Our Med Spa Services
Near Portsmouth, NH
About Our medical spa Services
At Examined Life Med Spa in York, Maine, we specialize in advanced aesthetic treatments designed to support your health, confidence, and overall wellness. Serving the greater Portsmouth, New Hampshire area, our clinic offers a wide range of services including Botox, RF microneedling, laser skin rejuvenation, and body contouring. We also provide personalized weight loss programs with semaglutide, as well as holistic solutions to help you feel your best. As both a med spa and direct primary care practice, we bring together the best of beauty and medicine under one roof, delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care in a modern, welcoming space.
Service Menu
Cosmetic Injectables
Botox
Botox is one of the most trusted cosmetic injectables for softening fine lines and dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated facial movements. Often used on the forehead, crow’s feet, and frown lines, Botox treatments are quick, effective, and require minimal downtime.
Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation enhances the shape, volume, and definition of the lips using FDA-approved dermal fillers. Whether you’re aiming for subtle hydration or fuller contours, this non-surgical treatment delivers natural-looking results with little to no downtime.
Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restylane restore volume, smooth fine lines, and enhance facial contours without surgery. These trusted formulations deliver immediate, natural-looking results that can last from several months to over a year.
Noninvasive Laser Skin Renewal
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, and uneven tone by stimulating collagen and promoting healthy skin regeneration. This noninvasive treatment is a popular choice for long-term skin renewal and improved texture.
Mermaid Facials
Mermaid Facials combine the Lutronic Ultra Laser with VAMP polynucleotides, a regenerative serum inspired by marine-based healing. This treatment smooths texture, evens tone, and delivers deep hydration for a radiant, biotech-powered glow.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Laser skin rejuvenation offers a gentle yet effective way to refresh dull or aging skin by targeting early signs of damage. This treatment helps boost collagen, improve tone, and enhance overall radiance with minimal downtime.
Aging & Sun Spots
Aging and sun spots are common signs of UV damage and natural skin aging that can be visibly reduced with advanced laser treatments. Noninvasive therapies help target discoloration, improve skin clarity, and promote a more even, youthful tone.
IPL Treatments
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments are used to reduce sun damage, redness, and visible veins while improving overall skin clarity. This light-based therapy is ideal for treating uneven pigmentation and vascular concerns without damaging surrounding tissue.
Rosacea Treatment
Treatment options focus on calming inflammation, reducing visible redness, and strengthening the skin’s barrier. Gentle laser technology and supportive skincare can help manage symptoms and improve overall skin comfort.
Hyperpigmentation
Treatments target dark spots, melasma, and uneven skin tone caused by sun damage, hormones, or inflammation. Using advanced lasers and targeted skincare, we help restore a more even, radiant complexion.
Facial Veins
Facial vein treatments target fine, dilated capillaries commonly found around the nose and cheeks. These superficial veins respond well to gentle laser energy designed for delicate facial skin.
Spider Veins
Spider veins are small, visible blood vessels that often appear on the legs and can be red, blue, or purple. Noninvasive laser therapy helps reduce their appearance by safely collapsing the veins without damaging the surrounding skin.
Face & Skin Treatments
Radiofrequency Microneedling
Tiny needles combined with radiofrequency energy stimulate deep collagen remodeling, helping improve skin texture, tone, and tightness. A go-to treatment for smoothing fine lines, refining scars, and contouring areas like the jawline.
VI Chemical Peel
This medium-depth chemical peel uses a powerful blend of ingredients to exfoliate damaged skin, improve tone and texture, and reduce signs of aging. It’s safe for all skin types and can help with hyperpigmentation, acne, and sun damage.
Glo2Facial by Geneo
Combines exfoliation, oxygenation, and infusion for brighter, healthier-looking skin in just one session. This treatment is gentle yet effective, making it ideal for monthly maintenance or prepping your skin before a big event.
Body Contouring & Sculpting
Contouring
RF microneedling isn't just for the face—it can also be used to tighten and contour areas like the abdomen, thighs, or arms. By delivering heat deep into the skin, it encourages collagen remodeling and improves tone without surgery or downtime.
Sculpting
Accufit uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to target and strengthen muscle groups in the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and more. This noninvasive treatment helps define and sculpt your physique by simulating the effects of an intense workout.. no sweat required.
Hair Treatments
Laser Removal
Laser hair removal offers long-term reduction of unwanted hair using targeted light energy to disable follicles at the root. It’s safe for most skin types and commonly used on areas like the legs, bikini line, underarms, face, and back.
Keralase Restoration
Keralase Hair Restoration combines gentle laser technology with a nourishing serum to improve scalp health and encourage fuller, thicker hair. It’s a noninvasive option for those experiencing thinning or hair loss, with no downtime and visible results over time.
Our Team of Aesthetics Professionals
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I'm Dr. Kathryn Brokus, and I'm here to help you achieve optimal health and wellness through positive lifestyle changes.
As an osteopathic physician who trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, I am deeply committed to harnessing the body's natural ability to heal itself. This philosophy forms the foundation of my approach to patient care. Over the years, I have witnessed the incredible transformations that occur when we provide the body with the right support and guidance.
At Examined Life, we understand that achieving optimal health is a journey, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Our focus is on preventive care, emphasizing personalized diet and exercise coaching to help you reach your wellness goals.
My goal is to improve your quality of life whether that means treating migraine headaches with Botox , replacing your body’s natural hormones, helping you lose weight with my obesity medicine program, or using osteopathic techniques to promote proper body alignment and prevent injury.
But our mission extends beyond physical health. We believe in nourishing the mind and soul as well. That's why we offer opportunities for spiritual and intellectual growth, including engaging book discussions and fellowship activities.
I invite you to join us on this journey to vibrant health and well-being. Together, we'll explore the possibilities and empower you to live your best life. Welcome to Examined Life!
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Originally from Clearwater Beach, Florida, I made my way to New England to attend the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing my Internal Medicine training in 2014 in western Massachusetts, I began serving southern Maine and the seacoast of New Hampshire as a hospitalist, providing inpatient care at all levels of acuity, including intensive care.
Over the past four years, I have traveled extensively throughout New England and the Midwest, offering medical care to underserved communities. This journey has brought me to Native American reservations and tribes, where I have been honored to be a part of their lives and culture, even if only briefly.
Back home, I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Brokus. Our shared dedication to our patients and passion for practicing medicine holistically—in mind, body, and spirit—have always aligned perfectly. I am thrilled to join her again at Examined Life to achieve our professional goals.
When I'm not in the office, I love spending time with my wife, Tricia, and our two children, Dominic and Charlotte. Whether we're at home or exploring new destinations, family time is my greatest joy.
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Hello! I'm Melissa Cantara, a nurse injector at Examined Life. In 2010, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine, officially becoming a Registered Nurse. Throughout my career, I've predominantly worked in hospital settings, contributing to the medical surgical department and serving as a nursing supervisor and informatics nurse. Recently, I've added the role of an elementary school nurse to my repertoire.
My dedication to continuous learning and skill enhancement as a nurse is matched by my passion for helping individuals build confidence in their own skin. I find fulfillment in addressing their concerns about appearance and well-being from an external perspective.
At Examined Life, we provide a range of services tailored to help you achieve wellness goals and feel self-assured in your skin. From lifestyle and diet coaching to various aesthetic treatments and procedures, we adopt a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Outside of work, catch me wholeheartedly cheering on my two children at their sports events, savoring the great outdoors on hikes, and cherishing precious moments with my family and friends.
