Some founders chase trends. Others build from lived experience that changes how they see the world.
For sisters Diana and Ornela, entrepreneurship has never been theoretical. It’s been hands-on, high-stakes, and deeply human.
Before launching Five Elements Medical Spa & Wellness Center, the duo built and successfully exited a Philadelphia-based hospice and home care agency, guiding families through some of life’s most vulnerable transitions. Working on the front lines of healthcare gave them more than business discipline. It gave them clarity.
They saw a pattern that wouldn’t leave them.
People don’t prioritize wellness until a crisis forces them to.
That realization became the spark for their next venture, one rooted not in reactive care, but proactive living.
“We wanted to change when people start taking care of themselves,” Diana explains. “Wellness shouldn’t begin when something goes wrong. It should be part of how you live.”
A Second Act Built on Prevention, Not Pampering
Today, Five Elements stands as one of Deerfield Beach’s most distinctive wellness destinations — a two-story luxury medical spa designed around preventive care, longevity science, and whole-person balance.
But unlike traditional spas built around occasional indulgence, Five Elements was designed with a different mindset: wellness as a lifestyle system.
The sisters recognized that modern professionals and families don’t suffer from a lack of wellness options. They struggle with fragmentation. Fitness lives in one place. Skincare in another. Recovery somewhere else. Medical insight somewhere else entirely.
Five Elements brings it all together.
Inside the thoughtfully designed space, clients move seamlessly between medical aesthetics, recovery therapies, longevity treatments, and restorative services in an environment that feels elevated yet approachable. It’s equal parts clinical expertise and calming retreat.
“We didn’t want to build a place people visit once a year,” Ornela says. “We wanted to create somewhere they integrate into their lives.”
That approach is resonating with high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs, and families across South Florida who are rethinking how they manage stress, aging, and energy.
Built by Founders Who Understand Performance
Diana and Ornela didn’t enter wellness as outsiders. They entered as seasoned operators who understand systems, scalability, and sustainable growth.
That operational discipline is embedded throughout Five Elements. Behind the serene aesthetic is a tightly run business designed to guide clients through personalized wellness journeys rather than one-off services. The focus isn’t transactions. It’s transformation through consistency.
The space also reflects their belief that wellness should be shared. The second floor serves as a gathering place for workshops, leadership conversations, and community events that blend personal growth with professional development.
The result is more than a spa. It’s a lifestyle hub for ambitious people who want to feel as strong as they perform.
Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Wellness Powerhouse
As South Florida continues to attract entrepreneurs, remote leaders, and high-growth companies, Deerfield Beach is carving out a distinctive identity of its own — one rooted in balance, coastal living, and community-driven commerce.
Five Elements fits naturally into that evolution.
The spa has become a destination for locals seeking proactive health solutions and for visitors drawn to elevated wellness experiences near the ocean. Its presence reflects a broader shift toward preventive living that blends medical innovation with everyday restoration.
Entrepreneurship with Impact
For Diana Ustayev and Ornela Rothermel, Five Elements represents more than a thriving business. It’s a purpose-driven platform built on the lessons of their first successful exit and the desire to create meaningful change through their second act.
“This chapter is about helping people stay well, not just get well,” Diana says.
In a culture where burnout is normalized and self-care often gets postponed, their approach reframes wellness as something strategic rather than indulgent.
And that mindset may be their most powerful innovation yet.
Because sometimes the most impactful companies aren’t built to chase what’s trending.
They’re built to solve what founders know firsthand should exist.
To learn more about Five Elements Medical Spa & Wellness Center visit their website here.
