I visited the Aphrodite European Spa at the Cummings Center for a facial. I haven't had a facial in…read moreyears. I found the atmosphere pleasant and relaxing. My esthetician was great. My skin felt totally different afterwards. I highly-recommend this Spa for anyone looking for a quality facial with great service.

I had an hour facial with Anna and she was awesome! The place is clean, warm, relaxing and overall…read morevery inviting. The owner was there too with her adorable little fluffy dog-both were so friendly! The prices are reasonable, too. I had a Groupon so I got a great deal and will be back!

I have been coming for over a year now. Results speak for themselves. The staff is the best. You…read morecan tell they are a real team! I enjoyed my visit today. If you are considering even having some IV fluids, this is where you want to be!!!! They don't have to upsell, they don't offer anything except their honest opinion. The ladies in the front know exactly what they're doing. They're full of knowledge and experience with all the products that they carry in house. See you all soon.

Worst experience ever Beverly Hospital either needs more staff or they need to close 6 1/2 hours in…read morethe waiting room in a chair with IV there were hundred people there am auto immune and asked to not be put in the waiting room but they had no room. They had no doctors available because they're every bed was full. They need to have more staff and realize that people cannot sit in a room sick with an autoimmune disease with 100 people hacking coughing, fainting the most ridiculous place ever no one should go there. They'll kill you.

Diane is so knowledgeable and easy to work with. I went to her for IPL treatments to erase the dark…read morespots on my face and I'm beyond happy with the results! She asks all the right questions to tailor your treatment to you and gives the best advice. She's reliable and available when you have questions, always there to guide you!! She takes the time to educate you and make sure you feel comfortable. For all of these reasons and more, I wouldn't trust anyone other than Diane with my face!

Diane does exceptional work with the emphasis always being on enhancing one's natural attributes. I…read moretrust her implicitly and know that when I leave her office I will be looking my best. Would never go elsewhere.

HUGE shout out to Gina at Prettyology. Had microblading done two days ago with her and I'm…read moreIMPRESSED. After years of over-plucking my brows (hello 90s!) and some martial arts blows to the brow area, I was left with patchy and mismatched brows. Filling them in was the bane of my morning makeup routine and I inevitably was left with two fuller but still obviously mismatched and oddly-shaped brows. After an initial consultation, I made an appointment. I was nervous, mostly because it's a semi-permanent FACIAL tattoo. If I didn't like the results, there'd be no going back for quite awhile. Gina was patient with my nervousness and REALLY listened to what I wanted, and added her professional opinions of what would work for my face and how brows can alter your look. Gina's attention to detail was key in getting exactly the ***perfect*** brows for my face. I got up front the chair and it looked like I had had a face lift! My friends were floored in the change in my before and afters. Prettyology provides detailed instructions on before and after care for microblading, and has a beautiful salon on Newbury Street. They are also the first place to bring microblading to Boston. Highly recommend.

Great salon and the staff is wonderful. I made the decision…read moreto finally get my brows done. Gina did an amazing job walking me thru the process and customizing the right color for my skin & hair. I can finally wake up or swim and not worry about penciling my brows on. I'm writing this a year later and they still look good!

Ultraclear laser and Lasercoring with Dr. Shanthala…read more I have been going to Dr. Shanthala for a number of years and less than two weeks ago I had facial treatment with the Ultraclear laser and Lasercoring. I am so thrilled with the results. I did not use any numbing pre-treatment and the recovery process was only a few days. I had to travel to three different conferences the following week after treatment and I was able to present without any issues. Dr. Shanthala is an incredible doctor, and I would get laser treatment with the Ultraclear laser and Lasercoring again. All the treatments Dr. Shanthala offers are amazing. Now, just over one and half weeks out from my initial visit, I couldn't be happier with the results. My skin looks great, and the treatment areas look youthful and natural.

Best experience. Dr Shanthala is to knowledgeable and she won't wast your money on procedures that…read morewon't work. I had the laser coring done 5 months ago and the results are still amazing. Still get compliments on my skin and youthfulness even tho I'm well into my 70's. Thank you Fr Shanthala. See you soon.

I've gone to a few massage places in the area and had both good and not so good experiences, but…read morethis one was really great. I love the low lighting in the place. I don't know who would want a massage in bright light inside of a building! The massage itself was really different from a lot of the others I've had - hard to describe how, but I felt really good after. I even had a couple of flashes or "visions" while being massaged - just images of trees and a sunny meadow. The relaxed and revitalized feeling lasted a few days after the massage, which is not my usual experience - a lot of the time, I get tense again the next day. After this treatment at BodiScience, I still might get tense from work, but I was able to shift back into the relaxed mode quite easily. Courtney was great!

I have lived in MA since 2001 and have searched exhaustively for a nice day spa. Yesterday I may…read morehave found it here. It is hard to impress me since I lived for a long time in Denver and Phoenix, with access to world class destination spas. So, when I read the reviews on this site, I was hopeful - but did not want to elevate my hopes too much since I have been greatly disappointed by other area spas/glorified salons, before. I called and spoke with Dorothy, who greets customers with a warm voice oozing in empathy. I explained I had a really bad day and just needed a little pampering - and she had an opening for a massage. With the appointment made I ventured over to the office building. It was confusing to me because I had never been to the massive, mostly medical, complex...but Dorothy had explained I should go in by the New Horizon's Day Care center, which proved to be the best suggestion with an easily identified landmark. I was a little early so I indulged in a grilled cheese and tomato soup across the parking lot at the Gold Coast Cafe - it was EXACTLY what I needed...then into the door, just a few steps down the hall and into the inviting office/spa. I was a little concerned going in that the fact it was actually an office complex might distract me. Accustomed to "spas" on Newbury/Back Bay locations, or in settings which are seemingly more soothing - I wondered how a site probably best suited for a doctor's office would perform as a day spa. My concerns were immediately dispelled when Dorothy opened the first set of doors to reveal the space beyond. You are first greeted by a small chair massage area (not in use during my visit) and then four or more pedicure stations (three in use during my visit). The atmosphere was almost solemn, and the women in the chairs receiving treatments seemed to be in another world, without so much as a glance up to see me pass to the waiting room. I was given a form to complete and allowed to do so in a well appointed, cozy waiting room. The space was cozy but not claustrophobic as the suite had replaced the wall that was probably there prior with a glass panel, so someone waiting could see the activity beyond the room, but still relax in the low lighting and music of the lounge. Dorothy also brought me a "lavender collar" to help me reach a little more relaxation - which was a hot and slightly heavy "collar" with a heavy but not distracting scent of soothing lavender. My treatment began with a sample of aromatherapy scents; me choosing which we would use with my eyes closed...each corresponding to whatever my body needs...I chose the one which evidently signifies I am "in transition". The oil therefore should help to "balance and calm" me when added to the massage oil. My main complaint with other area spas, and in fact all spas - is noise. Here there is a reverence that I have never found even in five-star spas in Scottsdale. The staff speaks in a whisper - doors are closed with care not to make a sound, and carpet throughout assures that any footsteps are muffled. There are no passing conversations in the hallway to distract the patron from the service at hand. The massage itself was nurturing and fantastic. Not the deepest massage - which I think some practitioners equate with "good" but rather a nurturing treatment with attention to energy flow, pressure points and relaxation. If only I did not have to re-enter the world when it was over I could have remained in a state of bliss and overall body mushiness. Dressed and despising the thought of going into the world again, I was given a choice of herbal teas, allowed as much time as I wanted in the lounge to sip and complete my relaxation and then make my way to the front whenever I was ready - of course, I was never "ready" but I did eventually saunter up to pay and eventually leave. I have read here and in North Shore magazine that the facials are amazing, which I will try on another, better planned visit. I can say that I will be back. My only complaints, and they are very small - but it wouldn't be one of my reviews without them - are: If you have to go to the bathroom, it is a shock to your system - the entire space is in muted colors with low lighting - the bathroom is that of a doctor's office and kind of jolts you back to reality - I don't want reality - I want to stay in my cocoon. Also, the music is different in the massage room v. the outer rooms - and you can hear the conflict which is MILDLY distracting - it would be better if either the massage room music was louder to drown out the other music, or they were in sync. To my earlier point - I also wish the entry point/retail portion of the spa was also a little more muted in color and lighting - which I understand may be difficult to do with the standard lighting of an office park. Finally, I wish the chairs in the lounge reclined even slightly. Overall - fantastic.

I love New England Electrology! I've been coming here off and on for about 2 years now for…read moreelectrolysis. It's a very clean and professional place. I've seen both Barbara and Bobbie who are both fabulous. They always make me feel very comfortable (as you can imagine sometimes hair removal is awkward) and they check in frequently during treatment to make sure I am still okay with the strength. They always do a thorough job, always recommend just the right amount of treatment time needed, and never try to "sell" me more time or treatments that I don't need. No pressure at all! It's also super easy to book an appointment online and if you do need to speak to someone they get back to you very quickly. I have had great results and will continue to come here!

Great place to get permanent hair removal. Private and quiet office location, reasonable prices,…read morewith a relaxing environment and friendly staff. I went in for an electrolysis consultation and first time treatment on 6/25/2015, after booking online through their website (so easy!). Barbara was the staffer who performed electrolysis on me: she gave me the form to fill out, provided a tour of the electrolysis and massage rooms, described how electrolysis worked, and showed me the autoclave (tool sterilization) machine. She also answered questions I had, and was very helpful in giving clear, concise information on the treatment and post treatment care. During electrolysis, she checked with me if i was comfortable with strength of the treatment or if it needed to be adjusted, but it was fine. Great experience, as I've been hesitant of getting permanent hair removal, but honestly, it pretty much feels like waxing, but doesn't burn like wax can. Very highly recommended.

I should have written this ages ago, but I never got a chance. Awhile back I had a Groupon for a…read morefacial. I scheduled it in the late afternoon/early evening. That day, the esthetician who was going to do my facial called and asked if I could come earlier, but I couldn't due to work. When I got there and we started, she just steamed my face and said she couldn't extract anything. Then she did the rest of it, which was just a shoulder massage and rubbing a ridiculous amount of lotion all over my face, including on my eyelids. I had a film of lotion over my eyes for two days. I would never go there again.

With the winter weather we've been having was looking to get a hydrafacial to help my severely dry…read moreitchy skin. I booked a facial through the online system. The day of my appt I was met by their aesthetician, Josie. The salon was clean, welcoming and professional. She brought me to a beautiful treatment room with a bed that was already heated. During the treatment she explained how my skin was reacting to the treatment and made several suggestions. I chose the PRX treatment and couldn't be happier with the excellent results. Josie took her time and provided an excellent mini upper body arms and hand massage and to my surprise my feet and lower legs. Total bonus on a winter day. For an hour Josie provided a beautiful experience providing a great ambiance in a relaxing environment. After several days my skin still feels and looks amazing and is still glowing. Having had other hyrdafacials mostly on vacations this one was by far the best and long lasting result that I have ever had. The salon has many other services that I will definitely check out and will be returning again soon.