What is your name and occupation?
Ermelinda “Linda” Laho — Owner of 3D Medical Aesthetics & Direct Primary Care
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year
What is your Instagram handle?
@3d_medicalaesthetics
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
I was born and raised in Albania. My family moved to Boston in 2013 to open our own medical practice.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
As both a parent and a daughter, I saw the challenges many families face when it comes to providing healthcare for their loved ones. We wanted to bring back the idea of the “old family doctor” — but with the convenience of modern medicine and technology.
Our goal is for patients to feel informed, involved, and supported in a healthcare system that often feels fragmented. This passion for helping people naturally extended into the world of aesthetics. We want our patients to feel confident and healthy from the inside out.
At 3D Medical Aesthetics & Direct Primary Care, our mission is to create a welcoming, community-centered environment where every patient feels deeply cared for.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
Our clients often describe us as a family-oriented practice that goes above and beyond — both literally and figuratively — to ensure our patients feel supported, valued, and cared for.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
“My grandma told me, ‘Men come and go — you get the diploma!’”
What is your favorite book?
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
What is your secret weapon?
My strength — and the ability to stop questioning “why” something is happening, and instead focus on formulating solutions.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Have more faith and trust in yourself. Don’t put politeness above assertiveness when it comes to speaking your truth. Coming from a culture where speaking up was considered disrespectful, I’ve learned how important it is to stand up for your convictions.
How do you enjoy your free time?
I love spending time in nature and dancing whenever I can.
What is something that not many people know about you?
Before opening our practice, I was an Economics Professor — I’ve always loved teaching and research.