
ÇàÂ¥´«Ã½ Alumna Launches Spa That Combines her Love of Science and Service

ÇàÂ¥´«Ã½ (ÇàÂ¥´«Ã½) alumna Amanda Mazur '03 has created a space that combines her love of science and service. , launched in October 2022, is a spa with a full range of professional hair removal and skin services. But it's not your average spa – located adjacent to Mazur's cabin and above her garage in the scenic Ozarks, the business was designed to provide a personalized, client-focused experience and prides itself on its diverse, inclusive clientele.
"I wanted to provide a completely personalized, non-rushed experience in the breathtaking beauty of the Ozarks. I block off time before and after each appointment to maintain privacy and safety and ensure quality over quantity. It's also a safe space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to have intimate waxing done," said Mazur. "I really try to make it a VIP experience, like you're going to see your best friend who is also an esthetician."
Mazur’s business took just under two years to build and open. She feels blessed to essentially work from home and spend more time with her rescue animals (seven dogs and four cats). Because of her location, many animals get dumped near her and find their way to her cabin in the woods, and she never turns them away – a testament to her love of ÇàÂ¥´«Ã½'s core values, particularly hospitality and compassion.
Mazur took some time after graduating before she found her calling with her esthetician business. She initially planned to go to medical school but ended up joining the service and was active duty military for nearly seven years. She was medically discharged in 2010 and pondered what she wanted to do. She always loved science and health care, and she was also int