MPA Pillar Guides
The long-form guides for nurse practitioners building aesthetic practices.
The structural and operational topics that don't fit in a state page or an FAQ. Written by Faisal Darwiche, NP — 27 years, three practices opened (one sold to a strategic).
How to Open a Medspa as a Nurse Practitioner — Complete 2026 Guide
The full operating playbook for nurse practitioners opening an aesthetic practice in 2026: scope, structure, supplier sequence, 90-day build, pricing, retention. Written by Faisal Darwiche, NP.
Medspa Startup Costs in 2026 — Real Numbers, Honest Bands
Real startup cost ranges for an NP-owned aesthetic practice in 2026: build-out, inventory, insurance, medical director, marketing, operating runway. No fluff, no income claims. Faisal Darwiche, NP.
How to Become an Aesthetic Injector — NP, RN, and PA Pathways
The complete credential and training pathway to become an aesthetic injector in 2026: NP, RN, and PA paths, timeline, costs, what each credential unlocks. By Faisal Darwiche, NP.