Medical Spa/Wellness Consulting

Consulting Services

Stanton Healthcare Group (SHG) has the resources and experience to guide you from concept to opening of your medical spa. Whether you are a spa adding medical treatments, or a physician adding spa services, SHG's consulting services provide as much - or as little - help as you need to succeed.

SHG's Spa Division services also include physician recruitment for spa medical departments. This natural extension of our Physician Recruitment experience has grown over the past decade to include the specialized function of medical spa and wellness center recruitment.

Growth Industry

Medical Spas are the fastest-growing segment of the leisure industry. The general population has become more aware of the benefits of living a quality lifestyle. These consumers are looking to stay youthful in appearance, while remaining mentally and physically fit. The industry is producing revenue/profit ratios that most industries would envy. According to the International Spa Association (ISA), American spa revenue in 2006 was $11 billion. As the industry continues to grow, new services are being integrated that expand into the next generation of anti-aging and wellness.

So much so, the desire to live a healthy lifestyle, in a wellness environment, has become increasing popular. For this reason, SHG became involved with Nikken, a world leader in wellness since 1975. Their goal is to offer the public innovative ways to improve their lifestyles with wellness homes and wellness environments. Nikken Site

Reflecting Demographics & Lifestyle Trends

The popularity of the medical spa is rising as baby boomers with discretionary income aggressively seek to maintain youthful looks, and search for preventive healthcare services in environments that are more pleasant than clinics. Medical spas appeal to the growing number of Americans who want to combine conventional and alternative medicine in their quest for optimal health.

According to ISA, the population is moving away from or postponing surgery. The use of lasers and noninvasive procedures have made it possible to have and or maintain a more youthful appearance, along with proper nutrition, exercise and other methods of stress reduction.

All Medical Spas are not the same!

Medical spas are facilities whose services are under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.. A day spa offering medically directed services as defined by the laws of the state in which the facility is located.

Beauty / Skin:   Medical Spas require a licensed healthcare professional to be on site, or possibility within beeper distance at all times. Each State's regulatory issues differ, therefore, consult a healthcare attorney before proceeding. The programs can include traditional spa services such as skin care treatments (fact and body), and massage therapies Medical esthetic treatments include laser hair removal, photo rejuvenation, Botox and Restylane, among other dermal fillers. Treatments for cellulite, Sclerotherapy (laser treatment for spider veins), chemical peels, treatments for rosacea, and laser treatment for acne. The removal of skin tags can also be included.

Therapeutic:   These facilities are owned by orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine or rehabilitation physicians, who enhance their treatments by offering chiropractic, physical therapy and therapeutic message, as well as other therapeutic spa treatments.

Hospital based:   Hospital / medical facilities provide fully integrated care, employing conventional and complementary therapies in a specially designed healing environment. Services include: clinical evaluation and treatments (both eastern and western), spa services, mind-body techniques, nutrition, biofeedback and other modalities.

Wellness Centers:   A Wellness program takes into account the whole person; mind, body, spirit, in all aspects of life. Programs for stress reduction, nutrition, supplements, lifestyle coaching, biofeedback, energy healing, reiki, and acupuncture are often included in this venue.