OUR STORY
We first met at Loyola University in 2020, as a professor and a student. We immediately clicked, growing close and admiring shared qualities we saw in one another: kindness, professionalism, and motivation. We stayed in touch after graduation, supporting one another during our own journeys into the aesthetic nursing field. Together, we strive to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships with our patients. At Aelan Aesthetics, we believe in the virtues of natural rejuvenation and empowerment. As providers, we’re living our dream of helping patients embrace their natural beauty and enhance their best features, all while minimizing the aging process.
It is our privilege to be part of your aesthetic journey.
We hope to see you soon!
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Jessica L. Orozco, BSN, RN
Aesthetic Nurse
With more than a decade of healthcare experience, Jessica always aspired to carve out a space for herself in the aesthetic field. After earning Bachelor’s degrees in both health science and nursing, Jessica worked in a plethora of departments, such as women’s health, postpartum, mother and baby, NICU, emergency care, pain management, and physical therapy. However, after shadowing a nurse practitioner in aesthetics during undergrad, she found her calling. Driven by the ability to uplift her patients and help instill them with confidence, Jessica is passionate about cultivating trusted relationships with her patients, saying, “It’s so important to create a safe space that allows clients to be themselves—to feel empowered through my care.
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Thao Griffith, PhD, RN
Aesthetic Nurse
As a practicing nurse and Professor at Loyola University Chicago, Thao has proven her worth as a skilled and motivated RN. She has found joy as both a leader and a team player during her 11-year career, caring for patients in a number of settings, including medical spas, pediatric clinics, and wellness centers. As an aesthetic nurse, Thao has extensive training in the field and specializes in non-surgical aesthetic procedures. “Aesthetic nursing continues to fuel my passion for learning and allows me to fulfill my creative side while still using my clinical judgment,” Thao says. “I absolutely love it when my patients feel beautiful and confident!”
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Laura Purdy, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Purdy is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician and an expert in the aesthetic field, owning and operating many successful medical aesthetics clinics. Dr. Purdy is at the forefront of digital medicine, becoming a digital health expert through telehealth medicine experiences in both leadership and medical practitioner roles. She served as a physician in the US Army for 14 years, providing and directing primary care for hundreds of thousands of patients of all ages from all walks of life. Dr. Purdy has been featured in Vogue on NPR, ABC, and NBC news, etc. as the nation’s leading authority and thought leader on the future of digital healthcare. She and her husband have been married since 2012 and have four kids, all under the age of 10. Dr. Purdy balances a fulfilling and busy life as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur. Her extensive experience in aesthetic medicine, primary care, and telehealth medicine is invaluable and we are honored to have her clinical insights and expertise as Medical Director of Aelan Asthetics.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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Mimi Krstic2023-12-23Jessica took THE BEST care of me. Answered all my questions and concerns. I cannot recommend her enough. You wont leave disappointed.
Lauren Morales2023-11-06From the moment you step into Aelan Aesthetics you know you’ve made the right decision. The space is STUNNING and very CLEAN. Apart from this Jessica is a complete breath of fresh air and speaks not only with the wisdom of a carefully nurtured craft, but with concern and an empathetic ear for your aesthetic needs. She was so gentle with the needle and I felt truly in good hands. So excited to continue working with her. Book your appointment asap!
Jennifer Rousseau2023-10-09This was my first time at a med spa and Thao was very patient, explained everything and answered all my questions. We agreed on a treatment and there was no pressure to do more than I was comfortable with at this point. I am so pleased with the results! Thao called back 2 weeks later to follow up. I look forward to going back!
Amanda2023-09-26I saw Jessica at Aelan Aesthetics about my lines on my forehead. She was so kind and so informative! The procedure I had done she was so gentle and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. I highly recommend Aelan Aesthetics and I definitely recommend Jessica for any of your facial needs.
Vida Azizi2023-09-13My mom and I had a pleasure meeting with Thao and Jessica for getting Botox and PRP. They are so professional, supportive and very friendly. They made us feel at ease with their respective personalities and the way they treated us. Thank you Thao and Jessica for your support and services. I definitely recommend you to my family and friends.
Sydney McKinney2023-08-17Thao took great care of me during my visit. This was my first time getting botox and she explained everything very thoroughly and answered all of my questions questions. She is very knowledgeable and recommended future treatments specific to my skin type and face. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!! I definitely will be back!! :)
dany Riv2023-08-09
Sunny Yang2023-08-08Thao is very nice! She let me know what I really need and what I don’t need to do. I like her so much!
Kathryn2023-08-02I recently got my very first Botox treatment from Jessica at Aelan. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable and explained everything in great detail. I was a little nervous about certain side effects and she went through every concern using actual technical terms (which personally I appreciated a lot!). She was also completely okay (even encouraging!) about starting with a conservative amount for my first time. Will definitely be back again! Update-8/2/23 I went back to Jessica at Aelan for undereye Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Jessica was again very professional and took her time explaining the process to me. This was more invasive than my previous Botox treatment, so I appreciated her communication throughout. I know bruising is inherently variable from person to person, but I had very minimal bruising, so it's clear there wasn't any bruising d/t Jessica! Will definitely keep coming to Aelan for my Botox/PRP.
Rohit Beria2023-07-25I have been visiting Aelan to get treated for B12 deficiency and have had a great experience. Jess is simply amazing and is very attentive and warm.She made sure I was comfortable throughout. I highly recommend checking this out!