Meet the Team

Sheri’ Fleming, Business Manager.

I have worked at The Skin Care Center for 15 years, I love what I do. The Beauty industry is always changing which keeps our job exciting! I am the Business Manager for The Skin Care Center and I was born and raised in Pensacola FL, I attended Pensacola State College. In my free time I love to Travel, Cook and spend time with my son and husband. Overall we have one of the best teams on The Gulf Coast!

Alice Bohannon, PhD, A.R.N.P.

Alice began her nursing career after graduating from Florida State University. She then received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of San Diego and a PhD from the University of Miami. Many years of her career have been involved in teaching, first as a clinical nurse educator in hospital settings, and then in various academic positions. Alice says she believes she has found her “niche” in the world of nursing when she began working at The Skin Care Center at Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery as a nurse practitioner. Alice works closely with each individual, listens to them attentively and collectively they develop a plan of care and treatment. “My position here has allowed me to be artistic and make people happy by enhancing each client’s own natural beauty.” To schedule an appointment with Alice, give us a call at 850-474-0155.

Amanda Davis, A.R.N.P

Amanda Davis is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (A.R.N.P.) with 8 years of experience.. She was the undergraduate class president and was Valedictorian of her undergraduate and graduate nursing classes at Florida State University. Amanda has a passion for helping people look better and feel better about themselves. She is an expert injector who prides herself with maintaining a natural look with her injection techniques. She is honest and compassionate. She takes time to listen to her patients and treats every patient with dignity and respect. She strives to provide exceptional care to all her patients. She believes that her work is a balance of skill and artistry. When it comes to achieving satisfying results, she feels it is important for her patients to make informed decisions and she works closely with patients to reach their goals. To schedule an appointment with Amanda, give us a call at 850-474-0155.

Lindsey Higdon, R.N.

Lindsey Higdon is a Registered Nurse that did her studies at Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida. She has been in the skin care industry for 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice. She has been at Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery since 2008. Lindsey is a highly trained aesthetic specialist who is able to work with you on an individual basis to provide the cosmetic appearance you desire. She takes great pride in her work and makes sure that a patient leaves our office looking and feeling their very best. Lindsey approaches each individual with understanding, patience, and compassion. She works very closely with each patient to help achieve the desired goals and enhance their own natural beauty. Lindsey primarily focuses on RF microneedling treatments, Intense Pulsed Light Treatments, and Coolsculpting. To schedule an appointment with Lindsey, give us a call at 850-474-0155.

Lisa Williams, NP-C

She believes that providing high-quality care and communicating a collaborative, realistic cosmetic plan that meets the desired appearance of each client is critical. Her goals are to empower the client by establishing a trusting relationship and providing outstanding education in cosmetic options in a relaxing, stress-free environment.

She was raised in Pensacola, Florida, and always had a growing desire to help others, which led her to take health classes in high school, which directed her to become a nurse. She completed nursing school at Pensacola Junior College and later completed her Bachelor’s in nursing at the University of South Alabama.

Her passion for helping others continued throughout her 18-year nursing career.

She started as a labor and delivery nurse at Ascension Sacred Heart, working in a busy obstetric emergency room, labor and delivery, operating room, and PACU. She later became a Family Nurse Practitioner after completing her Master’s degree at the University of West Florida.

She has four sons and a daughter. She enjoys traveling, exercising, yoga, painting, refinishing furniture, and spending time with friends and family when not working. She believes in making a positive impact on the lives of those around me. Her motto is, “See a need, meet a need.” To schedule an appointment with Lisa, give us a call at 850-474-0155.

Alexandria Giannini, FNP

Alexandria believes in using the latest treatments and techniques to enhance her patients’ natural beauty. Alex brings knowledge and experience to Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery and The Skin Care Center. “Every patient is beautiful, and my main focus is enhancing and improving what patients already love about themselves,” says Alex.

 Alex began her nursing career in 2013 after graduating from the University of Alabama with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. In 2018, she earned her master’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama. She earned her nurse practitioner degree in 2018 as well.

 As a retired professional dancer, Alex believes aesthetics is the perfect pairing of her analytical medical mind and artistic side. Beautiful patient outcomes come from her understanding of facial anatomy and how the face and body function and pairing it with an artist’s eye, which appreciates facial harmony, balance, and beauty.

 Alex is an advanced injector for Allergan and Galderma. Her favorite treatments include Botox and dermal fillers like Vollure and Voluma. Alexandria also enjoys holistic treatments utilizing Sculptra, Radiesse, and PRP/PRF.

 Alex enjoys traveling, fishing, hiking, and exploring the outdoors in her free time with her dog, Remi. If you want to learn more about non-surgical treatments to help you look your best, call to schedule a complimentary consultation with Alexandria at either The Skin Care Center or Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery’s main office.

Sara Erdwins, PA-C

Sara, a Gulf Breeze native deeply connected to the region, brings a wealth of experience to Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery as a board-certified physician assistant with over seven years of expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Her journey began with a studio art degree from the University of West Florida, where she developed exceptional design skills in ceramics, painting, sculpture, and photography. She later pursued her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Lincoln Memorial University. This unique blend of artistic and scientific training inspired her to further pursue a career in aesthetic medicine. Utilizing her artistic perspective, she takes pride in crafting individualized plans for patients, ensuring that their results are both natural and beautifully enhanced. Call today for a consultation!

Chantel Desporte, FNP

Chantel has grown up all over the eastern coast of the US and Germany as the child of a military family. She has lived in Florida for 25 years and calls this area home. She began her nursing career 2011 as an LPN and slowly inched her way up one degree at a time. She received her Registered Nursing degree at Pensacola State College and her undergraduate at the University of West Florida. She has worked as a registered nurse at Baptist Hospital Cardiology and Perioperative Nursing. She wanted to further her degree and obtained her Master’s in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University in 2020 and began her career in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

Chantel has always had a passion for aesthetics. She has completed her aesthetic training through the Method Aesthetics Academy in Pensacola, FL. She believes building a trusting and positive relationship with her clients is essential to help them feel comfortable and confident. Education is important to her, and she believes every patient should be well-informed and educated on products and procedures to make the right decisions for them. She aims to help clients enhance their natural beauty with the utmost quality and safety.

Chantel has one son and two fur babies (dogs). She enjoys spending time at home with her family or gardening when she is not at work. To schedule an appointment with Chantel, give us a call at (850) 474-0155.

Rachel Burks, FNP

Rachel comes to us with over 22 years of experience in the medical field. Rachel’s first love and initial career path was in the pursuit of an art degree. During this time, she was offered a position as a nurse aid which ignited a passion for helping others and a love of medicine. She obtained her bachelor’s in nursing in 2006 from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has enjoyed a long career as an RN, working in many different areas with a particular interest in procedural nursing. Rachel recently completed her master’s degree from the University of West Florida with highest honors as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Rachel is excited to bring her two passions together in her career as an Aesthetics Provider. She is passionate about the empowerment of people through helping them to look and feel their best. She is dedicated to continued education and committed to providing her patients with the most up-to-date procedures and techniques in order to safely provide them with world class care. Rachel will take the time to listen and develop a comprehensive plan to help meet the needs of each individual.

Rachel is originally from the New Orleans, LA area and the MS gulf coast. It has always been a dream of hers to live in the Florida panhandle, and a few years ago she made that dream a reality. She has been married to her supportive husband for over 15 years and they have two wonderful sons as well as several fur babies. Rachel loves to travel, cook, exercise, craft, and spend time with her family. She is looking forward to growing roots and sharing her skills with the community.

Lauren Jernigan

Lauren received her esthetician license from Gulf Coast Institute of Career Development in Pensacola in 2009 and has been working as an esthetician ever since. She started her career at a destination spa where she spent three years building her knowledge and experience in skin care. She later decided to further her studies with the Advanced Esthetics program at Pensacola State College when she decided she wanted to work in the medical side of her profession. Lauren has been with Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery since 2012 and has loved seeing the transformations she has made in her clients’ skin! Since joining GCPS, Lauren has attended multiple trainings with all of the product lines we carry (Obagi, SkinMedica, gloMinerals and HydraFacial) to stay up to date to help further your skin care goals. To schedule an appointment with Lauren, give us a call at 850-474-0155.

Blair Miller

Blair Miller brings a wealth of expertise and a warm and welcoming smile to The Skin Care Center at Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery. Blair is a graduate of Pensacola State College’s Esthetics Program and is a Licensed Medical Esthetician. A Pensacola native, Blair’s passion for skincare started at a young age. She prides herself on truly listening to her patient’s concerns. Her goal is to fulfill the skincare needs of her patients and give them the confidence that comes from radiant skin. Blair is always learning and makes a point to stay current on all the latest innovations in skincare. Whether it is a luxury facial, and IPL treatment, micro-needling, or HydraFacial, Blair is able to utilize every tool in The Skin Care Center’s toolbox to give her patient’s skin a healthy glow. To schedule an appointment with Blair, give us a call at 850-474-0155.

Ashley Wentz

Ashley brings a wealth of knowledge and a love for skincare to Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery’s Skin Care team. Born and raised in Warner Robins, GA, Ashley has been a licensed cosmetologist/aesthetician since 2014. While experienced in all aspects of cosmetology, Ashley’s passion has always been skincare. Says Ashley, “My favorite treatment is HydraFacials. Not only do patients see immediate results, but it is also fully customizable so that the HydraFacial suits each patient’s individual skincare needs.” Ashley sees herself as her patients’ partner in helping them achieve beautiful, glowing skin. Whether she is providing advice on how to address a skin issue, administering a treatment protocol, or suggesting the best products to use at home, patients can count on Ashley’s expertise to help them look their best. To schedule an appointment with Ashley, give us a call at 850-474-0155.