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“I have had both Botox here by Jen Perry and laser hair removal and a photo facial laser by Billie Jo Vail and the results are AMAZING!” in 5 reviews
“Juliette's massages are wide-ranging and terrific, The Allison and Heather team for injections...” in 4 reviews
“Had micropen 2xs, a facial with Glycolic peel and recently had Dermaplaning done all by Adriene.” in 3 reviews
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Dr. Alison A.
Welcome, we are the only five star resort-style spa & state of the art medical spa. We specialize in custom facials, massage, SculpSure, Botox, fillers, body treatments, hair restoration, & laser and PRP (platelet rich plasma) skin rejuvenation. As the national leader in non-invasive body contouring, Essent Spa offers SculpSure Body Slimming Laser, which kills fat cells and can make you look slimmer after a single treatment. Dr. Alison customizes and supervises every SculpSure™ treatment. She has had extensive training and expertise in this procedure, and she has personally undergone the treatment herself. Dr. Alison follows each patient through the treatment process. If you are looking to have a truly amazing experience, you can look no further. We will help you Look The Way You Feel.
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- Kimberly S.Havertown, PA04Feb 18, 2024
Great experience! I had Julie do filler (Restylane) and was very impressed with her attention to detail, her skills, and her concern for client needs and care. I am thrilled with the results and would happily recommend her to anyone!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Ali K.PA, PA05Jan 21, 2024
Great experience - great results! Knowledgeable about what is right for your individual situation without the hard sell on products, etc. Highly recommend!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - N P.Bryn Mawr, PA06Sep 28, 2023
Julie is the best!! She takes the time to truly evaluate the Botox amount needed and it always looks natural. I recommend her to everyone!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 29, 2017
Billie Jo is one of my favorite estheticians EVER and I, in fact, followed her here from another spa. This place is so swanky - very nice. A great relaxation room and a well thought out floor plan.
A facial here can run $149 and up (ouch) but it is wonderful to have Billie Jo work on you.
They also offer a whole menu of med-spa services including laser treatments (hair removal, collagen rejeuvenation, etc.), fillers (Botox, Restylane, Juvaderm) and SculpSure (not Cool Sculpt - the other one.). Packages run in the THOUSANDS so bring money.
Love it so far - but man, I guess I am in the wrong demographic.
A teen facial (18 & under) is $99. Lucky kids!Helpful 4Thanks 0Love this 4Oh no 0 - Alexandra W.Malvern, PA393Feb 3, 2020
I love the people here. So accommodating, careful, cheerful!
Juliette's massages are wide-ranging and terrific, The Allison and Heather team for injections...fun, spot on with their advice, and they actually follow up! I could not be happier. Found my new home.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Alison A.
Feb 3, 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We can't wait to see you again soon. Dr. Alison Abiri
- Courtney C.Devon, PA41218260Apr 23, 2019
Honestly, I feel like this place is just OK, especially for the money spent.
Both services I received (facial and massage) were good- Liz and Juliet were both very professional and friendly and did great work. However, I wouldn't say there was anything exceptional about either that would make them worth $150 each. Maybe the facial products are uber expensive...?
The bathroom/changing room is just that, nothing special. The relaxation room is really nice but I don't really get the point of it unless you purposely book two services 30min apart. Otherwise, I just want to go right from one service to another.
Negative point 1: One of the things that bothers me and others have noticed as well, is the way the owner pushes and pushes you to book again. If you're that hard for business, lower your prices. and if not, don't pressure your clients to the point where they feel uncomfortable and awkward.
Negative point 2: There is almost NEVER anyone at their desk... They asked me to be 15 min early to my appointment so that I could have plenty of time to change, etc. I was running a little late and ended up arriving 10 min before my appointment but then there was no one at the desk to check me in! This is the second time this has happened and I have called one or two times when the phone just rang and rang. I think they need to invest in a receptionist who can man the desk for all business hours- greeting people, checking in & answering phone calls. I think if the overall service (not that of the estheticians) improves you can demand the high prices but, as is, it's not quite worth the money.Helpful 5Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Alison A.
Apr 26, 2019
Dear Courtney,
Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your service. Both Lis and Juliet have over 20 years combined experience in the spa/medical spa industry and are truly exceptional providers.
Our facilities were designed by a well known local interior designer and include the highest grade construction materials including being the only site on the East Coast using architectural titanium in functional art. We have been written up in numerous articles and blogs including Main Line Today, Philadelphia Style, Main Line Neighbors, and Saavy Main Line for this truly unique facility on the Main Line.
We, also, pride ourselves on having a complete staff of licensed professionals and concierge service. You are correct, there is no reception level staff. From the moment you enter, you will be greeted and escorted by a licensed member of my team who is trained and certified in all services from facial to advanced laser body contouring. Occasionally, you may have to wait a few moments for assistance, if another client has a confidential question or concern which requires privacy for a few moments. We are extremely busy spa and medical spa. Most of our clients, especially groups, need to prebook/rebook in order to get another appointment. We treat our clients like family and strongly urge them to prebook so they get priority booking. We do have a liberal cancellation policy since we usually have a waiting list. I am very sorry if you felt my advice to rebook at time of paying was pushy. I was trying to make sure you had the first pick of time for your next visit.
As a concierge type of spa and medical spa, we have three dedicated phone lines coming into the spa. Occasionally, all three lines are being used. If that is the case, your phone call routes directly to my (a physician's) personal cell phone. If I am with a client, the call then goes to my cell phone messages and I or a member of my team respond within minutes to hours. All of our regular clients have my cell phone information and contact me as needed directly on my cell phone. This level of service is a major distinguishing factor of the spa.
I hope we can see you again, and this time you leave your self enough time to enjoy all of the amenities the spa has to offer.
Sincerely,
Dr. Alison Abiri - Snadles R.Bryn Mawr, PA0830Feb 10, 2017
Look no further, THIS SPA IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! The massages are heavenly and the facials are the best! [I even brought my daughter in for her first facial - I wanted it to be done right! Thank you, Dr. Alison!] While there are a handful of nice spas on the Main Line, this really is a class above; gorgeous decor, truly RESORT-class! I usually only get massages on vacation and this definitely has that vibe. Check out the pictures! I've recommended it for co-workers traveling from out-of-state (NY'ers, Californians, Chicagoans) - they love it! Fabulous gift idea! Love this place!
[--- don't know *what* the other reviewer was talking about w/r/t it being overpriced. I've paid more for mainline spas that are run-down and mediocre.]Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Henry B.Farmington, CT0463Feb 17, 2019
I am not much for spas myself but I go to them because it makes my wife happy.
My wife raves about her 2 hr massage with Juliet. One of the best she had.
My wife set up a gentleman's facial for me and at a lot of places it is a bunch if hot towels and a head rub. Not here at Essent. Cory my masseuse was a total machine. She must have rubbed in 20 different concoctions that actually made a difference in how my face looked (at least what my wife told me).
In any case this a spa that is a Main Line gem!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 1Business owner information
Alison A.
Feb 20, 2019
Thank you so much for your review. Hope to see you soon, Dr. Alison Abiri
- Jennifer R.Philadelphia, PA113Dec 4, 2021
Heather was amazing, talented and made me feel beautiful. She was professional yet sweet snd personable. She took her time with me. She didn't push me to do things I didn't want, she made me comfortable and at ease. I feel great about my results. I loved Heather!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Lylinh N.Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA241Sep 24, 2019
I was referred to this place, from one of my friends and what a wonderful experience I had! With all of the kind people that guided me and the great customer service, 10/10 would definitely recommend.
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Alison A.
Feb 3, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. See you soon. Dr. Alison Abiri
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