Stacey Upchurch is one of the founders and owners of Avante Laser & MediSpa. A native Houstonian, Stacey began her hair removal career in Houston, TX, in 1984, opening her own business as an Electrologist. In 1998, Stacey researched laser hair removal services performed through out the United States. After two years of research, she andher business partner, Mary Ann Urban, decided to expand their electrolysis practice by adding laser hair removal.

Stacey became a Certified Laser Technician (CLT) in 2000 and a Certified Laser Specialist (CLS) in 2002, receiving both of these certifications from the Rocky Mountain Laser College in Denver, CO. She also completed additional training at the Light Speed Laser Training Center in Naples, FL. She was awarded the prestigious National Achievement Award in 2003 by the Rocky Mountain Laser College. Stacey has performed more than 30,000 laser hair removal procedures on men and women and remains dedicated to continuing her education process in the field while working to reform laws on the state level for laser hair removal practices.

She and Mary Ann opened the original Avante Laser & MediSpa location in The Woodlands, TX, in August 2000. As their client base grew, they expanded the practice, opening a River Oaks-area location in October 2001. In September 2011, Stacey and Mary Ann opened the Avante Laser Training Institute in The Woodlands, TX, for laser hair removal training. In addition to overseeing both Avante Laser & MediSpa locations and treating clients, Stacey conducts frequent speaking engagements, educating the public on treatment options, the certification process, and the need to seek treatment from qualified technicians.