About Us – AZ Laser Studio & Medspa

At AZ Laser Studio & Medspa, we believe that looking your best starts with feeling your best. Serving Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert, we are proud to be one of the East Valley’s leading medical spas, providing advanced, non-surgical aesthetic treatments and wellness solutions tailored to your unique goals.

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Mission Statement

Our Commitment to You

At AZ Laser Studio & Medspa, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to transformation. Every client is unique, which is why we pride ourselves on offering the latest, most advanced aesthetic and wellness solutions for both the face and body.

From state-of-the-art laser treatments and advanced facial services to a full range of injectable options designed to enhance, restore, and refine, our expert team creates customized treatment plans tailored to your individual goals.

In addition to aesthetic services, we also specialize in comprehensive wellness solutions, including medical weight loss and hormone optimization, helping you look, feel, and perform at your absolute best–from the inside out.

About Us

Why Choose AZ Laser Studio & Medspa?

Expert Team: Our staff of licensed medical professionals, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and certified aesthetic specialists are dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and personalized results.
Cutting-Edge Technology: From FDA-cleared lasers to RF microneedling and NuEra RF body contouring, we use the latest technologies to achieve natural-looking transformations.
Comprehensive Services: We specialize in Botox and dermal fillers, medical-grade facials and chemical peels, laser treatments, body contouring, hormone replacement therapy, and wellness programs including peptide therapy and weight management.
Proven Results: With hundreds of five-star reviews and countless satisfied patients, our track record speaks for itself.

At AZ Laser Studio & Medspa, our mission is to help you look refreshed, youthful, and radiant while supporting your overall health and wellness. Your journey to confidence and beauty starts here.

MEET OUR STAFF

Experienced Medical Professionals Dedicated to Your Results

Our team of licensed medical professionals include experienced nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and certified laser and aesthetic specialists. Our injectable team features Rebekah Durgin, RN, BSN, CNI. Our aesthetic specialists Desiree De La Fuente, MA, CLI, CLT, LSO, deliver advanced treatments with precision and care. Each team member stays current with the latest techniques to provide you with safe, effective, personalized results.

Owners

Michelle Fox

Francisco Ahumada

Ian Bates

Michelle Fox is an accomplished aesthetic professional and educator with over two decades of experience in the aesthetic industry. She began her journey in 2003, receiving her aesthetic training in Wichita, Kansas, and later expanded her expertise with advanced laser certification in Phoenix, Arizona. Training alongside top industry experts and educators ignited her passion for laser technology and education.

In 2011, Michelle founded Skindipity.com, an online platform dedicated to providing aesthetic professionals with advanced training. Her leadership in the field continued as she moved to Bend, Oregon, where she became the lead trainer at the largest med spa in Central Oregon, playing a key role in introducing laser laws to the region.

By 2015, Michelle returned to Phoenix, where she managed a successful medical spa chain with five locations and oversaw training for its staff. Simultaneously, she traveled nationwide, training for some of the top laser companies in the world. Her passion for education led her to evolve Skindipity into SAA Laser Institute in 2020, where she wrote a comprehensive 600-page curriculum that has become the gold standard in laser education. The institute, accredited in Arizona, has since trained over 500 students, including physicians, nurses, and aestheticians across the country.

Michelle’s dedication to empowering professionals through knowledge has made her a respected figure and key opinion leader in the aesthetics industry.

Clinic Director

David Thul

Front Desk Administrator

Elizabeth Castaneda

Laser Technicians

Desiree De La Fuente

MA, CLI, CLT, LSO

Shawna Graham

Injectors

Bek Durgin

RN, BSN, CNI

Dr. Naomi Placella

NMD

I’m Nurse Bek, a registered nurse and certified nurse injector. I’ve been a nurse for over four years and have always had a passion for beauty, health, and wellness. Now, I get to share that passion with you to help you look and feel your best.

Dr. Placella is a licensed Naturopathic physician specializing in aesthetics, weight loss, thyroid disorders, and hormone replacement. Dr. Placella has spent the last decade honing her skills in anti-aging procedures, such as neurotoxin injections, dermal fillers, PDO threads, bio-stimulators, bio-identical hormone therapies, and cosmetic Dermatology. Dr. Placella’s medical approach is driven by achievable results, preventative wellness, and realistic outcomes. Dr Placella’s love for Integrative wellness combines modern, contemporary medicine with traditional natural medical modalities to enhance outcomes and address the person as a whole. In her spare time, Dr. Placella loves learning new aesthetic procedures, and spending time with friends and family.

What our clients say

More than 250 five-star reviews on Google

      
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   Elkan Amelga 
 
 
 
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   Debbie Adams 
 
 
 
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   myla linton 
 
 
 
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   Bryce Schwebs 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Desiree and staff is great and friendly. Very professional, good priced, communicative, informative. In the middle of a tattoo removal and I’m adding tattoos to the removal list. Will definitely recommend family and friends here!!
  
 
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   Alesha Henderson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful facility with welcoming staff. Super happy with my immediate results.