An Incredible Spa Experience
At Remedy Spa, we tailor every treatment to your unique needs and goals. With a wide menu of services and a passion for innovation, our expert team stays ahead of the latest advancements to bring you the best in beauty, health, and wellness.
Our Mission
Our goal is to provide exclusive treatments and modalities that improve circulation, inflammation, daily living, and transcend the standards of aging gracefully. From athletes to busy moms to world travelers, “Remedy” will provide an escape that allows anyone to experience “next-level disconnect” in order to return to homeostasis, balance, and rejuvenation of the face and body.
Melissa Duran, RN
Melissa Duran, RN, is a native of Monterey County. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1998. She spent 20 years working in the Emergency Room at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and has been in Plastics & Aesthetics for 16 years. She is married with a blended family of 5 kids and four grandchildren.
Melissa has brought so much passion and dedication to Aesthetics in Monterey County. She took a whole year in 2021 to formulate the perfect spa that includes both wellness and aesthetics. Melissa wanted a unique place where both men & women could rest, reset or rejuvenate inside and out. In addition to her expertise in injectables, she wanted to implement services that our county did not have, such as Super Human Protocol, Float Spa Therapy, Feminine Laser Rejuvenation, and Specialized IV infusions. She often explains Remedy Spa as the place she has always wished she had.
Melissa is also known for her expertise in Aesthetics. Having her own 10-week program that allows others to enter the world of Aesthetics, she has also been appointed as an Allergan Medical Institute trainer. She enjoys training others in techniques that will safely enable alignment and proper placement while using Botulinum Toxins, fillers, and laser technology.
Dr Jay Pennock
Jay Pennock, MD is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician with over 20 years’ experience in the Emergency Department. In that capacity he has witnessed what happens to patients when their choices over time work against their own health. “Dr. Jay” created Navigator Medical Consultancy in 2015, in Santa Cruz, to create an environment where the functional medicine approach is all about the experience. Dr. Jay meets his patients at the door, and commits hours of time providing very personal service, literally charting a course to better health. Empowering people to change their lives and make better decisions about their health is really what it’s all about. After more than 7 years, the approach of this practice has led its clients to much healthier lives, and improvement or reversal of their medical conditions, and reduction or elimination of their medications.
Functional Medicine focuses on sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress reduction along with hormone balancing and inflammation reduction to optimize people’s health. Clients also see Dr Jay for weight loss programs, addressing menopause and low T syndrome in men. Continually gaining medical knowledge and insight through ongoing education, Dr. Jay has developed new, effective, patient-centered medical care. Now offered at Remedy Spa MD, this approach will create an interactive and “wholistic” approach to living longer, healthier lives.
We work with top industry leaders for exceptional results
At Remedy Spa, we offer the largest selection of advanced treatments to enhance your beauty, health, and well-being. From facials, Botox, and fillers to laser treatments, IV therapy, and wellness services, we customize every treatment to help you feel your best—inside and out.
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Our team
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I bring 25 years of dedicated experience in customer service, including 16 years specializing in the Plastic Surgery and Med Spa industries. Over the course of my career, I have honed my skills as a Front Office Receptionist, Plastic Surgery Patient Coordinator, and Assistant Office Manager, ensuring exceptional client care and seamless operations. Most recently, I have been part of the Remedy Spa team for the past three years, where I had the privilege of helping open its doors alongside Melissa. My commitment to excellence, coupled with a passion for creating positive client experiences, has been the cornerstone of my professional journey.
What I love most about my job is the opportunity to work alongside one of my best friends, making every day feel truly special. Remedy Spa feels like a big family, and that sense of connection is something I deeply cherish. I also enjoy the moments when I get to meet with our patients and hear their inspiring stories—whether it’s about how Functional Medicine has transformed their lives, how thrilled they are with their aesthetic results, or how rejuvenated they feel after a Red Light Therapy session. Being part of their journey is incredibly rewarding.
My favorite treatments are Botox, Halo, and Red Light Therapy. These are my absolute must-haves—I truly can’t imagine going without them! Each of these treatments plays a unique role in helping me look and feel my best, both inside and out.
My current coffee order is homemade half-caf with Chobani Cookie Dough creamer or Mint Tea
You are stronger than you think.
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3 Years
Im passionate about the act of empowering individuals in all aspects of life, as an aesthetic nurse, its providing treatments to meet their aesthetics goals.
Botox and NAD IV therapy
Matcha green tea latte w/almond milk
Quality over quantity
9 years of experience as a licensed esthetician, including 8 years in the medical spa industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every treatment. My career began 17 years ago in the spa industry, where I started as a front desk receptionist, specializing in skincare product sales at a day spa. This foundational experience has fueled my passion for skincare and deepened my understanding of the unique needs of every client.
The most fulfilling part of my work is seeing a client look in the mirror and truly love what they see. In today's fast-paced world, we are constantly on the go, and I find great joy in offering my clients a moment of relaxation and restoration. It’s incredibly rewarding to provide a space where they can unwind, recharge, and leave feeling renewed, both inside and out.
Hydrafacial and Botox! I can't get enough.
Americano with steamed oat milk, cinnamon, and stevia
We either make ourselves happy or miserable, the amount of work is the same.
medical receptionist: 6 years Esthetician: 6 months
I love making my clients fall in love with their skin and see their results immediately after treatment.
Lip filler, botox, halo and Hydrafacial
if it’s Carmel valley roasting company my go to is a tidal wave with watermelon and peach syrup. Starbucks is a venti strawberry açaí refresher no strawberries add apple juice and extra ice
Money doesnt buy happiness
7 years in the Medical field
Being able to build a connection and relationship with all the patients i work with
Halo laser, hydrafacial and daxxify
Black and white mocha, half sweet with oat milk or a great cantarito
Don’t stress over things you can’t control
6 years of experience as a Bilingual Receptionist in the medical aesthetics field, I have developed a deep understanding of both the administrative and patient care aspects of the industry.
What I love most about my role is the opportunity to learn from amazing professionals and stay up-to-date on the latest aesthetic trends and treatments. I’m genuinely excited about the impact aesthetics can have on people’s lives, and being part of a team that educates and empowers patients is incredibly fulfilling.
It is truly so hard to pick my favorite treatment as they are all top tier, however if I have to pick I’d say Botox because it’s noninvasive and provides a youthful appearance with no downtime.
Honey Oatmilk Latte
One day at a time.
I have been a part of Remedy Spa for about 2 years now as a front office receptionist.
I love the environment, my co-workers, patients and always learning something new.
Dermaplaning , hydrafacial and botox
Plain Coffee
Winning doesn't mean coming out on top but being your authentic self.
Started coding websites when I was 14, and attended the Academy of Art for Web Design and New Media.
I love all the training opportunities I get to be a part of. Even though I am not a nurse or an esthetician I get to join trainings led by industry professionals.
Halo Laser Treatment and Hydrafacial
Cinnamon Honey Latte
Never stop learning because life never stops teaching.
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