I’ve been getting lots of questions about what services will be offered and who will staff it — so here is a bit more information.

Address: 9750 NE 120th Place, Kirkland, WA 98034

Phone: 425-800-5393

Services:

• Skin: all of our signature skin services will be available in Kirkland. This includes injectables, Genius skin tightening and for acne scarring, LaseMD resurfacing, IPL Photofacials, Laser Hair Removal, PRP for facial rejuvenation and for hair loss, microneedling, facials, peels, microdermabrasion and dermaplaning.
• Body: We will also be offering Emsculpt body sculpting. For those body sculpting patients who require Exilis Ultra, Vanquish ME or Cellutone, those services will remain in West Seattle only.

Our Team:

Physician: The Kirkland spa will be owned and run by Dr. Desiree Otto. Des is a Seattle native who spent half of her formative years growing up on her family’s farm in Montana. She is passionate about patient care and science.  She attended the University of Washington for medical school and surgical residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has been in private practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology for 22 rewarding years bringing beautiful babies into the world.

Both prior to and during her medical training, Des’ passion for science led to her pursuit of discovery through scientific research.  Her areas of study were collagen biology and skin disorders, reproductive biology, and cancer gene therapy.  Through time, Des has become increasingly interested in combating the aging process, both for herself and her patients, especially since she turned 50.  Des has been using her scientific training to carefully select specific medical techniques that are able to predictably achieve safe and natural-appearing results for her patients.

Desiree’s life long goal has always been to achieve medical excellence and she uses her passion and experience to deliver safe and effective products and services to her patients to yield beautiful natural results.

Master Aestheticians:

Rachel Greene: Rachel developed a love of the beauty industry 10 years ago, first working as a receptionist and then managing a salon. In 2015 she followed her passion for helping people and received her Master Aesthetician’s license form Evergreen Beauty College and in 2017 her Certificate for

Oncology Aesthetics. Having struggled with acne herself, Rachel has developed a special interest and skill in helping her clients clear their skin. Rachel takes an individualized approach, developing a  treatment plan and home care routine that is unique to each individual, taking into account each individual’s whole health. “Being able to help people look and feel good in their skin is one of the best parts of my job.” Rachel is currently in school pursuing a degree in nursing.  In her free time Rachel enjoys cooking, staying active and spending time with her boyfriend and adorable cat.

Christine Cochran: Christine has always had a passion for skincare. She was diagnosed with eczema at a young age and spent many years trying to figure out ways to reduce flare ups. Through this experience, she knows how important it is to maintain and improve your skin. She strives to help every client become empowered to create clear beautiful skin for themselves. She received her Associates degree in Beauty Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in 2005 and Bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising at Seattle Pacific University.  After 10 years as a property manager at Western Homes, she decided to go back to school to become a Master Aesthetician at Evergreen Beauty College in 2019, followed by an internship at North Sound Dermatology, with advanced training in lasers, IPL, chemical peels and microneedling. Christine takes satisfaction in being able to enhance her clients natural beauty to inspire confidence from within.

Spa Manager:

Tati (Tatjana) Menge-Vrankic. Born and raised in Germany, Tati completed her University studies in Economics and started a career in Marketing. After a few years she changed her vocation and traveled the world as a flight attendant. This is when she fell in love with customer service. Believing in your inner and outer health, she truly enjoys being part of Glow with its wonderful, passionate team which deeply cares about making a difference in our clients’ lives. Helping patients feel at home along with her caring attitude, she will greet you with a warm smile!

Online Booking is now available through our website. As always, if you tell your friends, let them know to give us your name and you will receive Loyalty Points for every referral, no matre which center you or they go to!!

Why Won’t My Fat Disappear?

Getting rid of stubborn body fat is a frustrating process, and that is one of the reasons why many people turn to professional fat reduction treatments. Your body naturally retains as much fat as possible so that you have an emergency supply of energy at all times. You could diet and exercise for years without seeing any changes in your upper arms, chest, back, or abdomen. Our fat reduction procedures quickly and gently eliminate fatty tissue by stimulating some of the natural healing processes inside your body.

Vanquish

Vanquish ME has become one of the most popular weight loss treatments on the market, and it is a great starting point for those who would like to safely melt away their fat. Like many other body contouring procedures, Vanquish ME uses waves of radiofrequency energy to break apart fat cells. Once those cells are broken into smaller components, it will be easier for your body to carry them away. Most patients need multiple Vanquish ME appointments, but the results are often breathtaking. After your Vanquish ME treatments, you won’t have to worry about any lingering discomfort or other unusual side effects.

Cellutone

This treatment was specifically designed to reduce the circumference of the waist by obliterating nearby pockets of fat. It also stimulates the dermis to minimize any skin laxity issues that you might be dealing with. Instead of relying on lasers or RF waves, Cellutone breaks apart your fatty tissue with thousands of vibrations every second. This treatment is administered with a handheld device that massages your skin and deep tissue. Cellutone is completely non-invasive, and most patients claim that they experience no unwanted side effects.

Our team at Glow Medispa is ready to help you create the body of your dreams without the unwanted side effects of CoolSculpting. In addition to these treatment options, we also offer a wide variety of spa services including facials, waxing, peels, and microdermabrasion. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

I am thrilled to say I just found out that Glow Medispa was voted Best Medispa by Seattle Magazine readers in the 2017 Readers’ Choice awards! The best part about this is that I had no idea voting was going on, and we did not have a campaign to ask our clients for votes. It was a total surprise, and thank you Seattle! We love you!

This year has been an incredible ride. In January, I happened to meet an aesthetic nurse named Mary Cartwright whom I knew was the ONLY injector in the entire Pacific Northwest that a laser friend of mine would let touch him with a needle. We decided to have lunch and after talking with her for less than an hour I offered her a job on the spot. What a gem of a person! And she said yes! Mary joined my staff soon after that lunch and we have been great partners ever since.

2017 was a year of expansion for us, with the opening of our satellite location in Magnolia in February. Glow Too is a small boutique spa that is open by appointment only. There, we provide a special exclusive and private experience where we can provide many of the services available in our flagship West Seattle spa. Starting in January 2018, Glow Too will be open for appointments 4 days/week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

We have also expanded services. With the addition of the LaseMD fractional laser, our armamentarium of tools is now complete. Fractional laser resurfacing will smooth and plump the skin and lift pigment like sun damage and even melasma– and the best part is it makes your skin Glow. And that’s our purpose in life.

In September, Danielle joined Toni and Jeni to complete our team of Master Aestheticians. Danielle is also a professional makeup artist and has added her valuable expertise in Jane Iredale cosmetics, offering make-overs and special occasion makeup to our services.

I’m excited to share that Teri Scott will be joining our staff in January. Teri is a Nurse Practitioner and expert in injectables. Now between Mary, Teri and myself we will be fully staffed 6 days/week. I’m looking forward to sharing and growing more with you all in 2018. As I approach my 50th birthday in a few weeks (can you believe it?!?!), I want to thank you all for being a part of our Glow family.