Aesthetic Authority

Dr. Flora Waples, founder of Restore Medical Spa, shares her journey from an ER physician to a pioneer in regenerative and aesthetic medicine. She recounts the spa’s humble beginnings, just one treatment room and a dream, with her sister and business partner, Dominique, running the front desk. Over 13 years, they’ve grown to multiple locations by navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, including the steep learning curve of managing finances, training staff, and scaling effectively. Dr. Waples discusses her passion for using the body’s own regenerative abilities such as stem cells and bio-fillers, as a shift away from synthetic injectables, emphasizing a holistic approach to aging and vitality. She also opens up about the brutal early years, the importance of mindset in overcoming adversity, and her refusal to give up control to private equity, preferring to grow organically. Through innovation, grit, and a mission to make aging optional, Flora and Dominique have built a thriving, mission-driven business.