Beth Belcher, RN, BSN – Practice Manager
Beth graduated from the University of North Alabama in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She joined our practice in 2011 and spent seven years providing compassionate, quality care before taking a four-year break to be on her children’s schedule as a school nurse. In 2024, she returned to the practice as Practice Manager.
Known for her bubbly and genuine personality, Beth brings positive energy and a commitment to creating the best experience possible for both patients and staff. She ensures that daily operations run smoothly and combines her love of technology, skincare, and patient care to help the practice thrive.
Shawna Oliver
Shawna Oliver has been integral to the Light Facial Plastic Surgery team since 2010. As a licensed Master Aesthetician, Shawna is trained and certified in multiple areas of skin care including Hydrafacial, Morpheus and Ultherapy technologies, plus a wide range of options for skin that include Oxygen Facials, chemical peels, dermaplane and much more.
Among other qualifications, she has a laser practitioner license and completed both CoolSculpting University and the program for becoming a Votiva provider. Shawna’s extensive training is the reason she can offer customized, quality care for every client. Shawna is a graduate of St. John’s school of Esthetics in Huntsville, Alabama. Because Shawna is such a wealth of information about the latest approaches to looking great at every age, she is sought out for teaching and guidance in the community of aestheticians at large. Shawna is passionate about keeping up with cutting edge procedures that benefit Light Facial Plastic Surgery clients.
As Patient Care Coordinator, Shawna works alongside Dr. Light during the process of guiding patients towards a treatment plan that will achieve natural-looking, beautiful results. Light Facial Plastic Surgery staff and clients alike appreciate Shawna’s dedication to excellence, skilled hands, and pleasant personality. Call (256)351-2000 to schedule an appointment with Shawna today.
Lauren Sharp, RN
Lauren Sharp, RN brings experience and a kind, upbeat spirit that is appreciated by everyone who meets her. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree in December of 2017. While she studied to become a nurse, she also worked as a nursing assistant at Decatur Morgan Hospital. As soon as she completed her training, the hospital hired Lauren in her new capacity as a registered nurse to care for patients on its medical surgical floor. There she gained a wide range of experience. A few of her responsibilities included balancing the needs of multiple patients, delivering medications, providing post-operative care, and attending to wound care. In the summer of 2020, she joined Light Facial Plastic Surgery as a laser and cosmetic nurse. Lauren is certified to operate the CoolSculpting platform and the personal rejuvenation system for women called Votiva. She also assists Dr. Light during treatments which range from Botox and filler injections to more involved, in-office treatments such as FaceTite and BodyTite.
Lauren knew from a young age that nursing was her ideal career. She enjoys caring for people and encouraging them through life’s medical challenges. The intensity of Lauren’s years working in the hospital sharpened her ability to learn quickly and stay focused for long hours. Now she is ready to appreciate the interpersonal and relationship-building experiences that naturally occur in the friendly and pleasant environment of the Light Facial Plastic Surgery office. Her presence is kind and comforting and will be an asset to staff and patients alike.
Amber Heptinstall, RN
Amber Heptinstall, RN is the newest staff member at Light Facial Plastic Surgery. As a registered nurse, she brings a passion for both healthcare and personal connections to her new role.
She is a graduate of Wallace State with over five years of experience in plastics and 17 years of experience in operating room and endoscopy.
Amber looks forward to building strong client-nurse relationships, creating personalized care plans, and enhancing both the outer and inner beauty of Dr. Light’s clients. She considers it a privilege to work alongside such a fantastic team and can’t wait to meet everyone soon!
Her role at LFPS includes assisting Dr. Light with Botox and filler injections, patient education during the consultation process, surgery preparation, post surgical care and our hormone replacement therapy program. At your next appointment, join us in welcoming Amber to the office.
Traci Emberton
Cosmetic Client Care Coordinator
Traci has been in this role for the past five years. She has been with LFPS and Decatur ENT for twelve years and has over twenty years of experience in the medical field.
She works closely with the cosmetic staff scheduling appointments She also assists clients in helping schedule their cosmetic surgeries.