At Astanza Laser, we’re proud to celebrate National Nurses Week, observed annually from May 6 to May 12, to highlight the nurses who have started their own aesthetic laser business. This special week honors the compassion, expertise, and dedication that nurses bring to the healthcare field every day.
Over the past decade, we’ve seen nurses not only providing care in traditional settings but also forging exciting new paths as entrepreneurs in the aesthetic laser industry. More and more nurses are opening medspas, aesthetic clinics, and laser practices, combining their clinical expertise with a passion for helping people look and feel their best.
A Legacy of Care, Now a Pathway to Business Ownership
Since 1994, the American Nurses Association has formally recognized National Nurses Week to highlight the critical role nurses play in patient care. Today’s nurses are bringing innovation, professionalism, and a patient-centered mindset to the world of aesthetics.
Registered Nurses (RNs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Advanced Practice Nurses are exceptionally well-suited to succeed in the aesthetic and cosmetic laser industry. Their medical training and hands-on experience with skin anatomy, combined with their ability to assess contraindications and respond to adverse reactions, make them qualified providers for services like laser tattoo removal, laser hair removal, skin resurfacing, and other non-invasive treatments.
Why Nurses Are Excelling in Laser Aesthetics
With growing support from state regulatory frameworks and expanded access to medical director partnerships, more nurses are opening their aesthetic laser businesses. At Astanza, we’ve helped hundreds of medical professionals confidently transition into business ownership with our FDA-cleared laser technology, hands-on training, and ongoing clinical and marketing support.
We’re honored to work with numerous nurse-led businesses that are reshaping the aesthetic landscape and creating incredible success stories along the way.
Nurses in Aesthetics: Success Stories with Astanza Laser
Julie Zweifel, RN – Laser Fresh Aesthetics (Santa Rosa, CA)
After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and building a successful nursing career, Julie Zweifel decided to channel her clinical skills into entrepreneurship. Following her certification at New Look Laser College, Julie founded Laser Fresh Aesthetics, a laser tattoo removal clinic that provides safe, effective treatments using the Astanza Trinity system.
Julie’s story highlights how nurses can transition into business ownership by pairing their healthcare background with a new aesthetic skill set. Learn more about Julie and Laser Fresh at laserfreshaesthetics.com.
Lexie Agostinone, RN – Laser180 (Latrobe, PA)
A former ICU nurse, Lexie Agostinone, discovered a gap in her community’s access to laser tattoo removal. With entrepreneurial vision and support from her sister Rena, she launched Laser180 after completing Astanza’s training program and investing in two of our laser systems, the Astanza Duality and the Asclepion MeDioStar®, backed by Astanza.
Today, Laser180 offers both tattoo and hair removal, and Lexie continues to lead with the same care and confidence she brought to her nursing practice. Learn more about Lexie and Laser 180 at www.laser180.com.
Stephanie Sapp, RN – InkAway Laser Tattoo Removal (Philadelphia, PA)
As Lead Laser Technician at InkAway Laser Tattoo Removal, Stephanie Sapp has played a vital role in helping the practice grow into one of Philadelphia’s top aesthetic laser businesses. With a strong nursing foundation, Stephanie ensures that treatments are clinically sound and patient-focused. In an interview with The Nursing Beat, she emphasized the importance of team culture, consistency, and investing in trusted technology like Astanza’s lasers to drive business growth and build lasting client relationships. You can read more about Stephanie in this feature article from The Nursing Beat, “4 Secrets to Successfully Expand Your Med Spa Business,” and visit InkAway at www.inkawaylaser.com.
A Heartfelt Thank You to the Nurses We Serve
Thank you to all the nurses we work with. Your clinical excellence, compassion, and entrepreneurial spirit are helping reshape the future of aesthetic medicine. Whether you’re performing laser tattoo removal, skin resurfacing, or hair removal, you’re delivering safe, transformative care that empowers your clients every day.
This Nurses Week, we honor your courage to lead, innovate, and build businesses that make a difference. You’re not just caregivers—you’re trailblazers.
Ready to Launch Your MedSpa or Aesthetic Laser Business?
Astanza Laser proudly supports nurses with the technology, training, and business support needed to succeed in the laser industry. From certification at New Look Laser College to business planning and clinical support, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Contact us to launch your aesthetic laser business today! Fill out the form on this page or call (800) 364-9010 to get started.
