SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness wins Best Med Spa in Kansas City

SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness earned Best Med Spa in Kansas City in The Pitch Best of KC awards after its first year in business, along with honors for injector, facials, esthetician and weight management. The Leawood med spa says the recognition reflects strong local demand and comes as it prepares to add 2,500 square feet next door.

Why it matters: - SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness is using the award to cement its position in the Kansas City med spa market after only one year. - The recognition also signals growing demand for medical aesthetics and wellness services in Leawood and the broader Kansas City area. - The expansion plan suggests SOKO is moving from startup mode into a larger regional practice.

What happened: - SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness was named Best Med Spa in Kansas City in The Pitch Best of KC awards. - The med spa also received additional Best of KC honors in its first year. - Sophia Garozzo Koury was named Best Injector in Kansas City. - Lead Esthetician Tama Veltri won Best Esthetician and Best Facials. - SOKO’s wellness services were recognized as Best Weight Management Clinic. - SOKO serves Kansas City and Leawood from its location in Leawood, Kansas.

The details: - The company was founded by Sophia Garozzo Koury, RN-BSN. - Garozzo Koury is the daughter of Michael Garozzo of Garozzo’s Ristorante. - SOKO says it brings hospitality lessons from that family background into the med spa experience. - The practice has grown from a boutique aesthetics office into a multi-provider aesthetics and wellness destination. - Services include Botox®, Dysport®, Daxxify®, dermal fillers, facial balancing, laser treatments, microneedling, VI Peel treatments and radiofrequency skin tightening. - SOKO also offers vitamin shots, comprehensive lab draws, hormone replacement therapy and medically supervised weight-management services. - The med spa is known for personalized treatment plans and natural-looking results. - The team says it pairs advanced technology with a client-centered experience. - Award category links include Best Medical Spa, Best Injector, Best Facials, Best Aesthetician and Best Weight Loss. - More information is available at SOKO's website.

Between the lines: - The multiple awards suggest SOKO is building brand recognition across both aesthetics and wellness, not just injectables. - The emphasis on hospitality and natural results is a clear effort to differentiate the med spa in a competitive local market. - The family-business story gives SOKO a local identity that may resonate with Kansas City clients.

What's next: - SOKO plans to expand by 2,500 square feet next door to its current location. - The added space will make room for more nurse injectors, wellness providers and estheticians. - The company says the expansion will help it serve more clients while keeping a high-touch experience. - SOKO is positioning for continued growth across Kansas City, Leawood and surrounding communities.

The bottom line: - SOKO’s first-year awards win is both a credibility boost and a growth signal as the med spa scales up its services and footprint.