Our Story

About OPA SPA

Where clinical excellence meets heartfelt care. Discover the people and philosophy behind Chicagoland’s most trusted medical spa.

Our Story

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.

The Team

Meet Our Providers


Our board-certified professionals bring decades of combined experience and a shared commitment to safe, natural-looking results.

Dr. Elena Vasquez, Medical Director

Dr. Elena Vasquez

MD, FAAD — Medical Director

Board-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, Aesthetic Physician

Dr. Michael Chen

MD — Aesthetic Physician

A 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, Lead Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Mitchell

NP-C, MSN — Lead Nurse Practitioner

A 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.

Our Space

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.

What We Stand For

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.

We’d Love to Meet You

Come see what makes OPA SPA different. Schedule a complimentary consultation and let us show you what’s possible.