Northwest Medical Arts

Where medicine meets art, paired with a passion for community

By Like Media Team

Since opening the doors of Northwest Medical Arts (NWMA) in University Place in April of 2023, owners Shanti Benoit, ARNP, and Heather Grods, ARNP, continue to showcase their passion and love of beauty by integrating medicine and art, where they utilize the latest treatments and techniques to help people feel their best selves while highlighting their innate, natural beauty.

“We aren’t trying to define beauty but rather acknowledge and showcase the beauty that everyone is born with,” Heather explains. “When one feels beautiful, that translates into confidence that transcends all aspects of one's life and relationships. We use our skills to act as a mirror to show our clients how beautiful and powerful they already are. That ripple effect has the power to create positive changes in people and communities.”

As a comprehensive skin health and rejuvenation center, Heather and Shanti treat skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, melasma, sun damage and general anti-aging. Their services range from Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, microneedling, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), BBL (broadband light treatments), HALO, IV therapies and lipotropic fat-burning shots.

Their more than 17 years of combined experience allows Heather and Shanti to set realistic expectations and make the best recommendations for their clients, educating their patients about the aging process, the different treatment options available, and allowing them to make an informed decision — without high-pressure sales.What truly makes Northwest Medical Arts stand out is through their membership program, in which a portion of their revenue goes back to a local nonprofit at the end of each quarter. “It is in our heart that as our business grows, our social impact can reach further. From sponsoring blood drives to hosting community events, to creating ‘Kindness Week’ and having all of Pierce County officially proclaim it, we are here to be a positive presence in our community,” notes Shanti. “We believe that together, by fostering kindness, we can make a lasting impact on the lives around us.”

As nurses, Shanti and Heather have a heart for people and service. Heather’s military service has shaped her as a provider and has driven how NWMA gives back to veterans and their families. Donating to nonprofits that focus on veterans, such as Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation, and as a “thank you,” they offer military and veterans special Northwest Medical Arts discounts.Additional nonprofits they have worked with / volunteered for include Associated Ministries, Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center, and Rebuilding Hope. “These are amazing organizations doing incredible things in our community. They inspire us to grow so we can support their efforts in a bigger way each year,” Shanti affirms. She and Heather are also proud members of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce and have worked closely with the City of University Place.

Having the opportunity to immerse themselves within the local business community, the two share that it has been a gift to meet other like-minded, small-business owners. “The connections we have made with our local business community is invaluable, and seeing other women entrepreneurs who are community-focused has been an amazing experience,” Heather says. “We believe that if we can combine our efforts with other small businesses that share our vision of creating a stronger, more connected community, we can have a major social impact.” 

Northwest Medical Arts

5350 Orchard Street West, Suite 202

University Place, Washington

253.352.0882

NWMedicalArts.com