The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has increasingly targeted medi-spas and wellness clinics selling injectable weight-loss or cosmetic treatments that may violate state or federal rules. The high-profile case of Pure Bliss Aesthetics in Pike County is just one among many in 2025, as regulators move to enforce safety, licensing, and drug-sourcing requirements.
Recent Enforcement Actions
In Pike County, Pure Bliss Aesthetics and MediSpa in Waverly was accused of administering non-FDA-approved tirzepatide purchased from unlicensed suppliers. After a summary suspension in May, the Board permanently revoked the spa’s license in August and issued a $90,000 fine. A grand jury later indicted the business and owner Haley Schackart (also known as Haley Borders) on multiple felony charges.
The case is far from isolated. Earlier in the year, the Board suspended the license of Slimbolic Weight Loss and Med Spa in Beavercreek, citing poor record keeping, storing adulterated drugs alongside safe products, and compounding drugs in unsanitary conditions. Inspectors also flagged improper labeling and the use of unlicensed suppliers.
In Warren County, Rejuv and Renew Wellness Spa in Mainville and Franklin was also caught using questionable injectables. Investigators reported finding counterfeit Botox vials, some labeled only in foreign languages, while others carried “for research use only” warnings. Drugs were allegedly purchased through Facebook and other unverified sources, with multiple storage and documentation violations noted.
And in Shaker Heights, regulators suspended the license of Enbody, after discovering it had obtained cosmetic drugs from overseas and unlicensed entities. Some of the seized products bore labels in foreign languages or were marked for laboratory use rather than patient care.
Taken together, these cases illustrate a clear pattern: Ohio medi-spas are being flagged for buying injectables from improper sources, mislabeling or mishandling drugs, and operating without adequate medical oversight.
How to Spot a Legitimate Provider
For patients, the crackdown is a reminder to ask tough questions before rolling up your sleeve. Here are some red flags to watch for:
✅ Check for a Medical License. Legitimate clinics will have a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant involved in prescribing and administering injections. An “aesthetician” license alone is not enough.
✅ Ask About the Source. If the spa can’t tell you which licensed pharmacy supplied the medication—or if it sounds vague (“our special blend” or “imported wellness shots”)—that’s a red flag.
✅ Look for FDA Approval. Only a handful of injectables are FDA-approved for weight management (for example, Wegovy and Mounjaro). If it’s pitched as a “fat-melting” or “fat-dissolving” shot, it’s almost certainly not FDA-approved.
✅ Demand Documentation. Legitimate clinics can provide you with documentation of the medication, dosing, and prescribing physician.
✅ Be Wary of Hype. If the ad promises “effortless fat burning,” “miracle results,” or compares the injections to “skincare treatments,” be cautious.
