Capitol Hill’s newest boutique spa has been up and running for over a month now, and Saturday marked the official grand opening celebration.  Armed with party favors, colorful cupcakes, and bottles of champagne, owner Irene Parkhill and her staff hosted a festive afternoon of socializing, raffle prizes, and free hand massages for their friends and family. Parkhill’s parents and immediate family were in attendance, as well as many dentistry friends, as she is also a full-time dentist.  A percentage of the celebration’s proceeds also went to One Day’s Wages, a movement set out to alleviate global poverty.

Polished took over the old space previously inhabited by Swoon, and is offering not only upgraded aesthetics, but a host of beauty treatments with an emphasis on using clean, sterile equipment.  One of their newer promotions is perfect for runners:  if you’ve recently ran a race, bring in your proof of completion within 30 days for a $5 discount off a pedicure service! 

You can learn more on the Polished website.

Meanwhile, Barre3 also has been celebrating this weekend. We wrote about the 12th Ave exercise studio here. You can learn more at http://www.barre3.com/seattle/capitolhill.php