Health Update: NEXX clinic’s Tina Ekhtera on building a future-focused wellness destination – Emirates Woman – What Experts Say

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As the conversation around beauty continues to evolve, a new generation of clinics are shifting the focus from surface-level treatments to long-term health, prevention, and performance. At the forefront of this movement is NEXX Clinic, a longevity-led medical destination redefining what it means to age well. Tina Ekhtera’s work in the longevity space spans Iran, Germany, and now Dubai. As NEXX Clinic’s Business Developer and Executive Director, she brings together evidence-based medicine, refined aesthetics, and a deeply human approach to care. With an academic foundation in psychology and business strategy, Ekhtera has built something that goes beyond just a clinic – she has created a philosophy where internal health is the true foundation of confidence, beauty, and longevity.

You were born in Iran, did your studies in Germany, and are helping to build a longevity brand in Dubai. How have these cultures shaped your understanding of beauty and wellbeing?

Growing up between cultures shaped my perspective deeply. Iranian culture values inner balance and ritual, Germany instilled discipline, structure, and scientific rigor, and Dubai represents ambition, innovation, and possibility. Together, they taught me that beauty is physical, emotional, and internal. This belief sits at the core of how we build NEXX Clinic.

Your academic background combines psychology and business strategy. How has this influenced your approach to healthcare and patient experience?

Psychology helps me understand patient motivations, fears, and expectations, while business strategy ensures systems that are sustainable and ethical. At NEXX Clinic, every touchpoint is designed to build trust, comfort, and longterm engagement, not quick results.

What sparked your interest in building a purpose-driven healthcare platform rather than a traditional businessand how does NEXX Clinic balance luxury with medical integrity?

I’ve always believed businesses should improve lives. Longevity medicine allows us to intervene early, optimise health proactively, and empower people to feel better for longer. That sense of purpose is far more meaningful than simply offering treatments. At NEXX Clinic, luxury is never superficial. It’s built around medical excellence. Every experience is elevated, but always grounded in evidence-based treatments that prioritize internal health. True luxury is knowing your care is clinically sound, safe, and personalised.

We’re seeing a shift from reactive medicine to proactive health optimisation. What innovations are redefining longevity today?

Personalised diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and cellular optimisation are transforming healthcare. At NEXX Clinic, we work with advanced blood analysis, stem cell science, peptides, and NAD therapies to enhance health at a foundational level – before illness appears.

Your vision includes expanding NEXX Clinic across the GCC. What does responsible growth look like?

For us, growth is intentional and rooted in education, clinical consistency, and long-term patient outcomes. We scale knowledge and quality, not volume. At NEXX Clinic we don’t chase trends. We integrate longevity science with premium aesthetics to create personalised, medically driven solutions that deliver lasting results.

What drew you to the aesthetics space initially and what excites you most about the future of aesthetic medicine?

Aesthetics is where science, confidence, and wellbeing intersect. I saw an opportunity to elevate it beyond appearance – integrating it with longevity, prevention, and internal optimisation. Regenerative and personalised treatments have become the standard. The future of beauty is cellular, preventative, and deeply scientific.

Why was art an important element of the design of NEXX Clinic?

Art creates emotion and calm – both essential for healing. A curated environment enhances the patient journey and reflects our holistic philosophy.

How do you want patients to feel when they walk into NEXX Clinic?

I want them to feel immediate trust and calm. To know they’re in a space where innovation meets compassion, and where their health is treated with seriousness and care.

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