Francis Acunzo

Francis X. Acunzo is the CEO of Acara Partners, a leading business consulting firm for the aesthetic medical industry; Strategic Advisor to Princeton Medspa Partners, an aesthetic industry consolidation group and is a member of the MedEsthetics Editorial Advisory Board.


Francis launched the very first medspa almost 30 years ago through the merger of his Boston-based spa company and a leading Laser company. Francis was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award along with Acara Partners receiving the Best in Industry Practice Management award in 2023. He is also the recipient of the AmSpa Lifetime Legacy award given in 2025.

More from Francis Acunzo
Medspas achieve greater success by adopting a holistic “inside-out” approach that combines traditional aesthetic treatments with medically supervised wellness services.
Why Modern Medspas Are Adding Wellness—and How to Effectively Integrate and Market These Programs
Modern medspa clients want more than beauty—they seek energy, balance and wellness, and practices that integrate aesthetics with whole-person care are leading the way.
Dec 10th, 2025
When an influencer shares their experience with a medspa’s treatments or services, their followers often view it as a form of validation. This 'social proof' can build trust and encourage potential patients to visit the spa.
How Influencer Partnerships Can Boost Patient Growth and Credibility for Medspas
Influencer partnerships can be highly valuable to medspas, helping them to attract new patients, boost credibility and drive performance in various ways. Here’s how influencer collaborations can support a medspa’s goals.
May 27th, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool in marketing and operations for various industries, and the medspa sector is no exception.
AI is Creating a More Personalized, Efficient and Convenient Medspa Experience
AI is making waves in medspas, primarily by enhancing the customer experience in several key ways.
Mar 7th, 2025
The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics
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The Future of Hyaluronic Acid Injectable Fillers with Allergan Aesthetics
At ASDS, Allergan Aesthetics convened experts to explore the future of hyaluronic acid fillers—dispelling myths, sharing data and emphasizing education for subtle, natural-looking results.
Dec 3rd, 2025
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5 Key Industry Benchmarks Your Aesthetic Practice Should be Measuring
Are you in line with industry standards on payroll costs, closing rates and marketing expenditures?
Jan 21st, 2021
Assessing Organizational Health
Assessing Organizational Health
How to foster and maintain a healthy aesthetic practice.
Oct 13th, 2016
A Customer-Centric Team
A Customer-Centric Team
Outstanding customer service is what differentiates cosmetic medicine from clinical practice, and it requires team buy-in.
May 6th, 2016
Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing
How to stay up to date on the latest SEO rules and integrate the most effective digital marketing strategies.
Sep 10th, 2015