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At Solara Skin & Laser, our team is built on both expertise and intention. Our providers include a physician, nurse practitioner, nurse, licensed estheticians, and a patient care coordinator, each bringing advanced training, clinical knowledge, and a shared passion for aesthetic medicine. We are deeply committed to staying at the forefront of our field, combining science-backed treatments with an artistic, individualized approach.

Our philosophy goes beyond quick fixes or temporary results. We focus on building and maintaining healthy, resilient skin through thoughtful, customized treatment plans. By addressing the skin at a deeper, structural level, stimulating collagen, improving function, and supporting long-term skin health, we help our patients achieve results that are not only visible, but lasting.

At Solara, every treatment is part of a bigger picture: creating balanced, natural, and sustainable outcomes that evolve with you over time.

### Trisha Torborg

Cosmetic Nurse Injector and Practice Manager

Trisha has spent over a decade as a full-time aesthetic nurse at Solara Skin + Laser, combining clinical expertise with a deep passion for helping clients feel their absolute best. As both Practice Manager and Nurse Injector, she plays a central role in ensuring each patient experience is smooth, elevated, and tailored to your unique goals. One of Trisha’s core values is building strong, lasting relationships with her patients. She’s known for creating a comfortable, personalized environment where clients feel truly supported through every step of their aesthetic journey. Her approach to treatment is comprehensive — looking beyond just one concern to enhance overall balance, natural beauty, and long-term skin health. Her areas of expertise include Dysport/Botox injections, facial balancing with dermal fillers, biostimulatory treatments like Sculptra, RF Microneedling, and the highly effective BBL + MOXI laser combo for skin renewal. Whether you visit her at the main Anchorage location or take advantage of her availability in the Valley, Trisha is committed to helping you achieve refreshed, confident results that align with your personal vision. She’s continually investing in advanced training and education to stay at the forefront of the medical aesthetics field, keeping up with the latest science and techniques to ensure her patients receive the safest, most effective care available. In addition to working with patients, Trisha is deeply involved in Solara’s daily operations, marketing, patient education, and content creation — always working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, exploring the outdoors, and being a proud hockey mom.

### Dr. Leslie Gonsette, MD

Medical Director

Leslie is our medical director and is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She ensures quality, develops and implements policies / procedures and provides performance-improvement guidance and support. Since 2013, she has been performing medical aesthetics including the administration of neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and platelet rich plasma treatments. Outside of the office, Dr. Gonsette works as a hospitalist in Anchorage and enjoys outdoor activities and travels with her husband and two daughters.

### Karen Friedl, ANP

Karen brings over a decade of experience as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to the Solara team, with a clinical background grounded in evidence-based practice and a natural eye for aesthetics. Her approach to patient care is centered on precision, balance, and thoughtful customization — always tailoring each treatment to the individual’s features, goals, and natural beauty. Karen is known for combining medical science with an artistic touch, and she takes pride in delivering results that help her clients feel like the most confident version of themselves — never overdone, always elevated. Outside the treatment room, Karen lives an active and adventurous life. She enjoys biking, skiing, kiteboarding, and cooking, often spending time outdoors and embracing everything Alaska has to offer. Her passion for health, movement, and creativity shines through both in and out of the clinic — making her a truly well-rounded and valued member of the Solara team.

### Shelley

Front Desk & Patient Care Coordinator

If you've ever called Solara or walked through our doors in Anchorage or Palmer, chances are you've already had the pleasure of meeting Shelley. As our Front Desk and Patient Care Coordinator, Shelley is the welcoming face that greets you when you arrive, the voice guiding you through scheduling and questions, and the last friendly smile you see as you head out after your treatment. She’s truly the heart of our daily operations and the glue that keeps our client experience seamless, warm, and elevated. Shelley plays a vital role in setting the tone for your visit – from helping you feel comfortable and prepared before your service to making sure all the details are in place so our providers can focus fully on you. Her favorite treatment is the MOXI laser, which perfectly reflects her appreciation for results-driven skincare and the glow-up power of modern technology. When she’s not keeping Solara running smoothly, Shelley’s world revolves around her daughter and her three adorable pups. Her ability to balance the fast-paced energy of the medspa world with her down-to-earth warmth is just one of the many reasons our clients, and our team, love her.

### Alison Kollander

Licensed Medical Aesthetician

Licensed since 2015, Alison brings both skill and warmth to every client experience. With a passion for skin health and confidence-boosting results, she focuses on advanced treatments that not only correct skin concerns but also prevent and pre-rejuvenate, helping you age gracefully with care. Her specialties include laser treatments and microneedling, with favorite combinations like MOXI paired with medical-grade skincare to support long-term skin health and results. Outside of the treatment room, she values time with her family and three dogs. Born and raised in Alaska, she embraces the outdoors year-round, from summer days at the lake to winter days on the slopes. Her philosophy: “Aging is a privilege. My role is to help you age gracefully, not prematurely.”