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2021 MVMA Winners – Health & Beauty

July 23, 2021 by Kristin Cole

We are happy to present the winners of the 2021 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

Alternative Health & Wellness
Massage Envy
Massage Envy is a perfect place for customized and convenient massages. Their professional massage and skin care services are performed by therapists and estheticians who care about helping you feel your best.
Billerica, Burlington and Methuen, Mass.; Nashua and Manchester, N.H.
Locations.MassageEnvy.com

Day Spa
Spa Nijoli and Salon
At Spa Nijoli, you can rejuvenate your body and soul with services such as seaweed wraps and their signature goddess treatment. The spa also offers massages, waxing, spray tans, nail and makeup studios, and more.
116 Pleasant Valley St.
Methuen, Mass.
Nijoli.com

Health & Fitness Clubs
SLS Fitness
SLS Fitness is a strength and conditioning center where people of all fitness levels are welcomed and supported. The wide array of services offered at SLS include group classes, personal training, nutrition counseling, kids programming, and physical therapy. Want to learn more? Check out our story on page 48.
345 Chelmsford St.
Lowell, Mass.
SLSFitness.com

 

Laser Therapy
Laser Aesthetic
Laser Aesthetic offers personalized hair removal and skin care solutions that include waxing and electrolysis, microdermabrasion, Botox and dermal fillers, and a variety of facials and chemical peels.
181 Swan St.
Methuen, Mass.
LaserHairMA.com/treatments

Oral Health
Dr. Joseph A. Cardarelli Jr. D.M.D., P.C.
For more than 35 years, Dr. Cardarelli of Cardarelli Orthodontics has been dedicated to providing the best specialized care orthodontics has to offer. Their practice maintains its reputation by delivering a full range of advanced orthodontics, from traditional braces to invisible braces.
234 Summer St.
Haverhill, Mass.
DrCardarelli.com

Salon
Salon Metta
Fostering a culture of kindness and camaraderie, Salon Metta in North Andover offers beauty services in hair and makeup. In addition to hair cutting, coloring and styling, Salon Metta specializes in waxing, facials, lash extensions, makeup and more.
70 Main St.
North Andover, Mass.
SalonMetta.com

Skin Care
Serenity Spa and Salon
Serenity Spa and Salon offers some of the most personalized skin care treatments around the Merrimack Valley, with over ten facial services as well as express services.
315 Middlesex Rd.
Tyngsboro, Mass.
SerenitySpaAndSalon.com

Stop by next week for the winners of the ‘Retail Therapy’ category.

 

The 2021 MVMAs are sponsored by:

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Filed Under: MVMA Tagged With: 2021 MVMA, 2021 MVMA Winners, Dr Cardarelli, Health and Beauty, Joseph Anthony Cardarelli, Laser Aesthetic, Massage Envy, Merrimack Valley, MVMA Winners, Salon Metta, Serenity Spa and Salon, SLS Fitness, Spa Nijoli and Salon

Generations – The Joy of Movement

July 20, 2021 by Nicole Fasciano

SLS Fitness Offers an Individualized Approach to Whole-Body Wellness 

Sherri Laffey Sarrouf long dreamed to use her passion for whole-body wellness and fitness to build an inviting fitness center where people of all ages and demographics would find a home-like atmosphere. With a holistic approach in mind, Sherri took her 20 plus years of experience and knowledge in the strength and conditioning industry and translated it to one of the Merrimack Valley’s most unique and innovative fitness centers — SLS Fitness. Its flagship site is located in Lowell, Mass. 

Within a year of opening in 2010, what started as a small, 7,500-square-foot fitness center exploded to 18,000 square feet. From the beginning, it felt as much like a community as a gym — a place where individuals and families feel safe and welcome during their personal wellness journeys. SLS Fitness offers a variety of classes and workout programs tailored to individual needs and goals. Classes and programs include yoga, boxing, mobility, strength and conditioning, MMA and spinning — appealing to everyone from hardcore athletes to seniors. Her pioneering science-based conditioning program, Metabolic Effect, has proved to be one their most popular offerings for those looking to balance their hormonal responses and thus regulate appetite, improve mood and develop strength. Sarrouf has personally studied with Jade Teta, Metabolic Effect’s creator.

 

Beyond classes and the latest fitness equipment, SLS Fitness also features infrared saunas, chiropractic and corporate services and an organic juice bar. In addition, members have access to rehabilitation programs such as physical therapy, which Sarrouf notes can decrease the chance of injuries and allow for a safer workplace wellness environment. 

Sherri Laffey Sarrouf instructs clients at SLS Fitness. Her pioneering and individualized approach to fitness appeals to everyone from hardcore athletes to corporate clients. Sarrouf’s approach continues to evolve — this fall, she’s opening an organic cafe that will bring fresh, healthy food to their flagship location on Chelmsford Street in Lowell.

Sarrouf’s emphasis on primal and ancestral movements, generated from everyday actions like walking, pushing, lifting and bending, serves to limit needless injury — this is something gym rats often forget — and keep the workouts fun and uplifting. Distinguishing the difference between the joy such a holistic wellness approach can have on the body versus modalities that focus on unrealistic fitness patterns, unhealthy dieting and excessive training is something Sarrouf considers critical for long-term vitality. 

The center’s character is reflected in the unique look of their facility. After all, members are expected to form realistic and obtainable goals during their journeys. Sarrouf says it is part of her mission to help the 70% of people who may not feel welcome at a traditional box gym. To illustrate this approach, their specialty programs include a boxing program for Parkinson’s patients and one for participants over the age of 65.

That’s not all. Sarrouf is involved in a partnership with Lowell General Hospital’s oncology program, and the SLS Fitness team manages corporate fitness programs and facilities throughout the Merrimack Valley.

When the pandemic started and fitness centers were ordered to close, there was no doubt in Sarrouf’s mind that her 40 employees would not be laid off. Instead, she strived to adapt. She and her team decided to move classes, personal training and programs to a virtual setting. 

Beyond the gym, Sarrouf is involved with philanthropic efforts. She is the founder of Fitness for a Cure, which has raised over $6 million dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Accompanied by her son, Stephen, and her daughter, Elizabeth, the family together teach different types of fitness and dances to over 120 kids on the team during these successful fundraising events. 

Coming in the fall of 2021 will be the new SLS Cafe, which will offer creative and nutritious organic food options. As she has already accomplished much when it comes to addressing the physical aspect of whole-body wellness, she sees this as a new beginning.   

SLS Fitness
Lowell, Mass.
(978) 459-5959
SLSFitness.com

Filed Under: Generations Tagged With: Fitness, Generations, gym, Lowell, Sherri Laffey Sarrouf, SLS Fitness, Whole Body Wellness

2020 MVMA Winners – Health & Beauty

July 28, 2020 by Terry Suzuki

We are happy to present the winners of the 2020 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

Day Spa
Spa Nijoli and Salon
Rejuvenate your body and soul with treatments at Spa Nijoli. Treat yourself to a soothing seaweed wrap or bring out your inner queen with your signature goddess treatment. Bring your man in for a facial or couples massage. They also offer waxing, spray tans and a salon with hair, nail and makeup studios, not to mention the “full day of bliss” package, with massage, facial, body wrap, manicure, pedicure and even lunch.
116 Pleasant Valley St. | Methuen, Mass.
Nijoli.com

Salon
Eyeful Beauty
For over a decade, Eyeful has brought a sense of fun and fashion to downtown Lowell. Pinups adorn the walls, The Clash plays on the stereo — this is not your mother’s salon. Unless your mom is cool. Lowell’s premier salon for keratin, color and cuts is located right in the heart of the city. Soy wax treatments and hair extensions round out their menu of offerings.
33 Middle St. | Lowell, Mass.
EyefulBeauty.com

Health & Fitness Clubs
SLS Fitness
Sherri Laffey Sarrouf had a lifelong dream of offering holistic fitness coaching through a “whole-body wellness” approach. In 2010, she opened SLS Fitness Strength and Conditioning Center and, over the course of ten years, has expanded the facility from 7,500 to 18,000 square feet. In addition to the flagship site in Lowell, SLS Fitness also manages several corporate fitness programs and facilities.
345 Chelmsford St. | Lowell, Mass.
SlsFitness.com

 

Laser Therapy
Laser Aesthetic
Laser Aesthetic offers personalized hair removal and skin care solutions, whatever your need. Their top-of-the-line laser, the GentleMax Pro, removes unwanted hair, as well as sun and age spots and facial and leg veins. They also offer alternative options including waxing and electrolysis. Their additional services include microdermabrasion, Botox and dermal fillers, and a variety of facials and chemical peels.
181 Swan St. | Methuen, Mass.
LaserHairMA.com/treatments

Alternative Health & Wellness
Massage Envy
Need to find the perfect place for customized, affordable and convenient massages, stretch, and facials? Look no further than the Massage Envy location in Methuen. Their professional massage and skin care services are performed by qualified therapists and estheticians who care about helping you look and feel your best.
70 Pleasant Valley St. | Methuen, Mass.
Locations.MassageEnvy.com/Massachusetts/Methuen

Skincare
Serenity Spa & Salon
Serenity offers an array of services including salon services, spa packages, makeup, hair removal, hand and foot treatments, massage, and, of course skin care. Contact them for a complimentary skin care consultation and to discuss their signature facials, express skin services and treatment add-ons.
315 Middlesex Rd. | Tyngsborough, Mass.
SerenitySpaAndSalon.com

Oral Health
Dr. Joseph A. Cardarelli Jr.
Cardarelli Orthodontics of Massachusetts delivers a full range of advanced orthodontics, from traditional braces to Invisalign Teen. Dr. Cardarelli’s practice features an in-house orthodontic lab and has been serving the Merrimack Valley for over 35 years. He is an assistant clinical professor in the department of orthodontics at Tufts University.
234 Summer St. | Haverhill, Mass.
DrCardarelli.com

 

Stop by next week for the winners in the ‘Retail Therapy’ category.

 

The 2020 MVMAs are sponsored by:

Filed Under: MVMA Tagged With: 2020, 2020MVMAs, Dr. Joseph A. Cardarelli Jr., Eyeful Beauty, Health and Wellness, Laser Aesthetic, Massage Envy, Merrimack Valley, Merrimack Valley Magazine Award, MVMA, MVMAs, Serenity Spa and Salon, SLS Fitness, Spa Nijoli, Spa Nijoli and Salon

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