Elevate with Ogeechee Health opens in Statesboro, introducing a new model of women’s wellness and medical aesthetics

Ogeechee OB/GYN has introduced a new chapter in healthcare services in Statesboro with the opening of Elevate with Ogeechee Health, a dedicated women’s wellness and medical aesthetics center located at 1501 Brampton Avenue.

The new facility expands beyond routine OB/GYN care to offer advanced, non-surgical treatments aimed at restoring confidence, pelvic health, body tone, and skin vitality — all within a private, spa-like environment led by local board-certified physicians.

The renovated space, located very close to the practice’s main office at 1310 Brampton Avenue, was created in response to what physicians describe as a longstanding and unaddressed gap in women’s healthcare: the space between medical treatment and whole-person wellness.

Addressing Needs Women Often Carry Quietly

Dr. Chelsea Mikell, a board-certified OB/GYN who has practiced in Statesboro for seven years, said the idea for Elevate began with patient conversations — the quiet ones held at the end of appointments, or the fast ones squeezed into the last minute before checkout.

“These were the questions women often asked in a whisper,” she said. “Things like postpartum muscle separation that never healed, urinary leakage when laughing or sneezing, skin changes after weight loss, or confidence issues after childbirth or menopause. These concerns are real. They can affect comfort, relationships, and self-esteem. And for years, we didn’t have the tools here to address them.”

Until now, patients seeking these services often had to drive to Savannah, Atlanta, or Charleston — or simply live with the issue.

“We wanted to change that,” Dr. Mikell said. “Women deserve to feel whole and confident, without having to travel hours away or feel like their concerns are superficial.”

Creating a Space Purpose-Built for Comfort

From its lighting to the color palette to the way treatment rooms are arranged, Elevate was intentionally designed to feel nothing like a doctor’s office. Instead, it feels private, quiet, and restorative — a setting where women can let their guard down.

“We wanted it to feel peaceful, warm, and dignified,” Dr. Mikell said. “A place where women can reclaim space for themselves — because many of us spend so much time caring for others that we forget to care for our own well-being.”

The design reflects that intention: soft lighting, uncluttered rooms, spacious layout, and a calm, spa-like atmosphere. Even the scheduling process is designed to avoid waiting-room overlap.

Built on Medical Training, Not Just Aesthetics

Dr. Jim Small noted that the rise of aesthetic wellness spas across the country has created an abundance of cosmetic options — but not necessarily medical expertise.

“Aesthetic machines are everywhere now,” Dr. Small said. “But what we offer is different — because our foundation is medical training, women’s health, and the long view of how the body changes across decades. We’re not just treating appearance. We’re treating function, restoration, and confidence.”

Unlike typical “med spas,” Elevate at Ogeechee Health is operated by physicians, ensuring every treatment is medically guided and rooted in women’s health expertise.

He emphasized that Elevate was designed to be grounded in evidence-based care — not trends.

The Technologies Behind Elevate

Elevate features four major treatment platforms, all manufactured by InMode, a leading developer of radio-frequency and non-invasive body wellness technology used in major medical centers across the U.S.

1. Empower RF — Pelvic Floor and Intimate Wellness | This technology directly targets issues such as:

• Urinary leakage during exercise, laughing, or sneezing
• Vaginal laxity after childbirth
• Pelvic floor weakness
• Sexual discomfort related to childbirth or menopause

Treatments include:

• VTone for pelvic floor muscle strengthening
• FormaV for tissue remodeling and tightening
• Morpheus8V for deeper structural support

Patients often see results after a series of sessions — with no surgery and no medication.

Dr. Small shared a striking example. “Women in their 70s and 80s who were waking five times a night to use the bathroom have gone down to once a night. If we can restore that level of function later in life, imagine what we can do for someone younger who is only a few years postpartum.”

2. EvolveX — Muscle Toning and Abdominal Core Strength | Ideal for:

• Postpartum abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
• Muscle weakness after pregnancy or weight change
• Stubborn areas resistant to exercise

Treatments simulate the equivalent of hundreds of muscle contractions in a single session, without strain or recovery time.

“This is for the mom who wants her strength back — not just her shape,” Dr. Mikell said.

3. Ignite RF — Precision Body Contouring | This treatment targets small pockets of stubborn fat that exercise and diet cannot address.

It is not liposuction — there’s no surgical suctioning — but rather controlled radio-frequency energy that dissolves fat cells, followed by microneedling to tighten the skin.

“If you can pinch it, we can often help,” Dr. Small said.

4. Optimus Max — Skin Rejuvenation, IPL, Spider Veins & Hair Removal | This platform supports:

• Fine line and wrinkle reduction
• Acne scarring improvement
• Sunspot correction
• Spider vein treatment
• Full-body laser hair removal
• Firming of loose skin (face, arms, neck, abdomen)

The same device is used in dermatology centers in major cities.

Not Just for Women — Men Can Be Treated Here Too

While Elevate was built with women’s wellness at its core, many treatments — including muscle toning, skin tightening, hair removal, and microneedling — apply equally to men.

“We’ve already built treatment plans for male patients asking about skin health, body contouring, or age-related changes,” Dr. Small said.

A New Community Resource for Southeast Georgia

The closest facilities offering similar technology are hours away. “This is not just for Statesboro,” Dr. Mikell noted. “We built this for the entire region.”

Check out the GC Livestream from the Open House for a tour of all the exciting new equipment!

Scheduling and Availability

Elevate is now accepting consultations. Introductory pricing packages are available during the launch period.

To learn more, visit their website at elevateatogeecheehealth.com or call them at 912-430-0220.

Elevate with Ogeechee Health is centrally located in the Market District at 1501 Brampton Ave., Statesboro, GA 30458.