Meet The Team
Shelly Baker | RN CLT
Shelly graduated from Burge School of Nursing in 1992. After many years working bedside at the hospital, she found her love in Dermatology. She made her move into aesthetics and anti-aging when she started Advanced Laser Clinic in 2003. She is committed to educating her patients in everything from how to protect their skin, what treatments might be best for their skin and making a long-term plan for her patients. She is lasered certified as well as doing other medical procedures such as sclerotherapy and PRP. Her favorite part of being at Advanced Laser Clinic are when the patients become friends during their treatment process.
Jill Thompson | ME LT
Jill received her esthetic license in 2008 after a two-year apprenticeship. She has extensive experience in medical and spa esthetics. Before Advanced Laser Clinic she worked at a day spa then owned her own skincare suite. She has been with Advanced Laser since 2018. She has extensive training on product ingredients and the effects on the skin. She is certified by Environ and SkinCeuticals medical grade skincare lines and has been using Environ for 12 years. She is skilled at building an effective skin care regimen to fit clients’ needs and lifestyle. She is certified to use laser technology such as IPL and Fotona. IPL being one of her favorites. She calls it the instant gratification treatment. She is the go-to for milia extractions and acne treatments. She has a passion for her clientele and loves people. Her job is the perfect fit being able to work with people and helping them feel more confident by creating beautiful, healthy skin.
Dr. Robin Talley
Robin started her career as an RN at Cox Hospitals operating room. She then went on to achieve her medical degree at the University of Kansas Medical Center with her residency in anesthesiology. As a board-certified anesthesiologist, she was an assistant professor at KUMC prior to moving to the Springfield area. As a staff physician at a Springfield surgery center Dr. Talley performed anesthesia for numerous plastic surgery cases and outpatient procedures. During this time, her interest in aesthetic medicine led her to obtain advanced training and aesthetic fellowship through The Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. As a full-time aesthetic physician since 2006, she has administered thousands of injections of dermal fillers and botulinum toxins.
Adrien Erickson | ME LT
Adrien is a graduate of Drury University with a Bachelors in Elementary Education. After teaching special education for several years, she decided to pursue her passion for skincare. She received her aesthetics license from Paul Mitchell The School of Springfield. Adrien is also a licensed tattoo artist, specializing in permanent make-up and the lifting of tattoo pigment. Her permanent make-up specialties include brows, eyeliner, and lip blushing. Adrien has had extensive training in Environ skin care, as well as SkinCeuticals. She is also a licensed laser technician in laser hair removal, IPL, ResurFX and Fotona. From acne to microneedling, Adrien is committed to educating and taking care of her clients. She has a deep passion to help others feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.
Lisa Cookman
Lisa recently returned to Springfield after more than 20 years away, bringing a smile and fresh energy to our team. After spending a decade as a dedicated stay at home mom, Lisa transitioned back into the workforce, drawing on her background in cosmetology and her passion for helping others. She loves working as our front desk manager, where her warmth and organizational skills help create a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
An Interview With Owners Shelly Baker and Jill Thompson
Shelly first opened the doors to Advanced Laser Clinic back in 2003 and Jill joined the team in 2018. Shelly and Jill reflect on the growth, the experiences, and the patients they adore.
Describe what your typical day looks like working here.
Shelly: “Patients always come first, paperwork always second, and I’m always behind.”
Jill has been in this business for over a decade now. Why do you enjoy what you do?
Jill: “My favorite part of esthetics is never getting bored. There are so many interesting things I get to do, and the industry and technology are always changing and improving. I also love helping people feel better about their skin. It’s very rewarding when you get awesome results.”
What do you want people to think of when they think of Advanced Laser Clinic?
Shelly: “My most important goal is to walk into the door and it’s homey and welcoming to not only myself, but all patients as well. And most of all, we’re honest—our integrity is very important to us. I just want them to feel important and that we really care about who they are and what problems they have no matter what it is.”
Jill is an Environ-certified professional. What makes these products so special?
Jill: “Environ is an extremely high-quality product that works. It’s scientifically-based and only uses the best quality ingredients. Put simply, Environ is results-oriented. The training and constant support we receive from Environ is invaluable to our business.”
What are your goals for the clinic?
Shelly: “The goal for the clinic is to keep growing, I want to see this business succeed because I know the benefits it gives to anyone who walks through the door. Whether they need laser hair removal for unwanted hair or sclerotherapy to treat spider veins, I know the treatments we perform make people feel better about themselves and we change peoples' lives.”
Does Jill use Environ products herself?
Jill: “I do, yes! I use them for just about everything. Before getting involved with Environ, I had no prior sales experience. Now, I have no trouble recommending Environ products to our clients because I truly believe in them. It’s not hard to sell a product when you’ve seen the results yourself, especially on your own skin.”
If you could go back and do it again would you still make the decision to open Advanced Laser Clinic?
Shelly: “Where I’m sitting at today, all these years later—definitely yes. I’ve loved every minute of it. I always tell my kids, or anybody else, it’s not about the money, it’s about loving what you do. And honestly, in all these years walking through the doors, there’s not one day I didn’t like being here. We love our patients.”