Spa Express is like no other. The 'automated' spa is among the newest businesses in the
Miami Crossing District
. It held its official grand opening February 8. Owner Julie Nighswander offers her clients a truly one-of-a-kind spa experience using state-of-the-art-equipment.
Why did you decide to open Spa Express?
I first saw an “automated” spa when I was living in Houston, TX. It was great because it seemed to have everything in one location, and all of the equipment complimented my diet and weight loss program. When I moved to Ohio, I tried to find something similar, but had no success. I considered the idea of opening my own spa and researched all of the work and steps involved in it. With the help of Ella Frye at the ECDI, I was able to put together a business plan and get the information and help I needed to start a business. I chose equipment that would be most beneficial to my clients, and they can get a variety of services in one place.
What sets the spa apart from other businesses?
Spa Express is unique because it is an “automated spa.” Most of our services are performed with our state-of-the-art equipment and can be completed in a short amount of time for those with busy schedules. For example, we offer the AquaFrixio Hydromassage. The client could come in on a lunch break, lay on the hydromassage bed, and receive a quality massage without having to get undressed and spend a long time in the spa. Most single services can span from 15 minutes to 45 minutes. Clients can decide which services they would like to have based on their schedule and their needs. We offer monthly memberships, packages and single services.
Our goal is to provide clients with a natural healing and wellness environment and offer a variety of services from which to choose. We want our clients to integrate our services into their lifestyles, whether they are trying to maintain a healthy, natural lifestyle or wanting to boost a current workout program or diet and exercise. We specialize in natural body therapy, relaxation, stress/pain relief, skin rejuvenation, and body detoxing in a calming spa atmosphere.
Describe some of the services you provide?
We are the only spa in the Dayton area to offer the Cocoon Fitness Pod. The Cocoon helps with weight loss and detoxification. The Cocoon makes you sweat while your body absorbs the heat and your core temperature rises. Your body will continue burning calories up to 24 hours later. Infrared heat is great for muscle aches and pains too. One of our other unique services is the Aqua Infrared Hydration Pro. The Cocoon Hydration Pod rejuvenates skin, cleanses toxins, and deeply hydrates the body while making the body sweat and burn calories. The skin feels “baby” soft after completing a session.
In addition, we offer tanning, the Renuvaskin LED red light therapy bed, an infrared sauna, an AquaFrixio Hydro massage bed, and customized facials with LED red light therapy as well. We do not want our customers to be afraid to try or inquire about our services just because they are not familiar with them. We will be happy to explain and give tours and printed information.
We use only the best products to complement our services. Our AquaBella Facials (gentle derma micro abrasion to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores) are accompanied by Bio Elements, which contain all-natural products, so the skin feels clean, smooth, and soft. We have Slimline products, like Celliminate, which helps with cellulite reduction, and works in combination with the Cocoon sessions. Our Collagenetics products intensify the benefits from the Renuvaskin red light bed or the Poly red light facial treatments.
How do you hope to expand in the future?
I would like to continue to grow my business not only by adding more employees, but also additional pods and services. Some of the additional services that I would like to add include manicures, pedicures, brow waxing, and lash extensions (when/if I can find a cosmetologist). Furthermore, I would also like to add the spray tan to the menu.
What do you feel the Miami Township community brings to your business?
The Miami Township community is a well-established high traffic area that continues to grow and change. I believe Miami Township provides an ideal location, and the population/clientele is a good fit for the unique services that Spa Express offers.
