BEAUTILAB
Birmingham’s newest med spa is pioneering longevity-based beauty
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BEAUTILAB, Birmingham’s newest medical spa, blends high-end aesthetic artistry with science-based wellness programs. Founded and led by board certified medical doctors, BEAUTILAB’s team of board-certified physician associates and aesthetic specialists is united by one mission: to deliver results that look good, feel good and support long-term health. From peptide therapy and regenerative injectables to skin rejuvenation, weight-loss guidance and performance-focused treatments, BEAUTILAB approaches aging from the inside out.
What makes BEAUTILAB unique is its precision-driven model. Instead of offering isolated services, the team uses tools like InBody composition scans, ImagePro analysis and biomarker-based planning to design customized protocols. Clients leave looking refreshed, but the results are rooted in cellular and metabolic health.
Physician Associate Laura Idita sees 2026 as “the year of personalized and focused treatment plans.” Idita says, “Clients aren’t just looking for treatments anymore — they’re looking for guidance. Whether it’s GLP-1 support or NAD+ therapy, the trend is toward intentional, long-term protocols.”
When it comes to winter wellness, Idita recommends routines that support metabolism and immunity. “I always tell clients to get morning light to balance cortisol, take vitamin D and omega-3s and fit in activity — even 15-minute walks after meals. Infrared or red-light sessions can make a huge difference, too.” For those on GLP-1s, she says winter is the best time to build strength since muscle preservation is key.
Physician Associate Kristie Bonner agrees that the future is personalized. “People want to feel good, function well and age slower,” she says. She predicts that regenerative treatments, including peptides, exosomes and biostimulatory fillers, will define 2026.
“The biggest trend is precision. Comprehensive labs, biomarkers, microbiome testing — even genetics — will shape plans that work with a patient’s biology.”
Both Idita and Bonner emphasize one truth: hormones, metabolism and aging well are inseparable.
BIONICC BODY SCREENING
Proactive, predictive and personal: this is the future of early detection
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Bionicc Body Screening in Southfield is Michigan’s first full-body MRI center, and the mission behind it is deeply personal. The center was founded by CMO Ryan Ringold, in honor of his late father, Dr. Warren Ringold, who battled cancer twice and wanted to give others access to early detection that could save lives.
Ryan Ringold says most people don’t realize how much traditional screenings miss.
“Routine screenings miss 71 percent of all cancers,” he says. “Bionicc gives people a comprehensive look at the brain, liver, pancreas — all areas that are never examined unless symptoms appear.”
With no insurance hurdles and no referrals required, clients receive a detailed, radiation-free overview of their overall physiology, including tumors, aneurysms, organ disease and spinal abnormalities.
Looking ahead to 2026, Ringold predicts a major shift.
“We’re moving from passive to predictive wellness,” he says. AI will begin interpreting scans and labs in real time, Millennial adults will increasingly seek proof, not reassurance, of their health, and wearables will evolve into true medical-grade devices.
Bionicc offers precisely what this new wellness mindset demands: clarity, control, and early action.
“We don’t hope for health,” Ringold says. “We verify it.”
SYNERGY STUDIO EMS
The High-efficiency fitness solution for busy families
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Synergy Studio EMS delivers a modern fitness solution for busy families by bringing 20-minute, full-body EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) sessions directly to clients’ homes or offices. Founded by Mark Gonzales, Laura Gonzales and Marines veteran Juan Rincon, the Birmingham-based mobile model makes high-efficiency workouts accessible to people who struggle to fit traditional gym time into demanding schedules.
Cofounder Laura Gonzales discovered EMS while navigating life with a newborn.
“As much as I love long gym sessions, I had to modify my routine,” Gonzales says. “EMS has been a lifesaver. A quick workout in my living room has dramatically improved my core strength.”
For 2026, Gonzales sees wearable technology becoming essential.
“Wearables are no longer a trend, they’re a tool,” she says. Devices like Oura, Apple Watch and Fitbit will integrate AI to provide personalized recommendations based on sleep, recovery, stress and nutrition. In fact, Synergy’s own training platform already uses data to tailor each session.
Gonzales says EMS fills a gap that traditional workouts can’t.
“Traditional exercise activates about 40 to 60 percent of muscle fibers,” she notes. “EMS engages up to 90 percent. It’s especially helpful for people recovering from childbirth or injury, or those who consistently skip certain muscle groups.”
The combination of EMS and data-driven wellness allows clients to rebuild strength, support pelvic floor stability and improve performance without the strain of high-impact training.
HILLS ENT INSTITUTE
Modern ENT care that fits your life
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Hills ENT Institute in Bloomfield Hills, founded by Dr. David P. Schleimer, focuses on individualized care for sinus, allergy and nasal breathing issues. The practice specializes in creating treatment plans that enhance daily quality of life while minimizing downtime.
Schleimer says one major 2026 trend is the rise of office-based ENT treatments.
“Life is incredibly busy for everyone, and people can’t take a week off to recover,” he says. “Options like balloon sinus dilation or radiofrequency ablation offer meaningful improvement with only an afternoon or a day of downtime.”
When it comes to winter wellness, Schleimer’s advice is simple: moisture.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he says. “Dry furnace air dramatically increases the risk of nosebleeds. Keeping the nose hydrated with saline spray, ointment or humidified air can prevent irritation before it begins.”
His approach reflects the Institute’s philosophy: clear communication, shared goals and treatment strategies that fit real life.