Our Team

Meet your treatment team!

Lani

Bachelor of fine arts (BFA)
Master of Fine arts (MFA)
Certified electrolOGIST (CE)
Certified laser technician (CLT)

Lani is a native of Arizona. She grew up in the Valley before going to Arizona State University to pursue her passion for the arts. Lani graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing and painting. She then went on to get her Master of Fine Art degree at Utah State University.  Afterwards, she spent a number of years teaching at various colleges and universities in subjects such as humanities, drawing, and painting until her mom asked her for some help with her electrolysis business.

After getting her certification in electrolysis in 1992 from the Arizona Institute of Electrolysis, Lani joined her mom in her business. It was there that Lani discovered her second passion: being an electrologist. Lani’s mother, Deanna, expanded on the training Lani received in school while working alongside her. Deanna’s guidance and mentoring, in conjunction with Lani’s steady hand and eye for detail that she developed through her fine art training, have combined to turn Lani into an exceptional electrologist. She has now been in the industry for over 29 years, and she loves every minute of it.

Lani has continued to receive training and certifications as she has expanded the business into other areas. She obtained her CLT and LSO certifications when she bought her first laser in 1993 and started performing laser hair removal. She also obtained her PM certification when she began performing permanent makeup.

 

Lani is an established artist who continues to use her artistic ability creating beautiful drawings, ceramic masks, and making and selling her jewelry. Her fine arts training, eye for detail, and steady hand have made her an exceptional electrologist. She’s always looking for new, current technologies to improve long-lasting, visual results for her clients.

“Lani is so meticulous and artistic!

Dr. Laura Sickels

Medical Director
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD)

Dr Laura Miller-Sickels attended Central Michigan University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  Dr. Laura continued her education in Tempe, Arizona at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, a leading institution in the field of natural medicine. In 2005, she received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree. 

Shortly thereafter, Dr. Laura discovered her passion in the field of aesthetics.  She became certified in aesthetic treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers, and laser treatments such as vein, hair, and tattoo removal, as well as skin rejuvenation. 

Early in her aesthetics career Dr. Laura became a trainer for the Matrix fractional CO2 where she taught other physicians how to operate the lasers.  Because the aesthetic industry is always evolving, Dr. Laura continues to stay current by attending webinars, training and conferences.  

Ariel

Esthetician (LE)
Electrologist (CE)
Laser Technician (CLT)

Ariel is a licensed esthetician, laser technician and electrologist with 12 years of experience in the industry. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she moved to Arizona a year and a half ago and has been loving life in the desert ever since.

At Lani’s, Ariel specializes in personalized facials and electrolysis. She received her electrolysis training under the expert guidance of Lani, the business owner and a seasoned electrologist with over 30 years of experience. Ariel is passionate about helping people feel confident in their own skin, and she brings a warm, compassionate approach to every treatment she performs.

Outside of work, Ariel enjoys exploring Arizona’s hiking trails with her husband and their 4 year old pitbull Aiko. She’s also a big fan of cooking and is always trying out new recipes at home.

Nakia

laser tech (CLT)
Esthetician (LE)

Nakia is a certified laser technician and licensed esthetician with a passion for helping clients feel confident in their skin. She specializes in laser facials, with the Hollywood Carbon Facial being her personal favorite for its instant glow and transformative results. Born and raised in Alaska, Nakia now calls Arizona home and has embraced the desert lifestyle over the past two years. Her warm, down-to-earth approach makes every client feel comfortable, cared for, and glowing from the inside out.

Kim

receptionist/front desk

Kim started out as a client and has become a devoted friend over the last 25 years. She is warm, friendly and very detail oriented and she helps us out tremendously.  Kim has a degree in engineering but decided to join us a few years back and we’re so glad she did. Kim loves shopping, meeting new people, cooking and baking yummy treats.

Sarah

PERMANENT COSMETICS SPECIALIST

Entering the Beauty Industry many years ago led me to a great desire to become certified in the field of Permanent Cosmetics. I was hearing the concern and complaints from women I had met along the way about eyebrows disappearing and losing shape, trying to draw on a straight eyeliner because it was getting hard to see, and having too thin or misshaped lips. 

There was also another side of the business that really touched my heart, and that was Areola tattoo after breast cancer reconstruction, and scar camouflage. 

Shortly after attending my first “basics class”, Microbladed Brows hit the scene and I loved the natural look, so I signed up for one of the first advanced classes in that technique. Since then I have chosen to continually learn new techniques, and about types of machines and accessories used. I also included certification in removal of old or unwanted tattoo pigment.

I feel most proud when I hear how happy my clients are because they no longer have to worry about trying to get things drawn on just right, and the time it saves them when getting ready to go somewhere.