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Popular West Coast medspa SkinSpirit picks Plano for DFW debut

The Plano location is the second in Texas.

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In time for new-year refreshing and pampering, a West Coast destination for medical-grade aesthetics called SkinSpiritis expanding to Dallas-Fort Worth, making its local debut in Plano. Opening January 13, Plano is SkinSpirit's 17th location nationwide and second in Texas, after Austin.

SkinSpirit touts itself as offering "cutting-edge technology and a luxurious spa-like setting."

The new 2,955-square-foot clinic features eight service rooms, where a staff of nurse practitioners and aestheticians, under the guidance of a team of medical directors, perform medical-grade aesthetic skin, face, and body care. The extensive menu of services includes:

Botox & Dysport, Laser Resurfacing, and Ultherapy
Dermal Fillers and Plump Up Lips
Facials (for face or back), Micro-Penning, and PRP Skin Rejuvenation
Laser resurfacing and Micro-Needling
Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, Peels (for face, bag, legs, or arms), IPL Photofacial, and Laser Hair Removal
Kybella, CoolSculpting Fat Reduction, Endermologie Detox Massage, and Legacy Cellulite Reduction
Botox for Hyperhidrosis, PRP Hair Restoration, and Latisse Eyelash Growth
Medical Weight Loss, Energy Boost, and Body Composition Scanning

They also offer skin and body products from leading medical-grade lines, including Irving-based Revision, Jan Marini, SkinCeuticals, Obagi, Alastin, and more.

Pricing for services and products is not made available online.

Founded in 2002 by Stanford-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Dean Vistnes, Seattle-based SkinSpirit has locations throughout Northern and Southern California, Washington, Utah, and Austin. They have won many "reader's choice" awards from publications in the communities they serve. And now, they say, they're ready to tackle the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth market.

“North Texas is such a fun and vibrant community and we are thrilled to introduce the market to SkinSpirit," says CEO and co-founder Lynn Heublei in a release. “The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex prides itself on health and wellness. Our goal is to create a destination where the community can feel their best with the help of our award-winning comprehensive services.”

During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the clinic will follow enhanced health and hygiene protocols, including health screenings, social distancing, added safety equipment, and heightened sanitation measures, they say.

The spa is at 2401 Preston Rd., Suite F, at the corner of Highland Drive and Preston Road. Hours are 10 am-7 pm Tuesday-Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday.

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Floating News

Float therapy spa Altered States Wellness ready to relax Richardson

Altered States Wellness

A new wellness experience is coming to Richardson. Called Altered States Wellness, it's a float therapy studio and spa founded in Coppell which is opening a location at 212 W Campbell Rd. in a small shopping center just west of US-75.

This will be the second location, and according to a release, it will open in January.

It will offer a variety of options including Float Therapy, Red Light Therapy, Infrared Sauna's, Cold Plunges, PEMF Mats, and Compression Therapy — all designed to help clients de-stress, recover, and rejuvenate in a therapeutic yet luxurious setting.

Altered States was founded in 2017 by JoJo and Kyle Struebing, who share a commitment to health and wellness and a desire to empower others towards a similar path. The couple were seeking a natural lifestyle that included eschewing alcohol or reliance on pharmaceuticals, and created Altered States as a sanctuary to escape, recharge, and face life's challenges with renewed vitality.

Amenities include:

Immersive Themed Float Rooms: From the tranquil vibes of the Grotto to the psychedelic Neon Glow Room, each float is designed to transport you to a different world.

Spacious Float Cabins: Unlike traditional float pods, these roomy cabins provide the full sensory deprivation experience without feelings of claustrophobia.

Private and Luxurious Therapy Spaces: Each room features a private Vitamin C shower, premium bath and beauty essentials, and convenient onsite dressing rooms for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Altered States Wellness also offers a line of vitamins and supplements, utilizing the power of humic and fulvic to support optimal health and vitality.

Floats Start at $79, and memberships start at $49 per month, which gets you your choice of a 60-minute Float, Fire & Ice, Infrared Sauna, Cold Plunge, or The Lab. A minimum commitment of 3 months is required, after which you can continue on a month-to-month basis.

Richardson will be a larger location with a versatile space called the Dreamscape Lounge, for girls' nights, spa days, birthday celebrations, brainstorming sessions, and date nights. This expansion highlights the couple's dedication to creating community-centered wellness destinations that go beyond traditional spa offerings.

“We’re especially excited about the larger space this location offers,” JoJo says. “Our goal has always been to create spaces where people can not only reset but also connect, celebrate, and unlock their full potential.”

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