Dr. Joseph Cerni earned his Undergraduate Degree at the University of Cincinnati. After graduating with the highest honors and multiple academic awards, Dr. Cerni studied Medicine at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. He went on to do his residency in Internal Medicine at Martin Place Hospital in Detroit, MI. and completed his fellowship in Anti-Aging Medicine. Since then, he has spent the last 37 years dedicated to designing an integrative approach to health, wellness, nutrition, and beauty in order to further evolve his practice. Dr. Cerni is actively involved in scientific research in Aesthetic Medicine and has been published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals. Both Dr Cerni and Janell Ocampo, NP train and oversee staff and operations at Belle Vie.
Dr. Janell Ocampo is a Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Belle Vie Wellness & Medical Aesthetics. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University and Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner at California State University, Long Beach. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Touro University Nevada. Prior to entering the field of nursing, she was a RDMS certified sonographer. She has merged her two careers and now performs ultrasound to improve the safety of filler injections.
Janell has over 18 years' experience working in medical aesthetics with advanced skills and certification in injectable facial rejuvenation. In 2019, she was selected to become an Allergan Medical Institute Trainer and Speaker for Facial Aesthetics. In 2021 she joined Vitality institute and became a ViPeel trainer to advocate for Tox-booster treatments. And in 2023, she was selected to join the Gain faculty with Galderma. She thoroughly enjoys building confidence in others through training by advancing their clinical injection skills.
Janell is married and has 4 beautiful daughters. Her oldest daughter, Jasmin Carrasco, is also a nurse practitioner and works at Belle Vie in Costa Mesa.
Hometown: Queens, NY
Fun Fact: I was in the Hospitality Management field, and lived in Las Vegas for the majority of my adult life!“
The women in my family never wear an ounce of makeup (besides lipstick), or paid much attention to skincare. I on the other hand, love doing makeup and have a great love for self care via skincare and spa treatments. I entered into aesthetics management and have learned so much about maintaining your youth through a topical regimen. It’s fascinating all the clinical studies and science that goes into making of these products. Keeping up with your skin health in addition to non-surgical treatments is crucial. Right now my nighttime routine is about 10 steps!”
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Fun Fact: I own a photography and videography company with my husband, and I’m a freelance makeup artist. I’m also a huge UFC fan; I love all things mixed martial arts!
Why did you want to enter the field of medical aesthetics? I stumbled upon this industry after working in tax resolution for years and fell in love with it! I’ve been a med spa manager for the last 3 years and getting to be a part of a person’s journey to be the most confident version of themselves has been so rewarding to experience! There are always new and exciting things happening in the field of aesthetics and I can’t imagine working in any other field.
Why did you choose Belle Vie? I love that Belle Vie is strong in its vision of women empowerment and self-love. What sets Belle Vie apart from the rest is their strong focus on the continued education of their staff. They truly care about the quality of work they provide to their patients.
Hometown: Los Angeles County, California
Fun Fact: I love to spend the day at local breweries and wine tasting rooms on my free time!
“I started my journey with Belle Vie in 2020 as a front desk receptionist and now as a Practice Manager at the Cerritos branch. I got into this industry because I wanted to be surrounded with empowering women who teach and support each other to provide the best patient care. Being able to be a part of this field where we focus on self love and high quality patient care is what make it rewarding!”
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Fun fact: I am passionate about mind, body and spiritual wellness. I use meditation (the unplugged app) and yoga to restore balance to my mind so I feel just as good on the inside as I do on the outside.
Alyssa is a graduate of Concordia University Irvine’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with a desire to go after her dream career in aesthetics with an emphasis on skincare education.
“Growing up, I was always more of a girly girl and had a love for everything beauty and fashion but was also a nerd who was obsessed with science. Pretty early into my nursing degree, I decided I wanted to work in the aesthetic world. What I really love is caring deeply for people. For me, being a nurse in aesthetics isn’t just Botox Injections, fillers, and lasers…. it’s so much more than making little adjustments to someone’s face or body. My career allows me to build people up with confidence, transform their lives, and care about them every step of the way. My mission is to help people feel amazing in their own skin.”
Denise has been a nurse for over 12 years with a background in Emergency Medicine. She is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in dermal fillers, neurotoxins, skincare, and medical weight loss.
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Fun Fact: was a personal fitness trainer when I was 20 years old. I have always loved being physically active and living a healthy lifestyle. My favorite ways to stay in shape are skiing and lifting weights.
Why did you want to enter the field of medical aesthetics? I quickly became interested in aesthetics after my first Botox treatment. I loved the way it made me look and feel and I wanted to learn more about other aesthetic and non-surgical treatments. I grew up drawing and painting and I love how aesthetics combines my love for nursing with my love for art and beauty. I am always attending aesthetic conferences, webinars, and training so I can stay up to date on the newest research, advancements, and techniques in this field. I am dedicated to helping every patient look and feel their absolute best.
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA.
Fun Fact: My parents and sister are nurses and my siblings are triplets. I’ve been a nurse for 14 years with a background in labor and delivery and education.
Jackie received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Cal State University, Bakersfield. She spent 8 years in primary care in Labor and Delivery before moving over to Medical Aesthetics. Her gentle and caring nature shines through as she cares for her patients.
“I originally got into aesthetics because I’m a naturally girly girl and am into beauty related things. When I was a nurse in Labor and Delivery, we had a few doctors that started offering aesthetic treatments in their offices and some even reached out to me to get out and join them. I thought, what better way to combine my love for nursing AND beauty. Something I find cool about the industry is the science behind how everything works. I love going to conferences and learning the most updated information in the field. I also get to network with other injectors that I have been following for a long time!!”
Hometown: Cerritos, CA.
“I grew up in the industry (thanks to my mom that we all know and love) and was not interested until I had my lips done. Following that, I started studying the science behind aesthetic medicine in college and became obsessed.
Ultrasound proficiency for dermal fillers (and tox!) is the coolest advancement in aesthetic medicine today. With ultrasound, we now have what I like to call “x ray vision” into the layers of the face to have the deepest and most intimate level of knowledge to our patients’ individualized anatomy (because everybody’s very different). Belle Vie is the only clinic I know to have provided both group and individual provider facial ultrasound training.
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Fun Fact: I love going to w0rkout classes; my favorite is a mixture of both pilates and yoga, “yoga-lates.”
Why did you want to enter the field of medical aesthetics? I decided to enter into the field of medical aesthetics because it combines my passion for nursing in helping others and the art of beauty. I believe in the importance of self-care and my mission is to boost self-confidence in helping individuals enhance their natural beauty.
Why did you choose Belle Vie? Belle Vie is a woman-owned business and I love that I am surrounded by talented empowering women who have a passion in the evolving field of aesthetic medicine.
Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
Languages: English and Spanish
Fun fact: Stephanie enjoys listening to motivational podcasts, with her favorite being The School of Greatness.
Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Coast University. She has previous experience as a Rehabilitation Nurse and an Aesthetic Nurse.
“I got into aesthetics because I wanted to help people feel confident and feel beautiful about themselves. I believe that when we feel confident we are able to project a better version of our selves into our daily life and onto others . As I get to know each and one of my patients I also try to promote self – love because they are all unique and have wonderful qualities that make them even more beautiful and I love to remind them about their inner-beauty. I love making genuine connections with my patients and seeing how much they progress when they feel confident about themselves.”
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Languages: English and Vietnamese
Fun Fact: I attended a makeup academy because I wanted to be a professional makeup artist when I was younger. I still do makeup for friends and family when they ask. 🙂
Wendie got her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Azusa Pacific University and received her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Cal State Long Beach. Wendie has also worked in the plastic surgery field.
“One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was pursuing my passion and becoming an aesthetic nurse. I love getting to know my patients, educating them about skincare, and helping them achieve their aesthetic goals. I look forward to seeing my patients and helping them feel like the best versions of themselves. It makes me the happiest when my patients love their results. Not everyone is ready for surgery, it amazes me with what we can achieve with non-surgical treatments and injectables. Extremely thankful for my patients who trust and allow me to rejuvenate your beautiful faces. My work is so rewarding and meaningful because of all of you!”
Hometown: Duarte, CA
Fun Fact: Dog Mom
Why did you want to enter the field of medical aesthetics? Because working in the Medical Aesthetic industry isn’t just about enhancing appearances, it’s also about empowering individuals & allowing people to feel confident in their own skin!
Why did you choose Belle Vie? Because I love being in girl world & enjoy all things beauty, and Belle Vie has an amazing team of individuals who make being in girl world EXTRA fun!
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Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Fun Fact: My other passion is Veterinary Medicine
"Acne has always been a part of my life and mastering how to treat it has been a dream of mine. I decided to get my esthetician license. Educating and helping people improve their skin and seeing their self-esteem boost is something I look forward to every day. Something I find cool about the field is the Hydrafacial machine because it is powerful enough to remove all the dead skin cells from the surface of your skin and deliver great results!
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
Fun Fact: I am a black bet in Taekwondo and used to dance competitively.
Why did you choose Belle Vie? I’ve always been passionate about dermatology and wanted to incorporate my knowledge in medical aesthetics into my future nursing career! At Belle Vie, I am excited to be a part of a team that not only delivers exceptional aesthetic outcomes but also empowers our patients to feel confident and beautiful in their skin.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
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Why did you choose Belle Vie? Everyone in the medical aesthetics community is about enhancing our beauty and being a part of that is a great feeling. I chose Belle Vie because it is a women owned business that supports other women owned businesses.
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
Fun Fact: I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom.
Why did you choose Belle Vie? The medical aesthetics field offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on people’s lives by enhancing their natural beauty AND boost self esteem. I used to go with my mom to all her appointments and that’s where my interest peaked. I wanted to work at Belle Vie because I started as a patient, seeing the environment, seeing how the staff loved what they did, where they worked, and loved who they worked with allowed the staff to portray that to their patients. It was an all around great experience, and I knew I had to work there and take on the responsibility of giving that back to others.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Fun Fact: I love trying new matcha spots! I'm a foodie.
Why did you choose Belle Vie? I have always loved the medical field! But since having an underlying condition, I noticed it started affecting my skin a lot... so I
wanted to work within the beauty industry because I love helping people feel their best and myself. I chose Belle Vie for the amazing staff! And of course the opportunity to work around knowledgeable nurses.
Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
Fun Fact: I'm currently pursuing my career in nursing and am hoping to join the world of aesthetics very soon.
Why did you choose Belle Vie? I entered the field because I’ve always been passionate about empowering women. I am a firm believer in “When you look good, you feel good. When you feel good, you do good.” Belle Vie is all about loving yourself in every form and I couldn’t be happier to work alongside our team.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Fun Fact: I love trying new matcha spots! I'm a foodie.
Why did you choose Belle Vie? I have always loved the medical field! But since having an underlying condition, I noticed it started affecting my skin a lot... so I
wanted to work within the beauty industry because I love helping people feel their best and myself. I chose Belle Vie for the amazing staff! And of course the opportunity to work around knowledgeable nurses.