Welcome!

	I’m Maureen Schantz, Pres­i­dent of Al­ter­na­tive Health As­so­ci­ates, and I in­vite you to vis­it us in Old Town Al­ex­an­dri­a. The pro­fes­sion­als at AHA spe­cial­ize in Mas­sage, La­ser Hair Re­mov­al, and Skin Care for wom­en and men. If you have any ques­tions, send me an email, or give us a call. We are open 7 days a week. New for Valentine’s Day:  Purchase our Gift Certificates online

	Dr. Saeed Marefat is Alternative Health Associates’ Medical Director. Dr. Marefat is a board certified plastic surgeon who has practiced in Northern Virginia since 1992 and is the director of Metropolitan Plastic Surgery, PC. He is affiliated with Alexandria Hospital, Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, Potomac Hospital, and Mount Vernon Hospital. Metropolitan Plastic Surgery specializes in all aspects of cosmetic surgery for men and women and has offices in Arlington and Woodbrige. For more information, please visit www.drmarefat.com .

At AHA

We offer affordable laser hair removal for men and women. Our GentleLASE alexandrite laser is Candela's premier laser for removing hair quickly, comfortably and effectively. The GentleLASE operates fast and features dynamic cooling to maximize our patients’ comfort.

The GentleYAG is the fastest and most powerful YAG laser on the market today. It effectively treats all skin types, including tanned skin, offering unmatched treatment capabilities in permanent hair reduction. The GentleYAG  features Candela’s patented cryogen cooling system.

With the GentleYAG laser we are able to remove unwanted hair from all skin types, including dark skin which previously could not be treated with laser.

Please see our Hair Removal page for more info and pricing.

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Gift Certificates

We have gift certificates that you can purchase online, over the phone, or in person at our location. Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine, holidays, or any occasion, our gift certificates are always the perfect gift.

You can now purchase our Gift Certificates online.

Location

Alternative Health Associates is conveniently located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, a block north from the intersection of King Street and Washington Street. We serve the entire Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Suburban Maryland area.

Our address is 215 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Washington Street is the GW Parkway.

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For directions, please call us at 703-683-5736.

There is abundant on-street parking with meters in the front of our building and 2 hour free parking on adjacent Queen Street.

Hours

We are open 7 days a week. Our business hours are:

Weekdays:		9 AM to 8 PM
Saturday:		9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday:		10 AM to 3 PM

Please note that our hours may vary. We receive clients by appointment only, please call us at 703-683-5736.

Contact Us

Our telephone number is 703-683-5736.

Our email address is MaureenSchantz@aol.com

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