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March 18, 2025
Embrace Eternal Beauty Aesthetics and Wellness: Your Journey to Radiant Health, Timeless Beauty, and Premier Spa Treatments in Hot Springs, AR
We are dedicated to enhancing your natural glow with advanced aesthetics treatments, facials, and personalized wellness solutions. Our Hot Springs medical spa offers a range of services designed to rejuvenate your skin and promote overall wellness, including anti-aging treatments and personalized skin care solutions.
Our team of experts combine science, artistry and a deep commitment to your well-being to help you look and feel your absolute best.
We believe in empowering you to age gracefully, rejuvenate your body and mind, and embrace the beauty that is uniquely yours. Whether you’re seeking skin revitalization, weight loss or holistic approach to wellness, we provide a sanctuary of luxury and care where beauty meets science. Your journey is our journey!
At Embrace Eternal Beauty Aesthetics and Wellness, we are a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping you look and feel your best. Each member brings unique expertise, blending artistry with the latest advancements in aesthetics and wellness. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where beauty goals are met with personalized care and attention.
Our Team
Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results while prioritizing your comfort and safety. With a focus on innovation and education, we stay ahead of the curve in techniques and treatments, ensuring you receive the most effective and natural looking enhancements. At Embrace Eternal Beauty Aesthetics and Wellness, we believe in empowering our clients to radiate confidence from the inside out.
Dr. John Mark Pabona, MD FACP
Founder, Owner & Medical Director
Dr. Pabona believes that the most beautiful masterpiece that GOD created is yourself. Loving yourself is not selfishness. It is an essential act of self-care that enables you to give the best of yourself to others. When you nurture your own well-being, you create a strong foundation for compassion, empathy and healthier, more fulfilling life.
Embracing self-love is not about ego or indulgence- it is about recognizing your inherent worth and prioritizing your physical, emotional, and mental health. Only by truly loving and respecting yourself can you fully embrace and share the love you have to offer to the world.
Credentials
- Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Distinguished Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Licensed Physician in Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and the Philippines
- Physician-Scientist: Numerous peer-reviewed publications with 750+ citations
- International expert in the fields of Internal Medicine, Obesity, Aesthetics, Anti-aging, Molecular Endocrinology, and Cancer Biology
- Peer-reviewer of International Scientific Societies and Scientific Journal Publications
- International speaker:
- 5th Edition World Congress on Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Vienna, Austria, July 2024
- 8th International Conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases. London, United Kingdom, November 2024
- Educator:
- Current Research Director and Core Faculty at CHI St. Vincent Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
- Professional Profiles:
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
- University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
- Graduated with a research thesis entitled: “Marine resourcing for potential livestock feeds: benchmark studies on seagrasses and seaweeds.” In collaboration with the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute and the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute. Published at the 38th Annual Convention for the Proceedings of the Philippine Society of Animal Science
- Doctor of Medicine
- University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
- Clinical Clerkship and Internship: Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Training
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
- Field of study: Physiology and Biophysics, Molecular Endocrinology, Molecular and Cancer Biology, Obesity and Nutrition
- Under Mentorship of Professor Emeritus Dr. Frank A. Simmen, PhD, and Professor Emerita Dr. Rosalia CM. Simmen, PhD
- Publications at PubMed NIH-NCBI: PubMed NIH-NCBI
- Internal Medicine Residency Training
- New York City Health at Harlem Hospital Center, an affiliate teaching hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, New York, USA
- Other Clinical rotations at New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, and Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, New York, USA
- Human Cadaver Course and Workshop Training
- Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Society (ASLS), Catholic Institute for Applied Anatomy, International Bioskills Education Center, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
- Facial anatomy and dissection, Dermal fillers, and Threads
- Certificate Course, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
- Skin care, Chemical and Physical Peels, Neurotoxins, Dermal Fillers, Lasers (skin resurfacing, photorejuvenation, tattoo removal, etc.), IPL
- Diploma Course, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
- Microneedling, PRP/PRF, Facial Anatomy, Pain management, Sclerotherapy, Cosmetic Dermatology, Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures, Advanced Neurotoxin Techniques, Advanced Dermal Fillers Techniques
- Rebranding with Masters, Aesthetic Surgery and Laser Society (ASLS)
- Dermal fillers, Biostimulators, PDO threads, etc., Seoul, South Korea
Professional and International Society Memberships
- American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
- American Medical Spa Association
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Nutrition
- The Endocrine Society
Bret Essex
Co-Founder, Entrepreneur & Real Estate Investor
Bret’s experience in retail, customer service and real estate are a strong foundation in building client relationships, managing operations and delivering high-quality experience. Being an Arkansas native, he embodies a blend of Southern hospitality, natural beauty, a warm and welcoming culture.
His addition to the team will offer exceptional and memorable customer service. Bret is also a cancer patient. He serves as an inspiration to his family, friends and to all people who know him. One of his Oncologists calls him the “Unicorn”.
“Loving yourself is not selfishness. It is an essential act of self-care that enables you to give the best of yourself to others.”
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