OUR MISSION
We go deeper than the skin. Elle tries to enhance our client’s own beautiful and stand-out features to create a soft and natural look.
Laura Reddington, RN
Owner & Founder of Elle Medical Aesthetics, RN, Master Injector
Laura is a registered nurse with 16 years of patient care experience. After attending Northeastern University in Boston near her childhood home in Massachusetts, Laura also attended the University of Southern Maine, earning two bachelor degrees in both Exercise Physiology and Nursing. Laura is certified and highly trained in the craft of medical aesthetics and cosmetic injectables and initially studied for two years under two physicians here in Portland, Maine.
Developing a love for the creative and technical marriage of facial aesthetics, Laura launched her own brand, Elle Medical Aesthetics, in 2016 and has become a respected name in the industry that clients trust. Laura prefers a natural approach to aesthetics and strives to enhance the client’s own beautiful and stand-out features to create a soft and natural look.
Taylor Carley, Aesthetician
Certified aesthetician & makeup artist
Taylor joins our team with 13 years of aesthetic experience, having graduated from the Institute of Skin Science in 2008 and working as an aesthetician and makeup artist since.Taylor grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Maine in 2016.
“Making people feel confident and gorgeous in their own skin is what drives my passion for skin care and beauty treatments. When I am not working, I enjoy going to the gym, running outdoors and spending time at my family summer home on Lake Winnipesaukee.“
Addie Todd, Practice Manager
Clientele Coordinator & Content Marketing
Addie grew up locally on Chebeague Island, in the Casco Bay of Portland. She graduated from the University of Maine in 2020, earning her Bachelors degree in Marketing and Management. In the summer, Addie enjoys to spend her free time outside or working her second job as a tour guide and deckhand for Rocky Bottom Tours. Addie has a passion for marketing and strives to build a connection with new and preexisting clients at Elle!
Lori Desmond, Front Desk
Lori is a Maine native. She moved south for many years but returned to Maine with her husband to raise their two children. Lori enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, hiking, reading, doing yoga, and going on walks on the beach with her golden-doodle. Lori is the warm face who welcomes you to our space. Be sure to say hello when you enter our boutique- she’d love to meet you!
