About OPA SPA
Where clinical excellence meets heartfelt care. Discover the people and philosophy behind Chicagoland’s most trusted medical spa.
Built on Trust, Driven by Results
OPA SPA was born from a simple belief: that exceptional aesthetic care should feel personal, not transactional. When our founders — a team of board-certified physicians and aesthetics-trained nurses — set out to create a medical spa in Chicago, they envisioned a place where patients would feel genuinely listened to, thoroughly educated, and completely confident in the hands caring for them.
Today, that vision lives in every consultation, every treatment, and every follow-up. We’ve had the privilege of serving over 2,000 patients across the Chicagoland area, from Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast to the North Shore suburbs, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, and Naperville. Our patients return not just for the results — though those speak for themselves — but for the relationships they’ve built with our team.
At OPA SPA, “opa” means celebration — and that’s exactly how we want you to feel when you see yourself in the mirror. Not dramatically different, but unmistakably refreshed. Like the very best version of you, celebrated.
Meet Our Providers
Our board-certified professionals bring decades of combined experience and a shared commitment to safe, natural-looking results.
Dr. Elena Vasquez
MD, FAAD — Medical DirectorBoard-certified dermatologist with over 15 years of experience in cosmetic and medical dermatology. Dr. Vasquez specializes in advanced injectable techniques and laser treatments, with a philosophy centered on enhancing natural beauty rather than altering it.
Dr. Michael Chen
MD — Aesthetic PhysicianA fellowship-trained aesthetic medicine physician known for his meticulous technique and artistic eye. Dr. Chen is a national trainer for several leading filler and neurotoxin brands and is passionate about educating patients on the science behind every treatment.
Sarah Mitchell
NP-C, MSN — Lead Nurse PractitionerA certified nurse practitioner with specialized training in aesthetic medicine and over a decade of experience. Sarah’s warm, patient-first approach and expert injection technique have made her one of the most requested providers at OPA SPA.
A Retreat in the Heart of the City
Step inside and experience a space designed to make you feel calm, comfortable, and cared for from the moment you arrive.
Our Core Values
Safety First
Every treatment is performed by licensed, board-certified professionals using FDA-approved products and protocols. Your safety is never a compromise — it’s our promise.
Natural Results
We believe in enhancing what nature gave you — not masking it. Our goal is always results that look refreshed, balanced, and authentically you.
Patient-Centered
You are the center of everything we do. From unhurried consultations to thoughtful follow-ups, we build lasting relationships grounded in trust and genuine care.
Continuous Education
Our team stays at the forefront of aesthetic medicine through ongoing training, conferences, and certifications — so you always receive the most advanced, evidence-based care available.