Webster Groves, MO Spa and Massage

The licensed aestheticians at FaceLuXe clear skin of dirt and unwanted hair with a full spectrum of facials and waxing services. Their concern for individual care shines through in the consultations that precede each treatment, during which they select products that match clients’ specific skin types. They then use these products in signature facials designed to address issues associated with aging, such as fine lines and burn marks from trying to blow out too many birthday candles at once. As a partner of MassageLuXe—a company dedicated to improving health through therapeutic massage—FaceLuXe offers relaxation packages such as the Revive treatment, which includes a massage, facial, and eye and lip treatments.

While some people know what career they want to pursue from very early on, others need a clear sign to set them on the right path. For Rosemary Mezera, that sign came in the form of a car accident. After visiting a massage therapist to treat the injuries she suffered from the impact, Rosemary woke up the next morning feeling rejuvenated. She decided to become a licensed massage therapist so she could share this healing method with others who were experiencing pain from trauma or being exposed to math. She practices a range of modalities including Swedish and deep-tissue massages, relaxing hot-stone treatments, and prenatal massage. Dedicated to ongoing education, Rosemary also studies reiki and is currently a level two practitioner.

At Jae D's Salon and Spa—a stress-free oasis tucked within the Crestwood Medical Office Building—owner Jae Dunn and her team marry their beauty expertise with a warm sense of humor. This winning combination, along with their full menu of services, has helped them to foster long-lasting relationships with their clients. Myriad hair services, including cuts, highlights, and all-over color, are among the salon's specialties.

As men and women settle into salon chairs amid calming hues of lilac, stylists trim hair and tame unruly curls and frizz with formaldehyde-free Brazilian Blowout Zero Plus treatments. The spa's aestheticians also keep busy, meticulously applying eyelash extensions that help to deflect dust and fanatical optometrists.

After watching her mother lose her fight with cancer, Lisa Glad promised to dedicate the rest of her life to helping others let go of pain and stress. So she became a massage therapist. She joins the team of Steel Magnolias Spa & Boutique, where all members work tirelessly to help both men and women relax with spa and skincare services. At the spa, aestheticians use Gentle Touch facial treatments, which blend high-tech skincare methods with natural ingredients, for custom facials that cleanse and exfoliate faces and favorite masquerade masks. In addition to Lisa's massages, the menu of services also includes body sugaring, a method of all-natural hair removal. After any service, clients can peruse a selection of wallets, handbags, jewelry, and skincare products in the spa's boutique.

A former footballer, wrestler, and powerlifter, licensed massage therapist Mike Guthery knows something about aching muscles. Through his signature Swedish and deep-tissue massages, he seeks to ease sore muscles while granting a quiet reprieve from the stimulus overloads of fast-paced modern lifestyles. With his massage table in tow, he travels to clients' homes, where they are unlikely to be busy doing their jobs as pro baseball players, senators, or bakers. He arrives 15 minutes early to go over health histories and to discuss specific issues without cutting into massage time.