518 Medspa

518 Medspa Providing Health, Beauty, and Wellness treatments for New York's Capital District

For a long time, women were expected to just deal with menopause.Hot flashes, bad sleep, brain fog, mood shifts, vaginal...
06/24/2026

For a long time, women were expected to just deal with menopause.

Hot flashes, bad sleep, brain fog, mood shifts, vaginal dryness — all dismissed as “just part of aging.”

And for years, real options were clouded by fear from one old, misunderstood study that shaped the HRT conversation.

But the conversation has changed.

Menopause is natural.
White-knuckling it doesn’t have to be.

If you feel like you aren’t being heard — or you’re ready for real support — book the intro call through the link below:
https://518medspa.practicebetter.io/ #/6601c1f0f578000a92f1f0e6/bookings?r=69aaff55ff3c00c8804d862b

06/22/2026

Sometimes the answer isn’t more skincare.

It’s better skincare.

One effective product can do more for your skin than a bathroom full of half-working ones.

If your routine feels busy but your skin still feels confused, this is your sign to simplify.

Most drugstore skincare uses good ingredients at the wrong strengths, in formulas that don’t absorb well enough to reall...
06/09/2026

Most drugstore skincare uses good ingredients at the wrong strengths, in formulas that don’t absorb well enough to really work.

Medical-grade products like SkinCeuticals are different: they’re tested for results, designed for proper absorption, and contain clinically proven concentrations of active ingredients.

Yes, the price difference is real — but so is the difference in results. I’m happy to create a custom regimen for any skin type. If budget is a concern, start with just one great product — I’ll tell you exactly which one to choose.



Six months into the year and I keep coming back to this:This job teaches me as much as I teach my patients.Every consult...
06/04/2026

Six months into the year and I keep coming back to this:
This job teaches me as much as I teach my patients.

Every consultation is a reminder that individualized care matters deeply.
I’ve sat across from women who spent years being told they were “fine” when they knew something was off.

Men who finally feel like themselves again after struggling quietly for years. Patients who are down 30 pounds and smiling in a way that has nothing to do with the number on the scale.

I don’t take any of that lightly.
Thank you for trusting me with your health, your goals, your frustrations, and your stories. It means more than you know.

If you’re planning summer skin treatments, timing matters.Chemical peels should ideally be finished 4–6 weeks before pea...
06/01/2026

If you’re planning summer skin treatments, timing matters.

Chemical peels should ideally be finished 4–6 weeks before peak sun exposure — which means now is the sweet spot.

Microchanneling can be a great option too, but skin is more photosensitive afterward, so planning ahead matters.

And whatever you do…
please do not start retinol right before a beach week.

Spring is for treating. Summer is for protecting.
Please do not start retinol right before a beach week.

Book a consult now via the link below.
https://518medspa.practicebetter.io/ #/6601c1f0f578000a92f1f0e6/bookings?r=69aaff55ff3c00c8804d862b&step=services

05/27/2026

Not sure what happens during a hormone consult?

We take the time to look at the full picture — symptoms, health history, goals, and labs — so the conversation goes beyond just “your numbers look normal.”

If treatment makes sense, we talk through your options together.
Thoughtful. Personalized. No pressure.

Book the intro call through the link below:
https://518medspa.practicebetter.io/ #/6601c1f0f578000a92f1f0e6/bookings?r=69aaff55ff3c00c8804d862b

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and I want to talk sunscreen. Not the greasy stuff from the drugstore — properly for...
05/25/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and I want to talk sunscreen.

Not the greasy stuff from the drugstore — properly formulated broad-spectrum SPF that doesn't pill under makeup, doesn't break you out, and actually protects.

At 518 Medspa, I carry SkinCeuticals medical-grade SPF, and I genuinely use it myself. This is the one skincare step I'd never skip — not even in Albany in November.

Part 2 of our GLP‑1 research series 🧬There’s been no shortage of scary headlines about GLP‑1s. But when you actually loo...
05/22/2026

Part 2 of our GLP‑1 research series 🧬
There’s been no shortage of scary headlines about GLP‑1s. But when you actually look at the data, the story is a lot more nuanced — especially for your liver.

In this study, most of the “weight loss” wasn’t precious muscle… it was liver fat, water, and glycogen. In other words, GLP‑1s may be changing more than the number on the scale.

I’m not here to fear‑monger — I’m here to help you understand what the research really shows so you can make informed decisions.
Swipe through to see where the weight actually came from and what it could mean for your liver health.

At 518 Med Spa, we use GLP‑1s thoughtfully as part of a comprehensive, liver‑friendly approach to weight loss. We'd love to be part of your journey. Set up time to chat with us via this link.
https://518medspa.practicebetter.io/ #/6601c1f0f578000a92f1f0e6/bookings?r=69aaff55ff3c00c8804d862b&step=services

05/21/2026

Listen to your body.

A lot of women are told their labs are “normal” and still know something feels off.

That’s because the conversation shouldn’t stop at the numbers. Sleep, mood, energy, focus, libido, weight changes — all of it matters.

If you’ve been feeling off and want a more thoughtful look at what’s going on, book the intro call through the link below:
https://518medspa.practicebetter.io/ #/6601c1f0f578000a92f1f0e6/bookings?r=69aaff55ff3c00c8804d862b&step=services

GLP‑1s and muscle loss: the story is more nuanced than the headlines.New research highlighted in the Washington Post sug...
05/20/2026

GLP‑1s and muscle loss: the story is more nuanced than the headlines.
New research highlighted in the Washington Post suggests muscle loss may be less than we thought—especially when you have:
• Enough protein�• Smart strength training�• A medically guided plan

If you’re on (or considering) a GLP‑1 and worried about muscle, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Weight loss support should protect muscle, too. If you want a plan built around more than just the prescription, book a consult via this link below.
https://518medspa.practicebetter.io/ #/6601c1f0f578000a92f1f0e6/bookings?r=69aaff55ff3c00c8804d862b&step=services

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