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Magnolia Aesthetics & Wellness

Woman-owned Twin Cities medical aesthetics & wellness clinic. Never overdone.

Michelle is a Nurse Practitioner, who prides herself on a holistic and conservative approach to women's health and beauty. 👩🏼‍⚕️

Naturally beautiful.

03/02/2026

Why does your body respond differently in your 40s even when your workouts and nutrition haven’t changed?

We see this every week.

Women who are consistent. Disciplined. Doing all the “right” things. And still noticing more abdominal fat, slower recovery, and gradual muscle loss.

This is not a motivation problem.

It’s physiology.

Estrogen fluctuates.
Testosterone declines.
Insulin resistance increases.
Cortisol rises.
Sleep fragments.

Over time, those shifts change body composition, even if the scale barely moves.

That’s why we don’t start with restriction.

We start with labs.
We evaluate hormones, insulin, inflammation, thyroid, and cortisol patterns.
When appropriate, we use hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and GLP-1 medications strategically (always inside a plan that protects muscle).

Muscle preservation is metabolic protection.

If your body feels different, it doesn’t need more punishment. It needs a different strategy.

If this resonates, book a consultation with one of our providers at the link in bio. We’ll sit down, look at the full picture, and build a plan that makes sense for you.

02/27/2026

These are the kind of results we love to celebrate. 🫶

Not just the jeans fitting again. Not just the number on the scale. But the woman who was doing everything “right” and finally understands why her body wasn’t responding.

If you are working out, eating well, and still not seeing the results you want, this is not a willpower issue.

For many women in their late 30s and 40s, we see:
• Fluctuating hormones in perimenopause
• Declining progesterone disrupting sleep
• Shifts in estrogen impacting fat distribution
• Lower testosterone affecting muscle and energy
• Increasing insulin resistance making fat loss harder

You cannot out-work these things!

At Magnolia, we run comprehensive labs. We assess hormone patterns, insulin resistance, and inflammation. We evaluate sleep, strength, nutrition, and stress. When medically appropriate, we provide prescription support. And we build a personalized plan around your body, not a generic template.

Our goal is not just weight loss. It is clarity. Energy. Strength. Confidence. Feeling like YOU again.

If you are tired of trying harder and getting nowhere, it may be time to look deeper.

Book your consultation at the link in our bio, so we can start connecting the dots for you.

02/25/2026

If your skin feels dull, uneven, pigmented, or like it aged quickly this winter… this is your window.

A VI Peel isn’t just a surface exfoliation. It’s a medical-grade treatment designed to:

• Break up stubborn pigmentation
• Improve melasma
• Clear hormonal acne
• Smooth fine lines and texture
• Stimulate collagen production
• Brighten overall tone

For many women in their late 30s and 40s, skin changes accelerate during hormonal shifts. Pigment lingers longer. Breakouts take longer to heal. Collagen production slows.

A properly timed peel can reset that process. And spring is one of the best times to do a peel because sun exposure is still manageable, but we’re coming out of winter damage. It’s the ideal window to correct pigment and texture before summer makes deeper treatments harder to do safely.

At Magnolia, we evaluate your skin type, pigment patterns, and overall goals before recommending treatment. Strategy matters. Not every peel is one-size-fits-all.

In March, we’re offering $50 off VI Peels!
Plus, first 4 to book will receive a complimentary VI Derm Retinal Moisturizer ($110 value) to enhance and extend results.

These are already filling quickly, and peel season in Minnesota doesn’t last long.

If you’ve been thinking about addressing pigmentation, texture, or hormonal skin changes, this is a smart time to start.

Book at the link in bio. If you’re unsure whether it’s right for you, send us a message and we’re happy to guide you.

02/13/2026

Our favorite kind of love notes?
The ones that come from the treatment room. ❤️

Lip hydration is one of those services that looks effortless when it’s done well, but it’s never accidental.

At Magnolia, our approach is always conservative, thoughtful, and built around enhancing your natural shape. A little swelling can happen. A small bruise sometimes does too. But when the technique is precise and intentional, even the healing phase looks beautiful.

This kind of feedback means everything to us. 🫶

Right now, with any lip hydration service booked during February, you’ll receive a complimentary Lip Beauty Bundle ($90 value) featuring some of our favorite lip essentials to keep your results soft, smooth, and supported at home.

If lip hydration has been on your mind, this is the perfect time to schedule.

Book your consultation at the link in bio. We can’t wait to see you. 💋

02/11/2026

GLP-1s are everywhere right now.

And many women walk into our clinic already on them.

Frustrated.
Discouraged.
Wondering why they feel depleted instead of better.

What we see often, especially in perimenopause, is this: The medication isn’t the problem. The lack of strategy is.

During perimenopause, estrogen fluctuations impact insulin sensitivity, inflammation, muscle mass, sleep, and stress response. Appetite signaling changes. Recovery changes. Body composition changes.

If you layer a medication onto that without evaluating labs, muscle mass, protein intake, micronutrients, cortisol patterns, or hormone shifts, the body can feel worse instead of supported.

This is where our approach is different.

Microdosing, when appropriate, is used intentionally, not aggressively.

✨Dosing is individualized.
✨Muscle preservation is prioritized.
✨Inflammation and metabolic markers are monitored.
✨Hormone patterns are considered.
✨And food is structured to support, not starve.

This is why we see results. This is why women finally break through plateaus. This is why stubborn weight they have been trying to lose for years begins to shift.

GLP-1s are not a stand-alone solution inside our clinic. They are one tool within a comprehensive metabolic plan.

And for many women who come in after trying it on their own, what changes isn’t just the dose.

It’s the oversight.
It’s the monitoring.
It’s finally feeling heard.

If you have tried GLP-1s and felt discouraged, or you are considering them but want to do it thoughtfully, start with a 15-minute Discovery Call.

We will evaluate your history before making any decisions.

Because in perimenopause, strategy matters.

Important note: This post is for educational purposes only. The observations shared reflect patterns seen in our patients under medical supervision. Individual outcomes vary. A comprehensive consultation and individualized treatment plan always come first.

02/09/2026

If lip balm isn’t cutting it anymore, this post is for you.

For many women in their late 30s and 40s, this is part of perimenopause. Hormonal shifts can quietly change how the lips hold moisture, heal, and maintain structure.

At Magnolia, we see this every week. Our role isn’t to rush you into anything or push a certain look. It’s to listen, explain what’s happening, and help you choose support that feels right, whether that’s subtle hydration, fuller lips, or simply feeling more confident again.

✨ All month long: We’re offering a complimentary lip care bundle ($90 value) with lip hydration service.

If you’re curious whether this service is the right fit for you, we invite you to schedule a consultation. We’ll talk through your goals and help you decide what makes sense!

02/06/2026

We see the same pattern over and over: women in their mid to late 30s and beyond who are disciplined, driven, and consistent, yet suddenly not sleeping well, feeling less desire, and stuck in a body that is not responding the way it used to.

This usually isn’t about effort.
It is about physiology changing under sustained stress and shifting hormone signaling.

When the nervous system stays activated for too long, the body shifts into protection mode. Sleep becomes lighter. Inflammation lingers. Metabolism adapts. Libido often dips. Interventions that once worked stop landing the same way.

At Magnolia, we do not rush to layer treatments on top of that. We assess first and address the foundations. Nervous system load, sleep quality, inflammatory burden, and hormone communication are evaluated in the order the body needs.

This is what a medically informed self-care approach looks like in this season of life. Precise, personalized, and paced for long-term results.

If you are curious whether intervention is the next best step, we offer a complimentary 15-minute call with Michelle, our Nurse Practitioners. It is a space to ask questions, talk through what has changed, and decide thoughtfully how to move forward.

Book your free call at the link in our bio.

02/02/2026

This February, we’ve curated a few thoughtful ways for you to take care of you. 🤍

From a Valentine’s Day facial special to complimentary lip care throughout the month, these offerings are designed to feel supportive, easy, and intentional.

Book your February self-care at the link in bio.

Address

2826 W 43rd Street
Minneapolis, MN
55410

Website

https://www.magnoliaaestheticsandwellnessmn.com/, https://michelledewald.hughandgrace.com/

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