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Beauty and the Spa

Beauty and the Spa

THE SPA IS NO LONGER confined to luxury hotels and beachside cabañas. With their ability to soothe the body and calm the spirit, spas have been incorporated into hair salons and even dental clinics. Take a look at some San Diego spots that incorporate beauty, health and utter relaxation into one blissful visit.

Sutra Dental Spa

At Sutra Dental Spa in La Mesa, patients can relax with Zen-inspired fountains, aromatherapy candles and even an oxygen bar. Virtual reality movies and massage therapy take patients’ minds off of their mouths for a total-body experience.

The aesthetics of the office combine with the Taoist philosophy of obtaining long life and good fortune. Dr. Jimmy Wu uses biocompatible materials (no more mercury fillings!) and believes in noninvasive remedies. Dr. Wu’s background in orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry ensures that, beyond the necessary medical procedures, he can make your smile as white and straight as possible. He also uses CEREC, high-tech equipment that allows him to restore damaged teeth in one visit—perfect for the busy bride.
7851 University Avenue | 619.589.6060 | www.sutrads.com.

Bella Faccia Dental Spa

At Bella Faccia, a dental spa in Poway, Dr. Calvin Whang combines a Mediterranean-vibe décor with a big-picture approach to health. Walk into the brightly lit reception area that looks more art gallery-chic than old-magazine medical office. Take advantage of complimentary hand paraffin wax treatments, eye pillows and aromatherapy candles. Lounge in treatment rooms that could just as well be cabañas on the Italian Riviera.

The “Zen garden,” fountains and outdoor patio aren’t the only reasons to check out Bella Faccia. Whang offers Invisalign orthodontics, porcelain veneers and CEREC restorations, as well as Zoom2 whitening for a perfect wedding-day smile. Treatment schedules are tailored to a patient’s needs—even if those needs include a facial. And since Bella Faccia is Italian for “beautiful face,” that’s a valid therapy plan.
12705 Monte Vista Road | 858.487.8090 | www.bellafacciadentalspa.com.

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Hyde-Edwards Salon & Spa

Your friends have already agreed to be in your wedding, and they’re doing whatever they can to help you with your planning. But there is only so much time to get it all done. How will you get in that appointment for a haircut and also make some time for relaxation? The solution: Hyde-Edwards Salon & Spa in Little Italy.

The team of professional stylists will provide not only hair and make-up, manicures and pedicures, but also facials, massages, body wraps, and a tropical rain rinse. If planning still does not allow a stop by the salon, off-site services are available, even to clients in Los Angeles and Palm Springs. “It’s about what the customer wants and providing that service,” says owner Rebecca Hyde-Edwards. Also scheduled to open in September is a medical spa offering services from hair removal to teeth whitening.

“I’m tired of people saying ‘Have a nice day’ and not meaning it,” Hyde-Edwards says emphatically, “So when I say ‘Have a nice day,’ I mean it with sincerity, and I’m willing to make that happen.”
2308 Kettner Boulevard | 619.232.0108 | www.hyde-edwards.com.