A Touch of Energy Wellness mixes cutting-edge tech with alternative medicine for a custom experience
Dr. Abraham Kuranga and Andi Eubank, co-owners of A Touch of Energy Wellness at 5598 Glenway Ave. on the West Side, know many people, particularly those who’ve never received beauty treatments, have some misconceptions about med spas.
“A lot of people that are getting beauty treatments think—whether it’s Botox, whether it’s fillers, whether it’s any type of augmentation— they think it’s just going to look unnatural and that is not how we approach patients. We want, of course, to give patients whatever results they desire. However, we tend to be more tailored towards the patient and to be more conservative in our management of our treatments,” says Kuranga.
A Touch of Energy Wellness strives to be more than a med spa. It offers cutting-edge med spa beauty treatments like HydraFacials, injectables and body contouring alongside alternative medicine treatments such as acupuncture, cupping and natural medication. Kuranga and Eubank desire to give patients a personalized experience that takes into account their desired outcomes, comfort levels and budget.
It all starts with the first consultation.
“At the initial consultation we will ask you, ‘What is it that you want to do? Tell us what you see in the mirror and what it is you want to improve on,’” says Kuranga. “Once we find all that out, we tend to tailor the treatment plan towards the patient and what their beliefs or what their wants are. And in doing that, we give them multiple options.”
For example, if someone wants lip enhancements, they can choose from dermal fillers, Botox or having their own fat injected into their lips. Those with pain can try acupuncture, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections or steroid injections and pain medication.
“We have a whole multitude of different options available to you to treat one specific [issue]. We tend to tailor towards what the patient wants, what the patient believes and what the patient can afford,” Kuranga says.
To ensure that A Touch of Energy Wellness can continue to offer multiple treatment plans, the wellness center is always adding new cutting-edge treatments and options for patients.
One such treatment is hormone replacement therapy.
“Hormone replacement treatment has had a misconception that it’s only available to women who are postmenopausal and that’s not true,” says Kuranga. Men and women dealing with a variety of issues—such as lack of energy, fatigue, pain, concentration problems, erectile dysfunction and hot flashes—may find relief with hormone replacement therapy. Those interested in the treatment need only to complete some simple bloodwork to identify what could be the problem. Injections are then provided in office.
Those looking to change their sex assignment can also receive hormone replacement therapy at A Touch of Energy Wellness.
Other new therapies at the center include a HydraFacial machine, which combines a traditional facial with serums and lymphatic massage and drainage, and VISIA skin analysis, which painlessly takes a scan of a patient’s face to see if there is any sun damage, wrinkles or other issues in the deepest layers of the skin.
“We can take a look at that, show it to the patient and then give you a plan going forward on how to address those concerns,” says Kuranga.
Ultimately, for Kuranga and Eubank, their business is all about providing people with the treatment options that give patients what they want and are comfortable with.
“These things may seem daunting or painful. They may seem expensive, but again, we offer alternative options to you as well,” says Kuranga. “There’s a lot of alternative options to the traditional things we offer. We explore those options.”
Getting Summer Ready
If you’re looking to make some changes to your appearance for the summer, A Touch of Energy Wellness has several treatments that may help you achieve your desired results. Options include:
– VISIA Skin Analysis, which can show any potential issues under the skin before you spend time in the sun.
– Body enhancement and contouring services, which can boost your self-confidence before you put on your swimsuit.
– Laser hair removal.
– Spray tanning.
Dr. Abraham Kuranga, co-owner of A Touch of Energy Wellness, recommends getting these treatments as soon as possible so you’re ready when summer hits. “If you want to be ready for summertime come May, June and July, now’s the time to go ahead and get those services done so you can heal and be ready for the summer.”
