Serving the Washington Metro area since 1991!

I’m Maureen Schantz, owner of Alternative Health Associates, and I invite you to visit us at our med spa in Old Town, Alexandria. We are open seven days per week to meet your health needs on your schedule.

Our certified and licensed clinicians, estheticians, and therapists provide a wide variety of rejuvinating services including Hair Removal (Laser Hair Removal, Electrolysis, and Waxing), Skin Care (Facials, Microdermabrasion, Micro-Channeling, Chemical Peels, and Dermaplaning), Cosmetic Procedures (Botox and Fillers), Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program, and Massage Therapy for women and men.

If you have any questions about any of our treatments, just give us a call at 703.683.5736.

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Our Medical Director

Dr. Paul Ruff, Plastic Surgeon and owner of West End Plastic Surgery, is the Medical Director of Alternative Health Associates. Dr. Ruff is an undergraduate of Georgetown University and completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego. He and his staff have provided excellence in surgical and non-surgical procedures for decades. Personalized, compassionate patient care is the foundation of West End Plastic Surgery’s philosophy. WestendPlasticSurgery.com 202-785-4187