Quiet treatment room with an armchair and a window

More than a med spa. More personal than traditional medicine.

Medical expertise with a personal connection.

We believed there was a better way.

Healthcare can feel rushed, aesthetic medicine transactional, and wellness confusing.

Ballard Wellness was created to offer something different: a place where patients have time to ask questions, where education matters, where recommendations are made carefully and never to sell a treatment, and where looking better, feeling better, aging better and performing better are treated as one conversation.

Our approach

Medically grounded

Care guided by medical knowledge, clinical experience and evidence rather than trends.

Individual plans

No two patients have the same biology, anatomy, lifestyle, or goals. Their plans shouldn’t be identical either.

Education first

Before you decide on anything, we explain why we’re recommending it.

Natural results

Especially within aesthetics, the philosophy is simple: enhance, never erase.

Connected care

Wellness, aesthetic medicine, skin rejuvenation, performance and recovery. Everything is connected.

Amber Ballard, Founder and Nurse Practitioner

Meet Amber

Amber Ballard

Founder + Nurse Practitioner

Amber Ballard is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 19 years of experience in patient care. She believes healthcare should be more than a quick appointment, a prescription, and a follow-up months later.

Amber spent years inside traditional healthcare watching patients get fifteen minutes, a prescription, and a follow-up in six months. The people in front of her were telling her something was wrong, and the system kept telling them their labs were normal. There had to be a better way to care for people.

That belief inspired her to open Ballard Wellness & Aesthetics: a place where patients feel heard, questions are welcomed, and treatment plans are built around the individual—not just a diagnosis or a lab result.

A graduate of Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky, Amber brings a strong foundation in primary care to her passion for wellness and aesthetic medicine. Her approach blends medical expertise with personalized care, helping patients navigate everything from weight management, hormone optimization, and metabolic wellness to aesthetic injectables, skin rejuvenation, and hair restoration.

For Amber, looking better and feeling better have always gone hand in hand. She believes true confidence comes from understanding your body, feeling comfortable in your own skin, and embracing a healthier, happier version of yourself.

Outside the clinic, Amber’s favorite place to be is with her family. Her husband has been her rock and biggest supporter, while their three children have been her biggest fans—she couldn’t be more grateful for the love and support that surrounds her. Whether they’re at the beach or the ballpark, enjoying the outdoors, or visiting her hometown in Eastern Kentucky, it’s the time together, endless laughter, and a little family chaos that she loves most.

"I want every patient to feel heard, understand their options, and leave feeling confident about their path moving forward."

Real people behind your care.

The Ballard Wellness team: Emma, Amber, Heather and Lola
Heather Campbell, APRN, FNP-BC

Heather Campbell, APRN, FNP-BC

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Heather Campbell is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of healthcare experience and a passion for helping patients feel their best from the inside out. She believes the best healthcare begins with listening, understanding each patient’s unique needs, and creating a plan together—not simply treating symptoms or numbers on a lab report.

A graduate of Midway University and Chamberlain University, Heather brings a strong clinical foundation and a personalized approach to wellness medicine. At Ballard Wellness & Aesthetics, she focuses on hormone optimization, medical weight management, IV therapy, and aesthetic treatments, helping patients feel healthier, more energized, and confident in their own skin.

Heather believes patients should feel like active partners in their healthcare journey. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your wellness goals or looking for a fresh approach, she’s committed to meeting you where you are and helping you move forward with confidence.

Outside the clinic, Heather enjoys traveling, tackling home renovation projects with her husband of 30 years, and spending time with their daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. She’s happiest watching a sunset on the beach, trying new foods, or enjoying a good taco—because, as she says, it’s hard to be unhappy when you’re eating tacos!

Lola Campbell

Lola Campbell

Licensed Esthetician

Lola brings years of experience and a genuine passion for skincare to Ballard Wellness & Aesthetics. She takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to every treatment, focusing on each patient’s unique skin concerns and goals. With a particular interest in acne care, Lola enjoys helping patients better understand their skin and develop effective, realistic skincare routines. From customized facials and chemical peels to personalized product recommendations, she strives to make every visit both relaxing and educational, helping patients achieve healthier, more confident skin.

Emma Ballard

Emma Ballard

Patient Experience Coordinator

As the first friendly face you see and the welcoming voice you hear, Emma helps make every visit to Ballard Wellness & Aesthetics feel effortless. From scheduling appointments and coordinating follow-ups to answering questions and keeping the day running smoothly, she’s dedicated to making every patient feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for. Emma brings warmth, organization, and a personal touch to every interaction, helping create the experience we want every patient to have from the moment they connect with us.

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We’d Love to Welcome You

Complimentary parking, a welcoming environment, and appointments that allow time for meaningful conversation and personalized care.

Address

1025 Dove Run Rd, Suite 105
Lexington, KY 40502

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Appointments & Availability

Wednesday10-5
Friday10-5
Saturday9-1
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Before you arrive

Parking

Free lot on site. Come in through the main entrance and check in at the desk.

Arrive a few minutes early

Five minutes is plenty if your intake is already done. See patient information.

Bring your questions

Written down is best. We’d rather answer ten than have you leave with one unasked.

A patient story

“Amber and her staff are absolutely amazing. They make you feel welcome and comfortable. She is very knowledgeable.”

Patient

Come experience Ballard Wellness.

Your goals are personal. Your care should be too. Whether you’re ready to feel better, look better, age better, or perform better, we’re here to listen and build a plan around you.

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