Ashley Smith, RN, BSN, CANS, CLT

Ashley Smith is a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) with over a decade of experience in the operating room and a deep-rooted passion for aesthetic medicine. She has worked alongside Dr. Hobgood since 2019, bringing both advanced clinical skill and a refined artistic eye to her role as a nurse injector

Originally from Chicago, Ashley moved to Arizona to escape the cold and pursue her nursing degree at Arizona State University. While completing her BSN, she trained extensively in the operating room under Dr. Hobgood’s guidance, where she developed a strong foundation in facial anatomy and a passion for the precision and creativity of facial aesthetics.

Ashley is known for her warm, approachable nature and her ability to create natural-looking results that highlight each patient’s unique features. She believes in empowering patients through subtle enhancements that build confidence and reflect inner vitality.

As a CANS-certified injector, Ashley stays at the forefront of the industry through ongoing education and hands-on training in the latest techniques and technologies available in aesthetic medicine. She is deeply committed to patient safety, advanced outcomes, and providing personalized, thoughtful care.

Ashley loves working in an environment that blends artistry with science—and feels grateful to be part of a team that values individualized care and excellence.

“I believe in creating balance and harmony—enhancing the outside to reflect the confidence and beauty my patients already feel on the inside.””

– Ashley Smith

Ashley’s Services

Ashley’s exceptional training and experience make her a trusted provider for many different nonsurgical services, including:

BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®: An injectables specialist, Ashley provides natural-looking rejuvenation results with these wrinkle-reducing neurotoxins.

Dermal Fillers: Ashley loves using fillers to build on top of patients’ natural features and create subtle and beautiful contouring enhancements.

Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing: Ashley works alongside fellow certified laser technician Brooke Scatchard to perform this and other nonsurgical laser treatments.

Microneedling: Patients love the gentle touch Ashley uses during microneedling treatments, which stimulate collagen production for more youthful-looking skin.

Ashley’s Approach

Ashley’s approach to aesthetics focuses on creating natural, balanced results that enhance each patient’s unique features. She believes the best outcomes reflect how a patient feels on the inside—confident, refreshed, and authentically themselves. As a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, Ashley is committed to ongoing education and training to stay at the forefront of the industry and provide the safest, most effective treatments available.

Q&A with Ashley

Q: When did you first consider working in the aesthetics industry?
A:  I was first drawn to aesthetics during my time working in the operating room alongside Dr. Hobgood. Watching facial plastic surgery up close gave me a deep appreciation for anatomy and the artistry involved in aesthetic work. I quickly realized I wanted to be part of that world—helping people feel more confident by enhancing what already makes them beautiful.

Q: How did you decide on nursing?
A: I’ve always had a passion for science and for helping people, so nursing felt like the perfect path. I loved that it combined clinical skill with personal connection. Once I was introduced to the aesthetic side of nursing, I knew I had found the perfect niche where I could use both my medical knowledge and my creative eye.

Q: What do your clients say about you?
A:  Clients often tell me they feel comfortable, heard, and truly seen. I take the time to understand their goals and educate them on the process, so they feel empowered every step of the way. They appreciate that my results are natural and balanced—and that I care just as much about how they feel as how they look.

Q: When you’re not in the office performing treatments, how do you like to spend your free time?
A: When I’m not in the office, I’m usually soaking up time with my daughter, she’s my whole world. I also love baking, spending time with my rescue dogs, and getting in a good Pilates session. Fitness, wellness, and family are a huge part of my life, and they keep me grounded and inspired both personally and professionally.