meet the team

The Professionals Behind Your Personalized Treatment

The best results are the ones that feel natural and age well. These before-and-after photos highlight subtle, thoughtful changes created through customized treatment plans and open conversations about goals and expectations.

Laura Carlsen

AGNP, Certified Laser Specialist, LE

Laura’s path into aesthetics began hands-on as an aesthetician, where she helped clients improve acne and address a wide range of skin concerns. That early experience shaped her belief that outstanding results should always look natural and never overdone. She later became a Registered Nurse and spent nearly a decade as Clinic Manager at Colorado Skin and Vein, where she refined her expertise in laser and vein treatments while leading a successful medical practice. She has been trained by some of the world’s top injectors, including Dr. Danny Vleggar from Switzerland, further strengthening her precision and artistic approach to injectables.

After earning her Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Colorado, Laura expanded her focus to whole-person wellness. She understands that looking good starts with feeling good, which led her to pursue advanced training through multiple hormone and functional medicine programs, including WorldLink, A4M, Dr. Miles Nichols, The Kalish Institute, and Evexias. Whether supporting hormone balance, gut health, sleep, joint comfort, weight management, or overall vitality, Laura creates customized plans designed to fit real life. Her care is thoughtful, science-driven, and centered on lasting health alongside natural aesthetic results.

Liz Helwig

Certified Laser Specialist, LE

Liz is a Colorado native and graduated from Middlebury College. As a licensed aesthetician, certified phlebotomy technician, certified laser specialist and graduate of The College of International Aesthetics and Rocky Mountain Laser College, Liz has been fortunate to gain her experience from working in plastic surgery, laser vein surgery and medical skin care clinics for the past 20 years. She is passionate about the treatments offered at Artistry Skin and Hormone and is excited to keep growing with the office after being there for 6 years already. Liz is committed to making all patients’ experience a rewarding one.

Outside of work, Liz enjoys spending time with her two kids, husband and dogs. She used to be an avid skier, but this season of life is busy and pulling her other directions – namely hockey and dance! Family is everything and she likes to live an active lifestyle and take advantage of Colorado’s beauty.

Stephanie Traynor

Licensed Esthetician & Certified Laser Specialist
Stephanie is a Colorado native and grew up in the same Littleton community where Artistry Skin and Hormone is located. She is a licensed aesthetician and Certified Laser Specialist, and a graduate of Beautiful You SkinCare Academy with advanced certifications and Rocky Mountain Laser College. With her desire to bring awareness to skin health, Stephanie is deeply passionate about corrective skin treatments and clearing acne.
She has over 8 yrs of combined experience within the medical aesthetic industry and thrives with continued education, multiple modalities and products. She is known for her gentle and compassionate approach, precise technique while also educating patients so they feel confident and relaxed throughout their treatment.
Outside of work, Stephanie loves outdoor venues and attending concerts of different genres, enjoys camping, holidays, coffee of all kinds, and spending her free time with her husband, 4 kids, grandkids and extended family.
Stephanie is excited to help people achieve skin health with results driven aesthetic care and provide exceptional experiences with every service she provides.

Brandi Boettcher

Marketing Coordinator

Born and raised in Colorado, Brandi has always loved the outdoors and the sense of community it creates. Her professional background is in new-home construction sales, where she spent years helping people find homes that genuinely felt like home. That experience strengthened her communication skills and her passion for connecting with others in meaningful ways.

Now embracing life as a new mom while stepping into a marketing role, Brandi brings creativity, energy, and heart to the practice. She is excited to support Artistry Skin & Hormone by sharing its services, values, and patient-focused approach with the community.

Dr. Douglas G. Minton

Medical Director

Dr. Douglas Minton brings decades of clinical experience and steady medical leadership to his role as Medical Director. He is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and completed both medical school and residency at the University of Colorado, followed by advanced training at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles that reflect a deep commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and ethical care, including serving as the past president of the medical staff at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

In addition to his background in women’s health, Dr. Minton is certified in Age Management Medicine through Cenegenics and is a certified DaVinci Robotic Surgeon. His expertise supports the practice’s integrated approach to aesthetics and wellness, ensuring that every treatment is guided by sound medical oversight. Dr. Minton plays a key role in upholding the highest standards of care, helping patients feel confident in both the safety and quality of their treatment experience.