Tara Andrisin, PA-C Tara Andrisin grew up outside of Cleveland, Ohio and completed her degree in Biology at Bowling Green State University. After earning a master's degree in the University of Florida Physician Assistant Program, she practiced Internal Medicine in Gainesville for two years. Mrs. Andrisin is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants and Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She and her husband James are outdoor enthusiasts enjoying boating, skiing, and golfing among other activities.
	Stephanie Ference, Licensed Aesthetician Stephanie Ference was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. After completing her AA Degree at Brevard College in Brevard, North Carolina, she received her BA in Psychology from St. Leo University. She has been working in aesthetics since receiving her license in 1995 and has been performing aesthetics in the Gainesville area for ten years. Stephanie is always on the cutting edge of aesthetic skin care, attending many post graduate classes at the Dermal Institute in Ft Lauderdale, medical classes at the Dermal Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, and various other regional training classes and events. She is a lifelong Florida Gator with a special connection as her grandfather played football at the University of Florida. In her spare time she enjoys water activities and traveling.
	Erin Jenkins, CME Erin Jenkins is a Florida native, having grown up on the east coast in Ft. Pierce. After earning her AA degree at Indian River Community College, she attended the University of Florida, where she obtained a BA degree in Sociology. She then went on to complete the Electrology Program at the Orlando Institute and became licensed under the Board of Medicine. Erin received additional training to become a Certified Medical Electrologist and Certified Laser Professional, and is a member of the Electrolysis Society of Florida as well as the Society for Clinical and Medical Hair Removal. She is a life-long Gator fan and enjoys spending time with her family and her husband Josh.
	Kate Hughes, Licensed Aesthetician Kate Hughes grew up in Gainesville, Florida and completed her B.S. in Horticultural Science at the University of Florida. She completed her studies to be an aesthetician in 2007. She is currently working as both a medical assistant at Gainesville Dermatology and as an aesthetician at Gainesville Dermatology Aesthetic Center. Before completing her studies to be a licensed aesthetician in 2007, Kate specialized in luxurious skin care and ran the Blue Light Treatment for Acne program. She is a lifelong animal advocate and enjoys spending time with her two dogs.

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