Partnership Enables Thriving Wellness Spa to Secure a Permanent Home, Accommodate Ongoing Growth
What started in a small studio suite nine years ago has since grown into one of Scottsdale’s most in-demand wellness spas, and Laser Skin Couture now has a permanent home thanks to Owner Missie Madeja’s dedication and determination – and a helping hand from Scottsdale Community Bank
The wellness spa, which maintains a 98% client retention rate and offers everything from Botox, fillers and laser treatments to IV therapy, weight-loss management services and acupuncture, has become a top choice among Scottsdale and East Valley residents looking to “love the skin they’re in.” Beyond traditional treatments, Laser Skin Couture also offers a wide range of bespoke services including menopausal support, Korean skincare solutions, stem cell therapies and salmon sperm facials, among others. As its lineup of clients and available services grew, so, too, did the need for more space, prompting Madeja to seek out a building that could serve as a permanent home.
Initially, Madeja considered taking out a Small Business Administration loan to fund the purchase of the building, but she found the process to be overly complicated and daunting. A chance meeting with a bank professional at a luncheon had her reconsidering, and on the advice of a friend, she found her way to Scottsdale Community Bank and its First Vice President of Lending, Orlando Castaneda.
“Orlando and his team were exceptional,” Madeja said. “The whole team embraced me like they knew me forever, and everybody wanted to help in whatever capacity they could. When I moved into the new building, Orlando even stopped by to congratulate me on the purchase. It made me smile from ear to ear – it’s true caring.”
Castaneda said working with small business owners and helping them expand and succeed is one of the highlights of what he and the Scottsdale Community Bank team do.
“Working with someone like Missie, and helping her see her vision through to fruition, is a big part of why we’re in this
business,” said Castaneda. “It was an honor to play even a small part in helping her expand Laser Skin Couture into the powerhouse it is today, and we can’t wait to see where she takes her business in the future.”
With her flagship location now firmly in place, Madeja plans to expand the business even further, with two additional locations in the works in parts of the Valley primed for population growth. She sees the building she purchased with the help of Scottsdale Community Bank as an important step in the ongoing expansion process, giving her the stability and momentum she needed to begin planning the next stage of growth.
“We all start out with a dream and a vision, and we think we can do everything ourselves,” Madeja said, of launching a business in the area. “There are resources out there, but it’s always good to branch out. You have to know when to pass the baton and have experts hone in on certain areas to help you grow. I wouldn’t have been able to get that building without Scottsdale Community Bank’s assistance; I can’t say enough about it. I wasn’t a number.”
For more about Madeja and Laser Skin Couture, visit LaserSkinCouture.com.