The Bare Element Team

 
 

Paige Cleary, RN-BC, Certified Nurse Injector, Certified Laser Specialist, Owner

Paige Cleary is the Owner and Operator of Bare Element Laser Salon in Rochester NY. Paige is a registered nurse of 13 years with a passion for Medical Aesthetics. Paige worked at Unity hospital for several years and then ventured to AZ where she worked at 3 Major hospitals, Greenbaum surgery center, and Novocure pain clinic. After receiving hair removal treatments while living in Arizona, she became intrigued with the cosmetic enhancements that laser light can generate. After extensive research on the physiology of laser light and the effects on the skin, Paige decided to become trained and certified in laser aesthetics and opened Bare Element in 2017. Paige has since been trained and certified by the National Laser Institute, NY Laser Outlet, The Esthetic Advisor Laser Academy, Syneron Candela, Lutronic, Empire Medical, Swiss Aesthetics Institute with Julie Horne, Cartessa Aesthetics, The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Emily Tryon (top10 injector in the US), Allergan, and Galderma. Paige has a true passion for helping her clients look and feel their absolute best while maintaining their natural beauty. Her company mission is to lead her team with empathy and compassion while continuously striving to offer the latest top of the line cosmetic treatments within the industry.

Lorraine Cleary, Nurse Practitioner, Certified NP Cosmetic Injector, Medical Director

Lorraine Cleary is our experienced Nurse Practitioner. Lorraine has been working as a nurse for over 40 years, and as a Nurse Practitioner for more than 10 years. She has worked in a variety of hospital settings, urgent care, and corporations, such as Kodak and Johnson & Johnson. She is certified in Botox and Dermal Filler injections, and she has attended a variety of trainings including Empire Medical, the National Laser Institute in Arizona, and The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine in Miami. She has also been part of our local trainings and virtual trainings with some of the top leaders in the industry such as Emily Tryon, Dr. Tim Pierce (specializing in injectable safety), and the experts from Allergan and Gladerma. For the past 5 years, Lorraine’s focus has been in the aesthetic world, which is now her number one passion! Helping others feel and look their best, gives her so much fulfillment and happiness! Book an appointment online with her today! Stay beautiful!

Lidiya Stefanyshyn, Salon Manager, Certified Laser Specialist

Lidiya is our Salon Manager at both our Brighton and Greece location here at Bare Element! She recently graduated from SUNY Brockport obtaining a bachelors degree in Business! Lidiya is also trained and certified in Laser Hair removal by Syneron Candela. Lidiya helps to keep our salons running smooth with hard work ethic, organization skills, and amazing customer service skills! Lidiya is caring and kind and always goes above and beyond for our customers!

Maria Nasso(Meleca), Licensed Esthetician, Certified Microblader

Maria is our experienced Esthetician of 6 years and Certified Brow Microblader at Bare Element in Rochester NY. Maria obtained her Esthetic License from Continental School of Beauty. There after, she attended Eye Design NY, New York City's award winning Eyebrow Microblading certification course. She since has also been certified in advanced courses at the AZ Brow Dr in Scottsdale AZ. She specializes in Eyebrow Microblading, Eyebrow shading, and lip pigment blushing. Maria is also certified by Lutronic for laser tattoo removal, Blood Bourne pathogens, YUMILash Eye Lash Lifting and our many esthetic services. Maria has a passion for Esthetics and enhancing her clients natural beauty and confidence.

Michelle DeMersman, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Laser Specialist

Michelle is our experienced Esthetician of 4 years at Bare Element in Rochester NY. Michelle obtained her Esthetic License from Continental School of Beauty. Michelle is certified and trained in Laser Hair Removal by Syneron Candela, Lutronic for tattoo removal, PCA Skin Care, Chemical Peels, YUMILash Eye Lash Lifting, Dermaplaning, the JetPeel Facial System, and our many other aesthetic facials. She has a passion for esthetics and working with clients to boost their confidence and enhance their natural beauty!

Samantha Haddad, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Laser Specialist

Samantha is our experienced Licensed Esthetician and Laser Technician of 4 years at Bare Element! Samantha is certified and trained in Laser Hair Removal by Syneron Candela, Laser Tattoo Removal by Lutronic, PCA Skin Care and Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning, YUMILash Eye Lash Lifting, The JetPeel Facial System and our many other aesthetic facials. Samantha has a passion for laser physics and enhancing her clients confidence and natural beauty!

Adrianna Wing, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Laser Specialist

Adrianna is our experienced Licensed Esthetician of 3 1/2 years at Bare Element in Rochester NY. Adrianna obtained her Esthetic’s License from Continental School of Beauty. Adrianna is certified and trained in Laser Hair removal by Syneron Candela, PCA Skin Care and chemical peels, YUMILash Eye Lash Lifting, dermaplaning, the JetPeel Facial System, diamond glow facial and our many other aesthetic facials. She is a true artist with a passion for make-up, skin health, and helping her clients look and feel their best!

Lareena Cometa, Licensed Esthetician, Lash Artist, Certified Laser Specialist

Lareena is our licensed esthetician of 4 years, certified laser technician and experienced Lash Extension technician here at Bare Element. She obtained her esthetics license and lash training at Continental School of Beauty in 2018. Lareena has been trained in Laser hair removal by syneron Candela, and is also certified in YUMILash Eyelash Lifting, PCA skin and chemical peels, and our many other aesthetic facial treatments. Lareena is passionate about her work and loves providing all of her client’s with the highest quality treatments!

Brooke Barsell, Licensed Cosmetologist & Nail Technician

Brooke is our Licensed Cosmetologist and Nail Technician with more than 12 years of experience. Brooke obtained her cosmetology license from Shear Ego International School. Brooke specializes in gel nails, natural nails and pedicures. She is dedicated to learning and growing in the beauty industry and finds passion in satisfying all her clients nail care needs, providing them an excellent service.

Erin Dennehy, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Laser Specialist

Erin is our Licensed Esthetician of 2 years here at Bare Element. She obtained her esthetics license from Continental School of Beauty. She has been trained and certified in Laser hair removal by Syneron Candela, Lutronic, YUMILash Lifts, PCA Skin Care, PCA chemical peels, the JetPeel Facial system, Dermaplaning, Allergan’s Diamond Glow and our many other facial treatments. Erin has a passion for esthetics and truly cares to help her clients feel their best!

Ashley Kelley RN, Certified Nurse Injector & Laser Specialist

Ashley is a kind and caring registered nurse of 12 years with a passion for Medical Aesthetics and lasers. Ashley began her career in nursing at Unity hospital where she worked for 10 years as an RN. Ashley has been certified in Cosmetic Injectables at the National Laser Institute in Scottsdale AZ. She has also been certified by Candela Medical in laser hair removal and Exceed Microneedling, Cartessa in CO2 laser and RF micro needling treatments and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine in cosmetic medical aesthetics. She enjoys enhancing our clients beauty and confidence in a natural and conservative way!

Elizabeth Maynard, LPN, Front End Coordinator

Liz is our front end coordinator and LPN injector assistant at both or Brighton and Greece Locations here at Bare Element. She has been a nurse of 41 years specializing in primary care and women health. Liz is kind and caring and enjoyed her many years of patient care within the medical side and is now loving her new adventure into medical aesthetics!

Shelley Keene, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Cosmetic Injector

Shelley Keene is our Nurse Practitioner, Certified Cosmetic Injector! Shelley has 15 years of experience in Healthcare, she has been a Nurse Practitioner for 4 years now, and an RN for 10 years! She obtained her certification in cosmetic injectables at the Esthetics Skin Institute in Fort Lauderdale and has also gone through extensive injectable training with us at Bare Element. She has spent her years as a nurse with children and adults, primarily in the Pediatric Emergency department at RGH. As she continued her education as a nurse Practitioner at Upstate, she branched out into Pediatric Primary care. Shelley has also been certified in Radiofrequency Microneedling through Cartessa Aesthetics! Shelley enjoys enhancing our clients beauty and confidence in a natural, conservative way!

Katelyn Stark, Licensed Esthetician, Front End Coordinator

Katelyn is our Licensed Esthetician and Front End Coordinator primarily at our Brighton location. She obtained her college degree in general science, then pursued her esthetician license from Continental School of Beauty in July of 2023. She is passionate about customer satisfaction and learning new things, and looks forward to allowing clients to feel confident and educated on their skin. Katelyn anticipates advancing in the esthetics industry!

Madeline Zimmer, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Lash Technician, Front End Coordinator

Madeline is our Licensed Esthetician at Bare Element! She recently graduated from Continental School of Beauty. Madeline is our front end coordinator at our Brighton location. She has had extensive lash training at Continental, “She salon’s” certification course and extensive training through Bare Element with our senior lash artist! She also offers facials, wax and brow lamination. Madeline has a passion for helping her clients to feel confident and beautiful!

Emiley Stefaniak, Front End Coordinator

Emiley is our front end coordinator at the Greece location. She is currently enrolled at Continental School of Beauty where she is pursing esthetics. Emiley is excited to graduate and to receive her license to further her career! As a front end coordinator she is most passionate about helping clients with appointments and their treatment plans! Emiley helps the Greece salon run smooth and is extremely welcoming to all of our amazing clients!

Julia Kraft, Licensed Esthetician, Front End Coordinator

Julia is a licensed esthetician here at Bare Element! She graduated from Continental school of Beauty in 2022 and was certified in PCA peels by PCA in 2023. Julia has a passion for esthetics and helping clients feel and look their best, as well as feeling confident after their services!