At 33, Natália, a pharmacist by training, decided to open the door to a new chapter in her professional life. After years working in a drugstore, she always knew she could go further, that a bigger world was waiting for her, one where she could combine her love of health care with the world of aesthetics.
The first step in this transition began simply, as many big changes do: through a conversation with a friend.
That friend was the one who introduced her to Nepuga. She had completed the postgraduate program in aesthetics and spoke enthusiastically about the institution. But what really caught Natália's attention was Nepuga's innovative approach: quality content, online theory classes that respect students' busy routines, in-person practice with real patients and a dynamic, accessible format. That made Natália feel that she had finally found a possible, viable and exciting path to build something new.
“The professors make us feel very comfortable, they support us the whole time and all our questions get answered”
Today, Natália is living this new cycle intensely. During the course's in-person practice sessions, she was surprised by the structure and the methodology used. According to her, the dynamics of the classes make learning light and natural, even when dealing with complex techniques and procedures.
“I found it very dynamic and engaging. The professors make us feel very comfortable, they support us the whole time and all our questions get answered. We have patients to do the practice on, and that leaves no doubt at all,” she says, her eyes shining.
This close support from the faculty and the chance to apply in practice everything learned in theory made all the difference. More than technical training, Natália felt she was truly being prepared for the market, for the world of aesthetics, and above all to become the protagonist of her own story.
Why the world of aesthetics?
The motivation that led her to aesthetic pharmacy came from a union of reason and passion. On one side, the desire to open new horizons within her profession. On the other, a personal interest that had always been there, quiet but constant.
My sister always liked aesthetic procedures, and I was always interested too. So I thought: why not get started?”, she recalls. In addition, Natália is seeking financial independence, something the aesthetics field can offer with more autonomy and growth potential than the traditional drugstore environment.
The pharmacist's routine is intense, but she faces it with courage and discipline. “I wake up in the morning, go to work, come back and study. I have a clear goal: when I finish the postgraduate program, start seeing patients, set up my own clinic and begin performing the procedures,” she says. Her vision for the future is marked by hope and determination. She isn't just looking for a new profession; she's looking for a better life, a more fulfilling and freer one.
“We think we won't be able to handle it, that it's all too far-fetched. But with discipline, focus and willpower, we are capable“
In this context, Nepuga emerged as a catalyst. The institution provided the tools, the support and the environment Natália needed to feel confident taking such an important step. The structure designed for students who balance work, study and personal life made all the difference. “It's possible,” she assures. “We think we won't be able to handle it, that it's all too far-fetched. But with discipline, focus and willpower, we are capable.”
This is also the main advice Natália leaves for those who are just starting out. In her words, the hardest part is taking the first step. Fear of the unknown can paralyze, but from the moment you choose to move forward with courage, everything becomes clearer. “Begin and get started. The path reveals itself as we walk,” she says.
Her own clinic is no longer a distant dream
Throughout her journey with Nepuga, Natália discovered that this is not just new technical training but a true life transformation. Today she feels more secure, more confident and has a well-defined plan for the future. Her own clinic is no longer a distant dream and has become a real project, with solid foundations.
More than a success story, Natália represents the spirit of many women who, even with lives full of responsibilities, allow themselves to start over. Her example shows that it is possible to reinvent yourself, even after years in the same field. That seeking personal and professional fulfillment is not a luxury but a right, and that there are paths that make that search lighter, more human and possible.
Natália's story with Nepuga is, above all, a story of courage. And it is that courage that leads her, every day, to get up, work, study and dream. Because in the end, as she herself says, “we are always looking for life to keep getting better”. And with determination, knowledge and passion for what she does, Natália is already building that better future.
Mariana Lucera
NEPUGA content team — Núcleo de Especializações Ana Carolina Puga.
