A Stroud medical aesthetics and wellness clinic has unveiled a major expansion of its services as it enters what its founder describes as a “New Era”.
Glowing by Leah, based at The Five Valleys shopping centre, marked the next chapter in its development with an exclusive launch event on Thursday evening at The Stroud Hotel, bringing together patients, guests, industry partners and members of the local community.
The event showcased the clinic’s expanding offering, including the arrival of advanced laser technology, the launch of a new facial treatment and a move into wellness and supplementation.
One of the biggest announcements was the introduction of the Cutera Xeo, an advanced multi-application laser and light-based platform which significantly expands the treatments available at the Stroud clinic.
The technology can be used for a wide range of concerns, including laser hair removal, facial redness and visible blood vessels, leg veins, pigmentation and sun damage, acne, acne scarring, skin texture, collagen stimulation, fine lines, signs of ageing and nail fungus.
The evening also saw the launch of the WOW Facial, described by Glowing by Leah as an exclusive treatment in the local area.
The personalised treatment is designed to target individual skin concerns, combining multiple stages of skin rejuvenation to provide a bespoke approach rather than a one-size-fits-all facial.
Another major development is the clinic’s expansion into wellness and supplementation through the introduction of Elenzia.
The new service will allow the team to take a broader approach to patient wellbeing, including support around gut health, collagen supplementation and the transition following GLP-1 weight-loss medication, under appropriate medical guidance.
The clinic says the aim is to look beyond treatments alone and consider how patients can support their skin, hair and overall wellbeing from within as well as through in-clinic treatments.
Founder and Registered Nurse Leah Cooke said the launch event was a particularly significant moment for the business.
“Thursday night was incredibly special. Looking around the room and seeing so many of our patients, friends, team members and industry partners supporting Glowing by Leah was quite overwhelming,” she said.
“I’m so grateful to everyone who has been part of our journey.”
Leah said the business had developed considerably since she first launched it in Stroud.
“When I started Glowing by Leah, I could never have imagined it becoming what it is today,” she said.
“I’ve always wanted to create somewhere patients can come and feel genuinely cared for, where treatments are considered carefully and we never lose sight of patient safety or natural results.”
She said the “New Era” reflected her vision for the future of the clinic.
“For me, aesthetics is no longer just about injectables,” she said.
“We’re bringing together advanced aesthetics, skin, laser and wellness so that we can look at the patient as a whole and offer a much more complete approach.”
Leah also highlighted the importance of the clinic’s move into wellness.
“I’m really passionate about looking at what we can do for our patients from the inside as well as the outside,” she said.
“Introducing Elenzia allows us to start conversations around areas such as gut health, collagen and supporting patients around their GLP-1 journey, alongside the treatments and skin programmes we already offer.”
The event also provided an opportunity to celebrate the growth of a business which began with Leah and has developed into a growing clinic and team.
Its stated ethos remains centred on patient safety, natural results, skin health and evidence-based treatments.
Leah said she was particularly proud to have built the business in Stroud.
“Supporting our local community and continuing to bring new treatments, technology and expertise to the area is really important to me,” she said.
And she believes there is much more to come.
“I feel like we’re only just getting started,” she said.
“I have such a clear vision for the future of Glowing by Leah, and Thursday night felt like the beginning of that next chapter. I’m excited for people to see what comes next.”
