Meet Our Staff

LuAnn began working in the spa and skin care industry over 30 years ago. She is considered one of the leading experts in Aesthetics in The Woodlands and Houston areas. LuAnn performs services which include evaluating skin types and determining which skin treatment would best suit each client, medical aesthetics, Microdermabrasion, IPL Photo Rejuvenation using the Harmony XL PRO, and Clinical Facials. LuAnn possesses unique wisdom in collaborating with her clients as they progress on their well-being journeys. LuAnn is certified in Dermaplaning technique, SkinCeuticals, Pevonia, VI Peels, SkinPen Microneedling, Diamond Glow (diamond tip exfoliation infused with Skin Medica products), Hydra Facials, Vivace (fractional microneedling Radio Frequency) and more.

Anita has over 30 years’ experience in the Aesthetic industry. She is considered one of the leading experts in Skin Tightening and Body Contouring and specializes in using the Venus Legacy, SculpSure and Emsculpt. The results she is able to achieve are second to none which makes her one of the most sought after specialists in her field.

Megann received her esthetic training from Aveda Institute. She has been a licensed Aethetician since 2008, and a Permanent Makeup Artist since 2009, specializing in Soft Tap Method and Microblading since 2016. Megann’s esthetic skills range from Tattoo Removal, Laser Facials utilizing the Picosure and IPL’s, Skin Micro needling, Dermaplaning, Chemical Peels, Hydrafacials, Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion, customized facials, brow shaping and waxing, brow and lash tinting. Megann believes her clients come first and she strives to give them the most exceptional experience they have had, not to mention helping them feel beautiful.

Angela is a Licensed Aesthetician as well as a Licensed Laser Hair Removal Professional. She received her aesthetic training from Aveda Institute in 2014. Angela’s aesthetic experience includes customized facials to fit her client’s personal needs, including Hydrafacials, Microdermabrasions, PCA, SkinCeuticals, and VI Chemical Peels, along with Dermaplaning. She is certified in Microneedling and Photofacials. She specializes in Lash Lifting (perming of the lashes) as well as lash and brow tinting. Angela is a certified instructor at Avante’s training institute to teach Lash Lifting. Angela has experience using GLO Minerals, Obagi, and SkinCeuticals, as well as many other medical grade skin care products. She believes in providing her clients with the best professional care and service, as well as a heart for helping them find their own unique beauty.

Patricia has been in the Esthetics industry since 2005. Her greatest passion is helping her clients achieve their skin care goals. She has achieved the highest level of laser hair removal earning her the coveted designation as a LHRP (Laser Hair Removal Professional). In her spare time, Patricia loves researching the latest advances and techniques in healthy aging, while developing her own treatment protocols. You can count on her to help you achieve your BEST skin yet!

Laura Stevens is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Masters of Science in nursing and 29 years of experience. This experience has culminated in her career as an injector with a passion for aesthetics. Her clinical knowledge and understanding of anatomy allow her to create naturally beautiful results based on each client’s specific needs and desired goals. She shares her love of the art, with others wanting to develop their injection skills, as an instructor at Avante Laser Training Institute.

Laura is trained in a full array of injectable products, as well as PDO threads and PRP treatments. She is also knowledgeable regarding different types of laser treatments, skin resurfacing and tightening, micro needling, plasma pen, and multiple body contouring modalities. Laura also offers several services focused on rejuvenating intimate areas of the body, resulting in improved appearance, urinary control, and sexual health.

Sher has been in the health and beauty industry since 2004. She started her career in make-up for runway, film, and print. Later, she entered the world of medicine as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Here at Avante, Sher has the ability to combine both her passions of medicine and artistry. She shares her many talents with Avante clients by assisting nurse practitioners with injectable procedures, patient care, drawing blood and preparing plasma for PRP/PRF procedures. As a medical assistant she also does IV therapy, vitamin injections. Her artistic talent lends itself to Microblading, Nano Brows, Brow Lamination, shaping and tinting, as well as custom spray tans.

“My goal in life has always been to help people feel beautiful inside and out.”-Sher

Payton graduated from Avante Laser Training Institute in 2021 and holds her LHRP (Laser Hair Removal Professional) license, the industry’s highest attainable level for laser hair removal. Additionally, she is certified in Skin Tightening, Body Contouring and Cellulite reduction. Two things Payton is passionate about is continuing her education and achieving the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. Payton finds great joy in helping her clients feel more comfortable and beautiful in their own skin. To many of her clients the services she offers bring life-changing experiences that add so much confidence to their everyday life. Being a part of this cutting edge industry brings Payton pure joy and keeps her driven to continue to help her clients.