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2021 MVMA Winners – Health & Beauty

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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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2020 MVMA Winners – Health & Beauty

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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:

Holiday Gift Guide – 2019

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The Museum Shop at the Addison Gallery of American Art

Find the perfect holiday gift at the Museum Shop at the Addison. Offering a diverse selection of one-of-a-kind items inspired by works from our collection, the Museum Shop also features unique and beautiful housewares, ornaments, jewelry, and more by artisans from around the region. Stop by on Museum Store Sunday, December 1, and receive 25% off all merchandise! 

On the campus of Phillips Academy
3 Chapel Ave. / Andover, Mass. / (978) 749-4015 / AddisonGallery.org

CoCo Collection

Treat yourself! This beautifully detailed sweater and wrap by Barcelona brand, Aldomartins are just two of the many standout pieces available at CoCo Collection this holiday season. We love to bring new designers and well-known brands together to appeal to a wide variety of ages and price points. All carefully curated for just the right look. Let our talented stylists help you find everything from the perfect party dress, to a fabulous sweater and jeans at CoCo Collection.

1 Main Street / Andover, Mass. / (978) 470-0632 / ShopCoCoCollection.com
Instagram @cococollectionboutique
Facebook @shopcococollection

Promotional offer ends 12/31/19. Gift cards must be purchased at a Massage Envy franchised location. Promotional cards expire on 3/31/2020 and are subject to restrictions on use. (See promotional card for details)

Massage Envy

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – to give the gift of wellness. A Massage Envy gift card might just be the best holiday gift ever because it unwraps the benefits of total body care including massage, total body stretch, rapid tension relief, customizable facials, Microderm infusion and chemical peels. Ask us for details.                                                                                                                                    Give the gift of wellness and help everyone on your list be their very best! 

Methuen – 70 Pleasant Valley St. / (978) 685-1077 / MassageEnvy.com
Billerica – 199 Boston Rd.  / (978) 663-3689
Nashua – 310 Daniel Webster HWY / (603) 598-4400

Merrimack Valley Magazine

Cut Santa some slack this year and give the gift of Merrimack Valley Magazine. Some people are hard to shop for, but everyone likes to know about the best places to eat, the best shows to see and the best places to shop. Merrimack Valley Magazine is a gift that lasts the whole year. It delivers fresh, original stories on local art & music, food & dining, home & garden, design, history, people and more. 

Order gift subscriptions at: MVMag.net/buy-issues

Solace Wellness Center & MedSpa

Give the Gift of Solace! Prepare your skin for the harsh winter months with our HYDRO-DERMAL facial with GLOW® technology. Water powered exfoliation and extraction allows deep penetration of  bio-organic serums and masks to firm and tighten skin and make it GLOW. Until December 31, purchase the HYDRO-DERMAL facial for $95 and receive a free SOLACE Ultimate Moisturizing Cream to keep your skin hydrated this winter. Treat that special person to some “me” time at Solace.  

Bio-Organic Inspired Anti-Aging Skin and Body Care
1201 Main Street / Tewksbury, Mass. / (978) 851-8600 / FoundSolace.com

Spa Nijoli and Salon

Relaxing massages and full service hair, nail and skincare all in one award winning location! When you struggle to choose the right gift for the holidays, consider giving the gift of relaxation from Spa Nijoli & Salon. Celebrating 17 years of excellent service and an impeccable staff of over 65 professionals. Purchase a holiday gift card from Merrimack Valley’s “Best Day Spa.”

116 Pleasant Valley Street / Methuen, Mass. / (978) 682-9772 / Nijoli.com

Red Antler Apothecary

Red Antler Apothecary specializes in Herbalist formulated soaps, body care, scrubs, non-harmful cleaning products and other holistic remedies! Foraged seaweed and juniper berries top a cooling peppermint and evergreen soap that smells as much like the New England winter forest as it does the rocky summer beach. Red Antler Apothecary is your shop for clean, environmentally friendly holiday giving. Choose a beautiful gift box in stores, or a monthly “Suds-scription” for the gift that keeps refreshing!

Mill No. 5 / 250 Jackson Street. / Lowell, Mass. / (978) 656-1366 / RedAntlerApothecary.com

Robert Jason Salon Beauty Bar

Brought to you by the award winning Robert Jason Salon, the Robert Jason Salon Beauty Bar offers you the finest in manicures, pedicures and makeup.  Gift certificates for pampering are always available and make the BEST gift for the holidays! At Robert Jason Salon, we strive in our commitment to deliver you a safe and strictly sanitized space, and our patent-pending ventilation system helps us guarantee a clean and harmless salon environment.

96 Main Street / Andover, Mass. / (978) 470-3103 / RobertJasonSalon.com

Quiet Pleasures Jewelry

Happy Holidays to our customers, old and new! Without you, we would not be here and we thank you for your business. Visit Quiet Pleasures Jewelry to find an always changing selection of well-priced classic, contemporary or artistically funky jewelry designs and great gift items, too! These beautiful cuff bracelets will take you from one end of your day to the other. Whether shopping for others or for yourself, don’t you deserve something fabulous today? 

24 Chestnut Street / Andover, Mass. / (978) 474-0390 / QuietPleasuresJewelry.com

MVM Cookbook

For more than a decade, Merrimack Valley Magazine has been the region’s premiere source of information about regional food, dining and drink, plus the people who live, work, play and make our area great. Along the way we’ve curated a great collection of personal recipes the region’s top chefs. We are publishing our first-ever cookbook featuring the very best of these recipes. The MVM Cookbook – First Edition is a great addition to your recipe library, and it makes a great gift!

Pre-order copies at: MVMag.net/cookbook

Restaurant Gift Cards

Give the gift of a great meal this holiday season by buying gift cards from the Merrimack Valley’s best restaurants! A night on the town is always a welcome gift and mvm’s restaurant partners won’t disappoint. Check out participating restaurants in our dining guide or on MVMag.net/dining

  • Angelina’s Italian Restaurant
  • Buono Bistro
  • Burtons Grill & Bar
  • Butcher Boy
  • Cafe Azteca
  • Capri Seaside Italian Grille
  • Chowder Factory
  • Cobblestones Restaurant & Bar
  • Copper Door
  • Dream Diner
  • Grazie Italian Restaurant at Four Oaks Country Club
  • Horseshoe Grille
  • Jocelyn’s Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge
  • Lowell Burger Company
  • Moonstones
  • Orzo Trattoria
  • Phoenician Restaurant
  • Sand Trap Bar & Grill at Merrimack Valley Golf Club
  • Seaglass Restaurant
  • Seoul Kitchen
  • Tuscan Kitchen

 

2018 MVMA Winners – Health & Beauty

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Thousands of ballots have been cast, the results tabulated, and now we present the winners of the 2018 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 their signature goddess treatment. Bring your man in for a gentleman’s facial or couples massage. They also offer waxing, spray tans and a salon with hair, nail and makeup studios.
116 Pleasant Valley St.
Methuen, Mass.
Nijoli.com

Salon
Robert Jason Salon
Want to flaunt your flowing locks? Looking for a Pinterest-worthy updo? Let the masters at Robert Jason Salon tame your mane for your big day. One trip to this spa-like oasis will have your hair in tip-top shape. Still obsessed even after your wedding? The salon offers haircuts, color and other services every day of the year.
92 Main St.
Andover, Mass.
RobertJasonSalon.com

Health Clubs
Merrimack Valley YMCA
The Merrimack Valley YMCA is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The Y’s activities have significantly enhanced public access to fitness, health, educational enrichment and numerous other services especially among children, the disabled, the homeless and at-risk populations.
Andover/North Andover, Lawrence and Methuen, Mass.
MVYMCA.org

Specialty Fitness
CrossFit Lowell
The intense CrossFit movement has revolutionized the world of fitness, and Lowell is home to a particularly active cadre of its proponents. “We love your weird,” notes CrossFit Lowell’s website, and maybe that’s one reason for this gym’s popularity — it is smart, inclusive and unconventional. Sean Osborne, Gina Tacconi-Moore and crew are looking to make Lowell physically fit, one WOD at a time.
2 Foundry Industrial Park
Lowell, Mass.
CrossFitLowell.com

Laser Therapy
All Care Laser Center
All Care Laser Center is the Merrimack Valley’s go-to for all things laser technology. They specialize in coolsculpting, laser facials, Botox injections, tattoo removal, cellulite treatments and a whole host of other procedures. Laser hair removal is also available for all skin types, and their professional, qualified staff will make sure your experience is pleasant and comfortable.
820A Turnpike St.
North Andover, Mass.
AllCareLaserCenter.com

Alternative Health & Wellness
Healing Spirits Integrative Wellness Center
Reiki, massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu and meditation are all offered at Healing Spirits. They even offer specialized services such as massage for animals and healing and wellness workshops year-round. Sign up and improve your focus, decrease stress and find much needed balance.
134 Newton Road
Plaistow, N.H.
HealingSpiritsWellness.com

Skincare
Andrea’s Skin Care
Skin feeling tired? Bring its natural beauty back to life at Andrea’s. Their skin experts offer facials, microdermabrasion and eyelash and eyebrow tinting. If you’re getting ready for a night out, stop in for a wax or have a professional makeup artist create a stunning look with Andrea’s own line of mineral makeup.
78 Main St.
Andover, Mass.
AndreasSkinCare.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 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 2018 MVMAs are sponsored by: Pentucket Bank

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