25 Years of TRANSFORMING SKIN Photos Bruce Jollimore and Mike MacKinnon
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he Summit-Skin Care & Hair Removal, known to many as The Summit Spa has been transforming skin of locals, celebrities and visitors for 25 years! This anniversary is a milestone in today’s everchanging service/retail environment and a huge accomplishment. It’s a testament they are doing something very, very well. When recently asked what has been the secret to their long term success, Susan Alward, The Summit’s owner and founder, states an unwavering commitment to education for both the staff and clients. “Our mission statement is Professional. Educational.
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Results. Relaxation and we take this to heart.” She also acknowledges that skin care has always been the main focus and specialty of The Summit for all 25 years. Browsing around their retail store is certainly evident of their focus on skin care with five professional skin care brands, plus two brands specifically for the skin on your feet! Even for body skin they get serious with products for every issue. Be prepared to get exactly what you want and need for great skin! When it comes to professional skin treatments. The Summit offers a huge array of advanced treatments for every
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skin concern imaginable. “We work hard to keep up with the latest ingredients and equipment. Education is essential to us for developing and delivering the best results safely. We love to develop new treatments and each new treatment has to meet our strict standards of safety first and results second,” says Alward. One of their treatments that has been getting a lot of buzz and great reviews is their “Signature Skin Transformation Treatment” launched on their birthday last year. “We are very excited about this treatment. The results are amazing for so many skin concerns. It was developed by combining five treatments, whose results