We have come together to treat you. Together we make the office as welcoming as possible. Please read below to learn about the staff you will interact with while visiting our location. See you soon.
Joseph Cipriano
Founder & President
Worked as a General Surgeon since 2001. Medical school at NSUCOM in Davie, FL. Internship and Residency at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI. Moved to Cape Coral, FL in 2017 to work with a local health system. Opened up private clinic to address the overwhelming Venous disease. During residency as well as during General Surgery practice addressed cosmetic concerns for his patients. Loves coffee, morning bike rides and walk/runs with his lab.
Stacey Rene
Office Manager &
Licensed Medical Aesthetician
Stacey Rene’ has lived in Southwest Florida for 42 years. Stacey Grew up in Fort Myers and moved to Cape Coral in 1985 where she now resides with her 3 adult children and grandson. Stacey Rene’ has worked in the Dermatology/Plastic surgery/Cosmetic industry for over 20 years, specializing in consulting with patients to fit their cosmetic and aesthetics needs. Stacey is very knowledgeable not only in skincare, but also Toxins and Injectable treatments along with Permanent Make-up and Color Matching. She has 15 years’ experience in Micro-Needling and Laser treatments. Stacey is very passionate about educating her patients on their skin care needs as well as customizing and tailoring treatment plans with products to help achieve their desired results. Stacey’s unique warmth and caring nature will put you at ease and inspire you to look and feel your best.
Allison (Ally) Acosta
Reception
Ally is our happy/smiling front desk liason. She is 22 years old who originates from Utah. Ally moved to Florida in 2023. Ally comes from the Hospitality industry. Ally came to Lumiere to try her hand in the medical field and brings her Latin roots with her to connect with our patients. When not at Lumiere you can find her at the beach collecting shells or at the coffee shops sipping a hot chi latte with pen in hand drawing or writing in her journel.
Angela Chang
Sonographer, Artist
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer & Vascular Technologist with over 20 years of experience in diagnostic medical imaging. Angela is proficient in performing a wide range of ultrasound examinations with focusing on accuracy and patient care.
“With my expertise and knowledge, I will be assisting Dr. Cipriano and I will be with you every step of the way through your journey here at Lumiere Cosmetic Vein Center! I look forward to meeting you!”
Sierra Sands
Medical Assistant
Sierra is an eager and passionate student, working to seamlessly deliver excellent patient care. As a native Floridian she loves to be outdoors doing anything fun with her family, friends and Golden Retriever mix, Blu. Coming to Lumiere Cosmetic Vein Center with experience in Dermatology she shares an interest in skincare and hopes to further her education in esthetics while continuing to learn all she can underneath Dr. Cipriano and Stacey Rene’.
Christine Trischitta
Medical Assistant
Chris has worked in New York at Good Samaritan Hospital for 33 years as an LPN. Chris retired in 2016 and moved to her Florida home as a Full time resident. Chris met her fiance’in 2018 whom they both enjoy the beach and boating, all the outdoor life Florida has to offer. In 2020 Chris returned back to work partime at Lumiere Cosmetic Vein Center. Chris enjoys taking care of her patients and is looking forward to meeting new patients as they come to the practice.
Melody Rongstad
Billing Specialist
Former co-founder of ACME company. Early staff at XYZ. Loves coffee & morning runs.