Today we’d like to introduce you to Ari Sanchez.
Hi Ari, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Our journey began with a singular vision: to blend expert medical knowledge with a passion for aesthetic artistry, specializing in natural, harmonious results. The core of our practice is built on over 13 years of rigorous medical experience held by our founder, Ariadna Sanchez. Ariadna, AKA Ari, first established her clinical foundation by earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from South University. Driven by a desire for advanced practice and independent clinical decision-making, she pursued and successfully obtained her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Chamberlain University, culminating in her certification as an ARNP-BC (Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified). This extensive background, combined with over six years of experience as a specialized aesthetic injector, provides the clinical excellence that sets us apart. Our medspa officially opened its doors in May of 2023. We started humbly, operating out of a small, single treatment room. Our focus from day one was building trust through exceptional, personalized results—and the community responded quickly. In just over two years, the demand for Ari’s expertise and our signature approach fueled a rapid and exciting expansion, as we successfully transitioned from that single room into a multi-room clinic, a milestone that represents the trust our clients place in us and our commitment to providing a best-in-class experience. Today, we are a thriving clinic known for a holistic and refined approach to aesthetics. Ari specializes in treatments designed to enhance, not overhaul, your natural beauty. Her focus areas include achieving natural results using neuromodulators like Botox, offering laser skin rejuvenation, and utilizing full facial balancing expertise to create overall harmony. We’ve grown by staying true to our medical roots and our aesthetic philosophy, always prioritizing the safety, satisfaction, and natural beauty of every client who walks through our door.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The journey to establishing our thriving multi-room clinic in just over a year has certainly presented significant hurdles, requiring intense effort and strategic adaptation. One of our primary struggles involved scaling operations rapidly as we moved from a single room to a multi-room facility, which necessitated the quick implementation of efficient scheduling and management systems to preserve our high standard of client experience. Additionally, navigating the complex regulatory environment was challenging; ensuring our expanded facility and growing team remained compliant with all medical and corporate regulations for advanced treatments demanded significant time and resources. Accelerated growth also created challenges in financial management, requiring substantial capital investment for new technology and clinic build-out, making cash flow management a continuous balancing act. Finally, building a high-performing team was crucial, as finding and training skilled, licensed professionals who shared our philosophy of delivering subtle, natural results required a rigorous and dedicated onboarding process. Ultimately, each of these hurdles has been a valuable lesson, forcing us to mature as a business and making us more resilient and client-focused today.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
Ari provides specialized aesthetic medical treatments with a commitment to enhancing her clients’ natural beauty. Her work focuses on injectable neurotoxins (like Botox), dermal fillers, and advanced laser skin rejuvenation. Her expertise is centered on Full Facial Balancing, which goes beyond treating individual lines or wrinkles. She assess the entire facial structure to strategically restore volume, improve contours, and achieve a harmonious, refreshed look. Ari is particularly adept at this, drawing on her over six years as an injector to deliver consistently natural results. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and is an ARNP-BC. What truly sets her apart is the integration of deep medical experience with aesthetic artistry. Ari has over 13 years of nursing and Nurse Practitioner experience, providing a clinical foundation few aesthetic practices can match. She is most proud of her unwavering commitment to natural results, ensuring her clients look like the best, most refreshed version of themselves, never overdone. This philosophy has driven her success and allowed her to build a loyal clientele through word-of-mouth, tangibly represented by our rapid growth from a single treatment room to a multi-room clinic since May 2023.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
The most important lesson we’ve learned along our journey is the critical importance of compliance and infrastructure when operating in a high-growth, highly regulated industry.
When we started in a small room, the focus was understandably on client service and artistic results. However, as we rapidly scaled to a multi-room facility, we quickly learned that superior clinical care must be underpinned by a solid, compliant business structure.
Ari’s clinical expertise as a Nurse Practitioner already guaranteed the highest standards of patient safety and medical judgment. However, the business aspect—ensuring proper organizational structure, compliant delegation protocols, and adherence to the nuances of the Texas Medical Board rules—became paramount.
The lesson is this: Growth will outpace your ability to build infrastructure if you don’t plan ahead. Our initial struggles with scaling taught us to proactively consult legal and compliance experts to make sure our rapid expansion didn’t create regulatory vulnerabilities. This understanding now informs every business decision we make, ensuring that our foundation is as robust as our clinical care. We realize that a successful aesthetic practice isn’t just about beautiful results; it’s about the uncompromising marriage of artistry, compliance, and clinical safety.
Pricing:
- Waived $99 Consultation fee for new clients
- New Client Botox Special (15 units for $149)
- Botox/Laser Special (Free Facial Laser Rejuvenation treatment with purchase of 25 units of Botox
- Full Facial Balancing Models Needed
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.soulglowmedspa.com
- Instagram: @soulglow.medspa
- Facebook: soulglowaesthetics
- Other: http://soulglowmedspa.repeatmd.app
Image Credits
Astrick Blanco de Perez, Jordan Busansky
