Michelle Fox
Owner/CLT/National Laser Trainer
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. She continues to shape the future of aesthetic training, ensuring high standards of care and expertise in the use of laser and advanced aesthetic applications.
Desiree De La Fuente
MA/CLI/CLT/LSO
Desiree De La Fuente is a California native, but was raised here in the valley of the sun. She started her Cosmetic Laser career in 2016. Upon starting her career, Desiree was determined to work at the best physician only practice; where she became their first hired laser technician, which led the way for future laser technicians.
Desiree has worked alongside Naturopathic Doctors her entire career. She is a true believer in looking at the body as a whole. Working with doctors, ignited a new passion within Desiree, which led her to continue her education, graduating as a medical assistant. Her medical background has been successful in laser tattoo removal and scar revision, enabling her to advance in her career.She currently holds certifications in Medical Assisting, Laser Technician, and Laser Safety Officer. She holds an extensive background knowledge in different types of tattoo ink and how ink has developed over the decades. This has allowed Desiree the opportunity to become a true laser artist, customizing each of her successful removals.
Desiree comes from one of the top laser tattoo removal salons in the valley; where she was a lead laser provider and trainer. There she developed innovative, successful advancements, by combining laser tattoo removal and scar revision. Desiree has been featured on the news, and within news articles for giving others a second chance and fresh start with tattoo removal
Outside of training and helping her patients achieve successful results, Desiree enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 boys and 3 dogs. They all enjoy outdoor adventures!
Jamie LaKind
CLT/LE/CLI
Jamie was born and raised in Arizona! She has been in this industry since 2018 as a Licensed Esthetician and Certified Laser Technician receiving her education from Penrose Academy and SAA Laser Institute.
Jamie first found her way into the industry for her love of makeup but soon found her passion in corrective skin care. Jamie has expertise in performing a wide range of laser treatments, including Laser Hair Reduction, Laser Resurfacing, Tattoo Removal, IPL, RF Microneedling, Laser Toning, and CO2. She stays up to date with the latest advancements in laser technology and techniques, allowing her to provide comprehensive training for her students.
When Jamie is not seeing patients, she has passion for educating and loves teaching students at SAA Laser Institute in Radio Frequency, Laser Hair Reduction and Dermaplaning. In her free time, Jamie loves spending time with her husband, her 2 fur babies Maverick and Marty and hosting family events!
Katie Keil
MSN/FNP-C/Master Injector Medical Director
Katie was born and raised in Ohio and decided to chase her long-time dream of living in the sunshine. She has always had a passion for caring for others, so she went to nursing school and graduated with her bachelor’s in nursing in 2013. To strive for more, she returned to school to receive her Master’s in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner degree in May 2020. During her years in her Masters’s program (2017-2020), Katie received the opportunity to shadow and work alongside highly trained and certified healthcare professionals in the medical aesthetic world, where she then found her calling!
Her passion is to not only help people feel good but look good as well! Outside of receiving her master’s degree, Katie has had multiple advanced aesthetic trainings and courses to allow her to be as knowledgeable and well-trained as possible to help her clients receive the results they are looking for.
Outside of her job as an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner, Katie enjoys spending time with friends and family, working out, hiking, and traveling! With her education, training, and over 8+ years of experience, Katie strives to help others feel good about themselves, as well as achieve and maintain the results they desire!
Kaycee Drayna
CLT,LE
Kaycee is a Wisconsin native but moved down to Arizona 3 years ago when she decided she wanted to get started in the Aesthetics Industry! She graduated from Avalon Institute in October 2023 and then went on to get her Laser Certification at SAA Institute in February 2024.
Kaycee has a passion for corrective skincare and loves helping our patients along their skin-care journey. Kaycee is currently doing custom facials, Skinwave Hydra-facials, Dermaplaning, LED light therapy, Laser Hair Reduction and Body-Contouring with many more services to come!
When Kaycee is not seeing patients, she loves reading, country dancing, and playing with her German Shepherd puppy Fendyr!
Mary McMillin
FNP-C, CLT, Nurse Injector
Mary is a double-board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Arizona, Kansas, Nevada, Nebraska, and New Mexico.She is certified in Laser/IPL Medical Director Training, Laser Safety Officer Training, and Radiofrequency. Mary McMillin is a family nurse practitioner specializing in aesthetics, men’s and women’s hormone replacement, and medical weight loss.
Her skills include facial assessment and mastering advanced injection techniques to deliver safe, effective, & natural results for her patients.
Brynlyn Loomis
LSO, CLT – SAA Course Advisor
**Bio Coming Soon**
Rebekah Durgin
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.
Daniela Goodman
Daniela Goodman’s educational career began with her degree in Exercise and Wellness. She’s always had a passion for healthy living and optimizing quality of life! As she became an adult, she began experiencing adult acne. She found it difficult to find support that supported her holistic mindset. So she decided to expand her knowledge and skill set and attended The Southwest Institute of Natural Aesthetics and gained her title as a Licensed Esthetician. She then attended SAA and achieved her Laser Technician Certification. She now feels more empowered and confident in her understanding of the skin and how to support it through its many phases! She is more than excited to share her love and genuine care when it comes to skin concerns with others!”
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