Our Code of Ethics
Our Code of Ethics states that we will not perform or suggest a service, product, or procedure that we believe is not in our patient’s best interest. Instead, we will happily refer the patient to another office for concerns that we believe would be best served by a different specialty.
At Bella Pelle Wellness, we understand the world of aesthetics is constantly evolving to develop new and improved techniques which can become confusing and overwhelming. We recognize that providing educational information for each patient inspires informed decisions leading to successful results.
Bella Pelle Wellness strives to deliver a safe and relaxed environment where our patients are offered a variety of services to maintain their youth. Our ambition is to give our clients a renewed sense of self by allowing them to look as good as they feel and feel as good as they look.
Meet the Bella Pelle Wellness Team
Kathy Hegwood, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Board Certified family nurse practitioner | Owner – Hegwood Clinic & Bella Pella Wellness | Picayune, Mississippi
Kathy Hegwood is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, healthcare leader, and founder of Hegwood Clinic and Bella Pelle in Picayune, Mississippi. With more than 20 years of combined healthcare and leadership experience, Kathy is dedicated to helping patients achieve better health, renewed confidence, and an improved quality of life through compassionate, individualized care.
Her professional background includes family medicine, chronic disease management, advanced wound care, healthcare administration, functional and integrative medicine, and medical aesthetics. This diverse experience allows her to approach patient care with a broad understanding of both traditional medical treatments and complementary wellness strategies.
Kathy believes that achieving optimal health begins with understanding the whole person. Rather than focusing exclusively on symptoms, she emphasizes identifying contributing factors like hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, lifestyle habits, and underlying health conditions.
Her clinical interests include hormone replacement therapy, thyroid health, medical weight management, gastrointestinal wellness, nutritional medicine, healthy aging, and aesthetic rejuvenation. She incorporates individualized medical evaluations, laboratory testing, patient education, and evidence-informed treatment strategies to develop care plans tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.
Through Hegwood Clinic and Bella Pelle, Kathy has created a welcoming environment where conventional medical care, functional wellness, and aesthetic services come together. She believes that patients deserve to be heard, educated, and actively involved in their healthcare decisions.
Her mission is simple: To help patients look better, feel better, and live healthier, more vibrant lives—from the inside out.
Kathy believes healthcare is continually evolving and that ongoing education is essential to providing thoughtful, individualized patient care.
She remains committed to professional development, patient safety, evidence-informed clinical decision-making, and helping patients understand the factors influencing their health.
Her philosophy reflects the foundation of Hegwood Clinic and Bella Pelle: combining clinical knowledge, compassionate care, and personalized treatment to help patients achieve lasting improvements in their health, wellness, and confidence.
Nicole Fowler CLS, BC-HWC
Nicole is a Certified Laser Specialist. She received her certification from Rocky Mountain Laser College in Lakewood, Colorado. Nicole prides herself in learning new skills and continuing her education through different seminars and webinars focused on skincare and new technological innovations in the medical aesthetics industry.
Nicole is trained in IPL, laser, chemical peels, RF micro-needling, and much more. Her favorite treatment is CO2 resurfacing due to its ability to transform the skin and because it is great for all skin types. Nicole has always had a passion for skin care and treatments and loves to share her knowledge to help others achieve their best skin!