Glow-Getter: Alicia Bonner

From the moment patients walk into Bella Mobile Aesthetics, they are welcomed into a place designed to help them refresh and renew. With its colorful décor and variety of treatments offered, the aesthetic medical spa is a vibrant environment where medicine meets relaxation. Bella Mobile Aesthetics owner and head injector Alicia Bonner, PA-C, MPAS, Aesthetics, says it’s a privilege and an honor to work with her patients.

“I want everybody who walks in these doors to feel welcome and happy to be here, and to leave feeling glad they came,” she says. “They come here because they want to, not because they have to. I love that I get to help people feel confident and healthy.”

Fulfilling a Dream

Bonner’s career journey started on a different path with some interesting twists and turns before opening her aesthetic medicine office full time. Growing up in Bucks County with family members working in health care, her initial plan was to go into prosthetics and orthotics. Her father, an amputee who lost both of his legs in Vietnam, influenced her decision to pursue medical work.

While attending Holy Family University for biology and psychology, Bonner worked part time for a dermatologist who encouraged her to become a physician assistant (PA). After graduation, she took a job in a neuropharmacology lab but decided to continue her education at Jefferson University where she earned her PA degree.

As a PA, Bonner took a job at a pain management office administering neurotoxins such as Botox and Xeomin to treat chronic-pain patients. That role was her first step toward receiving her certification by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

“I was administering therapeutic medical doses for people who had migraines, strokes, and torticollis contractures, and they would send in reps from pharmaceutical companies to train me in aesthetics because I was curious,” Bonner says. “After learning those new skills, I started organizing mobile Botox and filler events in 2009, which became very popular.”

Bonner hosted mobile events at businesses, dental offices, doctor offices, and hair salons while continuing to work full time at her PA job. She says the side venture helped her pay down student loans and was a fun social activity.

The growing popularity of these events led her to rent an office in Langhorne for people who wanted appointments. After 16 years of simultaneously running Bella Mobile Aesthetics and working in pain management at her PA job, she started to contemplate running her business full time.

“My mom got sick and passed away very quickly, but before she passed, she said, ‘Just do it. You’re ready, stop planning and start acting,’” she says. “That really pushed me, and I went all in with aesthetic medicine in 2021.”

New Beginnings

Bonner initially moved into an office in Yardley but quickly outgrew the space due to the success of her business. When another building went up for sale in the same complex, she took the opportunity to grow. She started the Small Business Association loan process and worked with a local realtor to purchase the property and make her dream a reality. The new office allowed her to double in size and staff when it opened in February 2025. Bonner personally designed and customized every aspect of the interior of the building.

“It’s surreal when you dream of something like this and it happens,” she says. “It’s beyond what I imagined. In the areas where I work, I used the color pink because it represents empowerment and femininity to me. I also took inspiration from all my staff members to create their workspaces with their favorite colors and vibes to reflect their personalities.”

At Your Service

Bella Mobile Aesthetics offers a wide range of medically supervised treatments. Services include medically guided weight-loss programs that include GLP-1 medications and nutritional counseling. For those seeking to improve energy and revitalization, vitamin IV hydration, peptides, and vitamin D supplementation are available. Skin rejuvenation procedures are extremely popular with cosmetic injections, microneedling, chemical peels, and lasers.

Bonner and her team frequently attend training and conferences to stay current on the newest research, trends, and techniques. She recently traveled to London to train with a physician conducting groundbreaking research on rejuvenation and regenerative aesthetics. She was able to review the doctor’s research and learn new techniques for rejuvenation.

Educating her patients on all procedures is central to her care. “I’m going to educate you before I do any procedure on you,” Bonner says. “I want you to understand what we’re going to do, why we’re going to do it, and what the aftermath will be. Then it’s for you to make an educated, informed decision. Not doing anything is also an option.”

Patient Diana Tomosi trusts in Bonner; in fact, it’s what has kept her returning for decades. “Alicia is so knowledgeable,” she says. “She is brilliant, super kind, and makes me feel so at ease. Any time I have a concern, she just explains everything nicely and makes me feel like I’m part of the family. I love it.”

Whether Bonner’s patients are new or have been with her since the beginning, she wants everyone to feel comfortable enough to ask anything.

Another longtime patient, Donna Pavlis, appreciates the time and attention Bonner and her staff provide. “Alicia is fabulous,” Pavlis says. “She takes the time to explain everything with charts in her office, how the procedures work, and the expected results. She is also an artist because she studies people’s faces and makes you feel good about yourself.”

What’s Trending

With Mother’s Day around the corner, many women may be looking to treat themselves to some rejuvenation, relaxation, or a confidence booster. There are so many procedures to choose from, ranging from injectables to facials. For those looking for something new, there is the rejuvenation procedure she learned about in London. This trending treatment combines a calcium-based filler for deep wrinkles and contouring with a soft hyaluronic acid filler for fine lines. It spreads under the skin with results that last for more than a year.

“People want to look more natural and refreshed,” Bonner says. “Using biostimulatory fillers is going to turn on your immune system to make collagen, to brighten, tighten, lift, and enhance your glow. This regenerative technique is the gift that keeps giving and makes you look 10 years younger.”

The future is glowing for Bella Mobile Aesthetics by continuing to evolve along with the aesthetics industry. “Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women is becoming very important, so we plan to delve into that more,” Bonner says. “I am always learning and growing, so I have retrained and recertified in HRT. People are also focusing more on preventive health and wellness, so we want to grow in alignment with those needs. I feel incredibly lucky that I get to welcome people here every day and help them feel better about themselves.”

Although Bonner mainly operates from her Yardley office, she still offers mobile parties for cosmetic injections or IV treatments.

Beauty All Around

This Mother’s Day will be the first one Bonner celebrates as a resident of Upper Makefield Township. She moved into her dream home six months ago with her husband, son, stepchildren, and father. The family quickly embraced the sense of community where neighbors are already like family. Although she’s always had patients from the area, since moving into town, the number has grown.

“I love supporting the small businesses in Upper Makefield Township,” she says. “It’s important for me to get to know the local business owners. It’s great how everyone networks and supports each other. It’s very special.”

Photograph by Jennifer Janikic Photography