I have only once written one of these before however I could not help but laugh out loud when I read the two recent obvious slams about Olena's Spa that I noticed when referring her to a friend. Both of these people (if in fact they are two different people) have clearly never been there. ""Fake certifications?"" Really? With half a brain you know that would never be allowed. As professional as she is I am sure It is totally untrue to suggest the other classless things that were mentioned. My guess is they are another spa that can't compete with the excellent services and beautiful decor at Olena's. Her clientele is a who's who of some of the areas most successful people who know where to go.
From the minute you walk in you feel as though you are in a European castle. Every surface is tile, marble, granite, copper or hardwood, art and sculpture. Absolutely all VERY upscale. This is not some carved out space at a strip mall that still smells like the failed restaurant that was there before it. It is a beautiful stand alone building. Go look for yourself. It costs nothing to step inside and say hello but be prepared to stay because you won't want to leave, and once you do stay, you won't be sorry.
So what was a guy doing there in a spa that primarily caters to women? I have lived here all of my life and know a lot of people. This is where the ones I respect said to go. Referrals are everything to me so I took their advice. I had developed spider veins on my face. Suffice it to say a lot of red blotches that really made me look much older than I am. As I mentioned, I had heard that Olena was an absolute artist in the removal of this type of condition and that she had a new state of the art laser machine to work with. I wanted the best especially since this is my face we are talking about and I work in sales so I could not afford to take any chances. I made an appointment and went in for a treatment. She made me comfortable and explained what to expect. She then began to treat me and talked me through it as she went. I was never nervous at all. When she finished she explained what I needed to do for my after care. It is so nice to have people comment on how great I look although no one has figured out why. They just know I look better. Isn't that the sign of excellent work?
Give her spa and salon a try. Tell her Dan sent you. It'll make her smile. I used my real name and I am telling the truth. I don't need to hide.
For my money, this is the ONLY spa in Portland! Those that know, go here.
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