Happy Mother's Day

Being a mother is an experience like no other.  From the first moment you lay your eyes on that bundle of joy, a mother is lovingly hooked to her child for the rest of her life.  As our Mother’s day special, we feature here a mom-daughter team that fondly frequents Zen Institute medical spa.

Musical theater artist and singer Ayen Laurel is also a wife and mother of three kids.  “Motherhood is an opportunity to extend one’s capacity to love.  And the ability and strength to love more comes from God,” Ms. Ayen discloses.  “Physically, I noticed you can easily gain weight right after giving birth.  As a result, I became more physically conscious.  I work out a lot.  I watch what I eat.  I became more conscious of the changes.  Second, my skin is more sensitive and prone to irritation from the elements (make-up, dust).  Facial features also easily sag.”

From Ayen’s experience, the Zen medical spa addresses these concerns.  “I have Resonax plus Derma-Roller for my face, Mesotherapy for fat deposits on the body.  I go for treatments once-a-week for skin rejuvenation and facials.  Their treatments are conservative because they are non-invasive and require no downtime.  Sometimes, there is slight bruising but it is usually gone after a while.

Dr. MJ delivers hands-on service and conducts the treatments herself.  Her clinic is accessible and the ambiance is not so formal.  I really appreciate the relationship I have with Dr. MJ.  She only conducts treatments that she deems required and does not hard-sell other services.”

For fellow mothers, Ayen stresses that “you have to be the first priority.  You have to take care of yourself.  My mom is diabetic so I have to be careful.  I watch my diet, run, do pilates, dance and kick box to do away with routine.  As you grow older, you have to better take care of yourself.  I take care of myself more because I want to see my kids grow.

Mothers should try Resonax for those stubborn fats even on the face.  Resonax dissolves the fatty tissues and tightens the skin.  In my experience, I already felt firmness on my face after only the second treatment.”

As a mother, Ayen gladly shares into her kids’ interests so she makes sure she spends time with them individually.  Her daughter, Mariella, who just turned 18, also enjoys the treatments at Zen medical spa.  A student and a budding artist herself, Mariella confides, “I was worried at first because I simply did not know what to expect.  When I had an acne break-out, they took good care of me until my skin was clear again.  The personal consultation and treatments with Dr. MJ really works.

Unlike going in a medical institution, I am so much comfortable with Zen because of their relaxing interior and warm people.  It was also exciting and surprising that a friend of mine also goes to Zen so we share the same doctor.”

Ayen finds this bonding time with daughter, Mariella, simply special.  “We both enjoy going to Zen Institute just like when we go for haircuts and shopping together.  Whenever we go out, it feels like she’s not my daughter anymore but more of a close friend because of the fun stuff we do.”

It has been said that daughters learn how to value themselves through their mother’s own disposition in life.  At Zen medical spa, we can also provide mothers and daughters the kind of service that can also bring such relationships into a state of wellness.