Viso Bello Day Spa Announces Updates & Renovations

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Mar 31, 2006 12:00 am

MIDDLEBURY â With business booming after 16 years, Pat Porricelli, the owner of Viso Bello Day Spa, recently realized she needed someone to help manage the busy day-to-day operations of her spa. Ms Porricelliâs eldest son, Dan Settani, has been added to Viso Belloâs staff as the spaâs new director.

Viso Bello is a full day spa for men and women. Services include, but are not limited to, hair styling, cuts, hair extensions and color, European and Aveda facials, full body massages, manicures, pedicures, professional makeup applications, waxings, laser hair removal, microdermabrasions, services for men, corporate rewards, weddings, proms, and more.

Mr Settaniâs addition to the staff is just one of many significant changes made at Viso Bello within the past year and a half.

âRenovations at the spa have encompassed a more organic, earth tone feel that is more inviting to men yet doesnât compromise our female clientele,â she said. âA couples massage room has been added, and the hair styling room has also been expanded to include an additional hair station has been added.â

Ms. Porricelli has discontinued her franchise with Beaux Visages, implementing a new retail product line.Â

âOur goal was to offer our clients a reputable product line that promoted health and well being,â Porricelli said. Ms Porricelli is also a proud sponsor of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, donating a percentage of proceeds from each purchase of a full-price European Facial or a Menâs Signature Facial to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Viso Bello is located in Crossroads Plaza, 900 Straits Turnpike in Middlebury. Call 203-598-7525 or 800-7-FACIAL (732-2425) or visit VisoBello.com online for details.

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