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Larysa Krishchuk is picking up the pieces, building clientele as she tries to make a go of it as a first-time proprietor.
Krishchuk, a licensed massage therapist, assumed management of a once financially-troubled spa on the East Hill.
Elle Day Spa abruptly closed four days after Christmas, putting Krishchuk and fellow employees out of work. The owner said he could no longer stay in business because he was paying legal fees, stemming from a lawsuit in which a woman accidentally fell and hit her head in the spa.
The sudden closure upset customers, especially those who were promised services and gift cards that were no longer valid.
Krishchuk decided to step in.
With the support of her family, she redesigned and re-opened the spa in March. She was able to retain some customers, even offered price-reduction specials to those who lost gifts received during the holidays.
Vivian Clinical Day Spa is named after her three children – Vitaly, Victoria and Anna – in portmanteau fashion.
The spa, located at 12911 SE Kent Kangley Road, specializes in treating stress, pain and injury. Massage therapy, facial treatments, waxing and lash and brow tinting are among its many services.
“This is my calling,” said Krishchuk, a native of Ukraine who has lived here for 17 years. “I wanted to continue to work and connect with people. … The customers like it here, and they like the new look.”
To learn more, call 253-277-0029 or visit www.vivianclinicaldayspa.com.
Elsewhere
Metropolitan Gymnastics celebrated its renovation at a grand re-opening last Saturday. The center, 6822 S. 190th St., recently completed an expansion of more than 12,000 square feet. For more information, call 425-282-5010, email info@metropolitangym.com or visit www.metropolitangym.com. …
Soul Spark Yoga recently opened its traditional studio on the East Hill, upstairs from Vivian Clinical Day Spa. The studio offers a variety of yoga classes in a lofty space. There also will be a boutique, which provides various yoga items as well as local artisan items for sale. Soul Spark Yoga features a hot yoga studio for all body and health types. New and experienced students are welcome. For more information, call 206-853-7103 or visit www.soulsparkyoga.com. …
Pacific Power Group is the new name of Pacific Power Products, a Ridgefield-based engine sales company with a location in Kent, 7215 S. 228th St. The new name better reflects the company’s larger scope of product lines and the emerging markets served, according to a May 22 company media release. In recent years, Pacific has added new divisions of sales and service for golf and turf equipment as well as commercial trucks. The company also offers power generation products, new and remanufactured engines and marine power solutions. …
Mike Gain, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate recently accepted the Gibraltar Circle Award for being ranked No. 23 in the country. Berkshire has been serving the Northwest region for many years, with seven offices working for clients in Kent, Bellevue, Burien, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, Lynnwood and West Seattle. The company is headquartered out of West Seattle and employs more than 400 professional real estate brokers.
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