Healthy Skin, Healthy Body at Rejuve Medspa
We are proud to be featured in an article written by Amy George for the Newcastle Living Magazine published in their July edition. The article captures the essence of our business philosophy. We are happy to share the contents of the article written below:
Healthy Skin, Healthy Body at Rejuve Medspa
By Amy George
The philosophy of a business often reflects the experiences and interests of its founder. Rejuve Medspa has several core values, one of which is to “treat each person as unique individuals, celebrating their unique qualities rather than trying to standardize beauty.” After working 20 years in emergency medicine, owner Dr. Giao Kaplan made the shift to aesthetic medicine so she could do just that.
As a board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Kaplan managed acute medical issues. She found herself wanting to focus on prevention and wellness with a schedule that would allow her “to spend ample time with patients and to develop continuity of care and personal connections.” An added bonus would be the opportunity to combine her science background with her artistic talents and creativity.
Dr. Kaplan retired from emergency medicine and started working exclusively as an aesthetic physician. Less than a year later, she opened Rejuve Medspa in Newcastle Commons in February 2021. The medical spa offers a wide range of treatments and services, including anti-aging therapies, regenerative medical treatments, and body contouring. The team offers everything from scar and acne revision and hair restoration to cellulite removal and laser skin resurfacing.
Patient experience is at the top of Rejuve’s core values. “Every patient needs to feel special,” said Dr. Kaplan. “We provide a relaxing, comfortable environment in a spa-like setting.” Patients receive customized treatment options with the aim of achieving natural-looking results in the most efficient way. “We educate and engage patients so they can choose the best treatment options in order to achieve their aesthetic goals.”
As Medical Director, Dr. Kaplan prioritizes safety. “We place a strong emphasis on continuing medical education,” Dr. Kaplan shared. The staff stay current on technologies and treatments, thoroughly research their equipment and procedures, and choose products and devices that are “clinically proven to be efficacious based on clinical trials and FDA clearances.”
In addition to the team’s clinical expertise is the safety of the building itself. “Rejuve Medspa was designed and built during the height of the COVID pandemic with safety in mind,” said Dr. Kapan. Rejuve has a special ventilation system specifically designed to filter out bacterial and viral pathogens. Fans and vents in treatment rooms redirect air outside to prevent cross-contamination; though, in keeping with the spa environment, they are hidden behind wood-slatted ceilings.
When asked what she enjoys most about her job, Dr. Kaplan said that she appreciates “interacting and building personal connections with clients and understanding and treating their aesthetic goals.” That sense of connection expands to her staff. “Every member of the Rejuve team is equally valued. We are dedicated to helping one another thrive, learn, and grow.”
Choosing to locate Rejuve Medspa in Newcastle was not a coincidence for Dr. Kaplan. From 2006 to 2013, she and her family lived in the China Falls neighborhood and “we fell in love with the Newcastle community.” Her aspiration to become “known as Newcastle’s premiere destination for healthy skin and body.”
Outside of her career, Dr. Kaplan enjoys architecture and design, drawing, painting, and gardening. Her favorite activity is spending time with her family – her husband Andy and her daughter Zoe and son Anders. Between hip hop dance, Tae Kwon Do and more, the kids keep their parents busy. Together, they enjoy family gatherings and traveling.
Find Rejuve Medspa online at www.rejuvemedicalspa.com or on social media @RejuveMedspaNewcastle. The website details Rejuve’s full menu of body, face, medical and spa services. Book online or call 425-331-9415.
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Rejuve Medspa is located at the Newcastle Commons in Newcastle, WA. This area is conveniently close to Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, and Redmond.
covid 19 - safety & clean air
why it really matters
I know what you’re thinking… looks like a busy ceiling. So what’s the big deal? Designing a medical spa during the height of COVID-19 pandemic had it’s perks. We had a lot of time to think about safety…
Since COVID-19 and many other viruses are transmitted mainly through the respiratory system, what could be more important than breathing clean air? So we hired the best engineers to design a state-of-the-art HVAC system. Many thanks to the talented engineers at Robison Engineers who really stepped up to the challenge. Also a big thanks to the great team at Lynnwood Heating for installing the system and ensuring its continual quality and upkeep.
hvac system
The Engineers at Robison can explain it best, but the basic concept is: CLEAN air comes in from the outside; inside air gets filtered through the IQAir filter and is pushed outside. No “dirty” air recirculates into any of the rooms. Our HVAC system also transfers the heat from outgoing treated air to incoming fresh air constantly.
Hats off to anyone who can interpret the intricate HVAC plans below. The rest of us will just have to have faith in the professionals who are experts in their field!
According to the manufacturer’s website:
“The IQAir GCMultiGas features HyperHEPA filtration technology for superior airborne particle removal. IQAir's HyperHEPA filtration is tested and certified by an independent third-party lab to effectively filter ≥ 99% of harmful ultrafine pollution particles down to ≥ 0.3 microns. This is 100 times smaller than what is achieved with ordinary air filtration technology and 10 times smaller than a virus.”
“Ultrafine particles are smaller than 0.1 microns, make up about 90% of all airborne particles, and have been linked to heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and even cancer. IQAir’s HyperHEPA filtration in the GC MultiGas is proven and certified to filter at least 95% of all particles down to 0.003 microns – the smallest particles that exist.”
So when you look up at the beautiful ceilings at Rejuve Medspa, you can feel confident that the air you breath is safe.
what other safety precautions?
check-in process
Appointment: We are taking clients by appointment only while the COVID-19 infection rates remain high and vaccination rates remain low. So please call for an appointment first.
Questionnaire & Consent: You will be asked to complete a questionnaire to screen for high risk signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
Temperature check will be part of the screening process.
Direct to Room: Clients will be escorted to a comfortable treatment room immediately upon check-in.
Masks Required: Our staff will be wearing KN95 Masks. We ask that all clients also wear a mask upon entering the spa and throughout their entire stay, unless their treatment requires temporary removal of mask.
cleanliness
Cleaning Standards: We strive to meet the cleaning standards set forth by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). We factor in ample time between clients to thoroughly clean the rooms and disinfect all equipment.
Clean Air: Our state-of-the-art HVAC and IQAir filtration system will help ensure that viral pathogens are filtered out, and there is no cross-contamination from room to room.
comfortable, warm atmosphere
Behind the beautiful wood slats are a series of complex interconnecting ducts, vents, fans and filters to ensure that viral and bacterial pathogens are purged. Clean air is transferred in from outside. Contaminated air does not recirculate into any of the rooms.
The countertops are made of quartz - a non-porous material that does not absorb moisture or bacteria which helps to prevent the spread of germs.
The backsplash appears to be stone, but is actually made of porcelain which is a hardy material that also has a very low absorption rate. Porcelain tile is virtually impervious to moisture and is easy to maintain and clean.
Also notice the touchless faucets. Later additions will include touchless soap dispensers and hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the spa.
Your privacy and safety is of utmost importance to the team at Rejuve Medspa. We hope to make your experience warm and comfortable.
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Rejuve Medspa is located at the Newcastle Commons in Newcastle, WA. This area is conveniently close to Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, and Redmond.
Emsella For Urinary Incontinence- Prevent The Need For Surgery
EMSELLA is a revolutionary FDA cleared treatment for urinary incontinence for both men and women. EMSELLA strengthens the pelvic floor muscles by using High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Energy (HIFEM) to cause muscle contractions like the contractions you perform when doing a Kegel exercise. What makes this treatment effective is the in-depth penetration and stimulation of the entire pelvic floor area. A single session brings you thousands of intense contractions that you would not be able to do on your own. These contractions are extremely helpful when it comes to muscle strengthening. The pelvic floor muscles help support the uterus, bladder, and bowels. Regular exercising of the pelvic floor muscles can improve or prevent urinary leakage.
Urinary Incontinence (leakage of urine) is a common problem that affects over 200 million people worldwide. EMSELLA can prevent the need for surgery, but early treatment is most beneficial. In addition, many people report improved strength of orgasm, improvement of erectile dysfunction and even improvement of stool incontinence. Combination treatment with abdominal muscle strengthening with EMSCULPT can also improve core strength.
EMSELLA is a revolutionary FDA cleared treatment for urinary incontinence for both men and women. EMSELLA strengthens the pelvic floor muscles by using High Intensity Focused Electro Magnetic Energy (HIFEM) to cause muscle contractions like the contractions you perform when doing a Kegel exercise. What makes this treatment effective is the in-depth penetration and stimulation of the entire pelvic floor area. A single session brings you thousands of intense contractions that you would not be able to do on your own. These contractions are extremely helpful when it comes to muscle strengthening. The pelvic floor muscles help support the uterus, bladder, and bowels. Regular exercising of the pelvic floor muscles can improve or prevent urinary leakage.
Urinary Incontinence (leakage of urine) is a common problem that affects over 200 million people worldwide. EMSELLA can prevent the need for surgery, but early treatment is most beneficial. In addition, many people report improved strength of orgasm, improvement of erectile dysfunction and even improvement of stool incontinence. Combination treatment with abdominal muscle strengthening with EMSCULPT NEO can also improve core strength.
BENEFITS OF EMSELLA for urinary incontinence:
Non-invasive treatment with no recovery time
Remain fully clothed during treatment
Restores bladder and pelvic muscle control without time-consuming exercises
A comfortable procedure that lets you relax during a 28-minute treatment
95% of patients report an improved quality of life
Many men and women report improved strength of orgasm
EMSELLA FOR INTIMATE WELLNESS in women:
EMSELLA causes the entire pelvic floor muscle to contract and relax using HIFEM (High Intensity Focused Magnetic Energy). Stimulating the muscles in the vagina and vaginal canal triggers the production of new fibroblasts and collagen in the area, thereby enhancing sensitivity. This increased sensitivity leads to heightened sexual pleasure, increased strength and duration of orgasm. EMSELLA is a great way to boost your sex drive.
EMSELLA FOR INTIMATE WELLNESS IN MEN:
Men suffering from Erectile Dysfunction can also benefit from the EMSELLA treatment. HIFEM technology strengthens the pelvic floor muscles and has been clinically shown to be particularly beneficial for men after prostate surgery. Key benefits with EMSELLA for men include:
Improved sensation
Increased erection duration and quality
Enhanced climax
EMSELLA FOR BUILDING CORE STRENGTH:
Core strength includes recruitment of the abdominal, gluteal and pelvic floor muscles. EMSELLA can be combined with Emsculpt Classic or Emsculpt NEO of the abdominal and/or gluteal muscles to improve core strength. Discover the Core to Floor Therapy with Emsculpt NEO combined with EMSELLA.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR EMSELLA?
EMSELLA is a great option for women and men of any age who desire a non-surgical solution for urinary incontinence and improvement in their quality of life. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may be a good candidate to receive EMSELLA:
Do you feel a sudden, urgent need to urinate, followed by accidental leakage?
Do you leak urine when you cough, laugh, or sneeze?
Do you get up at night to urinate, or need to urinate frequently during the day?
Is your quality of life affected by frequent urination or incontinence?
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING EMSELLA TREATMENT?
The treatment is non-invasive, non-surgical, and you remain fully clothed while sitting on the EMSELLA chair. We recommend loosely fitted clothing to help achieve best positioning during the treatment. Avoid wearing clothing that contains metal. When the treatment starts, you will feel tingling and vibrations in your pelvic floor muscles that will then turn into full contractions. This will be comfortable and tolerable. Your provider can adjust the settings according to your comfort level. During this 28-minute treatment session, you can relax, listen to music, read a magazine, or watch TV.
HOW MANY emsella SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
Although you may observe improvement over a single session, 6 sessions are recommended for the initial treatment of urinary incontinence. Those with more severe symptoms of incontinence may need 10 or more sessions for optimal results. The sessions are scheduled twice a week. Results will typically continue to improve over the next several weeks. Scientific research has shown that 95% of treated patients reported significant improvement in their quality of life after EMSELLA treatment.
IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME with emsella?
There is no downtime associated with EMSELLA. You can return to normal activities right away.
is emsella covered by insurance?
Currently, EMSELLA is not covered by insurance. However, many Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Federal Flexible Spending accounts (FSA) may cover the EMSELLA treatment. Call to verify if your specific HSA or FSA covers “pelvic floor rehabilitation via electro stimulation.” If it does, you may submit a receipt for reimbursement based on the rules set forth by your plan.
emsella reviews:
Real Self Patient Review: “No More Leaky Bladder. An amazing spa! Dr Kaplan is extremely knowledgeable about treatment options and helped me decide what was right for me. The Emsella chair has been a life changing treatment. After having children and living with a leaky bladder for years. I never imagined it was possible to live without pantiliners every single day for the inevitable leaking. I was wrong. Sitting comfortably in a chair for a 30 minute treatment is all it takes to say bye bye to that leaky bladder.”
Real Self Patient Review: “I reached out to Dr. Kaplan after researching treatments to address a number of health issues I struggled to improve on after having two children: urinary incontinence, diastasis recti, and constant lower back pain. I completed my EMSELLA, EMSCULPT, and EXILIS treatments a few months ago and have experienced significant improvement in all areas. I have also seen a HUGE reduction of my mommy-muffin-top (just an added bonus on top of all the other benefits I've experienced).”
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Rejuve Medspa is located at the Newcastle Commons in Newcastle, WA. This area is conveniently close to Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, and Redmond.