skin mind health
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Hybrid |
| Location | Ambridge, Beaver County |
| Doctors | Alaina James MD, PhD, Dermatology |
| Telehealth Type | Virtual visits (in-person or virtual appointments available) |
| Housecalls | Yes |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At skin mind health in Ambridge, PA, Dr. Alaina James delivers holistic medical dermatology rooted in a simple conviction: skin health connects deeply to internal, mental, and emotional wellbeing. She built the practice on Merchant Street, the same street where her father launched his law career, as a deliberate homecoming to Beaver County.
Dr. James treats children and adults across the full range of dermatological concerns. She performs medical and procedural dermatology alongside life and health coaching. The practice operates on a direct-pay model with transparent fee-for-service pricing. Every Friday, skin mind health holds a Pay What You Can Day for patients facing financial hardship. Spanish-language appointments are available with an interpreter. The second-floor Listening Lounge serves as a community gathering space for classes, conversation, and events. Dr. James also offers mindful movement and meditation classes, bringing her training as a certified yoga instructor and meditation guide into the practice.
Details
Address
549 Merchant Street, Ambridge, PA 15003
Phone
(412) 550-0595Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
Direct-pay, fee for service. Medical Dermatology: 15 min $65, 30 min $130, 45 min $195, 60 min $260. Procedural: simple (no suturing) $75, with suturing $85, with packing $125+, small excision $175+, large excision $350+. Medical Skin Peels/Facials/Extractions: Simple $100+, Complex $150+. Processing fees $25 each. Life & Health Coaching: 30 min $55, 45 min $82, 60 min $110. Fridays: Pay What You Can Day for those with financial hardship.
Typical Appointment
30 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. skin mind health operates as a direct-pay, fee-for-service practice. Patients select their appointment type and the services they need and pay directly. The practice does not work with health insurance companies. Patients may wish to contact their insurer about potential reimbursement options.
Medical dermatology visits range from $65 for a 15-minute appointment to $260 for a 60-minute session. Procedural visits start at $75 for simple procedures and range up to $350 or more for large excisions. Life and health coaching runs $55 to $110 depending on session length. A $25 processing fee applies to each appointment.
Every Friday from 8:30am to 4pm, skin mind health holds Pay What You Can Day for patients experiencing financial hardship. Patients can schedule 15- to 30-minute dermatology or coaching appointments. To book a Friday hardship appointment, patients should contact the office directly.
Yes. skin mind health offers virtual appointments for medical dermatology and life and health coaching. Patients select the appointment type and duration when booking online.
Yes. skin mind health offers house calls in addition to in-office and virtual visits.
Yes. Dr. James sees patients of all ages. skin mind health provides pediatric, adult, and family dermatology care. The office helps coordinate family appointments so multiple family members can receive care together.
Yes. skin mind health schedules dermatology appointments with a Spanish-language interpreter. Spanish-speaking patients should contact the office to arrange an appointment.
The Listening Lounge is a community gathering space on the second floor of the skin mind health building at 549 Merchant Street in Ambridge. The practice hosts classes, conversations, and events there. The space is also available to rent. Patients are welcome to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and relax there before or after their visit.
skin mind health offers mindful movement and meditation classes running 30 to 60 minutes. Classes include slow flow yoga, stretching, deep breathing, and relaxation. Dr. James leads these sessions using her Kripalu yoga instructor and guided meditation credentials.
com. Patients select their appointment type and preferred time. The office is open Tuesday through Friday and some Saturdays. 0595 with questions.
Practice last updated August 17, 2026