The Medical Spa at Nova

Waxing services can be performed on all areas of the body. It is not recommended while using prescription skin treatments such as retin-a or accutane.

Laser treatment is a gentle, non-invasive, fda-approved method to permanently reduce or eliminate undesired hair from all parts of the body. The procedure safely eliminates unwanted hair follicles in seconds. The number of recommended sessions depends upon individual factors, including area of the body, hair color, skin color, and the hair growth cycle. An average of six to eight treatments is required, with repeat sessions being necessary every 6-8 weeks. Proper timing of treatments is essential for best results and can be discussed in a consultation.

Developed by a swedish doctor, pir henrik ling in the 1700´s, the term “swedish massage” refers to a variety of techniques designed to increase oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins, such as lactic and uric acid and other metabolic wastes from body tissues. Effective for increasing circulation without increasing heart load, a swedish massage can help reduce stress, both emotional and physical. Select a swedish massage to relax, reduce stress, increase oxygen supply, and stimulate the circulatory and lymphatic systems. The swedish massage has also been deemed helpful in managing the following health conditions: torticollis and sinus headaches/migraines. Studies have found massage to be helpful for stress relief, managing anxiety and depression, alleviating pain and stiffness, blood pressure control, boosting immunity and cancer treatment. Additionally, massage can help to increase circulation, joint flexibility and range of motion.

For centuries, various cultures have combined the use of hot and cold stones from the river and lava beds with massage to relieve aching muscles, improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, and stimulate energy meridians. The nova warm stone massage is ideal for relieving achy muscles. Heated basalt stones are applied to targeted points on the body, which also assist in circulation and lymphatic drainage. The warm stones expand blood vessels, pushing blood and unwanted metabolic waste materials through the body, while promoting relaxation.

The aromatherapy massage is a modified swedish massage which incorporates a gentle massage with aromatic essential oils blended into the carrier oil and also gently diffused throughout the room. Aromatherapy massage has also been deemed helpful in managing the following health conditions: sinus headaches/migraines.

Enjoy a relaxing swedish massage alongside your significant other. Massages are performed simultaneously in the same room, however each individual enjoys the attention of his or her own certified massage therapist. Treatments are tailored to each person’s needs and areas of tension. Couples massages are only available on saturdays and sundays. Sessions are 50 minutes in length.

Effectively release chronic muscle tension with nova’s deep tissue massage. This massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. One of our skilled therapists will apply direct, deep pressure to specific points on the body. The massage aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibers of the muscles, tendons, and fascia.

This treatment is ideal for active individuals. It uses deep tissue massage, stretching, and rhythmic tapping to rejuvenate sore, tired muscles.

An extremely effective technique that works by applying gentle, sustained pressure to the body to reduce pain and restore flexibility and motion to the body’s fascia (connective tissue). This treatment is excellent for clients who have fibromyalgia or other connective tissue disorders.

This soothing massage is designed to focus on the relief of pregnancy-related discomforts. The massage relaxes the mommy-to-be, reduces stress, increases oxygen supply, and stimulates the circulatory and lymph systems. A pregnancy massage can only be performed during the second and third trimester. Please consult with your physician before having this service. For post-pregnancy restoration, ask about our fourth trimester healing experience.

For several months following delivery, a mother’s body experiences changes. The fourth trimester healing experience is a relaxing head-to-toe massage designed to help realign and restore the body, leaving the mother feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. This is her healing hour, and she has earned it. Each session is 50 minutes in length.

This targeted massage focuses on the area of your body that you feel needs the most attention. A great option for when time does not allow for a full treatment, but stress release and relaxation is a must. Pair this treatment with an express facial during your lunch break and return to the office feeling refreshed and revived.

The science of reflexology is based on the concept that each body organ corresponds to a reflex point on the foot. Our therapists perform this service to ease pain, reestablish energy flow, improve circulation, and relieve stress and blockages. This is a wonderful treatment to accompany a facial treatment or an express massage.

Wraps applied to the chest or legs generate a wave of pressure which stimulates lymphatic drainage, aiding in detoxification, swelling reduction, and increased circulation. Combine this treatment with a facial of your choice or a microdermabrasion treatment for a total body experience. The balancer treatment has been deemed helpful in managing the following health conditions: lymphedema and fibromyalgia.

In many cultures around the world, salt, granulated pumice stone and other natural ingredients have been used for centuries to simulate circulation, cleanse and exfoliate the skin. We have followed this tradition by offering a selection of unique body scrubs to suit individual skin types. We are pleased to offer a series of three or six scrub treatments at discounted rates. If you’re looking to detoxify and nourish the skin, try one of our therapeutic body wraps. Your practitioner will help select the optimal wrap for your individual needs.

Dead sea salt crystals, combined with eucalyptus leaves, exfoliate the skin leaving you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. This scrub leaves the skin silky smooth to the touch.

This treatment is the ideal winter relaxer. Mineral salts are blended with shea and mango butters, which refine and moisturize the skin, leaving it silky smooth to the touch.

Essential oils from ginger root and mango are mixed with brown sugar and salt to create the perfect exfoliating body scrub.

Dead sea salts gently exfoliate the skin, while ginger extract, vitamin e and other natural oils moisturize and soften the skin.

Finely ground pumice will exfoliate and polish the skin, while stimulating circulation. Following the scrub, a marine spray and hydrating lotion are applied leaving you feeling heavenly.

This wrap nourishes the body through the use of seaweed, which contains minerals, trace elements, and vitamins. The treatment stimulates the lymphatic system, reduces bloating, and detoxifies. Please inform your practitioner if you have seafood allergies.

This delightful treatment begins with a dry brush exfoliation, followed by a luxurious wrap in pure, warm shea butter. After the wrap is removed, any remaining shea butter is massaged in, leaving your skin hydrated, moisturized, and feeling stress free.

Natural marine mud mixed with aromatherapy essences enhances this holistic body wrap. We begin with an exfoliation and then apply a mud wrap from the dead sea. A mini-reflexology session follows. End this wonderful wrap with an application of marine gel to nourish the skin, relieve joint and muscle pain, and de-stress the mind.

Nova’s slim and sculpt body wrap treatment is a personalized solution that combats fatty deposits, cellulite, and skin slackening. It incorporates special wraps with the scents of cocoa and ginger and massage movements to stimulate metabolism. This custom-made treatment results in a slimmer, firmer silhouette and a relaxed mind and body. Results can be seen after the very first session.

This cold wrap slimming treatment fights the hard, fatty deposit areas on the abdomen and hips, and is also used to firm the buttocks and inner thighs. Results include energizing heavy legs, reducing edema and effectively aiding patients with fluid retention. The treatment begins with a scrub to the area of concentration, before pure cotton wraps are applied to the body. The session concludes with an application of thalgomince cream lc 24, which will continue working on the treated areas throughout the day.

This massage is inspired by ayurveda. The treatment balances the mind while stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic systems. It is known for enlivening and revitalizing the body by moving the life force to both the physical and energetic bodies through subtle-energy channels. This allows the subtle-body system and physical body to begin to function as one, resulting in optimal physical, mental and spiritual health.

Relieve stress and fatigue with an herbal cleansing and revitalizing treatment for your feet. Choose from one of the following: anti-inflammatory, tissue injury, achy or tired feet. Using warmed oils and native grains, this treatment will reduce swelling while moisturizing and hydrating dry, cracked feet. While your feet are soaking, enjoy an indian head massage that releases energy blockages in the scalp.

Boost your immune system by eliminating toxic wastes. Dry brush massage stimulates the elimination capabilities of the skin. When used in conjunction with our steam shower, you will achieve a greater level of wellness.

Soothe tension with this massage using traditional thai herbal compresses called luk pra kob. The compresses are infused with lemongrass essential oil and ginger extract. They are steamed to accelerate release of the oils into your skin and the air as an aromatherapy. The systematic application of the luk pra kob to your feet and lower legs will help ease you into a relaxed state of mind.