Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
I started Integrative Health & Wellness Clinic with the mission to provide high quality, comprehensive & holistic care, so that clients may find and live with their best health.
Education background:
In 1999, I graduated from the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. While at the NHTI, I was awarded by the nursing facility "The Goldie Crocker Award" for outstanding in the Art and Science of Nursing. I continued my nursing studies and in 2011, I completed my Masters in Nursing with honors and achieving my board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
In addition to my university studies I have achieved certification as a level II Reiki practitioner, Certification in Integrative Nutrition through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and completed the course work on Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Carly Ramos RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Safe Harbor Psychiatry in Newburyport, Massachusetts. She is clinically educated in treating patients with mental health diagnoses across the lifespan.
Carly earned her Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, where she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society, received the Emerson International Internship Scholarship, and was named Faculty Scholar. As a member of the Hartwick College Nursing Program, Carly was elected as the president of the Hartwick College Association of Student Nurses and was a leader of the Unified Nurses Instructional Team. Post graduation, Carly elected to continue her nursing education at Northeastern University, earning a Master’s Degree in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing.
Acknowledged for her extensive nursing experience in the field of psychiatry, Carly started her nursing career working on an inpatient adult psychiatry unit at Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook, Maine. She later moved to Boston and accepted a position as the Director of Nursing at the Ivy Street School in Brookline, a residential school focused on providing trauma-informed psychiatric care to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health diagnoses, brain injury, and other major mental illnesses.
Upon graduation from Northeastern University, Carly began her advanced psychiatric nursing practice at South Shore Psychiatric Services in Hingham, Massachusetts, where she provided psychotherapy and psychopharmacology services to individuals across the lifespan with a focus on treating children and adolescents. Carly received additional research training from South Shore CEO and former director of clinical trials at MGH, MaryAnn McDonnell, PhD, NP, and has participated as a co-investigator on ADHD clinical research trials.
Carly is recognized for her subspecialty in autism. In 2018, Carly was awarded a position at Boston Medical Center as an Autism Fellow, where she received specialized training, education, and clinical experience working specifically with transition-aged youth with autism, intellectual disability, and co-morbid mental health diagnoses. Presently, Carly works part-time at Massachusetts General Hospital at the Bressler Clinic and Research Program, providing diagnostic evaluation and ongoing medication management to individuals aged 6-40 with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other co-morbid psychopathologies.
In addition to providing direct patient care, Carly is dedicated to furthering the education and training of others in the field of psychiatric nursing by acting as a clinical preceptor to students enrolled in advanced psychiatric nursing graduate programs. Carly also provides supervision to newly licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who are working towards independent practice after two years of collaborative practice. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Rivier University to expand her clinical and leadership skills to better provide support and advocacy for her patients.
Carly is passionate about providing holistic and comprehensive mental health care for patients and families. Carly believes strongly in providing her patients with education regarding diagnosis/medication/accessing the mental health care system and encourages clients to practice autonomy as it pertains to psychiatric treatment.
Nicole Schertell, ND, is a licensed naturopathic doctor and founder of Thrive Med Spa & Wellness in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In 2009, Dr. Schertell opened Vibrant Health Medical Center, which is located in the same building directly above their spa. In collaboration, their two facilities can provide health and wellness services on a broad scale, teaching patients how to heal on the inside and shine on the outside. Dr. Schertell earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and her doctorate degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, in 2008.
Dr. Schertell is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging medicine and has extensive training and experience with regenerative therapies, including bioidentical hormones, peptide therapies, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for facial rejuvenation and hair restoration, O-shots®,, IV therapy, laser hair removal, microneedling, hyaluronic acid fillers, and other natural-based aesthetic treatments. Together with their nurse practitioner, Alise Greenfield, they oversee and administer the medical aesthetic services featured at their spa.
Dr. Schertell uses innovative technology, such as state-of-the-art Cynosure Icon™ and TempSure® lasers. She also offers a transformational medical weight-loss program to help patients achieve a weight they feel confident in.
Dr. Schertell maintains her medical credentials with continuing education. She holds additional certification in peptide therapy, and she is a board-certified clinical thermographer (CCT) trained by the American College of Clinical Thermology. She is also a member of the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), as well as A4M.
She believes that prevention is the best medicine and takes a naturopathic approach in all her aesthetic treatments. Dr. Schertell and her team currently accept new patients and welcome them to Thrive Med Spa & Wellness.
“I have only had a few appointments so far, but at each one she has given me something to contemplate which has helped me to see things from another angle. looking at things another way has helped me to be more empathetic and calmer.”
Dr. Zainab Nawab, MD Board-Certified Family Physician | Medical Aesthetics & Preventive Wellness Serving Westborough, Worcester County, and Central Massachusetts
Dr. Zainab Nawab is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who brings medical expertise, preventive care principles, and advanced aesthetic treatments together under one physician-led practice. Based in Westborough, MA, she serves patients throughout Worcester County and Central Massachusetts who are seeking medically supervised aesthetic and wellness services.
With a strong foundation in evidence-based preventive medicine, Dr. Nawab’s clinical background includes cardiovascular risk reduction, diabetes prevention, lipid management, obesity treatment, hypertension care, and mood disorder management. This medical expertise allows her to approach aesthetic treatments with a comprehensive understanding of patient health, safety, and long-term outcomes.
Physician-Led Medical Aesthetics in Westborough, MA
Unlike non-medical spas, treatments at our Westborough medical spa are delivered under the supervision of a board-certified physician. Dr. Nawab combines clinical precision with aesthetic artistry to deliver natural-looking, medically appropriate results.
Aesthetic & Laser Services Include: Laser Hair Reduction Laser Treatment for Facial & Leg Veins Skin Tightening & Wrinkle Reduction Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus (Onychomycosis) Neuromodulators (Botox® and Dysport®) Dermal Fillers (Restylane®, Perlane®, Radiesse®) Longevity Infusion (IV Therapy)
Each treatment plan is customized following a medical evaluation to ensure patient safety, appropriate candidacy, and realistic expectations.
Women’s Health & Dermatologic Expertise
Dr. Nawab’s background in Family Medicine includes women’s health and in-office dermatologic procedures such as skin biopsies, removal of benign and pre-cancerous lesions, IUD insertion, and other minor procedures. This depth of experience enhances her ability to evaluate skin health comprehensively before initiating aesthetic treatments.
Why Choose a Physician-Led Med Spa in Central Massachusetts?
Patients in Westborough, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Northborough, and surrounding Central MA communities choose our practice because they value:
Board-certified physician oversight
Evidence-based medical decision-making
Emphasis on safety and risk mitigation
Personalized treatment plans
A balanced focus on internal wellness and external confidence
Dr. Nawab believes that aesthetic care should complement overall health—not replace it. Her approach blends the warmth and accessibility of a hometown physician with the advanced technology and protocols expected in modern medical aesthetics.
A Commitment to Whole-Person Wellness
True aesthetic outcomes begin with overall health. Dr. Nawab works closely with patients to ensure that underlying medical factors—such as hormonal balance, metabolic health, and cardiovascular risk—are considered when developing treatment strategies.
Licensure & Credentials Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine Licensed Physician, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Member, International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Visit Us in Westborough, MA Located at 40 Lyman Street, Westborough, MA 01581, our physician-led medical spa proudly serves patients across Central Massachusetts.
For more information about our aesthetic services, visit VitalizeMD.com or schedule a consultation today.
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