MEET OUR FOUNDERS

PREMIER HOLISTIC MEDICAL SPA IN CHAPEL HILL, NC

THE VISIONARIES BEHIND MEDSPA 501

Meet the trailblazing founders of MedSpa 501, where passion meets innovation in redefining wellness and beauty.

Franklin Roye
  • Franklin Roye, PharmD

    Franklin is a seasoned business leader with over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry. He graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UNC Chapel Hill and subsequently worked for GlaxoSmithKline in various commercial roles.
    Following his time in Pharma Franklin spent 10 years on international assignment in Asia Pacific, initially with The Nucleus Group, a healthcare market access consulting firm and then as Senior Director for PPD Asia Pacific, a biopharmaceutical research organization developing novel medicines for the global marketplace.
    He made a significant career transition again in 2018, as co-founder and president of IndyCare, a successful on-demand health and wellness practice model with locations in the RDU and Charlotte metro areas.
    Franklin has a long standing passion for wellness, health optimization and regenerative medicine that he is excited to see realized through the vision of MedSpa 501. Ultimately Franklin is driven by a curiosity to solve problems through innovative solutions. Above all things he values family, great friendships, strong vibrant communities.

Allie Vivirito
  • Allie Vivirito RN, BSN

    Allie is a passionate healthcare leader with over 13 years of vast experience as a nurse. Health and Wellness has always been a passion for Allie. She received her Bachelors of Science in Human nutrition, food, and exercise from Virginia Tech in 2009.
    While enrolled as a full time student, she also became a certified personal trainer which allowed her to work with a variety of clients to achieve their health and wellness goals.
    After graduating from Virginia Tech, Allie attended the Accelerated Nursing program at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. After graduating Nursing school, Allie landed her desired role as a nurse in the Emergency Room.
    Over the course of her 13 year career as a nurse, she has ventured into the cardiac care, primary care, acute/urgent care, corporate wellness, and the occupational health world.
    She became an operations leader in healthcare, which opened her eyes to the complicated healthcare ecosystem and unlocked a new passion: to reduce barriers to wellness and offer exceptional concierge wellness services to help her community get, stay, and be well.
    She looks forward to continuing to serve members of her community at Medspa 501.

Greg Vassie
  • Greg Vassie, PharmD

    Greg is a generational pharmacist with over 20 years of experience building and transforming community pharmacies across North Carolina.
    Greg is passionate about community healthcare and has centered his career around providing solutions that help people receive care that is convenient, accessible, and transparent. The way it should be!
    In 2005, he first built Pittsboro Discount Drug and then added 501 Pharmacy with his wife, Jennifer, and business partner, Han Su, to take care of his neighborhood the way his family of pharmacists built theirs.
    Now he and his partners with MedSpa 501 envision the next evolution of care: personalized preventative and anti-aging treatments blending restoration, rejuvenation and reclamation of your health and beauty.
    Greg received his Doctorate of Pharmacy from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2003 and now proudly serves on their Executive Foundation board. He also serves on the Chatham County Community College Foundation board, and other pharmacy/healthcare committees.

Josh Dobstaff
  • Josh Dobstaff, MD

    Dr. Dobstaff, a board-certified Physician and hospitalist with over a decade of experience, seamlessly integrates traditional medicine with cutting-edge regenerative health techniques. His enthusiasm for holistic medicine, aesthetics, and emerging wellness technologies is palpable. He has particular interest in optimizing health through medical weight loss and hormone optimization therapy. He looks forward to imparting his passion for health and wellness to the patients of Medspa 501.
    Outside the realm of medicine, Dr. Dobstaff finds joy in exploring all that the wonderful state of North Carolina has to offer with his wife and three sons. He thrives on outdoor pursuits like running, biking, hiking, and relaxing by the beach.

Jessica Hope
  • Jessica Hope, PA-C

    Jessica is a dedicated Physician Assistant with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. A former graduate of Duke University’s top-ranked PA program, Jessica also has prior experience as a critical care and emergency medicine nurse.
    She is certified in both botox and filler and has a passion for bringing out the best in her clients. She has a strong medical background and a heart full of empathy where she blends science and artistry to help her clients look and feel their finest.
    Guided by a commitment to safety and satisfaction, she offers personalized treatments that enhance natural beauty. She is now excited to share her experience and professional expertise in a more personal atmosphere through concierge wellness.