About Dr. Sherita Chapman
Physician-Led Botox Care Rooted in Neurology
Dr. Sherita N. Chapman is a dual board-certified neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology who provides Botox treatment for chronic migraine, select neurological conditions, and natural aesthetic care. Her work combines clinical precision, neurological expertise, and a boutique patient experience designed to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life.
How Botox Became Part of Her Neurology Practice
Botox entered Dr. Chapman’s practice nearly a decade ago at the recommendation of a colleague who suggested offering treatment for chronic migraine. As a migraine patient herself—and initially skeptical that Botox would make a meaningful difference—she did not expect it to become a defining part of her clinical work.
Instead, patient after patient returned to share how Botox had reduced the intensity and frequency of their migraines and improved their quality of life. Some sought her out specifically for injections, reporting that her technique made the experience less painful and far less anxiety-inducing, earning her the informal reputation of being the “Botox whisperer.”
Around the same time, she began treating post-stroke spasticity with Botox and witnessed functional gains that often exceeded expectations—including a patient who returned to physical therapy and regained the ability to walk after years of limited mobility. These experiences shaped her conviction that Botox, when delivered thoughtfully and with neurological expertise, can restore function, reduce suffering, and meaningfully impact daily life.
Training & Professional Background
Clinical Focus
At Bare Face RVA, Dr. Chapman’s practice centers on:
Chronic Migraine Botox
Neurological Botox for conditions such as spasticity and cervical dystonia
Cosmetic Botox with a natural, movement-preserving aesthetic
While she treats both medical and aesthetic indications, her clinical vision remains primarily medical, with the majority of patients seeking care for chronic migraine and neurological conditions.
A physician-scientist by training, Dr. Chapman has contributed to federally funded clinical trials through the NIH StrokeNet, conducted implementation research to advance acute stroke care and telestroke systems, and developed innovations that aim to reduce disparities in neurological outcomes.
Her academic contributions include:
numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals
invited national and international presentations
competitive grant funding
a U.S. patent for a telemedicine platform for stroke assessment
She is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) through the Stroke Council.
Approach to Care
Philosophy
Dr. Chapman is dual board-certified in general neurology and vascular neurology. She completed her neurology residency at Howard University Hospital, where she served as chief resident, followed by fellowship training in vascular neurology at the University of Virginia.
She currently serves as Stroke Section Chief for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System and holds a faculty appointment as an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Virginia.
Across both medical and aesthetic indications, Dr. Chapman prioritizes:
precision in dosing and anatomical placement
patient comfort and communication
natural results and preserved facial movement
evidence-based protocols
continuity of care
Her patients describe her injections as gentle, low-anxiety, and surprisingly tolerable—even for those with needle‑related apprehension.
Dr. Chapman believes Botox can be simultaneously medical and confidence-building—that relieving neurological symptoms and supporting aesthetic goals need not exist in separate spaces. Her practice reflects a view that health, function, and self-image are deeply connected.
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For patients with chronic migraine and neurological conditions, a waitlist option is also available for insurance-based appointments.