Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center Petoskey
Botox experts since 2002 – Top 15 Galderma Filler & Dysport Providers in USA – Lip Injections - Hydrafacial – Facials – Skin Tightening – Microneedling – PRF – Top Sculptra in Michigan – Morpheus8 – Ultherapy – Coolsculpting – IPL – Dermaplaning & much more!
How do I get to Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center Medspa in Petoskey?
Petoskey Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center Medspa and Surgery Center provides:
Body sculpting and body contouring treatments:
Our regenerative division, RegenCen in the same location offers:
Frequently asked questions about Petoskey Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center
Meet the Team at Our Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center in Petoskey
Founders & Providers
Dr. Gustav Lo, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer and Founder of RegenCen and Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center (CSLC) which he established in 2001 with Courtney Lo, PA. With over 30 years of experience as a physician and a passion for innovation, Dr. Lo has transformed CSLC and RegenCen into a nationally recognized medical practice focused on optimizing healthspan.
Early in his career, Dr. Lo founded Northern Michigan MedCenter, a network of primary care and urgent care centers that he operated for 30 years, during which time the centers provided care to over 1 million patients. His leadership and experience in primary care continue to inform his holistic approach to health and wellness at RegenCen/CSLC.
Driven by his passion for optimizing healthspan and lifespan, Dr. Lo founded RegenCen in 2020, a division of CSLC. At RegenCen he leads and trains a dedicated team of medical professionals in bioidentical hormone therapy, regenerative treatments for arthritis, mobility and pain like PRF injections, NAD+ therapy, and comprehensive weight loss solution. Dr. Lo remains deeply engaged in every aspect of clinical practice and deeply committed to educating and helping women through midlife and menopause. Spreading the word one community at a time, he enjoys giving lectures, empowering women and sharing clinical proof of BHRT.
Dr. Lo is renowned for offering innovative, nonsurgical cosmetic treatments such as Smartlipo laser-assisted liposuction, nonsurgical facelifts using FaceTite, Laser Lift, and Thread Lift, as well as comprehensive body contouring solutions. His meticulous approach has allowed him to perform thousands of liposuction procedures and minimally invasive FaceTite and Laser Lifts.
Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Lo is a father of four, an avid reader, has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and loves scuba diving.
Courtney Lo, PA, is a renowned leader in the aesthetics industry and the visionary CEO and Founder of Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center (CSLC), established in 2001 with Gustav Lo, MD. With over two decades of experience, Courtney seamlessly combines her medical expertise with an artistic eye, transforming CSLC into a nationally recognized aesthetic and regenerative medical practice.
Known for her unwavering dedication to clients and passion for empowering women, Courtney inspires a dedicated team of skilled providers committed to helping individuals in Michigan and Florida achieve their optimal appearance and health. Under her leadership, CSLC has consistently set the standard for excellence in aesthetic services, earning prestigious accolades such as being the first Platinum Level Botox and Juvederm Provider in northern Michigan since 2004.
CSLC pioneered multiple services in Michigan including BodyTite, PRF, and regenerative aesthetics. Her commitment to innovation led to co-founding RegenCen in 2020, a secondary brand of CSLC devoted to menopause treatments, hormone balancing, vaginal rejuvenation, weight loss and regenerative medicine. Patients rave about their experiences, with one saying, “I’ve been a patient for more than a decade, and no one else in the region compares with the skill and artistry of the experts at CSLC.”
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Courtney is a devoted mother, a scuba diver and passionate cook. Her modern blended family brings her immense joy. By choosing CSLC & RegenCen, you’re not just booking an appointment; you’re embarking on a journey to maintain youthful vitality throughout your life with a trusted partner in the industry. Under Courtney’s leadership, CSLC/RegenCen has expanded to 20+ locations.
Danielle is our Florida Regional Territory Manager and Aesthetic & Regenerative PCP. She is based in our Naples, FL Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center. She received her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL and her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.
She was born in Hinsdale, IL and moved to Naples, Florida when she was 2 years old. She grew up in Naples and knew she wanted to return to Naples to be with her family and begin her career as a Master Aesthetic Physician Assistant.
Danielle enjoys working in the aesthetics industry because she believes ultimate wellness is comprised of both physical and mental health. She is driven by the desire for people to look and feel their best! Our patients trust and love their visits with Danielle because she's empathetic, communicates without being pushy, and is dedicated to their life journey of wellness on the inside and out.
Professional trainings and certifications: Biote Bioidentical Hormones, INMODE - Morpheus8V, FormaV, Lumecca IPL, Diolaze, Morpheus8, Forma; Sciton - Halo, BBL, Contour TRL, diVa; Ultherapy, SkinPen Microneedling, SKINVIVE, MINT threads.
Outside of the office, Danielle enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, and cooking / baking.
Book your treatment or complimentary consultation with Danielle today.
Shauna Stark, DNP-BC joined Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center as our Injection Specialist and Doctor of Nursing Practice in our Petoskey, Michigan office in 2023. She holds her DNP and BSN from the University of Michigan-Flint, her BS in Biology from University of Detroit Mercy, and also obtained her EMT before pursuing nursing. She is a current standing Professor of Graduate Pathophysiology at her alma mater, University of Michigan-Flint.
She uses her extensive medical expertise to practice as a well-rounded, proficient, and trustworthy provider and aesthetic treatment consultant. Shauna was trained in aesthetics by the industry’s top aesthetic injectable providers and instructors as well as Galderma’s top injectors nationwide. Prior to discovering her passion for the industry and launching her career in Aesthetics, Shauna worked in Critical and Acute Care at McLaren. She has traveled internationally to Kenya, Cambodia, and the Dominican Republic as a provider and educational lead with the University to educate nursing students and help patients worldwide.
As a compassionate individual and talented provider in every facet of the industry, we are proud to offer our patients Shauna’s trained aesthetic eye and mastery of creating natural, beautiful, balanced results. Shauna is passionate about travel and art. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and golden retriever, being outside and drawing.
At Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center, Shauna offers:
- Neuromodulators and dermal fillers
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
- TotalFX
- Morpheus8
- Evoke
- Coolsculpting
- PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) injections
- Feminine or vaginal rejuvenation
- Ultherapy
- Sclerotherapy
- Hormone replacement
- IV therapy
- Complimentary aesthetic and regenerative consultations
Teresa Vettese, FNP-BC, joined Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center | RegenCen as an Aesthetic & Regenerative PCP in 2024. Teresa’s passion for holistic medicine and commitment to innovative treatments make her a trusted provider for patients seeking to look and feel their best. Known for her expertise in longevity and regenerative care, Teresa stays ahead of advancing medical developments, ensuring that her patients receive the most effective, personalized care. Whether you’re looking to improve your skin, manage weight loss, or optimize your overall wellness, Teresa’s holistic approach delivers results that enhance both beauty and quality of life.
At Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center | RegenCen, Teresa offers bioidentical hormone therapy, advanced skincare treatments, and effective weight management solutions to patients in Petoskey, Michigan. As a leading expert in regenerative medicine, she is dedicated to providing natural aesthetics and wellness solutions tailored to the needs of those in northern Michigan. With a focus on personalized care and patient satisfaction, Teresa is committed to helping you achieve lasting, transformative results. Schedule your consultation today to discover why patients across Petoskey and northern Michigan choose Teresa for their aesthetic and regenerative care needs.
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René, one of the premier aesthetic providers in northern Michigan, joined CSLC in 2011. Whether it’s erasing an old scar from teenage acne days or improving under eye hollows or improving sagging skin, she enjoys offering a variety of treatment options that help patients of all ages look and feel their best in our Petoskey, MI CSLC.
René is part of the top 25 Galderma Injectors in the US and top Sculptra practice ranked nationwide. She is a master in liquid lift techniques, jawline filler, lip filler, undereye filler and facial rejuvenation using Sculptra, Voluma and Restylane Lyft.
She is an expert in PRP and PRF injections for skin rejuvenation. René has a loyal following and has many patients she has treated for over a decade to maintain facial shape and beauty. When she isn’t performing dermal fillers, threads or Botox, René offers complimentary aesthetic consultations and aesthetic planning.
René is also certified in all of our skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, vaginal rejuvenation, leg vein, and fat reduction treatments. After over a decade of work in aesthetics, she possesses a true passion for patient education and satisfaction. René resides near Walloon Lake with her husband and loves to work out.
Jozlynne’s passion for aesthetics led her to join our team as an aesthetic nurse injector after four years of experience in medicine as a Surgical Technologist.
Jozlynne is part of our #1 Sculptra team in Michigan and top-ranked 15 Galderma Injectors in the U.S. She has a well-developed aesthetic eye for maintaining facial beauty and shape throughout the decades. Her precise, advanced filler techniques allow her to achieve beautiful, natural lip enhancement and under eye correction with fillers and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or fibrin (PRF).
Joz is a Thread Lift expert with MINT threads, NovaThreads, or Instalift threads.
As a master provider, Joz also offers skin rejuvenation treatments like IPL, laser resurfacing, and microneedling.
She provides individualized aesthetic consults and addressing the aging face with a multimodality treatment approach for the most natural results.
Her engaging personality, artistic eye, and medical background from a multitude of treatment certifications put clients immediately at ease. When not at the Cosmetic Skin and Laser Center helping patients refresh their appearance, Joz loves to be outside with her dogs and husband, bake, and work out.
Ambyr worked alongside Dr. Gustav Lo for over a decade in primary care and urgent care prior to joining CSLC. At CSLC in Petoskey and Traverse City, Ambyr immediately puts patients at ease with her outgoing, friendly smile. Ambyr is experienced and certified in all of InMode women’s health technology, Coolsculpting, Morpheus8 and laser hair removal. She also assists Dr. Lo’s liposuction cases on the regenerative medical side, RegenCen. Ambyr loves being able to help people feel their best.
Master Aestheticians
After her initial training at The Douglas J Aveda Institute, Sarah worked for Dr. Murray Cotter, Dermatologist, and joined CSLC in 2015. She continued her education with multiple advanced skincare and laser certification courses. Sarah’s expertise in laser hair removal, pharmaceutical-grade facials, Coolsculpting, and all of our skin rejuvenation procedures has gained her a large and loyal following of clients. Her favorite treatments to offer are Morpheus8, Hydrafacials, and ThermiSmooth.
Sarah enjoys giving everyone a better day and loves to travel, socialize, and decorate.
Sarah is certified and specializes in Petoskey, Traverse City, and Naples in:
Ultherapy, Morpheus 8 and Morpheus Body, SkinPen microneedling, Venus, Forma RF, M22 (ResurFX, IPL), Laser Hair Removal, ThermiSmooth, Microneedling, PRF Microneedling, Hyperhidrosis Treatment, Skincare Consults, Coolsculpting, Intraceuticals O2, extractions, dermaplaning, chemical peels, PRF / PRP microneedling, ThermoClear, Skinceuticals CryoCorrect, Medical Grade Facials, Hydrafacial, and also Skinceuticals, SkinBetter, Avene, & ZO Skin Health products with at-home regimen building.
For Master Aesthetician, Laser Specialist, & Facialist Bryanna, self-care isn't just about exercise and eating healthy. "Taking care of yourself doesn't stop there," she says. "Caring for our skin is a critical part of our overall well-being."
From microneedling to customized facials to dermaplaning, Bryanna loves to help patients at the Petoskey Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center get better skin and the best results attainable.
Her attention to detail shines when she shares her knowledge about treatments to help patients make the most beneficial choices that meet their skincare goals. "It's the most rewarding feeling to see someone's entire demeanor and self-esteem change after an acne peel or hydrating facial."
A lover of water, Bryanna spends every warm weekend in the summer boating with her boyfriend. When she’s not at work, this graduate of Miami’s Beauty Ink and the National Laser Institute enjoys cuddling with her cat Apollo and enjoying a good glass of chardonnay.
Elizabeth, a Bay City, Michigan native, completed her associates in Arts in 2018 and her Bachelor’s in Business from Northwood University in May 2022 but her passion is in medical aesthetics. After working in a northern Michigan medspa and attaining her esthetician license from Douglas J, she sought a jump in her career at CSLC. El, a frequently requested facialist in Petoskey, offers Hydrafacials, chemical peels, Forma facials, dermaplaning and our exclusive Foundation Facial.
She is a skincare expert in Skinceuticals and SkinBetter and thoroughly enjoys offering a wide variety of treatments so she can customize every patient visit, whether that facials or IPL.
Her thoughtful, listening nature and attention to detail assure her patients are achieving their goals. In her leisure time, El loves to bake and practice yoga. "I thank my lucky stars for my dream job in northern Michigan every day."
Elizabeth is certified and specializes in: Hydrafacial, SkinPen microneedling, Venus / Forma radiofrequency skin tightening, AnteAge, ThermoClear, VI Peels, ThermiSmooth Face, Lumecca IPL, Skinceuticals CryoCorrect, Skinceuticals, SkinBetter, Avene, & ZO Skin Health.
Administrative, Design & Front Office
Our Petoskey Lead Client Coordinator Emma was born and raised in Boyne City in Northern Michigan. Prior to joining us, she was an expert in the hospitality industry for eight years. She loves interacting with people, connecting with clients, and getting excited along with them to see their results. She's always had an interest in aesthetics, and loves getting the opportunity to learn more each and every day.
In Emma's free time, she enjoys being outside, taking her dog Olive for walks, spending time with friends and family, and golfing. Emma is a bright light in our Petoskey office, and we're so grateful to have her on our team.
Sienna joined our Petoskey Front Office team in 2024. She grew up in Richland, MI and hold her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services from Western Michigan University.
She came to us with seven years of combined experience in the healthcare industry: including patient safety, home care, and ophthalmology. She's always eager to learn and is attentive to detail, highly organized, efficient, and a critical thinker and problem solver.
Sienna loves her career in customer relations in the aesthetic and regenerative industries for the opportunity to connect with members of our community, contribute toward impactful work, and be a part of our motivated team at CSLC | RegenCen.
She currently resides in Harbor Spring with her husband, Joe. Outside of the office, you'll find her boating, exercising, trying new restaurants, snowmobiling, or riding ATVs.
Sienna is such a vital part of keeping our Petoskey Front Office team at its best, our clients love her, and we're so grateful to have her on the team. We can't wait for you to meet her if you haven't met her yet!
Christy works largely behind the scenes, but she's been a loyal part of Dr. Lo's practice since 1994. Christy helps with Practice Management, Information Technology, Systems Organization, and Recruiting for all offices.
We're lucky to have Christy as a longtime member of our team.
You might not have ever seen our Accounting Manager, Shannon Howard, but she’s been with CSLC since its inception in 2001.
Though her work is behind the scenes, Shannon’s an integral part of key operations in both CSLC locations, namely payroll and human resource management. She also manages special projects and initiatives, and is our longest-serving employee.
Shannon lives in Harbor Springs, Michigan, with her husband and two sons.
Sarah has worked at Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center since 2008 and her passion for overall health and wellness working with a team committed to the same goals is what she values most about her career.
We're so grateful to have Sarah help with integrations, and be the hands-on-deck rockstar, as we grow.
Carson joined our Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center team in 2015. He's multi-talented in graphic design, photography editing, and media production with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Carson holds his Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Also a talented pianist and classical music enthusiast, Carson is a truly valuable part of our creative marketing department and our team.
Brooke’s longtime passion for health and beauty along with her enthusiastic energy and marketing / PR talent made her a perfect fit into our Cosmetic Skin & Laser team in 2022. She was raised in Petoskey and completed a marketing internship at McLaren Northern Michigan prior to graduating from Central Michigan University with her Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations.
She’s been a plant-based vegetarian for the past 5 years and enjoys being a part of a team helping clients look, feel, and live better and more confident lives.
We're grateful to have Brooke as a part of our team at our Petoskey, Traverse City, Naples, and Boca Grande locations.
As Communication Integration Manager of CSLC and RegenCen, Christine Bowers is an essential part of our patients’ experiences with both centers in Traverse City and Petoskey.
Christine schedules every single appointment, ensuring our daily and weekly routines run efficiently and smoothly.
Often a patient’s first point of contact, she helps answer questions, address concerns, and calmly educate patients on what to expect during their first consultation. From phones, to text messages, to email inquiries, Christine juggles the various ways our patients reach out to schedule their treatments.
With a background and degree in hospitality, Christine brings extensive experience in planning and organizing large conferences and events—skills that help her manage all our executive communications.
She loves talking with new patients who are excited to get their first treatment, and chatting with patients who call, post-treatment, simply to express their gratitude.
“One lady, who was in her 60s, called two weeks after her treatment, and she was so happy she was almost in tears,” Christine says.
“She said to me, ‘I feel like I’ve gone back to my youth,’ and it’s so gratifying to be a part of a company that does something so well and changes people’s lives in a meaningful way.”
Chelsea graduated with her Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 2021 and her Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from University of Central Florida in 2016.
Her professional history has been grounded on Operations and Human Resources with an emphasis on growing teams - and she's instrumental in keeping our team cohesive as we grow. Chelsea has been working in the Aesthetics industry since 2018 and Human Resources and Operations since 2016.
Chelsea's always had a passion for all things beauty and aesthetics and enjoys the Aesthetics industry because of the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives by improving their confidence and overall wellbeing.
She is talented in process improvement and development, along with helping in smooth operations while boosting company culture. Chelsea loves to take processes that “work” and turn them into processes that help the entire team excel.
Chelsea lives with her husband in Florida currently but is excited to join family in Traverse City in the coming months. In her free time, Chelsea loves to explore hidden gems anywhere she goes, spend time with family, her husband and 4 pups, enjoy good food, and practice gratitude every passing day.
We're so grateful to have Chelsea as a pillar of the Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center team.
Reese joined us as Director of Brand Strategy & Creative in 2023 after years of being our consultant and helping to guide branding decisions with the growth of the practice. Alongside her passion for the aesthetic industry, she has deep knowledge of writing for client acquisition, branding, website design, and planning for financial success.
A graduate of Missouri’s School of Journalism, Reese has spent the past 15 years combining her writing background with powerful strategic design techniques to help hundreds of global small business owners, some of whom have seen products sell out and achieved a 4x boost in revenue.
She has also designed a website for RegenCen, designed a website and book cover for the New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau, and worked as the book cover and website design partner for author Bernadette Jiwa.
Reese’s work has appeared in numerous publications and podcasts including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Thrive Global, Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast, the Email Einstein Podcast, ProBlogger, Ecommerce Badasserey, and Proof to Product.
Kurt Goldsby joined us in 2023 as our CFO. A Hope College Graduate, He was previously an Audit Manager at Plante Moran leading engagements across a variety of industries and a Corp Controller & Head of Risk Management at Motus Integrated Technologies. He's also Volunteer CFO at All Worthy of Love (anti human trafficking non-profit). Kurt specializes in leadership, complicated financial transactions, treasury, and forecasting.
Kurt enjoys his career at CSLC because of our world class team and our continuing ability to provide an unparalleled quality and experience for our patients. Outside of the office, Kurt loves spending time with his family (wife and 2 kids – 6 year old girl and 2 year old boy), travel, photography, hockey, and employing leadership across all facets in life. We're so grateful to have Kurt not only as our CFO, but as our trusted leader in the office.
Colin Pulte joined us in 2024 as Vice President of Corporate Development. Previously, Colin has held leadership roles in corporate development and M&A and several private equity-backed companies and has closed more than 70 transactions over the course of his career.
Outside of the office, Colin loves spending time with his family (wife and 9-month-old son), hockey, golf, and summer in Northern Michigan. Colin earned his undergraduate degree from Miami University and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.