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Experience the Awaken Difference

With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, advanced medical expertise, and a passion for natural-looking rejuvenation, Dr. Yalavarthi is here to guide you on your journey to confidence, beauty, and total well-being.

Meet Dr. Erica Yalavarthi

Your Trusted Physician for Aesthetic & Wellness Care

At Awaken Face and Body Wellness, we believe in a whole-body approach to beauty, confidence, and well-being, starting with expert guidance. Dr. Erica Yalavarthi, our Medical Director, brings over 20 years of experience in medicine, aesthetics, and longevity-focused care, providing patients with personalized, physician-led treatments that enhance inner and outer beauty and vitality.

With a background in family medicine, aesthetics, and longevity optimization, Dr. Yalavarthi combines her medical expertise with an artistic eye to deliver natural, customized results. Whether you are seeking non-surgical rejuvenation, advanced skin and body treatments, or long-term health optimization, her patient-first approach ensures concierge-level care with exceptional outcomes.

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About Dr. Erica Yalavarthi

Dr. Erica Yalavarthi is a board-certified family medicine physician with a passion for helping patients achieve total body confidence and wellness. She received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed her residency at Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center.

Throughout her career, she has focused on evidence-based, personalized medicine, which has led her to specialize in aesthetic enhancements, longevity medicine, weight loss and hormone optimization. She believes that true beauty and wellness come from a balance of advanced treatments, lifestyle modifications, and expert care. She is dedicated to helping every patient feel like the best version of themselves.

Beyond the Practice A Passion for Patient Care

Outside the treatment room, Dr. Yalavarthi is passionate about continual learning, innovation, and staying at the forefront of aesthetics and wellness advancements. She regularly attends national conferences, advanced training courses, and medical symposiums to bring her patients the most cutting-edge treatments.

When she’s not helping patients achieve their beauty and wellness goals, she enjoys spending time with family, exploring health and fitness trends, and embracing a balanced lifestyle—values she brings to her work at Awaken.

The Team

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Kayla, Business Director

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Shelby, Licensed Aesthetician

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Deema, Aesthetic Nurse Injector