court on November 3.