During the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Jacinta Anyaoku decided it was time for a career change.

She had been working as a primary physician in Houston when she had her first son and needed to take some extra time off for maternity leave. Her request for additional time was denied, pushing her to begin her own practice.

In 2021, Anyaoku founded Hibiscus Aesthetics and Wellness as a primary care practice, and has now transitioned the business to offer only aesthetic treatments.

Zooming in

The med spa, which just celebrated its fourth anniversary, offers a variety of services, including Botox, injectables, microneedling, facials, laser hair removal and medical weight loss, Anyaoku said.

With a focus on wellness, Anyaoku said she became board-certified in obesity medicine as the use of Ozempic and other GLP-1s became more accessible to the public.

“I was hearing all kinds of stories that were actually scary about what was happening to patients, so I decided to start offering it, and that part of the practice really grew,” Anyaoku said.

Dr. Anyaoku described obesity as a very complicated issue that people don’t usually think about as a chronic condition. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)
Anyaoku described obesity as a very complicated issue that people don’t usually think about as a chronic condition. (Roo Moody/Community Impact)

The practice also prioritizes treating skin of color, as one of Anyaoku’s goals was to create a practice that safely serves all skin types. She said darker skin tones tend to react differently to certain types of treatments, such as chemical peels and lasers.

“Everything we do is intentional to make sure that it’s safe for everybody,” Anyaoku said. “I have a laser here that is specifically chosen because it’s safe on all skin tones.”

Anyaoku continues to expand her services and recently started offering Hydrafacials.

About the owner

After completing her residency in North Carolina, Anyaoku moved to Houston in 2014. She now lives a few minutes away from her practice in Katy with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys taking her two boys to local parks and museums.

Dr. Anyaoku received her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH, and she completed her residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Anyaoku received her medical degree from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, and she completed her residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

When she started the practice, her sons were 1 and 2 years old. She said sheer determination and a supportive husband are what got her through it.