Joan Hughes-Smith Business Owner
Joan Smith brings an entirely different, but appealing, perspective to Skincare Aesthetics of Baton Rouge. Her background as a fifth grade teacher prior to attending nursing school prepared her well for the effective and essential ongoing teaching that is necessary in any successful approach to both surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation procedures. This drive toward education for herself and others prompted her to gain a Masters degree in Nursing and subsequently a teaching position with Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. Not quite ready to stop there, however, she went on to receive training and certification as a Nurse Practitioner. These educational accomplishments make her eminently qualified to consult, advise, and implement aesthetic treatment programs specific for each client she sees.
Piper Estrep Physician Assistant
Piper Estep has been a Physician Assistant in the Baton Rouge community for over ten years with experience concentrated on both dermatology and plastic surgery. Piper joined Skincare Aesthetics of Baton Rouge in Spring 2019. She brings to our organization a wealth of knowledge and experience in administration of dermal fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane, along with Kybella injections, and sclerotherapy vein treatments. In addition, she has special expertise in the use of neuromodulators including Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin.
aley is from Zachary, LA. She moved to Baton Rouge after graduating high school and attended Louisiana State University followed by Aveda Institute in Lafayette,
LA. She has nine years of experience in helping people with their esthetic concerns. She is trained in skin care treatments as well as selected medical procedures. Haley practiced at Renaissance Medical Spa in Zachary, LA under the right hand supervision of Dr. Laurie Harrington. She later returned to Baton Rouge and continued to work in the field at Dermatology and Aesthetic Institute for Dr. Donna Nunnally followed by Dr. Sarah Haydel in Houma, LA.
Lauren is the CoolSculpting and CoolTone Technician at Skincare Aesthetics. Lauren has many years of experience, and was a dermatology nurse for 8 years before coming to Skincare. She has been in this industry for 15 years. Lauren has been with Skincare Aesthetics for almost 5 years. Lauren says, “Working as a dermatology nurse, I have a passion for taking care of my skin & making sure my girls always wear sunscreen. I love the daily interaction with our patients this job brings.”
Cadie Courrege Ochinko Patient Care Coordinator
Cadie was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she attended Louisiana State University. Working at a medical spa throughout college she then pursued her professional career as a Forensic Investigator. After several years working in investigations, Cadie made a huge career change. Going back to what she loves; she joined the Skincare Aesthetics of Baton Rouge team as Patient Care coordinator at Skincare Aesthetics in February of 2021. One of Cadies’ favorite aspects of her job is listening to the patients’ concerns and seeing her coworkers help them achieve their face and body goals. Cadie’s passion for the beauty industry is ever-evolving!
April Troxclair-Ellis Patient Care Coordinator
April attended Northwestern State University on a dance scholarship, returning home to finish her college degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. While in college she started managing clothing boutiques, but after 17 years in the retail industry she made a career change. She started working for Skincare Aesthetics and Stephens Plastic Surgery in January of 2021 taking on the role of Patient Care Coordinator. April brings with her the knowledge of the utmost customer service, organization, and building patient relationships. When she isn’t working, she spends her time with her husband Brian and their son Samuel.