Candice Stewart’s medical career in Arizona began at two of the Valley’s most respected institutions —TGen and the Mayo Clinic.
Those experiences shaped her patient‑first philosophy and ultimately inspired her to open Stella Capri Wellness, a concierge medical spa and anti‑aging practice in Old Town Scottsdale.
“I went into this field to ultimately help patients,” said Stewart, who earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from ASU. “This is where my happiness and drive come from.”
Stewart is hosting a fall open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the studio, 7324 E. Sixth Ave., Scottsdale.
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Founded six years ago, Stella Capri Wellness focuses on improving longevity and uncovering answers for clients who often feel overlooked. Stewart treats hormone deficiencies, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, aging skin, hair loss, and acute and chronic illnesses — with an emphasis on individualized care.
“These patients have spent a lot of money elsewhere with little hope,” she said. “I always do what is best for the patient and provide the best possible treatment within their budget.”
Stella Capri Wellness reflects Stewart’s commitment to thorough, personalized treatment. For example, each patient begins with extensive lab work — 13 vials of blood — before she reviews their goals and concerns.
“We come up with an individualized protocol,” she said. “It’s a conversation. We look at the whole picture.”
Her aesthetic patients receive the same thoughtful approach.
“We discuss concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan. If the patient is ready to start an aesthetic procedure, we can begin that day,” she said. “We usually recommend skin care, neurotoxin injections, laser treatments and bioregenerative injections.”
The practice’s name honors her mother, Stella, and Stewart’s love of Capri, Italy. But its mission centers on a broader definition of self‑care.
“Self‑care is also about how you feel on the inside,” she said. “It’s your mental health, your confidence, your overall wellness — increasing longevity while feeling and looking like your best self.”
In addition to conducting research at TGen and seeing patients at the Mayo Clinic, Stewart’s resume includes five years at Paradise Valley’s Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center.
She recently earned a master certification in peptides from A4M (Age Management Medicine) and completed a fellowship in anti‑aging medicine.
“When I started attending A4M conferences, there were around 1,000 practitioners,” she said. “Now, with anti‑aging medicine expanding, about 10,000 clinicians attend.”
She said A4M encourages providers to combat age‑related diseases and improve lifespan — a contrast to traditional healthcare models.
“The pharmaceutical industry — ‘Big Pharma’ — drives so much of our traditional healthcare system, which doesn’t always have the patient’s best interest in mind.”
That continues today.
“My goal is simple — to help patients feel confident, healthy and supported for the long run,” she said. “When you invest in your wellness, everything else in your life gets better.”
