Named 'Best Organic Spa', 'Best Skin Treatments' & 'Best Green Spa' by Pittsburgh Magazine
ESSpa Kozmetika is 1 of only 12 Founding "Seed Spa" Members of the Green Spa Network in North America and is the ONLY Accredited Green Spa in the State of Pennsylvania. We offer Authentic Hungarian Treatments based on Tradition, Purity and Pride. Our Hungarian-born owner, learned holistic medicine from her grandmother in Budapest and she has combined these traditional methods with the latest technologies and the most effective raw ingredients - wholesome creams, pulp laden masks and vitamin rich serums - to restore, protect and maintain your healthy skin. We specialize in organic anti-aging and acne facials; massage; vegan nail treatments; exfoliating body scrubs; mud wraps; hair removal and more. Every single treatment we administer is customized to your skin needs (not just skin type) produce the results you desire on the day and time of your appointment.
In reality, we understand that you don't care about awards. We understand that the only thing you really care about is how effective are the Treatments you will receive. But don't take our word for it, a review on Yelp.com by Lindsay B sums it up well - "Esspa is the Soup Nazi of the spa world. They have the best product administered by the best people. And you love them. 5.0/5 Stars"
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Spa & Skincare originally opened on February 2nd, 2002 (02/02/02). Because of the loyalty of our guests and their referrals - we outgrew our original location at The Fox Chapel Yacht Club and even outgrew our second location at The Cross Keys Inn. You will find the traditional, homegrown and effective Hungarian treatments that we introduced at our original location at our current establishment in the picture-postcard borough of Aspinwall - which is just 8 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh.
What is your primary product or service?
We are known for our Organic Hungarian Facials because they are simply more intricate, more involved and deliver better results than you can find anywhere else at any price. ESSpa Kozmetika and our owner Eva Kerschbaumer is also nationally recognized as the leading provider of organic spa treatments for children and young adults.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our Hungarian owner and former model, Eva Kerschbaumer, came to the USA in 1996 to manage another spa. She met serial entrepreneur, Scott Kerschbaumer, shortly after she arrived and they married in 1999 and opened ESSpa Kozmetika in 2002. In her hometown of Budapest, Eva was a nationally recgnized skin care expert who was regularly seen on Hungarian Television and in numerous European Magazines. Her passion is educating people on the importance of proper, healthy skincare.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We invite all of guests (and potential customers) to compare us to anyone or any spa anywhere because there is no comparision. For instance, when you have an hour massage at ESSpa Kozmetika, you will be on the table for a full 60 minutes. When you enjoy an Organic Hungarian Facial, you will be on the table for at least 75 minutes. And we do not "nickle and dime" you to death. Our "standard" prices may be a couple of dollars (literally) more than some other places, but all of their "extras" are included in ESSpa Kozmetika services.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location and we are constantly improving it with yearly transformations, remodeling and additions. Trust us when we say, "you have never seen anything even remotely like ESSpa Kozmetika"
Provide detailed directions to your location
From Downtown Pitsburgh:
Take Route 28 North to Exit 6 (Aspinwall Exit). DO NOT go across the bridge. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Freeport Road. Goto the 3rd traffic light and Turn Left onto Brilliant Avenue. We are located on the 1st floor of the big red-brick building on the left.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover), checks and cash. Gift Cards are available for purchase in person or online ANYTIME via our Instant Online Gift Certificate system found at www.esspa.net
Which areas do you service?
We service Southwestern Pennsylvania and it is not uncommon to find guests in our spa from Ohio and West Virgina on a weekly (if not daily) basis.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skincare is owned and operated by Eva and Scott Kerschbaumer
What are your hours of operation?
We are opened every day.
Monday from 10am to 8pm
Tuesday - Saturday from 9am to 8pm
Sunday from 11am to 5pm
And if you ever have a special request, please do not hesitate to ask.
When all is said and done our job is very simple - we work for you!