A facial treatment, with extractions, from Dainora at Boutique Day Spa is a positive, life-changing experience. Dainora uses the best serums and products throughout the facial, and her touch, atmosphere, and skill/knowledge in her craft are top notch and sooo soothing. I received my first facial treatment from Dainora a year ago. When I came to her, the skin on my face was in pretty bad shape. I wasn't moisturizing, and I had been using a facial cleanser that was irritating my skin rather than helping it.
Dainora’s facial treatment was just the remedy I needed. The treatment begins with calming and soothing steam and creams. Then, there is a period of time when extractions must be done, and that period of time is not comfortable, but it’s so essential. The extractions are so important and super beneficial for my face, so I tough it out. Then, after the extractions, the rest (and majority) of the facial is completely soothing and restorative.
At the end of my first treatment, when I was paying, I bought the products she recommended to me for my face, and I’ve been using them ever since. With those products and seeing Dainora throughout the year, my face has gone from glum…to glam! :) Admittedly, the first treatment visit is expensive (facial cost + 20% tip + the cost of the products), but it is totally worth it! Plus, the products last a long time, and they are sooooo good. They really ensure that the skin can continue to heal, glow, and rejuvenate long after the facial treatment. A little goes a long way too, so the products last for awhile and you won’t need to buy more when you go see Dainora weeks later for your next facial. Ultimately, it's an investment in your face that will pay off HUGE.
I found Dainora and Boutique Day Spa by reading positive reviews on Google Maps, so I wanted to pay it forward and write this review, too, for anyone else who might be looking for ways to practice more self-care, self-compassion and treat their body and face right. Our faces are precious, so when we treat ourselves to the care we deserve, it feels great knowing that I’m putting my face in the very capable hands of Dainora at Boutique Day Spa. I tell all of my friends, in real life too, that they can and should treat themselves to a facial with her. I believe it’s an act of self-care to honor our bodies as the temples that they are, and for my friends who decide to take my advice, they have called me after their facial and told me that it was one of the best experiences of...
Read moreMy partner booked me a massage after a stressful work week as a surprise. I was grateful that he found somewhere close so I wouldn’t have to ruin the post massage zen by driving in ATL traffic.
However, it was a bit confusing as I received a text message confirming my appointment with what seemed to be a random address a hour away from metro Atlanta and had to call to confirm it was in fact on Monroe. They called me a little under an hour before my appointment to let me know they were running behind schedule and asked if I could come 15 minutes later. I didn’t mind this at all and if anything, I appreciated that they called instead of having me show up and wait around. Overall, the staff were very nice.
The massage was decent, but unfortunately not phenomenal. Two primary things as feedback: The massage space doesn’t have rooms, but rather just curtained off spaces. This means that you have to talk so quietly that you’re practically whispering to your therapist as to not disturb other clients enjoying their massage. I felt this limited my ability a bit to communicate on what I was looking for. The space was also quite dark. Secondly, i felt my male massage therapist was almost too polite with his hands? While I know that everyone has their comfort levels my deep tissue massage didn’t touch down past my hip bones, didn’t pass the lateral midpoint of my thigh/hamstring & stayed 6 ish inches below my butt. Of course I appreciate feeling respected, but as someone with sciatica this was a bit disappointing as my outer/upper hip/buttocks were left untreated.
I had a difficult time getting entirely relaxed and into the relaxation mode, but it could’ve just been an off day for me...
Read moreFrom the moment you walk through the door, Dainora greets you with a warm smile and makes you feel welcome and at peace. She listens to your skin concerns carefully and takes the time to evaluate it's condition and needs. She is extremely knowledgeable and takes a sensitive approach to treating your skin until she feels comfortable enough to attempt more extensive treatments (e.g. - peels). Dainora carries excellent skin care lines and knows how to recommend the proper products to treat your skin.
When I saw Dainora, I had concerns with acne. I had just moved across the country and was under a lot of stress. After seeing Dainora, I learned that my breakouts were likely due to stress + being too rough with my skin (over exfoliating + always using harsh products). I learned so much about proper skin care from Dainora. My skin is so much more soft and supple. I learned that I don't suffer from acne - I pick at my face and was just using the wrong products. I still combat acne scars (just discoloration) which she prescribed a great skin regimen to treat. Finally, Dainora takes a holistic approach understanding that an individual may be using all the right skin care, but maybe has other factors (food allergies, hormones, stress, etc). She...
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