Photos -The Studio O: Wil Cohen | Cienega Med Spa: Ryan Hensley | Diana Ralys Skin Health: Randi Slusher
“While teenagers are hurrying to grow up, adults are looking to look younger, and we can provide that with our many great treatments.” —Dr. Edward Glenning Stokes
Diana Ralys FOUNDER AND OWNER, DIANA RALYS SKIN HEALTH
Dr. Edward Glenning Stokes OWNER AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, CIENEGA MED SPA Q: Med spas are popping up everywhere it seems. What makes Cienega Med Spa stand out? Edward Glenning Stokes: Our locations are stunning places, but more importantly we are firstly patient centered, meaning we focus only on what is truly best for the patient's concerns and goals, and talk our patients out of treating if we feel it’s ultimately best for them. Q: What are some of the latest non-invasive treatments that are an effective alternative to botox and fillers? EGS: Our vitamin drips are a great addition to staying healthy and feeling great. As well, our nurses are fully versed in all kinds of facial injections to help reduce the signs of aging. Photoshoot Location: CIENEGA MED SPA 375 N La Cienega Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90048 310.928.1300
Q: Tell us about your services specifically designed for athletes. EGS: Numerous studies have shown the benefits of vitamin therapy infusions. For those with sports injuries, chronic or acute pain, our wonderful acupuncturist Dr. Gorman can truly heal. Q: What does the future hold for the medspa industry? EGS: While teenagers are hurrying to grow up, adults are looking to look younger, and we can provide that with our many great treatments. As for the future of medspa medicine, well you'll never have to be insecure about your looks ever again as there is something for nearly every concern.
902 Broadway Santa Monica, CA 90401 310.341.2741 www.cienegaspa.com
Q: How are wellness centers different from a spa? Diana Ralys: Wellness centers provide more than just pampering services. Spas are known to offer facials, massages and occasionally nail services. Wellness centers give clients a full spectrum, holistic approach to their body health. For example, we are a wellness center; we specialize in facials, have amazing massage services but we extend our menu to services like Reiki, Infrared Body Sauna Booths, health and nutritional advice, as well as facial acupuncture and Akashic Records Readings. During special events, we also invite yoga, pilates and meditation instructors to further push our bodies to WHOLE-istic health. Q: For those who have not experienced Reiki, can you explain what a typical session is like? DR: Reiki is an energetic process where universal life force energy is drawn to unlock stuck energy in the body. Clients report very different experiences after Reiki sessions. Some people feel extra energy, some feel very relaxed.
Q: Which facial do you recommend for antiaging? What can clients do between sessions to keep their skin glowing? DR: Best age defying facial I would say is the Ultimate Hydra Renewal Treatment, which includes Microcurrent. We use hydrating, moisturizing products packed with antioxidants and a high concentration of firming peptides to help keep skin glowing. Also, the right type of exfoliation is excellent. Q: How did you get your start in this industry? DR: A passion for beauty and love of working with people— that was how I started, and that is why I keep going in the beauty industry. Q: What perceptions of the beauty industry did you have before you were part of it? DR: I was under the impression that all beauty can be achieved topically. That was how I was taught at aesthetics school as well. Now I know that there is no true beauty without whole body health. It takes more than just applying great products. The state of mind and nutrition plays a big role in this.
DIANA RALYS SKIN HEALTH 1207 4th St Santa Monica, CA 90401 310.264.2228 www.drskinhealth.com LOCALE MAGAZINE
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