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Andrea Gillilandvia Google

2 months ago

This was the perfect place for a mother/daughter Christmas spa day! The staff is so warm, friendly and accommodating! They were able to schedule our massages and facials at the same time and all of our services and clinicians were fantastic! Such a lovely and relaxing place. My daughter and I think this will have to become a yearly Christmas tradition!

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Anna A Ivia Google

4 months ago

I want to start by saying I really like Marcea Wiggins. She’s warm, attentive, and clearly knowledgeable, especially in her holistic, naturopathic approach to aesthetics. This review is difficult to write because I value her as a practitioner, but I also want to be transparent about my experiences for others considering more advanced treatments. I’ve had three treatments at Santé PDX: 1. Earlier treatment (not PRP or biostimulator): This was my first time trying something a bit more involved. While Marcea was confident in her approach and results were visible, the experience was harrowing and not something I’d recommend lightly unless someone is older or more familiar with intense treatments. The results didn’t last very long for me, which made the discomfort feel disproportionate. 2. Restylane biostimulator in nasolabial folds: This is where I first began to feel a little uneasy. On one side, the injection went fine, but on the other side, the needle went deep and the product was deposited inside my mouth. Marcea acknowledged this but didn’t offer to adjust or compensate the dose. I still paid full price. It made me feel unsettled not just physically, but also financially. 3. Medium-surface area Derma PRP: This was the procedure I was most excited about, especially because it’s more natural and uses your own plasma. Marcea was very knowledgeable and passionate about the benefits, and I felt good going in. But unfortunately, the blood draw was quite traumatic. Despite me mentioning I was likely cold and dehydrated, she proceeded with multiple attempts on my left arm, which left deep bruising and green discoloration that’s still visible 9 days later. I also experienced numbness because the tourniquet was left on for too long, something I repeatedly mentioned. Eventually, she switched arms and had to abandon the usual derma PRP kit, using what she described as “old technology” to suction the blood manually. The tray became messy with blood, and the entire process left me feeling a bit unsafe and anxious, especially since I get blood tests regularly and have had 4 prior PRP sessions elsewhere with no issues. I did appreciate that she respected my request to use a cannula for the derma PRP injection itself, due to what happened in my previous visit. In summary: I really admire Marcea’s philosophy and presence. She’s clearly dedicated to her practice, and I think many people will benefit from her work. But for me, there were technical concerns across multiple visits that made me pause — from the misplaced injection to the lingering bruising and difficulty with blood draw. I’m sharing this thoughtfully, with care, because I hope it helps others navigate their own decisions. Update 10/23/25: I never received a call or DM from the office as mentioned in their response, and my main concern — the Restylane biostimulator injection that went through my mouth wall and into my mouth — was never addressed. I also found it disappointing that their reply implied I wasn’t hydrated enough for the PRP draw, when I had clearly mentioned this multiple times during the appointment and was told to proceed anyway. I really liked Marcea personally, but after spending over $4,000, the lack of accountability and follow-up left me disheartened.

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Jennifer Coronavia Google

6 months ago

I just received the Potenza radio frequency microneedling treatment yesterday by Mary Ann. I was so impressed with her knowledge and the superb treatment I received. I am an RN in aesthetics and have received many many treatments over the years with different devices. The potenza wasn't as painful as other RFMN devices I've experienced. The spa is beautiful and the staff is very welcoming. We are moving to Texas but I may fly back to see Mary Ann due to the fact that she is very thorough and safe with her treatment plan.

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Sherry Robertsvia Google

9 months ago

I had an amazing massage from April today! Being a retired massage therapist myself I really appreciate the extra attention she gave to my scalp, which hardly any other therapists do except me. I also loved the essential oils she used and the hot rolled towel she put under my neck after the upper body work. All in all I highly recommend her and this spa for professional atmosphere and lovely facility. I’ll definitely be back!

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Kaitlyn Bolhuisvia Google

11 months ago

I absolutely love this spa! I have done their soaking pool and cold plunge as well as a massage and I cannot recommend it enough. My masseuse, April, was great- she and I discussed any areas of concern I had before the massage, and I feel like she really listened to me. The facilities were luxurious, and the setting of the soaking pool is so stunning, you would have no idea you were in downtown Portland. I will definitely be back!