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The Ultimate Austin Gift Guide for Birthdays, Graduations, and More

When we think of gift-giving, the big holidays like Christmas, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day usually steal the spotlight. But they’re hardly the only reasons to wrap something up with a bow. Birthdays, graduations, and anniversaries are gift-giving gold standards for good reason. And then there are the quieter heroes of the calendar that don’t come with twinkle lights or months of planning —…

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Austin’s Favorite Memorial Day Weekend Ideas

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025. A three-day holiday means it’s time to relax indoors or get out and enjoy some fun in the sun. We’ve put together some festive summer kick-off ideas for your Memorial Day in Austin, Texas.
Take a Dip
It’s no secret that things get a little HOT around Memorial Day in Austin. Local wisdom says that water is the answer!…

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Our Austin Summer Bucket List

Staying in Austin for the summer? ☀️ Make it your summer of self-care with our favorite ways to cool off. Whether it’s taking a dip in the lake, getting pampered with a special Summer Spa Package, or finding your new favorite ice cream obsession, you can’t go wrong with our team’s favorite go to summer spots.

 

Take a Dip in Barton Springs
💧 Take a refreshing…

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Viva’s Top 5 Spa Treatments for Summer!

At Viva, we offer a number of spa services designed with Austin’s sizzling summer heat and humidity in mind. Check out our Top 5 Treatments for Summer that will have you swimsuit season ready and leave your skin looking smooth and radiant!
1) Laser Hair Removal: No More Shaving or Waxing!

Smooth and silky skin, yes please! Laser hair removal offers several benefits over other hair…

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The Ultimate Sunscreen Guide: Austin, Texas Edition

Is your skin screaming for some serious SPF this summer? Even if you don’t realize it, the answer is yes. As a top day spa and med spa, we are experts when it comes to all things skin care. And as an Austin, Texas company, we like to think we know a thing or two about sun exposure. Living in Texas keeps us in a…

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Jane Ko’s Favorite Treatments at Viva

Looking for the most popular spa and med spa treatments in Austin? We’ve shared our Top Austin Spa Treatments our Most Popular Services before, but there’s nothing like a well-known taste maker’s recommendations, is there?

If you know Jane Ko, you know that she’s got the pulse of all things amazing in Austin. And if you don’t know Jane – she’s a native Texan and…

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Viva’s Ultimate Summer Skin Care Guide

Summer is officially here! Time for lazy days at the pool, grilling for dinner, and frosé with (almost) every meal. In other words, total paradise, right?

Well, for the most part. With summer comes heat, and it’s especially fierce here in Austin where temperatures can spike to triple digits for months on end. All that heat and sun isn’t quite paradise for your skin. It’s…

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Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is more than just a pampering self care escape — it’s a holistic approach to both enhancing physical health and emotional well-being. By working with all 10 systems of the body, massage offers profound benefits that help you feel rejuvenated, inside and out.

 
Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy
The benefits of massage therapy include decreased tension, inflammation, and pain, detoxification, and reduced levels of…

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Father’s Day Ideas, Austin Edition

Father’s Day 2025 is Sunday, June 15th and dads deserve self-care too! Treat him to his favorite things for Father’s Day in Austin, Texas with these fun activities and gift ideas.
Grab A Cold One
Take Dad on a tour of the local breweries near our Viva Day Spa Domain Northside location in north Austin. He’ll love the beers on tap at local favorites like Hopsquad…

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Chemical Peels 101: Everything You Need to Know

When it comes to achieving a radiant, refreshed complexion, few treatments are as effective as a chemical peel. This time-tested skincare procedure helps address a range of concerns, from fine lines and wrinkles to uneven texture and even stubborn acne scars. In fact, chemical face peels are the third most common non-invasive cosmetic procedure in the US, with more than 1 million performed each…

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2025 Alle Mother’s Day Special: $150 Alle Gift Card for $100

Allergan is offering a one-day-only Mother’s Day Alle Gift Card offer on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to its Allē rewards members. Save $50 when you schedule your next injectables treatment at Viva Day Spa + Med Spa — including Botox, Juvederm filler, SkinVive, and Kybella double chin treatment.

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Mother’s Day Special: $150 Alle Gift Card for $100
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Round Rock Mother’s Day Giveaway

We’re celebrating this Mother’s Day in Round Rock, Texas by teaming up with Round Rock Moms and our fabulous Downtown Round Rock neighbors at Hometown Gift & Decor to treat your mom (or grandma, sister, aunt, bestie—even yourself!) to the ultimate relaxation and gifting experience. Enter to win a special Mother’s Day Massage Package and Gift Basket!

Pamper Her at Viva Day Spa + Med…

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Vitamin C Day Serum Special: Free SkinCeuticals Deluxe Travel Size Product

Vitamin C is such a rockstar antioxidant, immune booster, and skin health promoter that it has its own annual day. National Vitamin C Day is April 4, 2025. Celebrate with a limited time offer for SkinCeuticals vitamin C serums, including CE Ferulic, Phloretin CF, and Silymarin CF. Receive a free deluxe travel size product when you spend $250 in SkinCeuticals including the purchase of…

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Our Favorite Austin Mother’s Day Gifts

Nobody works harder than moms. Not only do they literally give us life, but they’re our biggest supporters, tirelessly working to make our lives better. Whether it’s tucking the kids in at night or doling out sage life advice, moms are essentially the superheroes of the world. But all that superhero-ing gets tiring sometimes. Every once in a while, Mom needs to hang up…

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The Viva Day Spa + Med Spa App is Here

Introducing the Viva Day Spa + Med Spa mobile app! Keeping up with your self-care routine shouldn’t feel like another task on your to-do list. Whether you’re unwinding after a morning hike, recovering from a weekend of two-stepping, or just need to de-stress from I-35 traffic (we feel you), the Viva Day Spa + Med Spa app makes booking your next appointment effortless. Now,…

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