#7 From ER to Aesthetic Nursing with Kelly Macholz at Elevated Aesthetics MedSpa

Starting a business in aesthetics? Catch Kelly’s candid insights on the operational and emotional hurdles of her MedSpa venture in our latest podcast episode.   Today, we embarked on an enlightening journey with our guest, Kelly, a former ER nurse who has now leaped entrepreneurship with her MedSpa in Hawaii.
We'll talk about the challenges and triumphs of starting an aesthetics business, the importance of patient safety, and how Kelly leverages her ER experience to build strong patient relationships. 
   Kelly is a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse, aesthetic injector, and the heart behind Elevated Aesthetics MedSpa. With a down-to-earth approach and a passion for enhancing natural beauty, Kelly brings a unique blend of expertise and warmth to the world of aesthetics. 
    So don’t miss out on this episode as Kelly shares her dedication to making aesthetic nursing more accessible through payment plans, flexible scheduling, and even mobile services. 
     Three Key Takeaways for Healthcare Professionals:
 🔹Pursue Passion Over Profit: Kelly shares her candid advice for nurses contemplating the aesthetic business – it’s not all about the money. Passion drives success and fulfillment in this service-centric field.   🔹Embrace Personal Evolution: Discover Kelly's transformation from a high-stress ER environment to creating a flexible, financially liberating business model that aligns with family goals and personal well-being.   🔹The Support System Is Key: Witness how Kelly’s family provided unwavering support in her journey, with a significant nod to her husband's encouragement and the crucial role of having a third-party entity navigate complex legal hurdles. 
       Timestamps:
 -00:00 Intro -08:26 How Kelly feels reassured by a 3-year contract for professional assistance in navigating California's confusing requirements for starting a business. -21:28 Newtox (Juvo) is a newer, more effective Botox alternative with a tighter radius and less frozen look. -27:22 Entrepreneur aims to expand their business, expressing willingness to listen to customers' interests and offering IV hydration services to help with various health conditions, such as immune disorders, pregnancy, and dehydration related to illnesses like Valley fever.  -38:17 Kevin and Kelly discussed accessible non-wealthy finance options for beauty treatments. -44:04 Open-minded approach to business growth, interest in bigger space, and additional services. Affiliated with massage therapy business.
-51:52 Finding your niche as a nurse
 -58:19 What to do before posting treatment videos on social media platforms 
   More About Kelly Macholz: As a dedicated Registered Nurse, Kelly has seamlessly merged her medical background with the artistry of aesthetics. With years of experience in several fields of nursing and wellness, she has become a trusted figure in the industry, now specializing in injectables to help clients achieve a refreshed and revitalized appearance.     Visit Kelly’s page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Elevated-Aesthetics-MedSpa-61554475439394/         Join us as we unravel the transformative landscape of nursing and healthcare alongside Kevin, and be part of the conversation that propels the field forward.  Join our Facebook group: 
facebook.com/transformationnurseacademy   Connect with Kevin: 
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