Meet The Trainers

Larry Helwig

President & CEO

Clearskin Institute of Laser Aesthetics / Phoenix Medical, Inc.

Larry graduated from Arizona State University with his BSN and after a few years working ICU’s and Neurosurgery, went on to specialize as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.

For the last 25 years he has specialized in all phases of non-surgical aesthetics and has developed the most advanced methods for treating and training in the country.

Larry developed the following:

Dr. Ann Elizabeth Watwood

Medical Director

Dr. Ann Elizabeth Watwood is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor who specializes in cosmetic dermatology, anti-aging medicine, and women’s health. She is certified in advanced laser skin care treatments, Botox, Dermal Fillers, and Bio-identical Hormone replacement therapies.

She is a graduate from Arizona State University with a BA in Anthropology and received her medical degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Watwood is dedicated to helping her patients look and feel their best. Her passion lies in Aesthetic Medicine. By addressing all aspects of a person’s life in the treatment, she can help people to become healthier so they feel better, look better, have more energy, and are happier. She does this by treating both internal issues that affect aging, such as nutrition and hormonal imbalances, as well as the external signs of aging, such as sagging skin and wrinkles. She stays informed on all the cutting edge research to make sure all of her patients are receiving the top of the line healthcare. She teaches courses for basic and advanced laser treatments and dermal fillers, as well as course for PDO threads lifts. She also speaks at conferences and private events for several different laser companies.

Hayley Pisano

Nurse Practitioner

Hayley is a family nurse practitioner, board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She began her career in medical aesthetics in 2005 as an aesthetician and laser technician.

In 2013 she graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors in Nursing and graduated in 2018 from Grand Canyon University as a family nurse practitioner. Her previous nursing experience includes working in the emergency room, home IVIG infusion RN, Endocrinology, as well as an Aesthetics Injector.

Hayley’s hospital and ER experience has motivated her to focus on educating and treating with preventive wellness healthcare. She utilizes a more integrative method to treating clients with a preventive and holistic approach to concerns in aesthetics, nutrition, endocrinology and overall health and well-being.

Tavai Zaysoff

Administrations Manager/ Director of Aesthetic Education

Tavai is a recent Magna Cum Laude ASU graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communication. During her collegiate years she was also a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She uses her college experience to oversee front desk operations and day to day logistics. Tavai has also began to grow the marketing department within Clearskin adding more outside marketing as well as focus on social media marketing.

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Elizabeth Terenchin

Patient Care Coordinator

Liz hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to AZ for better weather and to advance her career almost 5 years ago. She is a Clearskin Alumna, an Arizona Licensed Aesthetician (of 16 years) and an ARRA licensed Laser Technician/ Instructor.  She is very passionate about service and patient care. In her spare time, she enjoys getting together with friends, seeing live music, being in the know about new places to go, and hanging out with her amazing husband, Lex, and her Boston Terrier,  Mr. Furley.

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Elly Qorri

CLT Trainer

Elly Qorri CLT Trainer: A native of Arizona, Elly entered into the aesthetic field in 2010. Her family originates from Eastern Europe. Elly is bilingual, speaking both English and Albanian. A graduate of Imaj Institute and a national Clinical Laser Trainer, Elly holds her certification as a Laser Supervisor and Laser Safety Officer. Elly has a passion for helping others enhance their natural beauty by combining medical knowledge with artistic talent.  She has extensive training and education with some of the top educators and providers.  She trains medical professionals around the United States and supports them throughout their business journey. Being in the industry for many years, she knows what treatments and products will be the right fit for every skin type. Elly’s goal is to help her clients achieve their skincare desires and needs. 

Her hobbies include traveling, hanging out with her dog Ollie, spending time with family and friends, playing basketball and exploring new restaurants and art festivals. 

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Starr Hughes

CLT

Starr went into Aesthetics school directly out of high school, studying at Avalon School of Cosmetology obtaining her Aesthetician License in 2019. She has always had a passion for skin and always knew she wanted to play a key role in helping people look and feel better about themselves.

For over a year she enhanced her sales skills by working in sales and sales management at Justice. Following that she applied to and was accepted into Clearskin Institute’s internship program in February of 2021.

She continues to grow with the many technologies and will be taking the Laser Certification course soon.

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Emma Williams

Intern

Emma visited Arizona in February of 2022 to tour esthetician schools and last minute booked to tour at Clearskin Institute as well. As soon as she entered Clearskin she knew it would be her first choice.

Emma moved from Arkansas to Arizona in July of 2022, with plans to obtain her Laser Technician License at Clearskin Institute. She had been looking forward to the move and education for months.

Emma went through the 88 Hour Laser Course. She excelled and enjoyed every moment. She was made aware of an internship opportunity and jumped on it as soon as possible. She gained the internship title shortly after graduating the course. Emma has hopes to gain as much knowledge in the field as possible throughout the next year!