What began as a nutrition practice rooted in science and concern for community health is now expanding into whole-person wellness. Deena LaJoie, founder of Idaho Nutrition, has opened Ascend Med Spa, bringing skin care and aesthetic services into the fold of her long-standing focus on nutrition and lifestyle education.
With 6 dietitians and a nurse practitioner on staff and a growing client base, LaJoie saw a need for integrating services that address confidence, healthy aging, and vitality. “There is so much stress in our lives today. People deserve to feel well both inside and out,” she says. “We are creating a space where our clients can focus on multiple aspects of wellness in a peaceful and inviting environment.”
Ascend offers a range of regenerative and aesthetic treatments, from facials and skincare focusing on anti-aging, hydrating, and blemish control to microneedling, LED light therapy, body contouring and injectables—all supported by a wellness team that includes an experienced nurse practitioner. Services also include GLP-1 weight loss medications combined with health coaching.
Though the services have expanded, LaJoie’s mission hasn’t changed. “Whether it’s your health, your appearance, or your mindset,” she says, “we’re helping people take a step forward—helping people be healthier, feel better, and be confident in their own skin.” AscendMedspa.com