Essence Med Spa Santa Barbara | Massage , Botox , Fillers & Facials
Santa Barbara, California
Downtown Santa Barbara medical spa combining massage, facials and infrared sauna with Botox, fillers, microneedling and IV therapy.
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Essence Med Spa sits on West Gutierrez Street in downtown Santa Barbara, blending a day-spa menu with medical aesthetics. The facility list runs wide: massage, body treatments, facials, and an infrared sauna sit alongside Botox, dermal fillers, biostimulators, microneedling, chemical peels, PRP, and lip and chin filler work. There's also a medical weight loss program, IV therapy and injection cocktails, scar and stretch mark treatment, and cellulite treatment, for a total of 22 listed treatments.
Beyond the clinical side, the spa leans into guided meditations, blessing ceremonies, and personalized Human Design charts, so the mix leans both medical and intention-based. Pricing sits in the moderate tier, and the spa offers several membership and package structures rather than a single day-pass rate. A massage and facials membership knocks $20-$30 off each visit, with an option to add a second registered user if choosing the 80-minute tier. A separate Tox membership runs a $500 startup fee (credited toward treatment) plus $150 monthly, unlocking a $9-per-unit price usable every three months. There's also a prepaid Tox deal locking in $10 per unit, plus package deals like a 10-session post-surgery lymphatic drainage recovery package and a weight-loss support package pairing lymphatic massage with infrared sauna time.
The spa is open seven days a week, generally 9am to 9pm, with Sunday closing at 8pm. Reservations are required, and both day passes and memberships are available for those who want to use it regularly.
Good to know
- What kind of treatments does Essence Med Spa offer?
- It covers both day-spa services (massage, facials, body treatments, infrared sauna) and medical aesthetics (Botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, PRP, IV therapy, medical weight loss), totaling 22 treatments.
- Is there a day pass or do I need a membership?
- Both are available: you can book a single visit with a reservation, or join a membership for massage/facials or Tox treatments to lower per-visit or per-unit pricing.
- What are the hours?
- The spa is open 9am to 9pm Monday through Saturday, and 9am to 8pm on Sunday.
- Do I need to book ahead?
- Yes, reservations are required; call (805) 259-1490 or book through the website.
- How much does Botox cost here?
- Pricing depends on membership status: Tox membership pricing is $9 per unit, a prepaid deal offers $10 per unit, and standard per-visit pricing isn't listed, so confirm current rates with the spa directly.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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