St. George Med Spa has come a long way since its humble beginnings when owner, Cyndi Schumacher, rescued a struggling day spa, turning it into a thriving women-owned-and-operated business—while also becoming a force for women’s empowerment and mentorship. Now, St. George Med Spa is known for both its relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, and its cutting-edge medical aesthetic treatments.
Cyndi bought the St. George Day Spa in 2011 when the business fell behind on its lease for a space that Cyndi happened to own. “I saw the opportunity,” she says. “It was an amazing provider, but it didn’t have any business support.”
With an eye for the big picture, a degree in economics and a love for business, Cyndi says she was intrigued when she saw the day spa’s books.
“I didn’t know anything about day spas, but I could see where I could fix the financial side and what I could do with it. So, I made the purchase, and I just went for it.”
After investing in training and expanding the business with new services, Cyndi says the growth was exponential.
In 2019, St. George Day Spa effectively became St. George Med Spa when it began offering medical aesthetics—procedures that help improve a person’s cosmetic appearance. Today, the spa offers a full range of procedures that include injectable treatments such Botox; fat-dissolving injectables; dermal fillers; PRP and PRF treatments that utilize the patient’s own blood-derived products to encourage rejuvenation; skin tightening procedures that use barbed or smooth dissolvable sutures to lift sagging skin; plasma pen skin tightening; laser treatments for photofacial and laser hair removal; and skin health facials like their Diamondglow Skin Resurfacing, microneedling treatments, and chemical peels. They also offer scientifically-proven and clinically-tested medical-grade skincare lines Alastin and Skinmedica, hair supplement, Nutrafol. Lastly, their services include state-of-the-art Sciton laser technology to offer transformative treatments such as BroadBand Light, MOXI, and SkinTyte.
One of Cyndi’s keys to success is a reliance on a strong team.
“All of my providers are licensed professionals, and they know their stuff. I completely rely on and defer to their licensing, their education and expertise.”
Cyndi’s team includes her daughters, Bella Shipley and Talisha Hunt, who serve as brand development director and Med Spa director, respectively. Talisha is additionally an experienced master aesthetician. Together, they are a dynamic family of strong women dedicated to growing a bigger, better, stronger Med Spa business while mentoring the women who work alongside them every day.
Also on staff are Dr. Jack Hinkle, who supervises all medical treatments provided; Gay Sleight, certified physician assistant or PA-C; Kellie Oliver, aesthetic nurse injector; Janis Massaro, master aesthetician; Jessica Johnson, master aesthetician; Amanda Hopper, guest services director; and Jayden Oliver, administrative assistant.
Core values to keeping the business—and themselves—thriving are transparency and authenticity.
“Being honest and upfront and straightforward—it’s so life changing,” Bella says. “Transparency is such a valuable tool … being real and genuine ... it’s important to realize that you don’t have an option other than to be you.”
Their dedication to these values has translated into an uplifting and supportive med spa experience, one in which providers become like family, and a trip to the med spa is a revivifying experience. Patients often travel long distances just for their professionalism, customer service and ambiance.
Looking ahead, as the medical aesthetics industry continues to evolve, so, too, will St. George Med Spa.
“I have the big-picture view of the spa’s future,” Cyndi says, “but I need these young, creative minds of the next generation to get me there.”
The team is dedicated to staying on the cutting edge of medical science, offering clientele the best and most effective techniques available with beautiful, natural results—all while empowering women to be their strongest, most beautiful selves.
“We have to be independent and not look to others to support or fulfill us. When we do that, it gives us confidence in all aspects of our lives. Ask for what you want, know your worth,” Bella says.
Kami Egan Savage is an award-winning writer and former editor of the local University Journal newspaper and has earned degrees in English and psychology. She lives in Washington, Utah, with her husband and three children.
“I didn’t know anything about day spas, but I could see where I could fix the financial side and what I could do with it. So, I made the purchase, and I just went for it ... I have the big-picture view of the spa’s future, but I need these young, creative minds of the next generation to get me there.” – Cyndi Schumacher, St. George Med Spa owner