I had my very first facial here, and the experience was even better than I'd imagined!…read more Stara was wonderful to chat with and helped me address my skincare concerns, I left feeling clean and glowing! I wanted to wait to write a review to see how my skin felt a couple weeks out. It's been a few weeks since my facial and I've been using a couple of the products Stara recommended for my skin type, I've never felt so glowy and hydrated. I would definitely recommend Stara's services, especially if you're a skincare rookie like me or just want to understand your skin better.

I've been going here for years and Stara is absolutely amazing in every way. She's kind, intuitive,…read moremakes my skin and my brows look great, she really understands her customers and always recommends the right thing. She's very knowledgeable about skin care and technical about the health of the skin. I trust her 100% with procedures like microneedling. I can't recommend illume day spa enough!

My skin hasn't looked this good in years! Thanks to micro needling and bio repels peels! and of…read morecourse to Lisa!

Lisa did an amazing job! She left my skin glowing and fresh at a reasonable price. She is…read moreknowledgeable and professional. I loved the relaxing ambiance.

I absolutely LOVE Stacy! I genuinely feel like I struck GOLD finding her! I originally booked a…read more30-minute appointment for what I thought were milia, but Stacy quickly identified them as comedones and managed to extract practically ALL of them! Other places I researched were quoting me upwards of $500 for extractions, and Stacy accomplished SO much in such a short amount of time at an incredibly reasonable price! She's efficient, meticulous, knowledgeable, and truly exceptional at what she does. The value of her expertise and the quality of her work are unmatched! I've now had two treatments with her, extractions and a chemical peel, and my skin is healing beautifully! I especially appreciate her natural, holistic approach to skincare and how generously she shares her knowledge. And her personality?! An absolute GEM! I actually found her after asking ChatGPT to research the best estheticians for extractions, and WOW, did I hit the jackpot! She's genuine, passionate, and an absolute joy! I didn't just find an amazing esthetician, I found my skincare gal for LIFE! I cannot recommend Stacy enough!

Always a great visit with Stacey. She's is down to earth, experienced, and genuinely interested in…read moreyour skin health and comfort.

Apparently, they moved locations? I made an appointment for lash extensions and was informed to go…read moreto a salon in an assisted living facility. I'm not sure what the issue was as nothing was communicated to me but my appointment for hybrid lashes took 3 hours! I fell asleep for most of it but woke up as soon as it started hurting. My eye started to burn and was offered eye drops. My eye wouldn't stop watering from the pain all day. Luckily it did not get infected. But was hurting the day after too. The work looks good but the pain and time it cost me isn't worth going back to.

I booked a last minute facial with Rosa, and I was so incredibly impressed with my experience and…read moremy results. She is a highly skilled aesthetician, and she was thoughtful in her approach to giving my skin what it needed. My face looks like it drank a big glass of water :) smoother, healthier, tighter, and the results really last. I liked the products she used (everything had natural ingredients... cucumber, citrus, green tea) so I bought a set and my skincare routine is fully refreshed. Don't be hesitant that your appointment is in a nail salon. Rosa does her sessions in her own studio inside. I highly recommend!

I have been going to Retreat Beauty Lounge for over 2 years and absolutely love the services they…read moreoffer. The shop is relaxing, has beautiful art work, in the perfect location and the specialists are fabulous! Joni has been doing my facial work and she is truly is an expert in what she does. I totally recommend this Retreat Beauty Lounge.

Fabulous Fabulous and did I mention Fabulous!…read more Joni is the Star! So amazing. So grateful that she puts up with me as a client! Can't recommend her more highly. I've been seeing her since 2007 (?) or so. Absolutely wonderful person and she is extraordinary at performing her services to perfection. And Mae, one of her colleagues, is a magnificent nail stylists

I've been a member of this gym 4-5 years. It's always clean, supportive, and has great equipment…read more I've had several personal training sessions with Sam and one with Alta. They're both incredible ladies and very motivating. Recently, during the pandemic, I have done online Zoom personal training sessions with Sam. She is absolutely magical. I had no energy today, but we worked out anyway. And it made me feel so good to sweat. She intuitively seems to know the exact exercises I need. She challenges me, but is very supportive. Thank you, Sam. Your amazing! I highly recommend checking this gym out. And trying the personal training. I feel like I get a much better workout with a trainer. I'm not a wealthy gal, btw. I only buy training sessions when they're on-sale (2-3 times a year). And they have a few ways to earn points that can be traded-in for trainings. I really appreciate these efforts they make to make fitness more affordable for everyone.

I really liked this gym, which is why it's especially disappointing that I ultimately decided to…read moreleave. One of the main reasons I chose an all-women's gym was the sense of privacy, exclusivity, and safety that comes with knowing the space is specifically designed for women. Recently, the gym hired a male massage therapist, and the massage room is located within the same area as the gym. For me, that fundamentally changed the environment. It defeats much of the purpose of paying the premium price for an all-women's facility if men are now regularly present in areas where women are working out and receiving services. The gym has also opened a café that leads directly into the gym. Since the café is open to the public, it has brought people into the space who otherwise would not have access to the gym. I've noticed men lingering around the café, which made me increasingly uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the coffee hasn't exactly been good enough to make that tradeoff worthwhile. At this point, I have to question whether the owner is more interested in taking women's money than protecting women's safety and preserving the environment that made this gym worth the premium membership price in the first place. That may not be the owner's intention, but that is unfortunately how these changes have made me feel as a member. I understand that a business can evolve and expand its offerings, but if the gym is moving toward a more co-ed experience, I think that should be communicated transparently. The value proposition of an all-women's gym is very different from that of a traditional gym. If the exclusivity and privacy are being diluted, members deserve to know that before paying the premium price. I really enjoyed working with the trainers here, and I would still recommend connecting with some of the personal trainers if you can find a way to work with them independently. There are genuinely great people here. Ultimately, I left because the gym no longer felt like the all-women's space I originally signed up for. I hope the owner seriously considers whether these changes are consistent with the reason women chose this gym in the first place. I also anticipate that the owner's response to this review may emphasize the gym's commitment to women's safety and explain why these changes are supposedly consistent with that mission. I would encourage prospective and current members to look beyond the polished response and consider the actual changes taking place. For me, the issue is not what the stated mission is; it is whether the experience and policies in practice continue to reflect that mission. Unfortunately, my experience has led me to conclude that they no longer do.

I attended the Foundations Plus course, which included didactic education and hands-on injections…read morewith real BAR Med Spa patients (many of them long-term patients). It was readily apparent on day one that this curriculum and their instructors are top-notch, head and shoulders above other training programs. As a novice injector, not only did I learn the skills to be successful but was able to tap the PNAA team's vast experience and wisdom for all of those pearls that you can only obtain by working side-by-side with a master sensei. Kathy's teaching style in particular is highly educated but relaxed and hands-on. All of the students were eager to learn in this comfortable environment without judgement or pressure. You have assembled a great team and curriculum for success. Kudos! Will be planning on attending the value-added courses coming up to further hone my skills!

When I considered the vast options for medical aesthetics, PNAA stood out above the rest. Not only…read morefor their unmatched curriculum and hands-on exposure but their instructors' extensive and varied expertise. I felt comfortable and fully confident that I was receiving the training I needed to enter the exciting and fulfilling career of medical aesthetics. If you are looking for a reputable program with professional and very apt instructors, look no further than PNAA.

I hadn't had a facial in almost a decade and was greeted by Laura, at Bosk, with the most heavenly…read moretreatment. She started things off with a warm facial steam to open the pores. The products she uses are out of this world; all plant-based, vegan, and ethical. The beautiful, gentle aromas surround you like a silky blanket. I've never felt so pampered. I was so relaxed I nodded a few times, yay! I felt acknowledged and nurtured. I'd recommend everyone see her for their skincare needs. After the session, I browsed around the plant/ skincare shop and found that they do workshops AND will be having coffee bar pop-ups/ services soon! I hope everyone finds this gem on NE 42nd.

My favorite place in Portland. Laura is the kindest healer I've ever been to. My monthly facials/…read moremassages are the highlight of each month for me! I couldn't recommend her more. If you love plants, the best facials, organic plant based products, & kindness...this is the place for you!

Where has this place been hiding?!? Oh, in a cute house on Broadway, up on a porch where you walk…read moreup a flight of stairs into a charming little waiting room. Can you imagine a pedicure in a PRIVATE room, with someone who speaks perfect english so an actual conversation can possibly ensue, and communication about how you'd like your feet/nails done is a breeze? I couldn't. It was refreshing not to have to ask, "What?" 10 times throughout my pedicure. Have you seen Anjelah Johnson's nail salon comedy bit on youtube? That is much closer to how normal pedicures go. This was delightful; a private room, sanitary procedures and a very fun and personable lady. The nail colors (OPI) were all on artificial nails, in a little box for you to pick through while you sit, and you can see what they'll look like on your nails, no surprises once they're applied. This was the best Mani/Pedi I've ever had, in a private room where people are not walking by, walking in, or sitting anywhere in your view. It's amazingly relaxing. That being said, I am the kind of person that mostly allows myself these luxuries because you get a free massage from the fancy massage chairs that almost feel like human hands. Hands Face Body Place had a massage chair but it was lacking, one that just kind of shakes, and now I need to book a massage instead. Call me cheap, whatever, but next time I guess I will take the language barrier and public gawking at my adorable toes in order to get the massage. If they do upgrade the massage chairs, I'll be there once a month!

This is an incredible salon. I have been coming here for facials (for my face and my back) for over…read morea year and my skin has improved SO much! Deb is gentle, experienced, and knowledgeable, and she isn't pushy when she makes suggestions about products that will help. My skin has always been temperamental and I'd almost given up on having it look nice, but Deb's facials have made a visible difference. This will be the first summer that I'm not self-conscious about showing my back or my shoulders! This salon is a real find. It's professional, personable, quiet, effective, and reasonably priced.

I have had the most wonderful experience with Dr. Sharon. She has walked me through the whole…read moreprocess of botox, and made me feel so comfortable. I appreciate that the first time I called her she talked to me over the phone answering my questions before I set up an appointment. She then continued to talk me through the process in the office; educate me on my facial muscles as well as how botox works in different areas of my face. My FAVORITE area to have botox done is in my jaw! The master muscle is a strong muscle for me. I have had pain in my jaw for years! From TMJ since childhood to clenching my jaw while I sleep. I've tried so many different things, night guards, massage, physical therapy (a full 8 sessions), and nothing worked to relax that muscle the way botox does. I had my orthodontist AND dentist recommend botox to me, and when I finally decided to go I realized I should have done it sooner! I had headaches, neckaches, my jaw would be sore and I would have to chew on the other side of my mouth, as well as cracking two molars from clenching my jaw. I couldn't eat certain foods because of the pain. That has all gone away thanks to the botox that Dr. Sharon skillfully applies. We discussed the level of botox she thought I should start with and then on my second visit, 3 months later, we talked about how I felt. I mentioned that I was noticing the pain start to return, and that was what brought me back in to her. I also have her help me with my forehead lines/wrinkles, and the tiny muscles at the corners of my mouth that turn my mouth into a frown. Those treatments have been wonderful as well. We have tailored a care plan for each part of my face. I am so happy with the time that Dr. Sharon has taken on each visit and I will absolutely visit her again, and again to help keep my jaw, teeth, and head feeling relaxed thanks to botox.

Dr. Sharon Griffin is a wonderful listener, incredibly professional, experienced, trustworthy, and…read morecaring. I highly recommend her, especially if you are nervous about treatment (as I was).