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Meet Our Team at South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics
At South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, we are committed to helping you look and feel your best. We understand that true transformation goes beyond physical appearance — it’s about building confidence, gaining energy, and living a healthier, more fulfilled life. Our team works with you to achieve lasting results through a personalized, holistic approach that supports both your physical and emotional well-being.
Our team is led by Monique Avila, a Nurse Practitioner, and supported by a compassionate, experienced group of professionals. Whether you’re here for weight loss treatments, Botox, or wellness services, we are here to provide expert care that’s as unique as you are.
Personalized Care, Lasting Results, Inside and Out
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Why Choose South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics
We’re not your typical weight loss clinic — at South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, we offer more than a program. We provide personalized, in-person care backed by 20+ years of experience. Our goal? To help you feel your best inside and out, through customized plans designed to bring lasting results.
- Personalized care tailored to your individual needs and goals
- In-person accountability from a compassionate and skilled team
- Medically supervised programs for safe and effective weight loss
- A holistic approach that emphasizes both physical and emotional health
- Over 20 years of combined experience in weight loss and aesthetic treatments
- Affordable pricing, with transparent costs and no hidden fees
Let’s get started on your wellness journey.
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Meet Our Supportive Team
At South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, we believe your wellness journey is about more than just looking good — it’s about feeling great inside and out.
Monique Avila
Molly Hitchcock
Katelyn Valera
Rachel Jackson
Ruth Ryan
Charlene Canada
Monique Avila, NP
Founder & Nurse Practitioner
Monique founded South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics with a mission to provide medically supervised weight loss and aesthetic treatments that truly make a difference. With a Master’s in Family Nursing Practice and over 20 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, Monique combines medical expertise with a patient-centered approach to ensure that every individual receives the support they need to achieve their goals. She’s passionate about helping patients regain their confidence, energy, and health through personalized care plans and compassionate guidance.
Meet Monique and the team in person.
Molly Hitchcock, RN
Registered Nurse
Molly Hitchcock is a Registered Nurse at South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, bringing her experience as a Pediatric RN and a passion for helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals. She is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and creating a supportive environment that drives lasting results. Molly’s compassionate approach ensures every patient feels confident and empowered throughout their weight loss journey.
Want to meet Molly?
Katelyn Valera, RN
Registered Nurse
Katelyn Valera is a Registered Nurse with over 22 years of experience, including time at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where she specializes in Vascular Surgery and Cardiology. She is passionate about health and fitness and dedicated to helping others improve their health, confidence, and quality of life. Katelyn’s personal journey with weight management has given her a deep understanding of the challenges patients face, and she is committed to empowering clients to make sustainable, long-term lifestyle changes.
Learn more about Katelyn and how she can help you achieve your goals.
Rachel Jackson, RN, BSN, Med
Registered Nurse
Rachel Jackson has 31 years of nursing experience and brings a calm, caring presence to South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics. She actually started as a patient—she loved the experience so much she told Monique, “If you ever need help, I’m in,” and a few months later she joined the team. Rachel is committed to compassion, integrity, and advocacy, and she takes pride in making people feel comfortable, heard, and supported from the very first visit.
Ready for Personalized Support? Charlene is Here to Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals
Ruth Ryan
Office Manager
Ruth Ryan is the Office Manager at South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, bringing 30 years of healthcare experience to the team. She’s the steady, friendly face who helps keep everything running smoothly—so patients feel welcome, supported, and cared for from the moment they walk in. Ruth is known for treating people the way she’d want her own family treated, and she’s proud to work alongside Monique and the team as patients hit milestones and see real progress. Outside the center, Ruth is a dedicated advocate for pediatric cancer awareness, supporting and fundraising for causes close to her heart, including The Jimmy Fund Clinic.
Let Ruth Guide You to a Healthier You.
Charlene Canada, MSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Charlene Canada is a Massachusetts-registered nurse with over 10 years of bedside experience, and she joined South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics to help people in a more positive, prevention-focused setting. She’s big on patient education—making sure you understand the why behind the plan—so you feel confident, supported, and clear on what to do next. With an MSN from Georgetown University and a faculty role in the Simmons University nursing program, Charlene blends medical knowledge with real-life encouragement to help patients make steady, lasting changes.
Work with Charlene for Compassionate, Client-Centered Care
- Meet the Minds Behind Success
Meet Our Supportive Team
At South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, we believe your wellness journey is about more than just looking good — it’s about feeling great inside and out.
Monique Avila, NP
Founder & Nurse Practitioner
Monique founded South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics with a mission to provide medically supervised weight loss and aesthetic treatments that truly make a difference. With a Master’s in Family Nursing Practice and over 20 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, Monique combines medical expertise with a patient-centered approach to ensure that every individual receives the support they need to achieve their goals. She’s passionate about helping patients regain their confidence, energy, and health through personalized care plans and compassionate guidance.
Meet Monique and the team in person.
Molly Hitchcock, RN
Registered Nurse
Molly Hitchcock is a Registered Nurse at South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, bringing her experience as a Pediatric RN and a passion for helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals. She is dedicated to providing patient-centered care and creating a supportive environment that drives lasting results. Molly’s compassionate approach ensures every patient feels confident and empowered throughout their weight loss journey.
Want to meet Molly?
Katelyn Valera, RN
Registered Nurse
Katelyn Valera is a Registered Nurse with over 22 years of experience, including time at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where she specializes in Vascular Surgery and Cardiology. She is passionate about health and fitness and dedicated to helping others improve their health, confidence, and quality of life. Katelyn’s personal journey with weight management has given her a deep understanding of the challenges patients face, and she is committed to empowering clients to make sustainable, long-term lifestyle changes.
Learn more about Katelyn and how she can help you achieve your goals.
Rachel Jackson, RN, BSN, Med
Registered Nurse
Rachel Jackson has 31 years of nursing experience and brings a calm, caring presence to South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics. She actually started as a patient—she loved the experience so much she told Monique, “If you ever need help, I’m in,” and a few months later she joined the team. Rachel is committed to compassion, integrity, and advocacy, and she takes pride in making people feel comfortable, heard, and supported from the very first visit.
Ready for Personalized Support? Charlene is Here to Help You Achieve Your Wellness Goals
Ruth Ryan
Office Manager
Ruth Ryan is the Office Manager at South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, bringing 30 years of healthcare experience to the team. She’s the steady, friendly face who helps keep everything running smoothly—so patients feel welcome, supported, and cared for from the moment they walk in. Ruth is known for treating people the way she’d want her own family treated, and she’s proud to work alongside Monique and the team as patients hit milestones and see real progress. Outside the center, Ruth is a dedicated advocate for pediatric cancer awareness, supporting and fundraising for causes close to her heart, including The Jimmy Fund Clinic.
Let Ruth Guide You to a Healthier You.
Charlene Canada, MSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Charlene Canada is a Massachusetts-registered nurse with over 10 years of bedside experience, and she joined South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics to help people in a more positive, prevention-focused setting. She’s big on patient education—making sure you understand the why behind the plan—so you feel confident, supported, and clear on what to do next. With an MSN from Georgetown University and a faculty role in the Simmons University nursing program, Charlene blends medical knowledge with real-life encouragement to help patients make steady, lasting changes.
Work with Charlene for Compassionate, Client-Centered Care
Why Choose South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics
At South Shore Weight Loss & Aesthetics, our team’s combined experience and commitment to care make us the ideal partner in your weight loss and wellness journey. We believe in a holistic, personalized approach that supports not only your physical health but also your emotional well-being.
- Personalized, medically supervised treatments tailored to your unique needs
- In-person accountability from a compassionate and skilled team of professionals
- Affordable pricing, with transparent costs and no hidden fees
- A patient-centered approach focused on long-term success and sustainable results
- Over 20 years of combined experience in both weight loss and aesthetic treatments
Ready to meet the team and get started?
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