OUR VISION
Aesthetic Practice Partners specializes in customized, end-to-end business solutions for any vertical in the aesthetic industry. Together with our clients, we co-create strategies and support services to help you realize your business goals and optimize your practice performance.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Your Practice is Unique
We know that every practice is different, from size to patient population, geographics to provider credentials. Which is why we create tailored strategies designed specifically for you. Whether you’re a startup or a well-established practice, a “hot mess” or a well-oiled machine, we work to drive results that meet your end goal. Say goodbye to generic “one size fits all” systems and hello to proven strategies that work. We take a holistic approach to all your business needs, providing end-to-end business solutions.
Industry Experience Matters
With over 60 years of combined industry experience, led by CEO Kara McClananan, with over 28 years of expertise herself, all our team members have worked in practices like yours, as well as with skincare, injectable, and device manufacturing companies. Our extensive experience has enabled us to see and do it all in the aesthetics space. We stay up-to-date with the latest trends and data through our industry partnerships to bring you the most current insights. We bring our professional experience and industry knowledge back to your practice for your success.
Collaboration is Key
Data is Essential
Meet The Aesthetic Practice Partners Team
Kara McClanahan
CEO & Executive Consultant
Kara formed Aesthetic Practice Partners in 2013, after originally launching KDS Consulting LLC in 2004. She has over 28 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, starting out as an esthetician and spa manager. She has worked with physician business owners, practice leaders, private equity groups, medical device, and skincare companies to facilitate strategic business change and differentiation in the competitive marketplace.
Her career has spanned the fields of neurology, primary care, dermatology and plastic surgery; with the last 16 years dedicated to the cosmetic and aesthetic space. She has held roles such as: Vice President of Operations for a large 57 practice national concierge & cosmetic focused healthcare company, Practice Administrator in both Cosmetic Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, VP of Sales in the aesthetic medical device space and a private Practice Management Consultant. Kara has obtained a prestigious advanced certification and is one of only a handful of “Board Certified Medical Practice Executives” by the American Medical Group Management Association. Her education is in Business Administration and Health Care Administration. She is also a certified Wellness and Professional Coach.
Kara was the Managing Director of Beauty for Good, a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization, and more recently has launched her own Nonprofit Organization, Empower Esthetics, that empowers women in industry leadership through mentorship, community service, and provides educational grants for individuals of low income, those with learning disabilities and domestic abuse survivors seeking to elevate their lives through careers in aesthetics. She is a sought-after speaker and a respected consultant among aesthetic businesses and delivers practice development training for several cosmetic manufacturer and distributors. She is avid community volunteer and the proud wife of a 32-year veteran of Law Enforcement, as well as mother of 5! In 2024, she also became a “Glamma”.
While her family leads her, her passion for aesthetics drives her!
Kara was the Managing Director of Beauty for Good, a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization, and more recently has launched her own Nonprofit Organization, Empower Esthetics, that empowers women in industry leadership through mentorship, community service, and provides educational grants for individuals of low income, those with learning disabilities and domestic abuse survivors seeking to elevate their lives through careers in aesthetics. She is a sought-after speaker and a respected consultant among aesthetic businesses and delivers practice development training for several cosmetic manufacturers and distributors. She is avid community volunteer and the proud wife of a 32-year veteran of Law Enforcement, as well as mother of 5! In 2024, she also became a “Glamma”.
While her family leads her, her passion for aesthetics drives her!
Professional Extracurricular Activities,
Memberships & Affiliations
- ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) Affiliate Member, Speaker since 2014
- AAD (American Academy of Dermatology), Conference Guest Faculty
- MGMA Member, Conference Guest Faculty
- Vegas Cosmetic Surgery Conference- Speaker (Guest Faculty) 2014 – 2017 / Speaker (Faculty) 2017 / 2018/ 2020
- Think Big Conference (Sheila Nazarian, MD), Speaker 2019 / 2020
- California Society of Plastic Surgeons, Speaker 2020 / 2024
- Global Aesthetics Conference, Faculty 2021 – 2024
- Multi-Specialty
- Aesthetics Conference (MAC), Faculty 2022 – 2024
- LA Medical Aesthetics Conference (LaMCA), Faculty 2023 – 2024
- The Aesthetic Show, Faculty Since 2023
Volunteer Activities
- National Police Wives Association- Volunteer since 2014
- Singletons- Volunteer since 2015
- Fresh Start Women’s Center- Volunteer since 2012
- Dress for Success – Volunteer since 2018
Spring Aldecoa
Director of Operations & Business Development
Savannah Moon
Director of Marketing
Savannah Moon is a versatile marketing professional with strategic insight and innovative approach to digital marketing. With a bachelor’s degree in marketing and aesthetic industry experience she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as Marketing Coordinator.
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BEGINNING WITH THE END IN MIND
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A Client's Success Story
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A Client's Success Story
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A Client's Success Story
