Avanti People

Dr. Sameer Fino M.D. (Medical Director) Dr. Fino obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX. He completed his residency at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas and Internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr. Fino is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and has 15 years experience as a pain management specialist. He is married, and a father to 3 daughters. In his spare time, Dr. Fino enjoys traveling, and spending time with his family.

Ladan Khadivar Manager / Medical Aesthetician Ladan is a medical aesthetician, and a facialist graduated from Paul Michelle Cosmetology School, and received her license in March of 2007. Ladan is looking forward to seeing Avanti reach its full potential. Her beautiful smile makes everyone comfortable when they come in the door of Avanti. Ladan is married, and is a mother of two kids. She loves animals, and loves to spend her spare time with her family and their dog.

Amanda St. Pierre Receptionist / Esthetician Amanda is a graduate of Ogle School of Hair, Skin, and Nails, and is passionate about beauty and well-being. She is skilled in facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, laser treatments, and make up. When Amanda isn’t using her knowledge and skills in esthetics to help others to look and feel better about themselves, she loves to sing and cook for her friends and family.

Cheryl LeClaire LVN (Nurse / Injector) Cheryl has been a nurse for 14 years, and over 10 years experience with facial injectables and aesthetics. Cheryl began her nursing career in the dermatology field, which sparked her interest in facial aesthetics. She enjoys getting to know her clients personally and helping them achieve their aesthetic goals. Cheryl has a passion for people and loves making them feel and look their very best. She has developed a strong reputation in the DFW area as an injectable professional. Cheryl's clients like her conservative approach and appreciate her attention to detail. Cheryl is a graduate of Tyler Junior College Nursing School and holds several certificates for advanced aesthetic training.

Kristen Scofield RN., B.S.N. (Nurse / Injector) Kristin Scofield, RN,BSN graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and immediately found her home in Cosmetic Dermatology in 1999. Her career began working side by side by her mentor; a pioneer in Dermatology advances in lasers, fillers, and neurotoxins, Kristin’s future was molded. Kristin has such a passion for the art of injecting and has a dedicated following of patients throughout the Metroplex. Her stellar reputation has brought her many local celebrities, models, international models, and local professional athletes to her chair so that they may look good on and off camera. Her work experience is established and her knowledge in the field is sought after. By demand, Kristin started a consulting company in 2006, Dramatology, LLC. She helps others learn various techniques on injecting fillers, neurotoxins, laser training, and injecting leg veins. “I had an excellent teacher which allows me, in return to teach others. In addition, helping my patients look their best is the most fulfilling part of my day. I love my work and hope to be practicing for a very long time.”

Joy Lavender Medical Aesthetician Joy Lavender is a graduate of the ITS Academy and is a State of Texas certified medical aesthetician and Cutera certified laser specialist. She strives to provide the best possible results for her clients while offering a soothing, pampering experience. Joy’s knowledge and personal interest extends to the area of skin care where she is committed to assisting and directing her clients to the products that give them the best solution to restoring their skin’s natural ability to restore itself.

Kelly Alexander Medical Aesthetician In 2006 Kelly Alexander discovered her passion for aesthetics and attended the Ogle School of Hair, SKin and Nails in Dallas, Texas. While at Ogle, she was voted by her peers as the Lead Aesthetician. “I love to take the journey with my clients to help them achieve their goals”. Kelly has been in the medical spa industry for four years and has extensive training working with various lasers and equipment.

Gayla Farokhnia Makeup Artist Gayla Farokh is a professional makeup artist with over 15 years of experience working with the best products in the market. Makeup is her passion and art! Gayla has a talent to make her clients look and feel "more beautiful" by enhancing their natural beauty and bringing out their inner confidence. Gayla is focused on providing high-quality services and customer satisfaction. She will do her best to meet her clients expectation.