Asōka Medspa

At Asōka MedSpa, we believe true beauty and vitality begin from within. Our approach goes beyond traditional aesthetics by combining advanced cosmetic treatments, medical wellness, hormone optimization, weight management, regenerative medicine, and longevity-focused therapies to help you look better, feel stronger, and live healthier.

We treat the whole person — inside-out and outside-in.

From skin rejuvenation, injectables, and laser technologies to hormone balancing, GLP-1 weight loss, vitamin therapy, peptides, and performance recovery, our medical team creates personalized programs designed to optimize how you age, restore balance, and enhance your confidence.

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Inspiration Behind The Name: Asōka

The name Asōka is all about healing and wellness. Asōka in ancient Sanskrit, means free from suffering — a powerful symbol of healing, renewal, and inner peace. Asōka tree (Saraca asoca), has been revered for centuries as a symbol of love, vitality, healing, and renewal.

In ancient traditions, the Asōka tree was believed to remove sorrow and suffering, restore emotional balance, and promote wellness, fertility, and longevity.

At Asōka MedSpa, we embrace this philosophy by caring for the whole person — inside and out. We combine advanced aesthetics, medical wellness, hormone optimization, regenerative therapies, and longevity-focused treatments to help you restore balance, elevate confidence, and optimize your health at every stage of life.

Like the Asōka tree, our goal is to help you flourish — stronger, healthier, and more radiant than ever.

Evidence-Based Treatments

Client-Centered Approach

Safety & Trust Always

Treatments in Focus

Women’s Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Restore hormonal balance, relieve menopause symptoms, boost energy, improve mood, sleep, and overall wellness naturally.

Men’s Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

Restore healthy testosterone levels to improve energy, strength, mood, focus, libido, and overall vitality.

GLP 1 Weight Loss Therapies

GLP 1 Weight Loss Therapies

Medically supervised GLP-1 treatments to support safe, effective weight loss, appetite control, and lasting metabolic health.

Personalized Care

Tailored treatment plans for your unique needs.

Advanced Technology

State-of-the-art treatments for optimal results.

Proven Results

Safe, effective, and results-driven solutions.

Wellness Focused

Enhancing beauty, confidence, and overall well-being.

Meet Our Expert Team

Our experienced professionals are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of care and exceptional results.

Ashok Kapur, CEO

Ashok Kapur, CEO

Visionary CEO advancing wellness, aesthetics, longevity.
Dr. Pugliese

Dr. Gulnara Taldibaeva-Pugliese, MD

Medical Director

Over 30 years experience Experience in : Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Integrative Medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, Ayurvedic Nutrition
Sonia Hernandez,

Sonia Hernandez, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Over 20 years experience
Experienced in : Functional Medicine, Hormone Balancing, Weight-loss, Injector : Filler and Tox, Body Contouring, Lasers, pain management

Kerry McCormick, APRN

Kerry McCormick, APRN

Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Over 15 years experience Experienced in: Functional Medicine, Hormone Balancing, Weight-loss, Injector: Filler and Tox, Body Contouring, Lasers, pain management
Angela Osorio, MA

Angela Osorio, MA

Medical Esthetician
Over 6 years experience
Elizabeth Singh

Elizabeth Singh

Receptionist Extraordinaire

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Our experienced professionals are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of care and exceptional results.

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Ashok Kapur, Founder & CEO

Ashok Kapur is the Founder and CEO of Asōka MedSpa, bringing more than 20 years of entrepreneurial and healthcare business leadership to the organization. His vision is to provide a comprehensive approach to aesthetics, wellness, and longevity—helping clients look and feel their best through personalized, medically supervised care.
Ashok is committed to building a welcoming, patient-focused environment supported by experienced medical professionals, advanced technology, and exceptional service. Under his leadership, Asōka MedSpa continues to expand its innovative treatments while maintaining a strong focus on safety, education, and individualized attention.

Dr. Gulnara Taldibaeva-Pugliese, MD

Dr. Gulnara Taldibaeva-Pugliese brings an exceptional combination of medical, dermatological, aesthetic, and integrative-health expertise to Asōka MedSpa. Her extensive international education includes medical and doctoral training in dermatology, advanced dermatopathology fellowships, internal medicine training, certification in aesthetic medicine, and specialized study in integrative medicine and Ayurveda. She has also served as an assistant professor of dermatology, medical researcher, dermatologist, and primary care physician. Dr. Pugliese serves as the Medical Director of Asōka MedSpa where she oversees medical protocols, guides the clinical team, and helps ensure that every treatment is medically appropriate and carefully performed. She believes exceptional care begins with listening and takes a thoughtful, whole-person approach to each patient’s health, concerns, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. Her medical expertise and attentive leadership help Asōka MedSpa deliver personalized care focused on patient safety, natural-looking results, and long-term wellness. Fluent in English, Spanish, Russian, Uzbek, and Kazakh, she is able to communicate comfortably with patients from many different backgrounds.

Sonia Hernandez-Toabe, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Sonia Hernandez-Toabe is a Family Nurse Practitioner with broad experience in wellness, aesthetics, hormone therapy, medical weight management, integrated medicine, primary care, and pediatric critical care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barry University and her Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Florida Atlantic University. Her aesthetic and wellness experience includes bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, medical weight-loss management, IV nutrient infusions, vitamin injections, laser treatments, neuromodulators, dermal fillers, peptide therapies, and anti-aging care.

With more than 20 years of experience across hospital, critical-care, primary-care, wellness, and aesthetic settings, Sonia brings strong clinical judgment and a patient-centered approach to every consultation. She listens carefully, explains treatment options clearly, and develops personalized plans that prioritize safety, realistic expectations, and meaningful outcomes. Her warm, attentive style helps patients feel comfortable discussing their health and aesthetic concerns.

Sonia is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Kerry McCormick, APRN

Kerry McCormick is an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a strong background in aesthetic medicine, dermatology, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Boston College and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Delaware. Her aesthetic experience includes neuromodulators, dermal fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, laser treatments, body contouring, HydraFacial, Ultrasound therapy, and other advanced cosmetic procedures.

Kerry’s experience caring for critically ill infants, pediatric patients, dermatology patients, and aesthetic clients has shaped her calm, compassionate, and detail-oriented approach. She listens closely to each patient’s goals and creates thoughtful treatment plans focused on safety, comfort, and natural-looking outcomes. Her clinical precision, artistic eye, and ability to build trust help patients feel confident and well cared for throughout their experience at Asōka MedSpa.

Angela Osorio, Medical Esthetician

Angela Osorio is a bilingual medical esthetician with extensive experience in both medical patient care and advanced aesthetic treatments. She holds an associate degree in aesthetics and has specialized training in esthetics, electrolysis, laser procedures, and radiofrequency treatments. Her treatment experience includes customized facials, HydraFacial, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microneedling, RF microneedling, PRP-assisted treatments, lymphatic drainage, and body-contouring services.
Before specializing in medical aesthetics, Angela spent more than a decade supporting physicians and patients as a medical assistant.Her experience included patient assessments, vital signs, laboratory procedures, wound care, medical documentation, patient education, and assistance with clinical procedures. This strong medical foundation allows her to evaluate each client carefully, listen to their concerns, and recommend treatments suited to their skin type and goals.
Fluent in Spanish, Angela creates a welcoming environment in which every patient feels understood, comfortable, and supported.