Our Providers
You will find the Azul Providers and Staff to be knowledgeable, trustworthy, talented and friendly. Each member of our team is chosen for skill and experience, but also for personality and empathy. We want you to feel welcome, comfortable and safe. Enjoy your time with us – and thank you for choosing to make us a beautiful part of your life.
Our Providers
Dr. Flaharty has recruited experienced, highly-skilled and kind Nurse Practitioners (NP), Physician Assistants (PA) and Paramedical Estheticians for the Azul Medical Spa team. Once hired, each of our NPs and PAs train with him extensively until they earn the title of Master Injector. Through training and instruction, they learn his unique techniques and light touch with Botox, Dysport and the wide range of dermal fillers. Dr. Flaharty also ensures that Azul’s Estheticians are provided with the most current tools and skin care products, allowing them to meet and exceed your expectation for beautiful skin and body contouring. Consultations with all our Providers are complimentary. You can click here or call {tel} to request a consultation.
Debbie McDonald – Physician’s Assistant (PA)
With over 35 years in the medical field, Debbie McDonald’s knowledge base includes everything from the latest in facial injections to the most technologically advanced laser treatments. Working with Dr. Flaharty for over 10 years, she has treated many of his face and neck lift patients to help postpone surgical intervention and after surgery to maintain and lengthen the value of their surgical procedure. Debbie has seen aesthetic fads come and go and knows how to create a treatment plan that stresses value, results, and longevity.
Britten Stine – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
As one of Azul’s most popular injectors, Britten Stine is in high demand year-round, and especially during season. She is blessed with an artistic eye and a light touch and can deftly see what is needed to bring out the beauty and symmetry in each face. She works with a broad range of injectables and finds new solutions for patients. As a long-time fan of bio-stimulators like Sculptra, Britten was an early adopter of the Silhouette InstaLift thread lift procedures. She has become one of the most experienced InstaLift providers nationally and continues to thrill patients with the possibility of instant lifting.
Joni Kellams – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
With both her ARNP and a Doctorate in Nursing, Joni came to Azul with strong skills in facial rejuvenation injections. She perfected her techniques and broadened her scope under the tutelage of Dr. Patrick Flaharty. With the vast selection of injectables Azul provides, her “palette” has greatly expanded, as has her ability to give patients the subtle or dramatic look they desire while never losing sight of her guiding principle of natural beauty. When it comes to light and laser services, her skillful and purposeful use of these tools gives patients skin they can joyfully live in. Removing sun-spots, fine lines, rough texture, discoloration and mild scarring gives her patients fresh youthful skin that needs little to no make-up and feels soft, resilient and younger. She is a firm believer that making small outward changes can create such an emotional lift that it’s almost magical!
Devon Verneuil, PA-C– Physician Assistant
A Florida native, Devon graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in public relations. She then went on to earn her master’s in physician assistant studies from Keiser University. Devon has since worked along the East Coast revitalizing faces with non-surgical rejuvenation methods and harnessing the power of peptides to deliver transformative results.
With her keen eye for symmetry and an innate understanding of facial anatomy, Devon creates custom treatment plans that delve into all five layers of the face. Having earned a master injector certification through Allergan, she is known for her harmonizing profile treatments and facial balancing techniques. Devon has also dedicated herself to the art and science of peptide therapy, completing specialized training that can help promote cellular renewal, collagen production and weight loss.
In addition to her love of aesthetics, Devon also enjoys reading outside, scuba diving and relaxing with her dog and husband.
Ali Wiley– Physician Assistant
Ali Wiley joined the Azul team with 5 years of diverse healthcare experience and brings a fresh perspective to aesthetic medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Florida State University and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from South University, Tampa, where she graduated with honors. When Ali is not working in aesthetics at Azul, she can be found with family and friends or caring for patients in the emergency department.”
From a young age, Ali’s inspiration stemmed from art and beauty. With a passion for painting, drawing, and fashion, she seamlessly integrates her creative interests into her work in cosmetic medicine. After joining Azul in 2023, Ali underwent extensive training within the organization and remains committed to continuously curating her craft through participation in national training events and conferences. She values education and is dedicated to staying up to date on evidence-based medicine practices.
Exceling in consultation, possessing a warm bedside manner, and prioritizing patient education, Ali takes pride in ensuring her patients feel informed and confident. Ali specialized in delivering beautiful, yet natural treatments, with a particular passion for injectables, microneedling, PRP, and weight loss management.
Ali is committed to helping her patients look and feel their best by enhancing their natural beauty.
April Childers – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)
With a bachelor’s degree in Biology, April comes to aesthetics from both a scientific and an artistic side. Having advanced training with energy-based devices, she enjoys using CoolSculpting and Exilis to sculpt away stubborn fat pockets. And HydraFacial has almost completely replaced traditional facials for her patients – it’s almost impossible to match the results from this new technology. When it comes to beauty, the eyes most definitely have it. April’s microblading for brow shape and color is natural, symmetrical and just gorgeous.
Becky Smith – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)
Becky Smith is a licensed medical esthetician whose passion for skin care began at a young age,due to her own experience with problematic skin. Early on,Becky understood the boost in self-confidence derived from healthy, glowing skin.
Born and raised in southern Massachusetts, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication from Bridgewater University. After years of working in the financial sector,Becky’s long-time love and passion for skin care compelled her to pursue a career in esthetics, a decision she has never regretted.
With 10 years of experience, Becky enjoys treating different skin types and is thrilled with the wide array of treatment options available at AzulMedical Spas. Microneedling, radio frequency skin tightening, medical peels and Hydrafacial, are some of Becky’s signature treatments.She also enjoys creating individual, personalized skin care plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. For specific body contouring, Becky’s favorite procedure is the fat freezing technology known as Coolsculpting. Becky’s philosophy encompasses all aspects of technical knowledge with a relaxing and soothing touch. Building relationships with her patients and helping them achieve their skin care goals is her greatest satisfaction.
Natalie Tindell – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)
Natalie is a Medical Esthetician with advanced training certifications in chemical peels, microneedling, microdermabrasion & dermaplaning. In her home state of Colorado, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado where she practiced as a nutritional counselor before becoming an esthetician. Natalie incorporates her background in nutrition to help guide clients on the health of the body’s largest organ – the skin!
With a heavy emphasis on client education, she pairs personalized at home care routines with advanced facial treatments to help clients achieve optimal results. Natalie specializes in correcting acne scarring, pigmentation issues, and graceful aging for all skin types. Her personal philosophy is based on a “less is more” approach – skincare doesn’t have to be over complicated.
Outside of work Natalie enjoys exploring the waters & trails of SWFL, gardening, reading, and spending time with her husband. She’s thrilled to be here in Cape Coral and taking care of the people in her community.
Jaime Foreman – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)
Jaime, LE, CLT, PT is a dedicated and accomplished licensed esthetician, certified laser technician, phlebotomist, and aesthetician at Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa. With a strong educational background and years of experience in the cosmetic industry, Jaime has established herself as an expert in advanced anti-aging treatments and body contouring procedures.
Having worked alongside some of the industry’s most renowned board-certified plastic surgeons in private practice, Jaime gained invaluable experience and honed her skills. Her extensive expertise encompasses a wide range of advanced treatments, including Collagen Induction Therapy, Light based therapy, RF Microneedling, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), Ultherapy, as well as Facials and advanced skincare regimens.
Jaime’s true passion lies in body contouring, and she has achieved the prestigious status of a CoolSculpting Master. She has earned numerous certificates in the latest body contouring technologies, allowing her to deliver exceptional results to her patients. Ensuring patient safety is her top priority, and she constantly pursues continuing education to stay updated on the latest treatment protocols in the ever-evolving field of medical aesthetics.
She believes that the ability to transform someone’s problem area and boost their confidence is the essence of why she fell in love with the medical aesthetics and plastic surgery industry.
With a commitment to excellence, patient satisfaction, and staying at the forefront of her field, Jaime is an esteemed professional who consistently delivers exceptional results and empowers individuals to look and feel their best. helping them feel like their best and most beautiful selves.
Ashley Pilkington – Licensed Medical Esthetician (LME)
Ashley, a North Florida native with a passion for aesthetics and renewing confidence in women and men through her chosen career of Medical Aesthetics is excited to extend her expertise to the Southwest Florida community.
With an AAS in Aesthetics from North Alabama Community College coupled with over two years of experience in the medical aesthetics field, Ashley takes pride in her role as an honest and caring provider.
She’s dedicated to helping you reach your aesthetic goals while cultivating a warm and friendly environment for your relaxation. Ashley continually seeks new opportunities to challenge herself and expand her skill set whenever the occasion arises. Beyond her professional life, Ashley enjoys chasing sunsets and spending her free time with her family and beloved puppy.