Dr. Laura Purdy, MD ( Owner and Medical Director of Luxe Beauty & Aesthetics)
Laura Purdy, MD is a board certified family medical physician who also has her Bachelors in Psychology and MBA. Dr. Purdy served in the United States Army for 15 years. She has worked throughout the medical field in both outpatient and inpatient capacities. She developed a passion and desire for aesthetics helping patients reverse the signs of aging through prescription topical care and neurotoxin/dermal filler therapies. Dr. Purdy is dedicated in helping patients reveal their true , best and most beautiful selves aesthetically. Dr. Purdy is a certified injector with the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics, a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Inc, and the American Medical Spa Association.
Erica Gholston, RN BSN (Co-Owner and Certified Aesthetic Nurse & Injector)
Erica Gholston, RN is registered nurse with 13 years of experience. Areas of specialty include trauma, emergency/general surgery and step down, surgical ICU and operating room nursing. Her background also includes being a Clinical Operations/Patient Service Manager of Surgical Services for 3 major healthcare organizations in CT – so she is very well versed with OSHA, DPH and JACHO guidelines and polices. Erica also served as a Nurse Educator which brought her pure fulfillment in giving back and helping instill knowledge, best practice ethics/values and clinical expertise to our new generation of blossoming nurses. Erica completed her Dermal Filler and Neurotoxin injector Aesthetic Certification courses at The Aesthetic Mentor in Glastonbury, CT under the instruction/guidance of one of the leading physicians in the nation in regards to Aesthetic Medicine, Dr. Russo (who graduated from Harvard). Not only does she love caring for others, she has an EXTREME passion for anything that involves beauty and self enhancement. Erica not only wants to help people feel healthy/good within but also wants to help them feel good/beautiful on the outside as well.