MEET OUR TEAM OF ESTHETIC PROVIDERS.
We have the most Incredible team of Certified Laser Instructors.
Kristin Groop
- Kristin Groop is the Education Director for Esthetic Advisor Laser Academy and SkinStylus® as well as the Director of Scottsdale Microneedling & Laser Esthetics.
- Kristin is licensed in the State of Arizona as an Esthetician, Esthetic Instructor, Laser Operator and Laser Instruction Supervisor. She is also licensed in the State of Washington as a Master Esthetician and Educator.
- She has used her passion, experience and extensive knowledge to create the most comprehensive laser, microneedling, and medical esthetics training curricula available.
- She is a national speaker and educator, and has been featured in several international esthetic magazines such as Les nouvelles.
- Kristin is the co-inventor of the SkinStylus® Microtherapy System with Biolock™ technology, the first and only microsystem that can be autoclave reprocessed.
- She has been researching microtherapies since 2009 and has taught hundreds of doctors, nurses, and estheticians how to safely and effectively perform a variety of microtherapies including RF microneedling treatements.
Additionally, Kristin developed the EstheCeuticals® line of topicals, the first line formulated specifically for microtherapies. EstheCeuticals® provide clients the skin nutrition to achieve spectacular results at an exceptionally reasonable price. EstheCeuticals® are only sold at Scottsdale Microneedling & Laser Esthetics and by a few select practitioners trained by Kristin.
Kristin maintains a busy microneedling and laser esthetics practice at Scottsdale Microneedling & Laser Esthetics. With many devoted patients and a long list of success stories, Kristin has been pivotal in developing protocols used by skincare professionals all over the world. She is considered one of the nation’s foremost experts on microneedling and is currently co-authoring an advanced microneedling textbook.
“After spending seven years as the lead instructor for the nation’s largest laser training school and listening to feedback from faculty, estheticians, and the thousands of students I have taught, it was apparent that all laser training programs are not created equal. In order for the student to be effective, employable, and successful in the highly competitive esthetic laser industry, the current curricula, methods, and practices utilized by laser schools need to radically change.
I decided to develop evidence based and research supported laser and medical esthetics programs incorporating the latest procedures and technologies. I have created a personalized educational experience where each student is mentored and supported throughout the program.
Class sizes have been limited to ensure access to instructors, equipment and hands-on opportunities. ATE teaches doctors, nurses, estheticians, and those seeking to enhance their esthetic laser education, the latest procedures and technologies. From AZDHS approved courses to one-on-one training, ATE provides a wide array of comprehensive classes.”
If you would like to contact Kristin, she can be reached at (480) 369-6905 or email support@allthingsesthetic.com
Sonja Pettersen
Sonja Pettersen N.M.D. is licensed in Arizona to practice primary care medicine specializing in natural therapeutics. She received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR in 1998.
In 1999 she completed her residency at the same college. She is the medical director for Scottsdale Microneedling & Laser Esthetics.
Dr. Pettersen’s practice harmonizes the healing power of nature with the modern day demands of her patients.
Her practice exemplifies a holistic approach to patient care through a variety of modalities including Frequency Specific Microcurrent, European Drainage, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, I.V. therapy including chelation, homeopathy, functional medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Ortho Bionomy and mind-body techniques.
She is also a Certified Hypnotherapist and Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner. Since 1997 Dr. Pettersen has trained over 300 health-care practitioners in Frequency Specific Microcurrent, a revolutionary technique for healing damaged tissue through frequencies.
Elly Qorri
A native of Arizona, Elly entered into the esthetic field in 2010. Her family originates from Eastern Europe. Elly is bilingual, speaking both English and Albanian. A graduate of Imaj Institute and a national Clinical Laser Trainer, Elly holds her certification as a Laser Supervisor and Laser Safety Officer.
Elly has a passion for helping others enhance their natural beauty by combining medical knowledge with artistic talent. She has extensive training and education with some of the top educators and providers.
She trains medical professionals around the United States and supports them throughout their business journey. Being in the industry for many years, she knows what treatments and products will be the right fit for every skin type. Elly’s goal is to help her clients achieve their skincare desires and needs.
Her hobbies include traveling, hanging out with her dog Ollie, spending time with family and friends, playing basketball and exploring new restaurants and art festivals.
Erin Lavelle
Erin Lavelle is a Native New Yorker that moved to the desert a little over 10 years ago. She started her esthetic career back in 2005, because of her passion for skin and beauty. She graduated esthetics school in New York and then moved to Orlando to start working for Walt Disney World as an esthetician to perform facials and body treatments. In 2011, she decided it was time for a change, and landed in Scottsdale, AZ!
There she attended laser school and got hired as a technician to gain hands-on experience to become a Certified Cosmetic Laser Instructor. Traveling all over the US to teach doctors, nurses, estheticians, and career changers the amazing world of medical esthetics.
Erin specializes in C02 Laser, chemical peels, RF Microneedling, Microneeding, laser hair reduction, IPL, non ablative skin resurfacing, tattoo removal, dermaplaning, and DiamondGlow facials for all skin types. She provides medical-grade services, not fluffy spa services. Her one and only goal is to help everyone feel more confident and beautiful in their own skin.
When she isn’t training or working, Erin loves to spend time outside with her husband, watching movies, playing board games, and playing with her two bulldogs, Rosie and Steve.