A boutique spa offering Skincare, Electrolysis & Massage. Result oriented, and Holistic minded prod
We offer an authentic skincare experience that provides personalized result oriented treatments in a relaxed boutique setting to improve your skin and nourish the body and soul.
03/16/2026
Welcome Monday, welcome new day, welcome new week, welcome longer daylight hours.
Not so welcome, however, is crazy March weather. It may be a short four days until the official start of spring, but March 20th is merely a date on the calendar … unfortunately. Until REAL spring arrives, there will be lots of rain and muddy puddles one day, fierce wind on the next, warm and balmy on yet another day.
Yes, March weather is consistently inconsistent!
"In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours." — Mark Twain.
Okay, well maybe that is a bit of exaggeration from one of America’s beloved storytellers.
While the weather keeps us guessing from one day to the next, there is no official date for the start of real spring. In the meantime, keep a watchful eye for its signs: yellow and purple crocus, robins, the songs of returning birds as they build their nests, yellow blooms on forsythia bushes, and budding trees at every turn.
With those signs come hope, optimism, and enduring faith that real spring is at hand.
Looking forward to seeing you all back here next Monday … rain or shine!
03/09/2026
Welcome Monday, new day, new week and especially, welcome to a 7:00 pm sunset this evening! Yes, we sprang forward yesterday.
Another thing to acknowledge is March’s celebration of women. Yes, it’s Women’s History Month! Here are a few inspiring words to keep in mind from a few of the women on whose shoulders women stand today
• “I am a rock that bends to no wind.” Queen Elizabeth I 1533-1603
• “I have made a world of my own; for which nobody, I hope, will blame me, since it is in everyone's power to do the like.” Margaret Cavendish 1623-1673
• “It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” Jane Austin, 1775-1875
• “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Curie, 1867-1934
• "No, the only tired I was, was tired of giving in. "Rosa Parks 1913-1955
• “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” Ruth Bader Ginsberg 1933-2020
• “There are still people who are afraid of successful women, and that’s so lame.” Billie Ellish, 2001 and still going strong.
Looking forward to seeing you back here again next Monday!
03/02/2026
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I wanted to take a moment to share more about the treatments and care I personally provide at Changes Spa & Aesthetics.
With over twenty years in skin and body care as a licensed aesthetician, massage therapist, and electrologist, my focus has always been helping you feel confident, cared for, and truly seen. Every treatment is personalized to your skin, body, and wellness goals because there is no “one size fits all.”
Some of the services I offer include:
Customized & Organic Facials including Signature, Rosacea, Acne with LED Light Therapy, Vitamin C Brightening with LED, and Oxygen Facials�
Advanced Treatments such as Dermaplaning, ReZENerate Nano Infusion with custom jelly mask, and Microcurrent Facials for lifting and sculpting�
Therapeutic & Lymphatic Drainage Massage to support relaxation, detoxification, and overall wellness�
Electrolysis for permanent hair removal�
Professional Waxing Services
Add-on enhancements include LED Light Therapy, targeted Microcurrent, Eye & Lip treatments, and specialized décolleté and hand peels.
Each treatment is designed to improve your skin, nourish your body, and create a relaxing, results-driven experience. I personally oversee every detail to ensure your visit is exactly what you need.
If you’ve been curious about trying something new or revisiting a favorite treatment, I’d love to help you find the perfect fit.
Reply to this email or call me directly to schedule.
I’m always happy to help find the right time for you.
Thank you for trusting me with your care. It is truly an honor to be part of your wellness journey.
�Cora�
Owner, Changes Spa
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03/02/2026
Hello Monday, hello new day, new week and especially hello first full week of March! You know what that means – besides how time seems to fly! – right? It means we begin counting the days until the official start of spring: March 20.
In the meantime, a much shorter counting of days is to Daylight Savings Time: March 8. In fact, on March 9th the sun will not set until 7:00 pm! SEVEN o’clock!
Of course, we’ve all been noticing and loving day by day, the longer hours of daylight. But as we spring forward (who needs that extra hour of sleep anyway?) there is going to be a whole lot more daylight hours.
In addition to the longer daylight hours this time of year, the onset always sparks pro and con debates about continuing the Daylight Savings regulation.
“I don’t mind going back to daylight savings time. With inflation, the hour will be the only thing I’ve saved all year.” – Victor Borge, late Danish American comedian.
Keep counting those days and do come back next Monday for another bit of philosophy!
03/02/2026
Hi all,
We are looking for a licensed esthetician, massage therapist, or lash technician with an established clientele to join a cozy, welcoming studio space.
This is a room rental opportunity designed for someone who values autonomy and wants a calm environment where clients feel truly cared for.
Would also consider commission for a motivated individual with a following.
If interested, please DM Changes Spa & Aesthetics
02/24/2026
I wanted to personally reach out and share that there has recently been a change within the spa.
As many of you know, Changes has never just been a business to me. It has been a vocation. What began over twenty years ago as a shift in my own life became a passion for helping others feel confident, cared for, and truly seen.
From the very beginning, my belief has been that there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to skin and wellness. Each person who walks through my door receives my attention, my experience, and my heart. That commitment remains exactly the same.
Changes was built on personal relationships, thoughtful care, and results-driven treatments in a relaxed boutique setting. I will continue to personally oversee your treatments and ensure the experience you’ve come to trust never wavers.
If you have any questions or need assistance scheduling, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
My online calendar can sometimes appear limited, but I am always happy to help find a time.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me. It is truly an honor to care for you.
�Cora�
Owner, Changes Spa
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02/23/2026
Looking for a licensed esthetician, massage therapist, or lash technician with an established clientele to join a cozy, welcoming studio space. This is a room rental opportunity designed for someone who values autonomy and wants a calm environment where clients feel truly cared for.
If this sounds like the right fit, send us a DM to connect.
02/23/2026
Welcome Monday? Yes, usually. However, many – if not most – of us may be feeling this particular Monday is rather UN-welcome. At least its weather is not welcome, thanks to snow cyclones and blizzards.
Just when we were finding joy in listening to the songs of birds returning to our yards. Just when we spotted that elusive robin. Just when we were enjoying the obviously longer daylight hours and counting the days ‘til spring – twenty-five, by the way – wham! We get hit by a furious snowstorm.
Indeed, the winter of ’25-’26 will be memorable: frigid days, snow measured in feet instead of inches, incredibly strong winds.
Yet here we are! Aren’t we remarkable? Yes, we are! We are stronger than the strongest storm.
Winter, we are even going to laugh at you!
“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” – Victor Hugo, late French writer
Let’s all find something to laugh about this week … besides the snow. Let’s look at the bright side of this lingering winter: it can’t stop longer daylight hours and it can’t stop 25 days until spring.
Looking forward to seeing you here next Monday for another motivational thought.
02/16/2026
Happy Monday, happy new week, happy three-day weekend thanks to U.S. presidents. Actually, we should thank Congress for the holiday.
Back in the day, we used to celebrate separately two notable presidents both with birthdays in February; George Washington, born February 22 and Abraham Lincoln, born February 12.
But in 1968, Congress passed the ‘Uniform Monday Holiday Act,’ which moved joined acknowledgement of the two presidents’ birthdays to the third Monday in February, creating Presidents’ Day … and a three-day weekend.
The bill also moved Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day to Mondays, thus creating popular three-day weekends, (and a shorter work week!).
If we can resist all those persuasive Presidents’ Day ‘sales’ and shop ‘til we drop, it might be a perfect time to be ‘smart’ like our phones and simply recharge.
“My battery is at 12%. Charging mode: activated. Do not disturb—even by sunlight.”
Enjoy this extra weekend day everyone! Looking forward to seeing you all here again next Monday for another motivational thought.
02/09/2026
Valentine’s Special
This February, treat your lips to our Perfect Pout Lip Treatment—now available for just $25 when added to any facial.
Pamper your pout with:
Papaya Enzymes to gently exfoliate and smooth dry, flaky lips
Organic Extracts to nourish and soften
Hyaluronic Acid for deep hydration and plumping
Ultrasound Infusion for enhanced results
Give your lips the love they deserve. Add this indulgent treatment to your facial today!
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02/09/2026
Welcome Monday, welcome new week, not-so-welcome this frigid weather we’re having. Not really a surprise, actually, since February historically has been the coldest month of the year. And that clairvoyant rodent did forecast six more weeks of winter just a week ago. Although no one predicted snow and frost in the deep south. Yikes!
But speaking of February, most of us are looking forward to the celebration of love that will occur at week’s end: Valentine’s Day. While it’s a day most of us associate with romantic love – in reality – love is so much more than just romance.
Love encompasses family, close friends, and should especially include ourselves. In fact, philosophers, academics, and poets alike encourage us to embrace a loving existence and practice acts of love.
“Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness.”
– Oliver Wendell Holmes
Let’s tell everyone we love - that we love them - today and every day!
Spread the love around everyone! Looking forward to seeing you here next Monday for another motivational thought!
02/02/2026
Welcome Monday, welcome new week, and a very big welcome to a whole new month: February.
Indeed, it is the very month we Americans have faith that a rodent will predict how much longer winter will last. Yes, Groundhog Day – which is today – is one of those quirky traditions blending folklore, and hope for an early spring.
We don’t know the genius who established the day, but we do know it has been a tradition since the 1700s when German immigrants brought the custom to the U.S.
We do, however, know the Punxsutawney Phil cult was started in the late 1800s by Clymer Freas, a newspaper editor in – you guessed it – Punxsutawney Pennsylvania.
As is custom, Phil will let us all know if we will have six more weeks of winter or an early spring based on whether or not he sees his shadow. Stay tuned! However …
“The trouble with weather forecasting is that it's right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it.” – Patrick Young, entrepreneur
What a dilemma! Looking forward to seeing you back here next Monday for another motivational thought. In the meantime, build a snowman!
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If you ask Cora Ciaramello about her profession – one she has been practicing for twenty years – she will likely describe it in several ways. She’ll say she is a licensed massage therapist, electrologist and aesthetician. But after just a few minutes of conversation it becomes obvious she is more than all that. She is following a vocation driven by a passion to help people feel and look their best, promoting health-based skin and body care.
For Cora, it’s all about helping others feel good about themselves using the skills she learned through years of study, training and doing.
“It’s been a journey,” Cora says, referring to the inspiration that guided her on the path to launching Changes Spa & Aesthetics. The altered course was quite a diversion from the successful sales and marketing career she had been experiencing for nearly two decades; the one college had prepared her for.
But like many of life’s U-turns and winding roads, Cora’s diversion resulted from some personal circumstances along with a measure of introspection.
One circumstance was her own boost in self-esteem following a series of skin treatments for some problem areas. She recalls that “The experience boosted my self-confidence and my desire to help others feel better about themselves.”
Resulting from her own experience, Cora decided to switch gears and begin skin care studies, first with electrolysis. She apprenticed part time, while still working in the sales and marketing arena.
It was after two life-changing experiences, however, that she made the choice to surge full steam ahead on the skin care and wellness track.
And she has never looked back.
Cora says that it was during her father’s battle with leukemia that she fully realized the benefits and rewards of personal attention and care for others. “When my dad was in the hospital with leukemia, I would go to see him
every day to cleanse and put compresses on his face, hands and feet. I would massage his hands and feet a bit as well,” she adds.
“It was then and there, that I discovered how happy someone can look and feel,” after soothing attention, “and decided that was what I wanted to focus on as a career.”
Following this awakening, Cora began intensively studying aesthetics, even taking advanced classes to further her knowledge, experience and skills. As a New Jersey licensed aesthetician and electrologist, she worked at her calling for years at different spas and salons.
A second life-threatening experience – this one a serious auto accident in which she was involved – motivated Cora to further pursue well-being practices and routines: massage therapy.
“During my recuperation from the car accident, I discovered how much massage and yoga improved my recovery process.” As a result, Cora decided to add massage therapy to her skills, taking courses to become a fully licensed therapist. She is also a devout yoga enthusiast to keep herself limber and flexible, a vital part of her wellness regimen.
With so many skills and such a wide breadth of experience – not to mention, Cora’s passion for wellness – it is no wonder that her vision, Changes Spa & Aesthetics, is no ordinary in-and-out salon du jour.
Cora believes there is no ‘one size fits all’ where skin and wellness are concerned. “I call Changes a ‘boutique’ salon because it is different and unique. It’s not like some franchise that has a revolving door of experts and consultants,” she quips.
“Each client receives a full evaluation. At Changes we aim to provide an authentic skincare experience that provides personalized, results oriented treatments in a relaxed boutique setting. Our goal is to improve our clients’ skin and nourish the body and soul…one client at a time,” Cora emphasizes.
“My passion is helping people look and feel their best!” she adds. And her passion is her goal – one she achieves one client at a time. Just ask one!
Come in and visit us at Changes Spa to have your own authentic skincare experience in a relaxed boutique setting--you’ll leave feeling nourished through your mind body & soul. Book a service with myself, Kim, or Mary.
