Our Providers

Debbie McDonald – Physician’s Assistant (PA)

With over 35 years in the medical field, Debbie McDonald’s knowledge base includes everything from the latest in facial injections to the most technologically advanced laser treatments. Working with Dr. Flaharty for over 10 years, she has treated many of his face and neck lift patients to help postpone surgical intervention and after surgery to maintain and lengthen the value of their surgical procedure. Debbie has seen aesthetic fads come and go and knows how to create a treatment plan that stresses value, results, and longevity.

Britten Stine – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

As one of Azul’s most popular injectors, Britten Stine is in high demand year-round, and especially during season. She is blessed with an artistic eye and a light touch and can deftly see what is needed to bring out the beauty and symmetry in each face. She works with a broad range of injectables and finds new solutions for patients. As a long-time fan of bio-stimulators like Sculptra, Britten was an early adopter of the Silhouette InstaLift thread lift procedures. She has become one of the most experienced InstaLift providers nationally and continues to thrill patients with the possibility of instant lifting.

Emily Laeser – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

With a career start in nursing, Emily Laeser shifted to aesthetics about seven years ago. She began with sclerotherapy, laser hair removal, Botox and mid-face filler injections and has never looked back. Once she came to Azul and trained with Dr. Flaharty she expanded her filler experience and was able to create the balance and youthful softness needed for a successful Liquid Face Lift. She is also highly skilled with Azul’s newest laser, the HALO – the world’s first hybrid fractional laser. Using her knowledge and experience she can improve skin tone, texture and even fine lines for patients of all skin tones and skin colors.

Joni Kellams – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

With both her ARNP and a Doctorate in Nursing, Joni came to Azul with strong skills in facial rejuvenation injections. She perfected her techniques and broadened her scope under the tutelage of Dr. Patrick Flaharty. With the vast selection of injectables Azul provides, her “palette” has greatly expanded, as has her ability to give patients the subtle or dramatic look they desire while never losing sight of her guiding principle of natural beauty. When it comes to light and laser services, her skillful and purposeful use of these tools gives patients skin they can joyfully live in. Removing sun-spots, fine lines, rough texture, discoloration and mild scarring gives her patients fresh youthful skin that needs little to no make-up and feels soft, resilient and younger. She is a firm believer that making small outward changes can create such an emotional lift that it’s almost magical!

Ashley Fennell, ARNP

Ashley has been a nurse for more than ten years. She grew up as aMidwest girl in Minnesota andstarted her career in at the age of 17 as a CNA. Soon after that, she completed an undergraduatedegree in nursing at Minnesota State Universityin Moorhead. She spent her early nursing career working as a floor nurse in the hospital, gaining extensive clinical skills and knowledge. However, five years ago Ashleyfound her passion in aesthetics and since then hasnever looked back.
In 2022 she went back to school and earned her master’s in nursing from the University of North Dakota. Over the years,Ashley hasbuilther career in aesthetic medicine as an experienced nurse injector and as a clinical trainer for other injectors. She loved teaching others and practicing the art of aesthetics on her own patients. Ashley’s skills range from lasers and skin care to a vast range of injectables. Full face rejuvenation is key to creating a natural and well balanced look. Giving patients long lasting beautiful results and making them glow from the inside out is her goal.
Having recently moved to Fort Myers from the Midwest, Ashleyis so excited to meet all new faces, create new relationships and continue to give the amazing people of SWFL the results they desire!

Lisa Gorman – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)

With over 25 years of experience, Lisa is one of Azul’s best skincare resources. She passionately believes that patients coming to a Medical Spa deserve to leave with true skincare – and that means improving skin tone and texture and working to resolve whatever issues exist. She enjoys using products and tools to address fine lines and wrinkles. Getting skin cells to renew and turn-over while removing old cells is key to success. She is also Masters-Level trained at CoolSculpting University. Azul is the largest provider of CoolSculpting in SW Florida and Lisa is a big part of that. She has the experience, training, and commitment to create a treatment plan that fits and then work to get you there.

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Lauri Brolund – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)

Lauri is a Medical Esthetician with 16 years of experience. After working for hospice doctors for many years, she decided it was time to pursue a career that would bring joy to herself and others. Determined to follow her passion for skincare, Lauri earned her license at Tricoci University of Esthetics in Illinois, where she was born and raised. At the time, the medical esthetics industry began progressing rapidly which led Lauri to advance her career and started working with a team of plastic surgeons. Over the years, she has made it a priority to develop her education in medical esthetics through Chicago True U Education, The International Dermal Institute and Concept Institute of Advanced Esthetics. Lauri’s anti-aging philosophy is that as your skin ages and decreases in cellular functions, it needs routine stimulation with medical-grade treatments. These treatments will restore the functions of your skin cells so they can accomplish what they were meant to do, resulting in true rejuvenation! The fulfillment of seeing changes in her patient’s skin and educating them on how to achieve their goals, brings Lauri great joy.

Lauri’s favorite quote: Invest in your skin, it’s going to represent you for a very long time! -Linden Tyler

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April Childers – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)

With a bachelor’s degree in Biology, April comes to aesthetics from both a scientific and an artistic side. Having advanced training with energy-based devices, she enjoys using CoolSculpting and Exilis to sculpt away stubborn fat pockets. And HydraFacial has almost completely replaced traditional facials for her patients – it’s almost impossible to match the results from this new technology. When it comes to beauty, the eyes most definitely have it. April’s microblading for brow shape and color is natural, symmetrical and just gorgeous.

 

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Becky Smith – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)

Becky Smith is a licensed medical esthetician whose passion for skin care began at a young age,due to her own experience with problematic skin. Early on,Becky understood the boost in self-confidence derived from healthy, glowing skin.

Born and raised in southern Massachusetts, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication from Bridgewater University. After years of working in the financial sector,Becky’s long-time love and passion for skin care compelled her to pursue a career in esthetics, a decision she has never regretted.

With 10 years of experience, Becky enjoys treating different skin types and is thrilled with the wide array of treatment options available at AzulMedical Spas. Microneedling, radio frequency skin tightening, medical peels and Hydrafacial, are some of Becky’s signature treatments.She also enjoys creating individual, personalized skin care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. For specific body contouring, Becky’s favorite procedure is the fat freezing technology known as Coolsculpting. Becky’s philosophy encompasses all aspects of technical knowledge with a relaxing and soothing touch. Building relationships with her patients and helping them achieve their skin care goals is her greatest satisfaction.

 

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