Our Trainers

Leon and Barbara Prete started their first skin care business in 1997 which was called Face and Body Skin Care. As a massage therapist and an aesthetician, the couple had a solid education in personal care which in turn led them to want to offer treatments that were on the cutting edge of their field. So in 2001 Leon and Barbara Prete added laser hair removal to their list of services and named their new business the Laser Centers of Connecticut.

When the Prete's purchased their first laser they found out quickly that there was no formal education for learning the safe and proper use of lasers so they developed their own. By putting together a detailed list of procedures, protocols, and photographs from information they had gathered over the previous four years and then outlining a step by step list of start-to-finish treatment instructions, they were able to put together their first laser training manual.

SafeLase Institute for Cosmetic Laser Training is now recognized as one of the Premier Laser Training programs in the United States.

Since then hundreds of students have come from all over the globe to learn the SafeLase way for performing safe and effective laser treatments. The SafeLase Institute Program is also taught as an advanced program onsite at skin care and medical office's throughout the United States. The SafeLase Institute Program certificate is also accepted by the Marine Agency which represents the Lloyds of London with regard to malpractice insurance for laser technicians.

Since laser training of at least 30 hours of hands on and classroom instruction are requirements by insurance companies and a growing number of states. The Safelase Institute's Cosmetic Laser Training Programs continue to be sought out by medical and skin care professionals as well as major laser manufacturers from around the world.

Testimonials

"I have been meaning to write you and tell you how much I enjoyed the laser course. Barbara and Leon were not only extremely thorough and encouraging, they were there for each student. They made me feel so at ease while learning the various laser equipment, with their sense of humor and their ability to keep us interested. They also brought us guest speakers that helped us understand how lasers work from a different perspective."

-Sincerely,Joyce Mayo, Graduate

"Hi Barbara and Leon, I simply want to thank you for ALL the information you provided and taught. Your energy and enthusiasm to teach is addicting and many will benefit from your knowledge. Sometimes, you think you know it all but then find out you simply don't know enough. Your classes have helped me understand the basics and beyond. I feel confident and love the fact that you taught beyond being conservative. I like stretching the limit because that is where you get the result. .... and just want to say, "THANK YOU" for being honest and sharing your mishaps. Not many people would be willing to admit or share that information at this day and age..... You are true teachers...."

-Regards, Lynn Cutolo, Graduate Esthetic Laser Specialty Course, August 2009