Wellness & Internal Health in

Ventura & Thousand Oaks

Feel better from the inside out.

At XOXO Beauty Med Spa, we focus on simple, steady steps that move your health in the right direction.

Your plan can include vitamin injections, GLP-1 care, smart supplements, and bioidentical HRT. Everything is customized and medically guided.

Vitamin Injections

Targeted nutrients delivered by a quick intramuscular shot. This route can bypass common absorption issues, which is useful for people with proven deficiencies like B12 from pernicious anemia or after certain GI surgeries.

Why B12 is a common choice

B12 supports red blood cell formation and the nervous system. Injections are a standard treatment when absorption is impaired, such as pernicious anemia. Oral high-dose B12 can also work for some, but injections remain a first-line option when absorption is blocked.

What you may notice

If you were deficient, energy, concentration, or tingling can improve as levels normalize. If you were not deficient, extra B12 does not add benefits. We test, then treat.

Safety notes

B12 injections are generally well tolerated. Rare risks include allergic reactions. Your clinician will review your history and medications.

Bottom line: We correct deficiencies and avoid “more for the sake of more.” Food first, targeted support when needed.

GLP-1 Monitoring & Coaching

What GLP-1 medicines do?

GLP-1 receptor agonists help control blood sugar, curb appetite, and support weight loss. Results improve when care is coordinated and side effects are monitored.

Safety and who should not use them

These medicines carry a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents and are contraindicated for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2. We also review risks like pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, and possible ileus.

Our process

  • Baseline review: history, goals, and labs when appropriate

  • Start low, adjust carefully, and log progress

  • Side-effect strategies, nutrition guidance, and periodic check-ins

Goal: steady progress without drama, with a clinician tracking your response.

Supplements, Done Right

Our philosophy

Food first. Supplements fill gaps when there is a clear reason, quality product, and a defined time frame.

Quality matters

We favor third-party tested products. Look for USP Verified or NSF marks that confirm identity, purity, and that what’s on the label is in the bottle. These programs do not prove health claims, but they help with quality and contamination concerns.

Smart use

Supplements can interact with medicines or duplicate doses from your diet. We pick only what you need, at the right dose, for the right window of time.

Bioidentical HRT

What does “bioidentical” mean?

Some FDA-approved hormones are chemically identical to those your body makes. There are also compounded versions that are not FDA-approved and vary in dose and quality. Major medical groups urge caution with compounded products when an approved alternative exists.

Current guidance

ACOG’s 2023 Clinical Consensus advises shared decision-making, notes limited safety data for compounded formulations, and recommends avoiding testosterone pellets for menopausal care. We prioritize FDA-approved options when appropriate.

Who it may help

Moderate to severe hot flashes, sleep disruption, or quality-of-life changes related to hormonal shifts. Your clinician will screen for contraindications and discuss risks and benefits.

What To Expect

Step 1: Thoughtful consult

Meet with Dana Duarte, NP in Ventura or Thousand Oaks. We review symptoms, history, and goals. When needed, we order labs and set a simple plan.

Step 2: Your start

  • Vitamin injections: quick visit, targeted formula

  • GLP-1 care: careful dosing with follow-ups

  • Supplements: only what you need, with quality checks

  • HRT: options, dosing, and monitoring that fit your profile

Step 3: Follow-through

We check in, track results, and adjust. You will always know why you are taking something and for how long.

Who Is A Good Candidate?

  • You want measured, medically guided change, not fads

  • You value simple plans you can live with

  • You are open to testing before treatment when needed

Who is not a candidate: pregnancy, certain cancers, uncontrolled medical conditions, or specific contraindications to GLP-1 or HRT. We will screen and advise.

FAQs

  • They help when there is a deficiency. If levels are normal, extra B12 does not add benefit. We test first.

  • They are widely used with growing data, but they are not for everyone. We check for thyroid cancer history, review pancreatitis risk, and monitor you closely.

  • Only the ones that match your needs and have proof of quality. We prefer labels with USP or NSF certification.

Locations, Schedule, Audience

  • Ventura, Wednesdays and Fridays: 180 S Palm St, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93001

  • Thousand Oaks, Mondays: 325 Rolling Oaks Dr, Suite 105, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

For people who want gentle, effective care that blends wellness with aesthetics. Private, steady, and personal.

Feel Stronger. Think Sharper. Live Better

Ready to optimize your health with real, medically guided care?

Call or text 805-552-6447 to book your private consult in Ventura or Thousand Oaks.

Simple plans. Proven support. No guesswork. Just results.