A Fort Lauderdale-based medical spa is facing bankruptcy for the second time since 2024. Shining Way Esthetics, LLC currently faces unsecured claims of over $400,000, as per court filings.
With operations across Texas, the business offers a range of body treatments, wellness services, and other aesthetic procedures.
Shining Way Esthetics, LLC Files Bankruptcy
Indicating a financial strain, court filings available on RK Consultants state the company made its latest Chapter 11 filing on April 8, 2026. The case is being handled in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Craig Clayton de Souza signed the petition before submission, being the authorized representative. Filing details add that attorney Susan D. Lasky of Susan D. Lasky, PA, is the company’s legal representative.
This marks the second time the medical spa business has filed for bankruptcy. The company earlier entered bankruptcy on August 2, 2024. Details of the case, which is pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, are available under case number 24-33555.
Recent Court Filings
A notable document submitted by the company is its list of creditors who have the 20 largest unsecured claims and are not insiders. These include American Express, Capital One Bank, the Florida Department of Revenue, and JPMorgan Chase. The total sum of their unsecured claims equals more than $400,000.
Overall, the company has listed up to 49 creditors in the records, which are also available on PACER.
Further information in the Chapter 11 petition is summarized here:
- Filing Date: April 8, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-14371
- Estimated Assets: $500,001-$1 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $500,001-$1 million
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
Other documents submitted by the company include a list of equity security holders and a verification of creditor matrix.
About the Company
Shining Way Esthetics, LLC provides a range of services as a medical spa service. These include facials, injectables, laser procedures, and other wellness offerings.
According to its website, the company uses skincare products from COSMEDIX, Elina Organics, PCA Skin, and other brands. Other than Fort Lauderdale, it operates across College Station, Katy, and Tampa.
The repeat filing highlights ongoing financial challenges at Shining Way Esthetics, LLC, as the company works to restructure its operations and address unsecured claims. The outcome of the cases will determine the company’s next steps in the restructuring process.
