If you’ve been thinking about resetting your health goals or giving yourself a confidence boost this holiday season, now is the time. Innovative Lasers of Houston is offering a limited-time Christmas Gift Special that makes it easier than ever to look and feel your best - without pain, without downtime, and without surgery.

When it comes to weight loss, sometimes the hardest part is finding something that actually feels doable. That’s where Innovative Lasers of Houston comes in. Their noninvasive laser treatments are designed to help people lose inches comfortably, safely, and with zero downtime.

As the holidays approach, so do all the temptations — from Halloween candy to Thanksgiving dinner and endless festive treats. Staying on track with your health goals this time of year can feel impossible. But Innovative Lasers of Houston says it doesn’t have to be.

Choosing a Medicare plan is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health — and your wallet. Each year, plans can change, so taking time to review your options could help you avoid unexpected costs or find new ways to save in 2026.

For months, Houston mother Lilly Rodriguez knew something wasn’t right. She was in constant pain, exhausted, and scared - yet every time she went to the ER or saw a doctor, she was told the same thing: everything looks fine. But she was far from fine. It wasn't until a second opinion from a doctor at CLS Health Rodriguez was able to get an answer that ultimately saved her life.

For Christie Goslin of Jersey Village, losing weight felt impossible. Living with a thyroid condition that made shedding pounds nearly hopeless, she had tried - and failed - to find a solution that worked. That all changed when she discovered Innovative Lasers of Houston, where cutting-edge technology and a supportive team led by founder Laura Alexis helped her lose 22.5 pounds in just 22 sessions.

Losing weight can often feel like an uphill battle, especially when health challenges make exercise nearly impossible. For Houstonian Jennifer Stroud, that was exactly the case. After years of struggling with her weight and facing the need for knee surgery, she found new hope thanks to a non-invasive laser treatment at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

At her heaviest, Kesha Willridge weighed over 300 pounds and had to rely on cholesterol, blood pressure, and depression medications. But everything changed when she saw a commercial for Innovative Lasers of Houston, founded by Laura Alexis.

For more than 55 years, a Houston doctor has dedicated his life to cancer medicine, developing a groundbreaking treatment known as ICTriplex. Today Dr. Salem and his team at the Salem Oncology Center offer those fighting cancer renewed hope and a real chance at remission.

In the heart of Bellaire, Texas, Advanced Body Scan is making waves with its cutting-edge medical imaging technology, offering Houstonians access to the same health insights that many celebrities have embraced.

Linda Smith lived life under the shadow of pain. “My level, pain level, was about 10 out of 10,” she said. That was until she learned of an alternative pain relief treatment at NexGenEsis Healthcare that harnesses the body’s own power to heal.

Pearland mom, Tish Maroulis, dropped four dress sizes thanks to the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston

HCC Coleman College’s simulation lab is a cutting-edge facility designed to provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences that elevate their careers in health sciences. Dr. Lutricia Harrison, President of HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, said the campus reflects HCC’s commitment to preparing students for various health fields by providing real-world experiences.

Innovative Lasers of Houston is making waves in the health and wellness community by offering cutting-edge laser treatments designed to help individuals achieve their weight loss goals. With locations in The Woodlands, the Galleria, and now Pearland, this innovative approach is more accessible than ever to Houstonians seeking effective weight management solutions.

Millions of Americans suffer from undiagnosed pain, often stemming from joint issues or neuropathy. NexGenEsis Healthcare is at the forefront of helping these individuals heal through cutting-edge regenerative medicine.

Each year, over 1.2 million Americans receive a cancer diagnosis, a journey that can be both overwhelming and daunting. However, there is promising news as advancements in cancer treatment continue to grow. Memorial Hermann is at the forefront of providing comprehensive support through its oncology nurse navigator program, ensuring that no patient faces cancer alone. Recently on “Houston Life,” Nurse Navigators Manager Mandy Owens, along with oncology nurse navigators Shernette Sherrill and Makenzie Hancock, shared insights into this invaluable service.

Nutrition coach Karla Rojas joined Houston Life’s Melanie Camp to share insights on how to make meaningful changes in 2025 without succumbing to the pressures of diet culture.

Living with chronic pain can significantly diminish one's quality of life. From nerve damage to joint deterioration, pain often becomes a constant companion, making daily activities challenging. At NexGenEsis Healthcare they are offering new hope for their patients in Houston who are suffering from conditions such as neuropathy and osteoarthritis.

John McIntosh first injured his shoulder in the 1960s, and after living with pain for decades, he finally found relief using the alternative pain relief therapies offered at NexGenEsis Healthcare.

Joy Gardner from Cypress, Texas, is on a health journey. In the last six weeks, she has already lost 30 pounds and has more energy than ever. Gardner credits the Innovative Lasers of Houston team for helping make her weight loss journey so simple.

Innovative Lasers of Houston celebrated the opening of their newest location in the Woodlands! With their services extending to The Woodlands, Conroe, New Caney, Cleveland, Spring, and other nearby regions, it has never been a better time to try laser technology as part of your weight loss plan. The Innovative Lasers of Houston team says they are driven to help their clients transform their lives. Using a combination of laser technology that co-founder Laura Alexis describes as something akin to a fat-melting machine, along with nutrition planning and accountability, clients say they are getting results.

At NexGenEsis in Houston, Texas, doctors help their patients find relief from pain by turning on the body's healing power using regenerative medicine. For Dorian Castro, this meant he was able to take his life back

Ann Wright from Spring, Texas, has embarked on a transformative health journey. She has successfully shed 10 pounds and feels more motivated than ever. Her secret? A groundbreaking, noninvasive laser treatment for weight loss, courtesy of the experts at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which emphasizes the importance of incorporating mammograms into one’s yearly health regimen. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp spoke with Dr. Kenny Sam, a Breast Radiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann, who shared insights on the correct approach to mammography. The discussion is rich with valuable information, from whether to forego deodorant on the day of the test to the best attire and the optimal time of the month to schedule a mammogram.

Anyone who has been on the diet train knows that keeping the weight off long-term is often the most challenging part. Brenda Cerrato from Spring, Texas, has not just lost the weight but has kept it off, and she says it is all thanks to the weight loss program at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

Back pain can be caused by many things, and while your suffering may be severe, simpler treatments are often overlooked. This was the case for Constance White, a college soccer player from the University of Mary Hardin in Baylor. Constance almost quit the sport she loved due to severe back pain. Then, she found a treatment at Core Chiropractic that worked, and it was surprisingly straightforward.

Innovative Lasers of Houston is dedicated to changing lives and assisting clients in hitting their health goals. The team at Houston Life recently visited their Galleria area clinic to explore the laser technology they credit in helping clients with their weight loss journey.

Dorian Castro’s quality of life was pretty much non-existent. Suffering nerve and lower back pain that hovered around a nine, he was worried his next steps toward finding relief would lead him to surgery. Then, he learned of the therapies available at NexGenEsis Healthcare.

Houston teacher, Mary Ann Rosenberg, is on a health journey that she said has seen her lose almost ten pounds. And, she is just getting started!

If your legs feel heavy, achy, or even swollen throughout the day that is not just something that comes with age. Dr. Tonie Reincke of Reincke Vein Center in Sugar Land said these symptoms could be signs of something more serious, like vein disease.

Reeshemia Flonnery from Humble, Texas is on a health journey that she says incorporates a non-invasive weight loss solution involving lasers. Learn how she lost almost 15 pounds after only eight sessions.

The FDA explains on its website that when a drug is in shortage, compounding pharmacies may be able to prepare a compounded version if they meet certain Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirements. As of May 2023, Ozempic and Wegovy are both listed on the FDA’s Drug Shortages list, and as a result, Houston-based Empower Pharmacy began offering compounded GLP ones. So what does this mean and what do you need to know?

In two days, Lucas will celebrate his thirteenth birthday and for most of his birthdays, he has had the same big wish...to get an up-close look at an Airbus A380 - the world’s largest passenger airliner.

At Core Chiropractic doctors Natalie and Phillip Cordova and their team of chiropractors, tailor patients’ treatment plans by combining adjustments with other cutting-edge therapies. Learn how something called PEMF is helping their patients find relief from pain.

Charles Blake from Humble, T.X. is on a health journey that incorporates a non-invasive weight loss solution that uses laser technology. Blake's journey is just beginning but he says he has already lost almost 17 pounds in just three weeks, and he credits the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston for helping him succeed.

If you are tired of trying fad diets that do not work, then you might want to take a look at this innovative weight loss technology at Innovative Lasers of Houston that aims to help you lose weight with the help of lasers.

The Millers signed up with Innovative Lasers of Houston just 7 weeks ago and already they have lost almost 50 pounds between them! They credit the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston for helping them reach their health goals.

June is Men’s Health Month and Dr. Olubayo Tojuola, a Memorial Hermann Medical Group urologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, came on Houston Life to dispel some common myths to promote better health practices for men.

Empower Pharmacy is a local success story. The Houston born business aims to innovate the healthcare industry and propel it into the future, all from its headquarters right here in Houston.

Houston Life took a tour of Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire to see how simple it is to get a preventative CT scans to detect disease before symptoms appear.

The team from the Institute of Antiaging visited the Houston Life studio to show how you can use Botox and under eye filler for facial balancing and to reduce dark circles under the eyes.

Al McClure is finding it is easy to keep the pounds down using lasers for weight loss along with support from the team at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

Caryn Honig loves to run. So much so, she is close to having completed nearly 50 marathons. Honig needed a knee replacement and the doctors she spoke with all said it would mean the end of running. Determined to find a doctor who could help. Honig’s research led her to Dr. Richard Berger, an orthopedic surgeon based in Chicago. “He pinky promised me that I would run again,” she said.

We can all agree that no hearts are more important on Valentine's Day than our kiddos! Houston Life's Melanie Camp paid a visit to Children's Memorial Hermann Pediatrics in Katy to chat with pediatrician, Dr. Krystal Batchelor, about some of the healthy habits you can teach your children early on, to set up healthy lives in the long run.

Brenda Cerrato is using lasers for weight loss and so far, she has lost 22 pounds in 22 sessions. Houston Life met up with Brenda to find out how Innovative Lasers of Houston is helping her hit her health goals for 2024.

As a special for Houston Life viewers, Dr. Khosla and his team at AK Pain and Spine center are offering a free initial consultation to the first 25 callers. The number is 281-896-0013

Houston Life’s Melanie Camp sat down with Dr. Carlos Dostal, who is a doctor an assistant professor of internal medicine at UTMB, to learn a few ways to have a healthy new year.Watch the video above for tips on easing into the recommended 30 minutes of exercise five days a week and what diets are best for increasing longevity.

Brenda Cerrato tried everything to lose weight. Over the past 16 years she yo-yo dieted, trying pills and fasting yet nothing worked. Until, she learned about weight loss with the help of laser technology available at Innovative Lasers of Houston.

Almost everyone gets heartburn once in a while, and it’s especially common around the holidays since overeating rich foods and drinking alcohol can all trigger the condition. However, those with frequent symptoms should get checked to prevent more serious problems.

If you are in pain, the team at AK Pain & Spine Center want get you through their doors. They are on a mission to turn off pain and help patients get their quality of life back. For Doris Gribble, this made all the difference. Learn how the team at AK Pain & Spine Center helped Doris get back to enjoying life again.

Your spine is a complex structure, but are you caring for it the right way? October is Spine Health Awareness Month. To get some advice on how to best look after your spine, Houston Life's Melanie Camp spoke with Dr. Geoffrey Zubay who is a board certified neurosurgeon and the director of surgical operations for Memorial Hermann Mischer Associates.

Dr. Ankur Khosla is moved to tears thinking about how Timothy Mockapertris’ life might be if the Houston local had continued living as he had been. Like many who find their way to AK Pain & Spine Center, Timothy was struggling to continued working in the job he loved because of chronic back and leg pain. He needed pain meds just to make it through the day. When a new treatment became available, Dr. Khosla thought it might be just the thing to help turn off Timothy’s pain and keep him working.

The Purple Songs Can Fly program at Texas Children's Hospital gives children going through their cancer treatment a platform for their voices to be heard.

Innovative Lasers of Houston specialize in weight loss and Founder and CEO, Laura Alexis the work she does means more than weight loss, it is about helping people gain back their life.

After injuring his back while serving in the military, Army Veteran Michael Tovar battled near debilitating pain. Then, with thanks to the team at AK Pain & Spine, he discovered a treatment that helped him get his life back.

Back-to-school mental health check for you. how parents can ask their kids better questions and get answers to help open those lines of communication and set your child up for success

Norma Lindquist thought the pain she felt in her legs after a day at work was a sign of getting old. However, after a visit to Reincke Vein Center in Sugar Land she learned her discomfort was caused by vein disease and there was a treatment that could provide relief.

Don't put up with tired, achy, and swollen legs, they could be a sign of vein disease and there might be something you can do about it.

As graduation season comes to an end, it is the beginning of a whole new adventure for the class of 2023 as they head out into the world and while it is a really exciting time, it can also be a little daunting. With big life changes like this, some anxiety that can come along with it. Rashard Skinner, Executive Director and therapist at Sapphire Therapy shared advice on how to navigate the road ahead for you and your kids.

Being in pain can put limits on your life and Becky Bayen of The Woodlands knew all about this. Back and leg pain was slowing her down. Even something simple like getting up from her desk at work or walking the grocery isle caused her to suffer. Becky found relief with a treatment available at AK Pain and Spine, called Spinal Chord Simulation.

At Advanced Body Scan of Bellaire they use state of the art technology to detect disease. Founder Steve Marler says he only wishes he had access to these scans when his mother was alive.

Meet the team of Interventional Pain Specialists at AK Pain and Spine Center who are on a mission to turn off pain.

Houston Marathon Runner Caryn Honig was told that she would never run again. Today, she runs half and full marathons. Learn about the orthopedic surgeon who helped get her back racing and how this lead to the running movement Poppy's Run for Life that builds awareness around suicide prevention.

One of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is take a proactive stance with your health.Even if you feel okay, it is worth taking a closer look at what is going on inside your body and while this may sound very ‘future science,’ there is actually technology that can help you do this and it is completely pain free.Houston Life’s Melanie Camp went to Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire to chat with company founder, Steve Marler, to find out more.