Welcome!

	I’m Maureen Schantz, President of Alternative Health Associates, and I invite you to visit us in Old Town Alexandria. The professionals at Alternative Health Associates specialize in Massage, Electrolysis, Laser Hair Removal, Waxing, and Skin Care for women and men. We also offer Dermalogica and SkinCeuticals skin care products and cosmetics. Gift certificates for all our services are available. If you have any questions, send me an e-mail, or give us a call. We are open 7 days a week and evenings for your convenience.

	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.

	Our gift certificates are perfect for any occasion! Call us at 703-683-5736 to order with a credit card.

Gift Certificates

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

The Works! Consisting of a one hour facial and one hour massage with hand and foot exfoliation is a great suggestion to pamper that special person in your life.

Our gift certificates need to be used within 6 months from date of purchase.

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.

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