Hi! I'm Erin Cooper. I'm an experienced medical aesthetician, laser technician, and clinical trainer. I'm also the founder of Med-Surg Aesthetics and Laser Academy. I started Med-Surg Aesthetics and Laser Academy as an intensive hybrid (online/in-person) educational program for licensed aestheticians wishing to obtain laser certification and learn specialized skills specific to medical and surgical environments.

When I began my career as an aesthetician 27 years ago, our professional scope and earning potential were very limited. The only options for those of us who wanted to work in the medical space were to have an "in" through personal connections, "pay our dues" for years until we were experienced enough, or hope to be in the "right place at the right time." That left many of us feeling deflated, ultimately leading to numerous talented individuals quitting the industry despite their potential.

I loved aesthetics, but in search of a more fulfilling role within my career, I enrolled in nursing school. The problem was, I didn't want to be a nurse. After my first year, I quickly realized that I was on the wrong path. During that time, medical aesthetics and cosmetic lasers started to become more mainstream, and that's where I found my place!