FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO LOOK AND FEEL THEIR BEST
FOR WOMEN FINDING THEIR WAY BACK TO THEMSELVES
FOR WOMEN FINDING THEIR WAY BACK TO THEMSELVES
Individualized women’s healthcare treating weight, skin, hormones, and hair.
Providing expert guidance, compassionate, evidence-based medical care, and life-changing transformations for women in Greater Boston.
Your first visit is much more than a consultation—it's a conversation.
Your consultation is an opportunity for us to get to know you. Together, we'll explore not only what you're experiencing, but why those changes may be happening and how we can help.
During your initial visit, we will take the time to learn about your medical health history, current concerns or symptoms, your lifestyle, previous treatments you’ve tried, and your long-term goals.
Depending on your concerns and goals, your provider may recommend initial treatment options, laboratory testing, or further medical assessment. You'll leave with a clear understanding of your options, realistic expectations, and recommendations designed specifically for you.
At Essential, our consultation process is designed so you are educated and empowered to determine how you’d like to move forward.
Women’s Health
Blood Collection & Laboratory Testing
Select one of our curated lab panel options like Hormone, Weight Management, or Energy panels or customize your own to get the information you need so you can move forward with confidence.
Then, get your blood drawn right in our relaxing office for fast results and one less appointment to book.
GLP-1 Weight Management
Reap the many benefits of GLP-1 medications without sacrificing quality or safety at Essential. Experience targeted weight loss with flexible, medically supervised Semaglutide and Tirzepatide GLP-1 medication programs.
Chat with one of our Nurse Practitioners, in-person or virtually, about your ongoing progress and dose adjustments so you continue to see sustainable success without undesired side effects or frustration.
Lifestyle Strategies & Ongoing Support
Get the inside scoop on simple lifestyle changes you can use to improve your sleep, manage stress, and improve healthy habits.
Check in regularly with our providers to give yourself the accountability you need and utilize their feedback and strategies to stay on track.
Hormone Replacement & Prescription Management
Feel like yourself again with help from prescription medications and hormone replacement options like estrogen or testosterone. Choose from FDA-approved hormonal and non-hormonal prescription medications targeted to treat your symptoms. Shop alternative products from our compound pharmacy for your skin, hair, hormones, and health.
Functional Nutrition Coaching & Testing
Collaborate with our certified nutritionist for one-on-one private coaching to support your metabolism, hormones, digestive health, and energy. Learn what simple nutritional changes can make a big difference to your overall health and wellness.
Dig deep into your chronic illness symptoms to determine what’s actually going on (root cause) so you can choose your treatment options more intentionally and more comprehensively support your body’s needs.
Specialty Recommendations
Get VIP access to specialty OTC and retail products and experienced providers so you can get the care you need…without the hassle.
Work with one of our vetted specialists so your care remains comprehensive and connected, or learn which products are ideal for you.
Women’s Health Symptom Management
Address disruptive and uncomfortable symptoms with our expert Menopause Society Certified Providers and board certified Nurse Practitioners and discuss what you can do for long term health and wellness.
Learn what you can do to feel better now and what you can do now for “future you” too.
Vitamin Supplement & Peptide Therapy
Learn what exactly is dragging you down so you can feel real results. Use our lab panels to identify nutritional deficiencies, then give your body exactly what it needs with one of our vitamin supplement modalities.
Choose from daily oral supplements, weekly injections, and IV nutrient therapy designed to address your specific deficiencies and provide you with improved energy, immune function, and overall health.
Sexual Health Education & Therapies
Receive education and guidance to support bladder health, pelvic floor function, vaginal health and other common concerns.
Try personalized treatments to improve vaginal discomfort or dryness, urinary leakage, or painful intercourse.
Medical Aesthetics
IPL Photofacial Before & After
Collagen Firming Treatment Before & After
Acne Management
Let us clear your congested, blemished skin with customized, professional guidance and treatments from Face Reality®.
Care for your skin at home with a specialized home care regimen proven to heal even the most stubborn acne between visits using clinical and medical skincare or topical medications.
Heal lingering signs of acne like scars and redness with FDA-approved Rejuvapen® microneedling or Stellar M22® IPL Photofacial.
Rejuvapen® Microneedling
Use your skin’s natural healing process to reduce the appearance of your fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, or rough texture, and improve your overall skin quality.
By creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin, the healing process is initiated. As the tissue heals and rebuilds, new collagen and elastin is stimulated and overtime, your new tissue is stronger and healthier.
Perfect Derma Peel®
This quick, painless, medium-depth chemical peel specifically targets acne, pigmentation, melasma, and sun damage, so you will see transformative changes to the texture and tone of your skin - even after just one treatment.
Hydrafacial®
Instantly refresh and hydrate your skin with our multi-step treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses nourishing serums into your skin.
Legend Pro® Radio Frequency
Double down on your rejuvenation results with RF Microneedling. Improve your skin quality and firmness by combining collagen induction with radiofrequency energy.
SmoothGlo combines IPL with radiofrequency microneedling for enhanced skin rejuvenation targeting skin tone, texture, and tightness.
Custom Skincare
Give your skin the love it needs and deserves with customized clinical facial treatments tailored to your skin's unique needs.
Indulge in some “me” time and get pampered while we cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, and heal your skin for improved skin health and vitality.
Shop our medical-grade skincare products with your provider so you know you are investing in products that will deliver results and healthy, glowing skin.
Light Therapy
Reduce acne, inflammation, pain, and stimulate collagen production for healthier skin and faster healing with FDA-cleared Celluma® Light Therapy.
Asclera® Sclerotherapy
Lose those pesky spider veins on your legs with a minimally invasive treatment that takes less than an hour, has little to no downtime, and safely leaves you with clearer-looking skin.
Injectable Treatments
Relax facial muscles and expression lines and wrinkles with neurotoxins like Jeuveau® or restore lost facial volume and support skin laxity with advanced hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Use Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections to improve skin quality and stimulate growth in areas of hair loss or facial volume loss.
Enhancements are carefully done to highlight and enhance your natural facial contours while maintaining movement and what makes you….you.
Stellar M22® Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Reduce sun damage, age spots, redness, uneven skin tone, and signs of aging while stimulating healthier, more radiant skin with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL).
This advanced light-based treatment targets red and brown pigment while bringing it to the surface to slough off over time.
Hair Reduction
Enjoy smoother skin and less daily maintenance with long-term reduction of unwanted hair like waxing or laser hair reduction treatments - because you have better things to do.
Lesion Removal
Say goodbye to benign skin growths, including skin tags, cherry angiomas, and seborrheic keratoses, with our quick and precise Bovie® lesion removal.
A Roadmap Built Around You
TRANSPARENT, EXPERT ADVICE
PERSONALIZED PLANS
COMPASSIONATE PROVIDERS
LIFE CHANGING RESULTS
EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT
TRANSPARENT, EXPERT ADVICE PERSONALIZED PLANS COMPASSIONATE PROVIDERS LIFE CHANGING RESULTS EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT
Once we've gathered the information we need, we'll create a personalized care plan that reflects your unique goals, health history, and lifestyle.
Your plan may include one treatment—or a thoughtful combination of therapies that work together to support better results over time with the help of multiple providers.
Because many concerns share common underlying causes, your provider may recommend combining services such as medical weight management, hormone optimization, functional nutrition, skincare, or advanced aesthetic treatments to address both how you feel and how you look.
Our recommendations are always collaborative. We'll explain the "why" behind every option so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
But your care doesn’t end after your first visit.
On the contrary, real, lasting results happen through consistency, education, and ongoing partnership.
As your body changes, your treatment plan may change too. Regular follow-up visits allow us to monitor your progress, celebrate your successes, answer questions, and adjust your care when needed. The relationship we build allows this process to be more and more effective over time.
Whether we're helping you optimize your hormones, navigate menopause, achieve sustainable weight loss, improve your skin, or simply support healthy aging, our goal is to build a lasting relationship—not just complete a treatment.
Every treatment we offer is carefully selected because it supports a larger goal: helping you feel your healthiest, most confident self. We're invested in helping you feel your best today, and years to come.
A PLACE WHERE YOU ARE WELCOME AND CARED FOR
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We treat a wide variety of skin concerns including:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne and acne scarring
Sun damage
Brown spots and pigmentation
Rosacea and redness
Uneven skin tone
Large pores
Skin laxity
Hair thinning
Age-related volume loss
Dull or dehydrated skin
Many patients benefit most from combining treatments for more comprehensive, long-lasting results.
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Yes. Our experienced medical providers perform Botox®, Dysport®, and dermal filler treatments to soften wrinkles, restore facial volume, enhance natural features, and create refreshed, balanced results. Our philosophy is subtle, natural-looking enhancement—helping you look like yourself, just more rested and confident.
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) hair restoration uses your body's own growth factors to stimulate dormant hair follicles and encourage healthier hair growth. PRP can be an excellent option for both men and women experiencing early hair thinning or hair loss. Many patients see the best results when PRP is combined with medical therapies and targeted hair care products.
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Yes. Healthy nutrition is one of the foundations of successful weight management. Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may include nutrition education, meal planning strategies, behavioral coaching, or referrals to our functional nutrition services for more comprehensive support.
We believe lasting results come from creating healthy habits—not following restrictive diets.
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Yes. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect metabolism, body composition, appetite, sleep, and energy levels, making weight loss more challenging than it was in earlier years.
Because Essential also specializes in women's health and menopause care, we can evaluate whether hormonal changes may be contributing to your weight concerns and recommend a comprehensive treatment approach.
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If you've noticed that losing weight has become more difficult despite eating well and staying active, you're not alone. Hormonal changes, aging, menopause, stress, poor sleep, certain medications, insulin resistance, and underlying medical conditions can all make weight loss more challenging.
At Essential, we look beyond the number on the scale to identify the factors that may be preventing your success. Our providers create personalized treatment plans that address the root causes of weight gain—not just the symptoms.
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Medical weight management may be appropriate if you've struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, have experienced weight regain, or have health conditions that could benefit from weight reduction.
During your consultation, we'll review your medical history, current medications, lifestyle, laboratory results (when appropriate), and personal goals to determine whether a medically supervised program is right for you.
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Our providers offer injectable GLP-1 therapies such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.
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Healthy lifestyle habits are an important part of looking and feeling your best, and we encourage every patient to prioritize nutrition, exercise, sleep, and skincare.
However, many concerns—such as age-related volume loss, hormone changes, significant sun damage, hair thinning, or chronic weight management challenges—often benefit from professional medical evaluation and treatment.
Our role is to provide expert guidance and evidence-based solutions that complement the healthy choices you're already making.
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Oh yes. Whether you're maintaining your skincare results, continuing a weight management program, or receiving ongoing hormone therapy, we're committed to supporting you beyond your initial visit.
We'll monitor your progress, answer your questions, adjust your treatment plan as needed, and help you achieve long-term success.
Our goal is to help you make informed decisions without pressure or surprises.
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That's completely normal—and we're here for you.
Many of our patients are trying aesthetic or wellness treatments for the first time. We'll take the time to answer your questions, explain every recommendation, discuss benefits and risks, and make sure you feel informed and comfortable before moving forward.
You'll never be pressured into treatment. Our goal is to help you make confident decisions about your health and care.
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Yes. Our treatments are performed by experienced medical professionals who receive ongoing education and advanced training in aesthetic medicine, women's health, wellness, and patient safety.
Our commitment to continuing education allows us to provide evidence-based care using the latest techniques and technologies.
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We treat a wide variety of skin concerns including:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne and acne scarring
Sun damage
Brown spots and pigmentation
Rosacea and redness
Uneven skin tone
Large pores
Skin laxity
Hair thinning
Age-related volume loss
Dull or dehydrated skin
Many patients benefit most from combining treatments for more comprehensive, long-lasting results.
-
Yes. Our experienced medical providers perform Botox®, Dysport®, and dermal filler treatments to soften wrinkles, restore facial volume, enhance natural features, and create refreshed, balanced results. Our philosophy is subtle, natural-looking enhancement—helping you look like yourself, just more rested and confident.
-
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) hair restoration uses your body's own growth factors to stimulate dormant hair follicles and encourage healthier hair growth. PRP can be an excellent option for both men and women experiencing early hair thinning or hair loss. Many patients see the best results when PRP is combined with medical therapies and targeted hair care products.
-
Yes. Healthy nutrition is one of the foundations of successful weight management. Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may include nutrition education, meal planning strategies, behavioral coaching, or referrals to our functional nutrition services for more comprehensive support.
We believe lasting results come from creating healthy habits—not following restrictive diets.
-
Yes. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect metabolism, body composition, appetite, sleep, and energy levels, making weight loss more challenging than it was in earlier years.
Because Essential also specializes in women's health and menopause care, we can evaluate whether hormonal changes may be contributing to your weight concerns and recommend a comprehensive treatment approach.
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If you've noticed that losing weight has become more difficult despite eating well and staying active, you're not alone. Hormonal changes, aging, menopause, stress, poor sleep, certain medications, insulin resistance, and underlying medical conditions can all make weight loss more challenging.
At Essential, we look beyond the number on the scale to identify the factors that may be preventing your success. Our providers create personalized treatment plans that address the root causes of weight gain—not just the symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Medical weight management may be appropriate if you've struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, have experienced weight regain, or have health conditions that could benefit from weight reduction.
During your consultation, we'll review your medical history, current medications, lifestyle, laboratory results (when appropriate), and personal goals to determine whether a medically supervised program is right for you.
Our goal is to help you make informed decisions without pressure or surprises.
-
Our providers offer injectable GLP-1 therapies such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.
-
Healthy lifestyle habits are an important part of looking and feeling your best, and we encourage every patient to prioritize nutrition, exercise, sleep, and skincare.
However, many concerns—such as age-related volume loss, hormone changes, significant sun damage, hair thinning, or chronic weight management challenges—often benefit from professional medical evaluation and treatment.
Our role is to provide expert guidance and evidence-based solutions that complement the healthy choices you're already making.
-
Oh yes. Whether you're maintaining your skincare results, continuing a weight management program, or receiving ongoing hormone therapy, we're committed to supporting you beyond your initial visit.
We'll monitor your progress, answer your questions, adjust your treatment plan as needed, and help you achieve long-term success.
-
That's completely normal—and we're here for you.
Many of our patients are trying aesthetic or wellness treatments for the first time. We'll take the time to answer your questions, explain every recommendation, discuss benefits and risks, and make sure you feel informed and comfortable before moving forward.
You'll never be pressured into treatment. Our goal is to help you make confident decisions about your health and care.
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Yes. Our treatments are performed by experienced medical professionals who receive ongoing education and advanced training in aesthetic medicine, women's health, wellness, and patient safety.
Our commitment to continuing education allows us to provide evidence-based care using the latest techniques and technologies.
Your best next steps.
Feeling hopeful, but maybe a little overwhelmed by all your options? Use our free Health & Symptom Tracker to identify the primary concerns you’d like to tackle first in the Essential process. Ready to start feeling like yourself again? Book your consultation to get started.