Embrace Eternal Beauty — Your Hot Springs Med Spa for Botox, Facials, and Skin Rejuvenation
Reveal your natural glow at Embrace Eternal Beauty, a luxury med spa in Hot Springs AR. From Botox Injections and facials to IV hydration, and regenerative medicine.
Reveal Your Natural Beauty at Embrace Eternal Beauty
At Embrace, we enhance your unique beauty with precision, care, and intention. As a luxury med spa in Hot Springs, we combine science, artistry, and wellness to help you look and feel your best. From luxurious facials and injectables to PRF therapies and IV hydration, every treatment is personalized to support your body’s natural healing — without harsh side effects or long recovery times.
Our Signature Treatments
Botox & Dysport Injections to smooth fine lines and restore youthful expressions
RF Microneedling to improve skin texture, tone, and firmness
Hydroderm Facials for gentle exfoliation and deep hydration
IV Hydration Therapy to replenish, energize, and boost your immune system
Weight Loss & Wellness Services to support balance from the inside out
The Embrace Experience
A quiet destination just off Central Avenue, where beauty is restored through science and care.
Conveniently located just off Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Embrace offers a peaceful, elevated setting where every detail has been designed to soothe. Our expert team combines medical knowledge with artistic precision to deliver natural-looking results and lasting confidence. This isn’t a day spa — it’s a sanctuary where modern med spa treatments meet timeless beauty.
Ready to experience the Embrace difference?
Schedule your appointment at our Hot Springs med spa and enjoy personalized care from Dr. John Mark Pabona and our expert team.
Every treatment includes a complimentary skin consultation — your journey to radiant, healthy skin starts here.
Meet 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 800+ 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:
- Serving as Research Director and Core Faculty in an Internal Medicine Residency Program based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA, with a focus on clinical research mentorship and graduate medical education.
- 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
- Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, Little Rock, Arkansas USA
- 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
- Master Course in Threadlifting
- N-COG PDO Threads, Manila, Philippines
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
- Arkansas Medical Society
- 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.”
Watch Our Treatments in Action
See what we might recommend during your free skin consultation — including facials, laser treatments, PRF, and weight loss and wellness treatments.
Featured Treatments: RF Microneedling, Microneedling with PRF, Laser Skin Resurfacing, and Laser Hair Removal
Trusted Medical-Grade Skincare with Obagi®
Enhance and extend your in-office results at home
At Embrace Eternal Beauty, we proudly offer Obagi®, one of the most trusted names in medical-grade skincare. Backed by decades of clinical research, Obagi products are formulated to address concerns like hyperpigmentation, aging, sun damage, and uneven texture. Helping you maintain radiant, healthy skin between treatments.
Whether you’re treating melasma, preparing for a laser or microneedling session, or simply preserving your natural glow, our team will help you find the right Obagi regimen to match your skin’s unique needs.
📍 Available exclusively at our Hot Springs med spa