Aesthetic Practice Partners delivers tailored, end-to-end business solutions for every corner of the aesthetic industry. We work side by side with our clients to design strategies and support services that help you reach your business goals and unlock your practice’s full potential.
We believe the best work happens together. That’s why we spend real time in your practice, get to know your team, and observe how things run day to day. By collaborating closely, we can spot what’s working, what needs a tweak, and help you make meaningful improvements — one service at a time.
Our model is simple: we’re here as true practice partners in your success! You keep full control over your business’s future, while gaining access to the resources, expertise, and support that make bigger dreams possible.
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.
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.
Aesthetic Practice Partners is all about collaboration. We understand that seeking the help of a consultant or business advisor can be daunting, which is why we work alongside you to achieve your practice goals. Our longstanding industry partnerships and relationships allow us to bring even more collaboration with those partners to you as well! We want to ensure that every member of your team is and feels supported. With us, you’ll have a true collaborative partner ingrained in all that we do.
Far too often we see that practices rely on generic data to inform your practice’s strategies. We understand the importance of using data unique to you. While industry trends and benchmarked data can be helpful, they don’t always take into account the nuances and intricacies that make your business stand out. That’s why we prioritize your practice’s own data, such as patient acquisition & buying patterns, lead conversion, revenue markers, and other critical KPIs to lead us. We have created proprietary systems to collect and diagnose that data to create effective and tailored strategies.
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.
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.
Aesthetic Practice Partners is all about collaboration. We understand that seeking the help of a consultant or business advisor can be daunting, which is why we work alongside you to achieve your practice goals. Our longstanding industry partnerships and relationships allow us to bring even more collaboration with those partners to you as well! We want to ensure that every member of your team is and feels supported. With us, you’ll have a true collaborative partner ingrained in all that we do.
Far too often we see that practices rely on generic data to inform your practice’s strategies. We understand the importance of using data unique to you. While industry trends and benchmarked data can be helpful, they don’t always take into account the nuances and intricacies that make your business stand out. That’s why we prioritize your practice’s own data, such as patient acquisition & buying patterns, lead conversion, revenue markers, and other critical KPIs to lead us. We have created proprietary systems to collect and diagnose that data to create effective and tailored strategies.
Kara brings nearly 30 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, beginning her career as an esthetician and spa manager before founding Aesthetic Practice Partners in 2013 and KDS Consulting LLC in 2004. Her expertise stretches across neurology, primary care, dermatology, and plastic surgery, with the last 16 years devoted to cosmetic and aesthetic medicine. She’s held senior roles including Vice President of Operations for a national 57-practice healthcare group, Practice Administrator in dermatology and plastic surgery, VP of Sales in the aesthetic medical device field, and private Practice Management Consultant.
Kara’s strengths lie in her ability to drive strategic business change and differentiation for physician practices, private equity groups, and industry companies. She is one of the few “Board Certified Medical Practice Executives” by the American Medical Group Management Association, with academic training in Business Administration and Health Care Administration, and certification as a Wellness and Professional Coach.
Beyond her consulting work, Kara led the nonprofit Beauty for Good and founded Empower Esthetics, a nonprofit supporting women’s leadership in aesthetics through mentorship, community service, and educational grants for those facing economic or personal barriers. She is known as a sought-after speaker and respected industry consultant, delivering sales training for cosmetic manufacturers and distributors.
Deeply involved in her community, Kara is also a dedicated wife to a 32-year law enforcement veteran, mother of five, and, as of 2024, a proud “Glamma.” Her family grounds her, but her passion for advancing the aesthetics field is what fuels her career.
