Best of the Best

NWA Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best 24 Friday, October 29, 2016 WINNER Massage NO R T H W E S T A RK AN S A S D E M O C RA T - GA Z E TTE NO R T H W E S T A RK AN S A S D E M O C R A T - GA Z E TTE 2016 W I N N E R FINALIST Day Spa LAVIDA MASSAGE By Justin Freeman NWA Democrat-Gazette L aVida Massage and Medspa is the standard in massage excellence, and the center's outstand- ing employees play a large role in that suc- cess. LaVida, which has locations in Fayetteville and Bentonville, offers total relaxation while promoting good health, wellness and skin rejuvenation for the whole family. Indulge in therapeutic massages, facials, waxing, and the fi nest in medical aesthetics and non-surgical fat destruction. Owner Gwen Heim wanted to thank the community for their support over the past eight years that LaVida has been in Northwest Arkansas. "We opened the Fayetteville center in 2008 and later added the Bentonville location in 2015," Heim said. "We have been honored to serve Northwest Arkansas with quality, benefi cial and professional services." Heim added that she is equally grateful for LaVida's exceptional employees and the time and service that they have put in over the years. "Over half of our staff has been with us for more than fi ve years," she said. "I am thrilled to be able to offer em- ployees a great benefi ts package. We are doing whatever we can to take care of our employees, along with taking care of the customer." Some of the benefi ts that LaVida employees receive include matching IRA plans, paid vacation, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. According to studies, receiving a massage is an effec- tive treatment for reducing stress, pain, muscle tension and headaches. Some studies have also found that mas- sage may also be helpful for anxiety, fi bromyalgia, insom- nia related to stress, myofascial pain and sports injuries. LaVida Massage offers 60- and 90-minute sessions in a relaxing and professional atmosphere. The center is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Gift certifi cates and special packages for events or parties can be customized for any occasion. The Fayetteville center is located at 745 E. Joyce Blvd., Suite 201, while the Bentonville location is at 103 S.W. Winsted Ln., Suite 15. For more information, call the Fayetteville location at (479) 521-3232 or the Bentonville center at (479) 876-8004 to set up a free one-hour skin consultation. They can also be reached online at lavidam- assage.com. SPECIAL TO NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE 5th Annual Employee Appreciation Day on the Elk River LaVida Massage offers tremendous benefi ts to customers, employees alike nwadg.com/best

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