What Empower Aesthetics does

Empower Aesthetics is a private equity-backed medical aesthetics rollup platform headquartered in Austin, Texas, formed in July 2023 by Chicago-based microcap investor Shore Capital Partners (approximately $6-9.1 billion AUM). The company (legal entity SCP Medspa Services, LLC) acquires and partners with growth-minded med spa and aesthetic practices across the United States, providing capital, back-office support (payroll, bill pay), multi-channel marketing, analytics, group purchasing, and talent development, while allowing partner practices to retain their local brand identity and clinical autonomy. As of late 2025, the platform comprises 12 partner practices operating 20 locations across six states (Texas, Tennessee, New York, Ohio/Kentucky, Missouri, Rhode Island), including brands such as SLK Clinic, BCRN Aesthetics, DermaTouch RN, AWSkinCo+, Artistry of Face, Livio Med Spa, Georgous Aesthetic Bar, SeaMist MedSpa, and Revitalize SkinMD. Service offerings across the network include Botox and dermal filler injectables, body contouring, laser treatments, microneedling, IV therapy, and hormone replacement.

The company generates revenue through its managed-services platform partnership model, capturing economics from the combined operating performance of its partner network following acquisitions. Go-to-market is direct: the company identifies, engages, and negotiates with target aesthetic entrepreneurs, typically structuring deals with a cash component at close (industry benchmark 60-80% cash) plus rollover equity to align sellers with platform performance. Empower's leadership has transitioned twice in the company's brief history: from founding CEO Jeff Helfgott to Alyssa Rapp in January 2024 (under whom the platform grew five-fold), and to Chidinma Asonye in May 2026, who is repositioning emphasis toward same-store performance and operational consistency.

Empower does not disclose proprietary technology; its differentiation derives from capital access, operational integration, network effects across practices, and Shore Capital's healthcare services portfolio expertise. The company has 101-250 employees, a board including former PE-backed healthcare CEOs and a board-certified dermatologist, and operates as part of Shore Capital's broader 25+ healthcare sister-company ecosystem. No public revenue figures, funding rounds, or patent portfolio are disclosed.

Name

Empower Aesthetics

Legal name

SCP Medspa Services, LLC

Website

https://www.empower.spa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Empower Aesthetics is a PE-backed medical aesthetics platform that acquires and partners with med spas across the U.S., providing capital, back-office support, marketing, analytics, and talent development to help aesthetic entrepreneurs scale while retaining local brand identity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetics Platform Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211), Beauty Salons (812112)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Spas (Medi-Spa) (HSADAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN), Medical Spas (Medi-Spas) (HSALAFAB)

Keywords

• Medical aesthetics platform
• Med spa partnerships
• Practice management support
• Aesthetic practice acquisitions
• PE-backed healthcare rollup

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Platform Partnership Model: Empower Aesthetics generates revenue by acquiring or partnering with medical aesthetic practices, providing them with capital, operational support, marketing resources, and shared services. The platform enables partner practices to scale through the company's resources while Empower benefits from the combined growth and performance of its partner network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Empower Aesthetics acquires and partners with mid-market med spas and aesthetic practices, providing them with growth capital, back office support (payroll, bill pay), multi-channel marketing, analytics, and talent development. Partner practices retain their local brand identity while accessing shared operational infrastructure and resources. The platform also encompasses the consolidated med spa brands themselves (e.g., SLK Clinic, BCRN Aesthetics, DermaTouch RN) which deliver non-invasive cosmetic services such as Botox, dermal fillers, body contouring, and laser treatments to patients across the United States.

Product overview

Empower Aesthetics operates as a national medical aesthetics platform that consolidates independent med spas and aesthetic practices under a unified growth-oriented structure. The platform consists of the core Empower Aesthetics Platform offering back office support, multi-channel marketing, analytics, and talent development, along with 12 acquired partner practices spanning multiple U.S. states including Texas, Tennessee, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, and Rhode Island. Partner practices maintain their local identities while benefiting from shared resources, operational support, and capital from private equity firm Shore Capital Partners. The platform specializes in non-invasive cosmetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, body contouring, laser treatments, and advanced skincare services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Empower Aesthetics Platform Partnership Platform offering for growth-minded med spa and aesthetic entrepreneurs. Provides back office support (payroll, bill pay), growth/marketing services, analytics, and talent development to partnered or acquired practices that retain local brand identity.
• SLK Clinic Medical aesthetics practice offering aesthetic medicine, skincare, and beauty services in Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 2019 by Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Stieber.
• BCRN Aesthetics Houston-based medical aesthetic practice offering cosmetic injectables, advanced skincare, and non-invasive procedures. Founded in 2012 as Rejuviface, rebranded in 2017 by Registered Nurse Bri Collins.
• DermaTouch RN Houston and San Antonio, Texas aesthetic and wellness center offering advanced injectables and CoolSculpting ELITE. Founded in 2006 by Renee Moschitto, ranked top 20 provider of Botox and Juvederm in the U.S.
• AWSkinCo+ Medical spa and wellness center with three locations in Cool Springs, Franklin, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Founded in 2008 by Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Amy Hatcher, an Allergan Medical Institute faculty member.
• The Artistry of Face Albany, New York medical aesthetic practice offering neurotoxin, dermal fillers, body contouring, and energy/light-based treatments. Founded in 2016 by Nurse Practitioner Kelly Heffernan.
• Livio Med Spa Premier skincare and wellness provider in Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky offering Botox, dermal fillers, and microneedling. Founded in 2020 by certified nurse practitioner Lisa McMillan.
• Georgous Aesthetic Bar Kansas City, Missouri med spa specializing in non-surgical aesthetics including Botox, Juvéderm filler, Diamond Glow Facial Treatment, and BootYLIFT. Founded in 2019 by mother-daughter duo Georgia and Mary Kate Cirese.
• SeaMist MedSpa Rhode Island med spa in Newport and Wakefield offering injectables, dermal fillers, laser treatments, microneedling, IV therapy, and hormone replacement. Built by Dr. Mary Christina Simpson.
• Revitalize SkinMD Waco, Texas medical spa offering comprehensive aesthetic medical services. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Vikas Patel and Priti Patel.
• Glow Medical Spa Medical spa in Franklin, Tennessee; one of Empower's women-led partner practices.
• Glow Medical Aesthetics Medical spa in Houston, Texas; one of Empower's partner practices in the Southwest U.S.
• Monroe Medspa Medical spa partner practice located in New York state.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded five-fold to 12 partner practices while delivering organic growth ahead of industry trends under CEO Alyssa Rapp's leadership from 2024-2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GLOW Medical SpacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Medical spa in Franklin, Tennessee. One of three new partnerships announced in August 2025. Partnership reflects Empower's strategy of partnering with women-led aesthetic practices.
• Glow Medical AestheticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Medical spa in Houston, Texas. One of three new partnerships announced in August 2025 expanding Empower's Texas footprint.
• Revitalize SkinMDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2025Medical spa in Waco, Texas. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Vikas Patel and Priti Patel. Skytale Group served as exclusive sell-side advisor for the transaction. Partnership expands Empower's Texas presence.
• Skytale GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 June 2025Skytale Group served as the exclusive sell-side financial advisor to Revitalize SkinMD on its affiliation with Empower Aesthetics. Dallas-based advisory firm handled the advisory mandate for the transaction.
• SeaMist MedSpacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2025Premier provider of advanced skincare and wellness treatments with locations in Newport and Wakefield, Rhode Island. Built on the vision of Dr. Mary Christina Simpson. Offers injectables, dermal fillers, laser treatments, microneedling, and wellness therapies such as IV therapy and hormone replacement. Partnership expands Empower's network to the Northeast U.S.
• Georgous Aesthetic BarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2024Nationally recognized med spa specializing in non-surgical medical aesthetics treatments in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 2019 by mother-daughter duo Georgia and Mary Kate Cirese. Provides Botox injectables, Juvéderm filler, Diamond Glow Facial Treatment, BootYLIFT, and more. Partnership provides additional support to elevate patient experience while maintaining local identity.
• Livio Med SpacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2024Premier provider of advanced skincare and wellness treatments with locations in Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky. Founded in 2020 by certified nurse practitioner Lisa McMillan with over 30 years of experience. Provides Botox, dermal fillers, and microneedling treatments. Known for gentle and natural approach to rejuvenation. Partnership enables scaling with Empower's resources while maintaining local feel.
• DermaTouch RNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2024State-of-the-art aesthetic and wellness center with locations in Houston and San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 2006 by Renee Moschitto, Registered Nurse and Founder of the Texas Association of Aesthetic Nurses. Ranked as top 20 provider of Botox and Juvederm in the country. Partnership strengthens Empower's Southwest U.S. presence.
• AWSkinCo+coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2024Medical spa and wellness center with three locations in Cool Springs, Franklin, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Founded in 2008 by Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Amy Hatcher. Pioneer in aesthetics industry, national Accelerate faculty member for Allergan Medical Institute. Partnership expands Empower into Southeast U.S.
• BCRN AestheticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2023Leading medical aesthetic practice in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2012 as Rejuviface, rebranded as BCRN Aesthetics in 2017 by Registered Nurse and Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network (GAIN) Trainer Bri Collins. Home to Houston's leading advanced aesthetic injectors. Focuses on cosmetic injectables, advanced skincare, and non-invasive procedures.
• The Artistry of FacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2023Leading medical aesthetic practice in Albany, New York. Founded in 2016 by Nurse Practitioner Kelly Heffernan with 18 years of aesthetics and plastic surgery experience. Offers neurotoxin procedures, dermal filler procedures, body contouring, energy and light-based treatments. Expanding to include Glens Falls location. Partnership expands Empower's Northeast presence.
• SLK CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2023SLK Clinic (pronounced silk) is a leading provider of aesthetic medicine, skincare and beauty with locations in Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 2019 by Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Stieber. Provides aesthetic services leveraging state-of-the-art technology for all skin colors. Partnership enables SLK to scale alongside Empower's growing portfolio while maintaining clinical excellence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ideal Image: Largest U.S. med spa chain offering Botox, fillers, laser hair removal and body contouring. PE-backed (Bain Capital) and operating a multi-location roll-up model directly comparable to Empower Aesthetics' partnership/acquisition-driven platform strategy.
• Privé-Swiss Medspa: Multi-location medical aesthetics brand offering injectables, laser, and skin treatments. Comparable to Empower as a roll-up-style med spa brand targeting similar mid-market consumers.
• LaserAway: Largest U.S. laser hair removal and aesthetic services chain with national footprint. Comparable to Empower as a multi-location med spa operator offering injectables, laser, and body treatments across multiple states.
• SkinSpirit: Multi-location medical aesthetics brand offering injectables, laser, and skin treatments with multiple U.S. clinic locations. Comparable to Empower as a premium-positioned med spa brand expanding through a mix of corporate and partner locations.

Others

• HintMD: Aesthetic practice technology and patient engagement platform serving med spa providers. Adjacent comparable to Empower's practice-technology and analytics layer within its platform offering.
• Aesthetic Brand Marketing (ABM): Allergan-partnered aesthetic services network and consulting group supporting medical aesthetic practices with business development and operational services. Adjacent to Empower's back-office and marketing platform layer for partner practices.

Regional players

• Project Skin MD: Multi-location medical aesthetics and dermatology brand operating in western Canada/U.S. markets. Comparable to Empower as a regionally concentrated, doctor-led med spa brand with services overlapping Empower's partner offerings (Botox, fillers, skin treatments).

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Large dermatology and cosmetic surgery group with locations across the U.S. providing medical aesthetics, dermatology and skin care services. Overlaps with Empower's clinical/medical aesthetics positioning at greater scale and broader service mix.
• Sono Bello: National body-contouring and aesthetics provider with 80+ locations. Comparable to Empower as a multi-location, PE-influenced aesthetics platform, though Sono Bello focuses on surgical body contouring rather than injectables.

Emerging players

• Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates: Multi-provider medical aesthetics and plastic surgery group. Comparable to Empower as a smaller-scale roll-up of independent aesthetic practices serving similar patient demographics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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