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Left the ER to Help Patients Better through Aesthetics with Ashlee Hess

About The Guest

Ashlee Hess is a board-certified nurse practitioner and the founder of PS Wellness and Aesthetics, a fast-growing med spa focused on helping patients feel and look their best through holistic treatments, aesthetic care, and patient education. With a background in emergency medicine, Ashlee made the leap into aesthetics to pursue a more meaningful connection with her patients and offer life-changing treatments. Her mission is rooted in transformation—supporting wellness, confidence, and personal growth through an individualized approach to care.

Ashlee combines evidence-based treatments with a compassionate approach, guiding her team and patients toward lasting results and renewed confidence.

Here’s a Glimpse Of What You’ll Learn:

  • How Ashlee Hess transitioned from emergency room nursing to aesthetic medicine

  • The early days of starting her med spa—and how demand accelerated growth

  • Why patient transformation is more than just cosmetic

  • The growing link between wellness, hormone therapy, and aesthetic treatments

  • Why patient education is key to dispelling myths and creating trust

  • Common misconceptions about looking “overdone” or unnatural

  • The business lessons learned through trial, error, and persistence

  • How building a values-driven team is essential for growth

  • The role of social media in marketing and community education

  • What’s next for PS Wellness and Aesthetics as they expand their impact

Whether you’re a provider looking to pivot into aesthetics or a med spa owner navigating growth, Ashlee’s story offers an inspiring and grounded roadmap to success—centered on purpose, patience, and people.

In this episode...

In this episode of the Aesthetics Growth Podcast, host Bref McHugh sits down with Ashlee Hess—a former emergency room nurse who now runs a thriving med spa focused on wellness, aesthetics, and patient empowerment.

Ashlee shares how her clinical experience shaped her approach to aesthetics and why she believes patient transformations begin with education and trust. From hormone therapy to full-face rejuvenation, Ashlee walks us through the evolving world of wellness-driven aesthetic care and the importance of treating patients holistically.

She also gets real about the business side—discussing early missteps, the need for patience, and how building a team aligned with your values can make all the difference. For Ashlee, success isn’t just about services—it’s about changing lives and giving people the tools to feel confident in their skin.

Whether you’re looking to educate your patients more effectively, leverage social media for growth, or simply hear from a passionate provider making a difference, this episode is packed with valuable insights and encouragement.

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