i only trust. dr. banks,! He is super nice,and the place is clean and the info. they give you is…read moregood. ITs a top notch place to go for all your needs. Believe me as i have been going to dr. banks for 8 yrs!

Horrible experience! Do not be fooled by a nice office, this doctor will tell you anything and take…read moreas much money as possible until you realize what he is doing is giving you little to no results! CON ARTIST. I spent a total of $10,000.00 PLUS products for my 2 resurfacing c02 treatments. After no results I finally went else where to where I am now living in Cali. I was told by multiple doctors that his work was POOR and he chose the WRONG treatment for my skin. This is not all !!... when I made an apt to see him about refunding me the money for the treatment I paid for but DID NOT do, HE WOULD NOT EVEN SEE ME. He had every excuse. He is a con artist and manipulates his patients. Stay clear of this "doctor" he works at MD in Victoria!!

I had a consultation appointment that unfortunately did not meet my expectations. The consultant…read morearrived late ( 20 mins ) which set a disappointing tone from the start. During the consultation, there was very little engagement ( no follow up questions asked ) or effort to understand my goals. The interaction felt minimal and somewhat dismissive, as though having me as a potential client wasn't really a priority. A consultation should feel welcoming, attentive, and informative especially for new client but this experience lacked those qualities. I left feeling undervalued. It's such a bummer because the place looks professional. Too bad.

Nothing like I was promised in the consult money was taken an under delivered, even added an extra…read moreservice due to the consult- face by face pictures show no change except a bit more asymmetry.

A new implant from Vancouver to Victoria. I spent some time looking out for somewhere that did…read morefacials and beyond. There's a lot out there, but I'm selective having had some amazing practitioners across the water. My preference would always be a small independent, ideally with a sole owner, friendly and interested staff, all of whom who are passionate about their products, with skills that really make the difference to one's day. Charmaine fits my bill. So far I have had a couple of wonderful facials and, yes, glowed afterwards. I really saw an improvement. Owing covid I've not enjoyed a facial for a few years, but even so... Also some needle-work, just one session to help with some facial redness, mild rosacea at times, age spots and some spider veins around nose and chin. There has been a great improvement in all areas. The salon is small, not too small. With a relaxing lounge. Music in rooms is adjustable which matters to me. Decor is attractive, relaxing and tasteful. Treatments such as: IPL Lumecca for redness and sun damage/Fractora RF Needling (anti ageing)/Forma Skin-tightening and Bodyfx Treatments (for spot fat reduction) also offered. They sell the products they use, and much more: all reputable and worthy: creams, serums, etc. Zo by Zein Obagi for example. I also had a very interesting test done before hand. $75 and it gave a detailed description in pictures of my skin today. A good thing and, with expert help, I now know better how to improve and stop the rot! I'd had one done about 8 years' ago. The equipment has improved immeasurably since then and I was actually happy to see where things stood years' on. I'd certainly take Charmaine's advice on improvements that can be made relatively easily within a budget. I would trust her evaluation and any recommendations even though we've been together for a short of time. I know 10 out of 10 when I see it! I look forward every time to entering their door. So glad to have found them, tucked away, but downtown central in a lovely area in the inner harbour next to the Grand Pacific hotel. So glad they got through the pandemic and are still thriving in Victoria for us.

I've been coming here almost monthly for laser hair removal and now Genesis laser facials…read more Charmaine is very professional, cares about your comfort levels, and truly loves what she does. She really knows how to take care of your skin, too. I'll be going back for years to come.

I had never been to a Naturopath before, but was having recurring sinus infections and was…read morefrustrated at always being on antibiotics. I found Dr. Komonski through Yelp, and honestly, before my first appointment, was a tiny bit skeptical. Anita is approachable and a great listener. After my first visit I felt confident I was in good hands. Now after a few weeks, I feel healthier than I've been in months. My energy is great, no sinus pressure and have eliminated coffee and yet don't feel tired and sluggish. My wife starts to see her next week, after seeing how good I feel and the weight I've lost by eating so much healthier. I am entirely impressed and thankful. I recommend Anita Komonski highly.

Back home, the holistic health clinic that I go to is run by the same family that treated my father…read moreand my grandfather; my absolute confidence and trust in them made choosing a new naturopath very difficult. After scouring different ND's bios online, I settled on Dr Komonski. I had my first appointment yesterday, and I'm already looking forward to a long-term interaction with her. She was friendly, listened attentively and was a real fountain of interesting (and useful!) information regarding my health issues. I left there with a concrete idea of the next steps required of me, as well as some extra recommendations. Feeling supported and well-directed has eliminated much of the stress related to my health, even before any of the steps have been taken! As an added bonus, she's a clinical hypnotherapist. I've been curious about that branch of healing for a long time, and had never found anyone that I felt comfortable trying it with; now I can't wait to book my first hypnotherapy appointment with Anita. Off to a very strong start :) I've already recommended her to my best friend, and I will continue to do so to anyone I meet who's looking for a great ND.

I went to Julita 5 years ago to have my eyebrows tattooed, She did a wonderful job on my eyebrows,…read moreshe is so kind and patient! Now 5 years later, I have booked an appointment with Julita to have my eyebrows done again, There is no way I would go any where else to get my eye brows done! Julita, you are the best, that' why I keep coming back to you! Cheers!

I just got winged eyeliner and they look fantastic!!! Julita is a pro!…read more She let me know each step what was happening and checked in with me throughout the process if I was still comfortable. She is kind, has soft, gentle energy and I couldn't be happier that I never have to wear eyeliner again, and the wing uplifts my eyes for a brighter, more wide awake look! I highly recommend Victorian Natural Lines. Deborah B.

Tracey-Lee is wonderful! I highly recommend her. She is kind and so knowledgeable. I was really…read morenervous to get started but she put me at ease. She explained exactly what would happen during the appointments and how it may feel. I am so happy with the results that I have so far.

I am so pleased to give Emerald Day Spa an excellent rating. I have been a client there for the…read morepast 6 years and I cannot speak highly enough of the service provided. My aesthetician, Paulo, is charming company who is a perfectionist when it comes to skin care. The atmosphere is relaxing, friendly, and casual; the location at Cedar Hill and Hillside is conveniently located ....not downtown, but 5 minutes from my North Jubilee home. I would not consider going anywhere else! Keep up the excellent service; Emerald Day Spa is A real gem!

Not a good experience…read more I don't write a lot of reviews. I tend to write them when an experience is either really amazing and I want people to know, or it's really not good and I don't want people to have that experience. For context, I've had a lot of facials in my life-- too many to count. I'm new to Victoria and can't get to my longtime facialist on the mainland for at least a few months, so I decided to try to find someone good in Victoria. I thought to try Emerald Day Spa because of all the good reviews and awards. I specifically booked an extraction facial. When I was asked by Parisa, the facialist, if I had any concerns or things I wanted her to know, I said I was there for extractions, most importantly. I asked if she could turn on the light so I could show her specifically what I wanted her to pay attention to. She said no, that she would look at my face when I was on the treatment table. This struck me as odd, because I can't look at my own face when I'm on the table, and how can I be sure that she's seeing what I need her to see?? Next, after I'd changed, she took forever to come back in. I started calling out, "Hello! I'm ready!" but she did not return for at least five minutes. It was bizarre and stressful. Then she asked if I was comfortable. The towel I was lying on was really old and rough, and I asked if she could remove it. But instead of just taking it off, she left again for another five minutes! Once again, I called out, "Hello! Hello!!" She finally came back in and I said, "Wow, that was a long time just to take away a towel." Then, she didn't remove the towel and instead put down a sheet. This was okay, but to lose ten minutes of my hour and fifteen minutes while I was lying there, cold, was weird and unpleasant, to say the least. When she got to the extractions, I again said that I wanted to show her what really needed extracting, but since I had no mirror and I was now lying down, I couldn't be sure that I was pointing to the right things. She told me she saw what I was talking about: white heads on my nose, an enlarged pore that gets really clogged, and most importantly, a very large white head by my ear that needed to be punctured, drained, and extracted. I repeatedly pointed it out to her. She started the extractions with a small machine, and then said she was missing something and left again! This time leaving the door open!! OMG. Any relaxation I'd achieved was torpedoed as I heard the people in the hall walking by, talking, and I worried that someone else would come in. Back to the facial... Like I said, I've had countless facials, and I know what extractions feel like. She was NOT doing extractions. She continued moving the little machine around my face. I'm sure it was doing something, but it was not getting out whiteheads, blackheads, etc. Then she got to the area with the very large blemish. She futzed around a bit with the machine, and then said, "It's all cleaned out." Well, let me tell you, the big blemish is still there, as are the white heads on my nose and the clogged pore. It's like she did NO EXTRACTIONS AT ALL. No joke. Now I need to find another facialist who can actually do the extractions, or make the trek to the mainland. And I'm out $183 for something that did not do what it said it would. Perhaps there are other treatments that are good. I'm guessing that with all the rave reviews, other folks have had good experiences. But let me tell you, an extraction facial with Parisa is not why this place is winning awards.

I decided to try a new place for my injetibles and found out Shawnigal Lake Spa has a new treatment…read morepackage for Botox!! I booked an appointment with Stephanie (who is absolutely amazing) and arrived at the location on Tuesday. First off, Stephanie is extremely educated but also very very kind and knowledgeable. She did my face and decided to do a lower dosage and I'm glad she did. The effects of the botox is the best I've ever had, and the price was comparable to what I am used to paying. I won't be going anywhere else for my freezing sessions, Stephanie is truly a master of her art and I highly recommend her for your injetibles Thank you for an amazing experience - you have a client for life!