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Beauty isn’t only skin deep at newly expanded day spa
In 2000, aesthetician Beverly Miller opened a tiny day spa with 100 clients and a passion for skin care.
Since then, the spa business has been expanded twice and not only offers outer beauty regimens, but inner ones, too.
Tranquility Skin & Body Care Center
• Address: 113 N. Second Ave., St. Charles
• Phone: (630) 762-9864
• Owner: Beverly Miller
• Business: Day spa and wellness center
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Closed on Sunday.
• Payment: Cash, check and all major credit cards
Tranquility Skin & Body Care Center at 113 N. Second Ave. in the Century Corners shopping complex in downtown St. Charles, treats the skin and the spirit with its combined spa and wellness center offerings.
The spa first was located on Cedar Street, kitty-corner from its current address. Miller, who lives in St. Charles, made the move in 2003 for added space, picking up partner Loreta Lescelius in the process.
Soon after, natural nail services were added, staying away from artificial nails to keep in line with their holistic approach.
“Even our nail area is vegan, with no formaldehyde in any of our products,” Miller said. “That was in line with our true vision … to mold into a wellness center.”
Their vision came to life last fall in the form of a full wellness center — offering clients a variety of health and well-being options through alternative therapies — which opened on the spa’s newly renovated second floor.
“We have just remodeled the second floor with additional treatment rooms, and feature an infrared sauna and steam shower,” Miller said. “In addition to the existing skin-care treatments, body massage and nail care services, new offerings include nutritional counseling, life changes counseling, acupuncture therapy and permanent makeup.”
The spa now has a sprawling 4,000 square feet of treatment space, but a tranquil and cozy feeling still envelopes patrons when they walk in, Miller said.
“Once you hit the door, you immediately begin to relax,” she said.
Despite recent expansions and added services, facials always have been the spa’s featured service. Miller says the focus always is centered on the client.
“Our facials are more customer-oriented. We take a person and individually determine what their needs are,” Miller said. “We are very results-oriented. We want to see a change in your skin.”
Facials run $85 to $105 and last 75 minutes to 90 minutes. According to Miller, appointments are not booked consecutively. That way, a little time is left after one appointment ends so the client isn’t rushed.
Miller says her spa includes extras not readily found at most spas.
“Our signature treatment is the Tranquility Facial. We add a lot more than what other spas do … with a neck, shoulder, hand and foot massage,” Miller said. “Also, we don’t book hour by hour. That way, if (a client) needs something else, they don’t have to make another appointment.”
Gift certificates are available, and there’s a frequent-customer card, where points are accumulated based on dollars spent. Points can be redeemed for services.
In a downward economy, there’s always a concern that luxury spending will decrease. However, Miller said she hasn’t seen that happen yet. That could be due to the strength of fellow Century Corners businesses.
“We are a very strong group of business owners, and we get together regularly and work together to keep everyone busy,” Miller said. “We have a fabulous relationship.”
Miller’s business also remains strong due to the many clients who have become hooked on her spa services.
“I really have grown, and it’s all from referrals,” Miller said. “Our customers spread the word for us. We started with 100 names and have grown into a database with 7,000 people in it.”
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