The Iris Spa

Iris Spa operates within Millicent & Company Salon, which sits at 4695 Palm Avenue in La Mesa, close to where Palm meets Lemon. Parking on site is free. The spa keeps Tuesday to Saturday hours, 9am until 2pm, and remains shut on Sundays and Mondays.

Massage sessions are tailored to what each client's body needs that day. Options include relaxation massage (60 minutes for $130, 90 minutes for $190), deep tissue massage (same times and prices), hot stone therapy (60 minutes for $150, 90 minutes for $210) and pregnancy massage at the same rates as relaxation massage, offered only in the second and third trimesters. Every session includes aromatherapy and a hot towel treatment.

The facial menu uses Naturally Clinical Skincare, a line that is free of artificial color, artificial fragrance and parabens. The Holistic Facial is 60 minutes for $130 or 90 minutes for $190. The Eye Revive Facial is 90 minutes for $270 and pairs a targeted eye-area massage with a double cleanse, an enzyme mask and hydrating serums and creams. The Neolifting / Buccal Facial is 90 minutes for $270 and combines buccal intraoral massage, lymphatic drainage and breathwork.

Chemical peels (30 minutes for $140) use a gradual, progressive approach meant to increase cell turnover with little downtime, and are offered for discoloration, aging, rosacea and acne. TMJ and Bell's Palsy therapies (60 minutes for $190) use massage and intraoral techniques and take a whole-body approach to TMJ dysfunction and Bell's Palsy recovery.

Appointments can be booked online or by calling (619) 464-3166. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and cash are accepted. Gift cards can be bought online or at the spa, with the purchase or pickup time arranged in advance.

Sessions are customized to what each client's body needs that day, and facials focus on nourishing the skin for a balanced, healthy look.