Skinovatio Med Spa opens in Chicago’s Ravenswood Manor neighborhood

Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor, an innovative med spa, has opened its doors at 2934 W. Montrose Avenue in Chicago (telephone 773-389-3100). The delightful Kulsum Vally is the spa’s owner who has 25 years’ experience in wellness and health care. This new med spa offers a unique set of services in a beautifully designed contemporary atmosphere that is welcoming and nurturing.

Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor offers world-class beauty and wellness services that are innovative and very effective for all skin types. In addition, a variety of massage therapies and healing arts are available. The spa is equipped with top-of-line, revolutionary technologies from Crown Aesthetics, Lumenis, Geneo, and Cervello, which repair and revitalize the skin and enhance the natural beauty and appearance of men and women of all ages.

To celebrate its grand opening, Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor has adopted the theme “New You,” and is offering many New Year 2023 Specials, with sizeable discounts on treatment packages, good through February 14. “These specials make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts,” noted Vally. “Nothing represents love better than the gift of wellness, rejuvenation and beauty.”

Clients begin their journey with a comprehensive consultation with Vally. During this one-on-one discussion, clients share their needs and priorities, and Vally designs a personalized skin enhancement and rejuvenation plan that incorporates one or more of the spa’s services.

“The conversation is so important,” said Vally, “because I or my team members may observe certain skin wellness areas needing improvement, but the client may want to treat other areas first. So, we work together to design a personalized program, focusing first on the client’s main concerns.”

Traditionally, med spas have been perceived as primarily for women, but there has been a big shift in attitude and awareness. Now, men and women of all ages are seeking med spa treatments. “As they learn more and more about the value and benefits, men and women have become much more motivated to jump on the bandwagon. They see how our services can help improve not only their appearance but also their self-confidence and outlook on life,” Vally exclaimed.

Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor’s clientele represents a broad range of people who are enthusiastic and committed. Younger people often come to the spa with chronic skin conditions like severe acne and its resulting skin scarring. Many adults simply want to look and feel better. Since many older people are still living active lives, they come to the spa because they want to look as young and vibrant as they feel. For most everyone, the med spa can make a big difference.

“Our clients understand that skincare is a journey; that results take time,” said Vally. “The experience is nurturing, and the results keep people committed to the process.”

Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor offers a wide range of services to meet skin care and wellness needs. Vitality Institute chemical peels are designed to lighten dark skin areas, remove sun damage, treat acne and acne scarring and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. There are five types of peels, depending on the skin conditions being treated. Dermaplaning exfoliates the skin by removing dead skin and vellus hair (also known as peach fuzz).

The Laser Hair Removal services use the Stardust Med Laser, a technological innovation. It is a sophisticated process that ensures that the laser beam selectively hits only the part of the skin that needs it. With its built-in cooling technology, the process is safer and painless. Microneedling, formally known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive cosmetic dermatological procedure that boosts collagen and helps with scarring and skin revitalization. Collagen evens out the skin tone and texture.

Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor uses the highly regarded SkinPen, the first FDA-cleared microneedling device that has been rigorously tested for safety. Another feature of the microneedling process is the ProGen PRP system. It uses the skin’s natural properties and ability to repair damaged tissues. ProGen PRP (platelet rich plasma) takes the traditional microneedling process to a new level of effectiveness.

NuEra Tight is a skin tightening process that uses a high-powered All-in-One Radio Frequency Skin Tightening machine from Lumenis. NuEra Tight is an effective way to reduce unwanted fat, improve the appearance of cellulite, tighten the skin, and relieve minor muscle aches and pains. FocalRF technology is used in the NuEra Tight process. It treats subcutaneous fat on any region of the body. For skin tightening, FocalRF elevates and regulates the temperature of the skin tissue to an optimal degree for stimulating collagen and improving the signs of sagging skin and wrinkles. To reduce cellulite, the NuEra Tight process combines multiple frequencies, two treatment modes and effective mechanical massage for connective tissue manipulation to re-model cellulite and remove the appearance of bumps and dimpling.

Facials. Traditionally, clients who receive facials are seeking a more vibrant appearance, with a fresher, toned look. Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor’s Geneo + Ultrasound process from Lumenis is a technology driven, modern approach. “It is the facial of the future,” said Vally. Clients can opt for the Illuminate Facial, which unifies skin tone, improves pigmentation, and rejuvenates the skin, or the Revive Facial, which refreshes dull skin, reduces fine lines, and improves the overall texture and appearance of the skin.

Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor’s facials utilize the Geneo + Ultrasound process. It involves safe microdermabrasion, ultrasound, and massage to remove the uppermost layers of dead skin with the help of special serums that oxygenate, exfoliate, and nourish the skin. The body interprets this activity as a mild injury and automatically begins to produce healthy new skin cells to replace the shedded skin cells.

Photorejuvenation therapy, using unique IPL (intensive pulsing light), can treat over 600 combinations of lesions, regardless of area shape, size, and density. Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor uses Stellar M22 ResurFX technology for this process.

Skin Resurfacing: For intensive skin resurfacing, the spa also uses the Stellar M22 to treat leg veins, facial veins, thick varicose veins, and fine capillaries with minimal downtime. The Innovative CoolScan scanner and SapphireCool Tip of the Stellar M22 make the process safer and more comfortable.

Massage and Healing Arts

In addition to the skin treatments, Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor, in conjunction with Sati Healing Arts, now offers a variety of massage therapies and healing arts. Massage therapist Amanda Strauss offers Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Reiki, Thai Massage, and Therapeutic Yoga and Meditation.

Neuromuscular therapy is a system of massage techniques that were developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. It uses a holistic approach towards healing, emphasizing and stimulating the body's natural ability to heal itself. Neuromuscular therapy also enhances the function of joints and muscles and accelerates the overall healing process by facilitating the release of endorphins.

Deep Tissue Massage is a form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissue in the body. It is a highly effective method for releasing chronic stress areas due to misalignment.

Swedish Massage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oils or lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion to help the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodywork are wide-ranging and include relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body, enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.

Thai Massage is more energizing and rigorous than most other forms of massage therapy. It's also called Thai Yoga massage, because it uses the therapist’s hands, knees, legs, and feet to move clients into a series of yoga-like postures and stretches. A single Thai massage session will help clients release stress and relieve pain, and help them function more effectively at work and home.

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work that cleanses and balances the energy system in the body. As a result, the body's natural self-healing mechanisms strengthen, helping to establish optimum health. The benefits of Reiki range from the release of habitual mental/emotional stress to alleviating chronic pain.

Therapeutic Yoga and Meditation is a private Yoga and meditation class based solely on the client’s specific physical, mental, and energetic needs.

About Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor

Located at 2934 W Montrose Ave., Unit 101, Chicago, IL 60618, Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor is a new full-service med spa owned by Kulsum Vally, offering a unique set of highest-quality services in a beautifully designed, contemporary atmosphere that is welcoming and nurturing.

Beginning with a thorough consultation and discussion of the client’s needs, the staff and clients together develop a personalized treatment plan, utilizing state of the art technologies and techniques, that is aimed at improving the skin’s natural health and vitality. In addition, massage therapy and other healing arts are available to enhance clients’ overall health and wellbeing. Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor’s services can help improve not only their clients’ appearance but also their self-confidence and outlook on life.

Skinovatio Ravenswood Manor is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sunday. Major credit cards are accepted, and street parking is available.

For more information about skin care and wellness services or to arrange an appointment, please visit the spa’s website at https://www.skinovatio-srm.com, send an email to skinovatio.ravenswoodmanor@gmail.com or call (773) 389-3100.

For more information about massage therapy treatments, please visit https://www.satihealingarts.com or call (707) 889-5285.