Traveling Spa Girl
Owner Megan has been my skin's fairy godmother for 8 years.Seriously, this gal is a skincare wizard! Not only does she have a PhD in skin wisdom, but her passion shines through everything she does! Always learning and leveling up her skincare game, but never taking herself too seriously. I just had to shout her out in my blog because great skin is the secret sauce to looking drop-dead gorgeous for any occasion. With Megan on your side, you'll be camera-ready and totally picture perfect! 📸✨
How did you get your start in the hospitality business?
My journey in the spa industry began when I took a relaxation massage class in 2006 from the Cleveland School of Massage and I found out very quickly that I wanted to pursue an esthetics career. I graduated from Brown Aveda in 2008 and worked at a few major salons and spas before creating my own brand. Previously, I came from working in retail management for many years.
Where did the name Traveling Spa Girl come from?
My name originated from an unfortunate event. I was working as an independent contractor out of a very small salon and spa, the owner unfortunately was going through some personal struggles and decided pretty immediately that she wanted to close up her business. I decided at that time since I did not have much time to find a new location I would travel to my client’s home and continue to work on them while I found a new space. Along the way I would travel to do corporate events for businesses doing chair massages and spa parties so my name kinda formed itself naturally. One exciting moment of my career was when I traveled to massage the former Cleveland Indians manager.
What treatment would you recommend for a bride-to-be?
With skincare there isn't a one-size-fits-all all when it comes to treatments, everyone wants/needs are completely different. If a bride is looking for clearer skin because she has acne then treatments would vary due to her specific acne but generally be planned 3-6 months out from the big day. If the bride is looking for a "glow" then dermaplaning is a fabulous option or a hydrafacial. It is always suggested to schedule a trial facial a couple of months before your big day to make sure we don't have any adverse reactions and to make sure that those are the glowing results that you want for the big day. Your facial leading up to your wedding could be scheduled within the week of your wedding.
What is a goal of yours for 2025?
My goal for 2025 is to continue to build my brand and to create a course for relaxation massage for other estheticians.
If you could go back, what advice would you give yourself at the beginning of your business journey?
I don't think I would give myself any advice. With business sometimes you have to go through the highs and the lows because that is what makes you better yourself. You should go through some struggles. Personally I would have told the 16 year Megan to stop picking at her skin.
To schedule an appointment with Megan or find more information, visit her Instagram @travelingspagirl.mk