Haleigh Foster &
Hannah Calvo

Pier Medical Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics practice in the heart of Hermosa Beach. Owner Haleigh Foster, FNP-C, and her team, including director of operations Hannah Calvo, specialize in injectables, advanced devices and personalized noninvasive skin treatments. 

How does your business support the South Bay community?

Pier Medical Aesthetics is truly a mom-and-pop practice. For more than 25 years, we’ve been fortunate to care for multiple generations of patients while maintaining a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Each provider brings unique strengths, and we collaborate to ensure every patient’s needs and goals are prioritized. We proudly lean on our South Bay small-business community, referring patients to trusted partners so their needs are fully met. We see ourselves as not just a practice but part of a larger network committed to supporting and uplifting this community.

How can we support other women in business?

Haleigh: Since my adolescent years, I’ve been in female-dominated spaces while growing up alongside two successful older brothers. That balance has given me a unique perspective on supporting women in business: combining compassion with encouragement to push boundaries and strive for more. True support means creating an environment where everyone can feel successful. It’s also recognizing that motivation looks different for each woman; respecting those differences is key to helping them thrive.

What does “local” mean to you?

Hannah: My family moved from New York City to Manhattan Beach in 1994. I grew up here, and at times I’ve been reluctant to embrace how quickly the community has evolved. But with change comes perspective, and it’s easy to find the beauty in what the South Bay continues to build. Today my husband and I live in El Segundo with our son. To raise a family and grow a business in the community that raised me is something I don’t take for granted. Being local means supporting neighbors and small businesses, employing women and uplifting them wherever they are in life.

Photographed by Ken Cayetano