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Acadiana's Women in Business Louisiana continues to be one of the fastest growing states in the category of women-owned businesses and that is evident in Acadiana. In the spirit of independence, we salute the following business women and leaders in our Acadiana community.
Erica Lukasko, OD A native and graduate of UL, Dr. Erica Lukasko is passionate about providing comprehensive eye care for the entire family. She is dedicated to helping people obtain their best vision while ensuring their ocular health. Her office and professional staff provide the latest advancements in eye care. Dr. Lukasko encourages early eye exams for children since vision problems are often mistaken as learning difficulties. She is a member and advocate of the InfantSee program where children as young as six months of age can have their first comprehensive eye exam since early detection is key to the development of normal vision. Dr. Lukasko can also assist those with dry eyes, glaucoma, macular disorders, diabetes, hypertension and eye disease. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry which demonstrates her high level of commitment to continued education and experience. Dr. Lukasko practices in association with Richard “Jim” Piccione, MD, Pediatric Ophthalmologist, in Cordoba Square across from the new Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. 4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. Bldg G Ste. 701 | 337-989-2600 | lafayetteeyecare.com
Michelle DesOrmeaux Merrill Michelle DesOrmeaux Merrill a lifelong resident of Lafayette, Louisiana reigning Mrs. Louisiana United States and the owner of The Fit Room; a fitness studio that offers many genres of group fitness classes. Michelle was the first in Louisiana to certify for the new fitness craze, Pound® Fitness. She also just recently traveled to L.A. and trained to be a master Pound Fitness Pro. Pound is a grungy rock-out workout that uses Ripstix (weighted drum sticks) to tone the arms and back. This is one of the many different classes that The Fit Room has to offer. Michelle has been in the fitness industry for over sixteen years. She always had the dream of owning her own studio, but did not believe it could happen. With lots of prayers and a very supportive husband, her dream came true one year ago and The Fit Room was opened. The Fit Room has something for everyone. There are Boot Camps that start every 4 weeks for both men and women and there are kids’ classes that will start in the fall. 2946 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA | 337-534-4600 | www.fitroomlafayette.com 44 FACE | JULY 2014