Face the trip

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is right up there in the medical tourism stakes. Think about it: skin and body treatments so affordable that the person is still able to treat herself to some rest and recreation. It is no surprise then that Filipinos and foreigners choose the Philippines for such a proposition.

The treatments are not the run-of-the-mill type, though. These are so advanced and sophisticated that those who have availed themselves of such have become more than just satisfied customers — they have become the accidental promoters.

The last statement may very well apply to Cathy Valencia Skin & Body Centre. People from all over the world come to this establishment specifically to have their skin and body treated. They have good reasons.

Foremost among these is Cathy Valencia Skin & Body Centre’s commitment to the most advanced technology. In fact, chief executive officer and president Cathy Valencia-Lim herself does the researching.

“I spend the day doing my research on the latest, safest, and most effective treatments and technology,” Valencia-Lim says. “That is practically all I do. Our clients come to us because they have found that our services work for them, and these services were products of my extensive researches.”

“Even when it comes to machines, if we have to go to Europe to try and test a new contraption, we do so. Our clients expect the best, so we give them the best, exactly their money’s worth,” she says. “No machine comes to our clinics without being properly and thoroughly tested.”

That is not to say that the center has given up on Mother Nature. “Truth is, we always recommend our clients to go natural. If something can be done naturally, then we tell them. It has also been proven that our machines complement our natural treatments, from slimming to anti-aging.”

For example, the stem cell therapy offered by Valencia-Lim goes the safe way. She explains: “Unlike stem cell treatments in Germany which use animal stem cell from sheep, we use stem cell from the patient’s fats. It is called Autologus. It has no risks because you are not infusing a foreign element in the body. It is an outpatient procedure. The patient could do routine or normal activities right after.”

“We are proud to say that we are a pioneer in stem cell treatments in the country,” she says.
They offer an extensive array of services: facials, body treatments, advanced CV treatments, specialty and premium services, and aesthetic surgical procedures.

From the facials, they have the Classic Facial with Vitamin C, the Deep-Pore Cleansing Facial with Soft Laser Therapy, and the Acne-Derma Therapy with Soft Laser Therapy.

Popular in their menu of services are their advanced treatments such as the Cryo Facelift and Fat Reduction Therapy, X-light Rejuvenage, Therma Lift, and Electro-Photo Skin Therapy.

“One of the things most important to me is cleanliness. I myself ensure that every branch we have is clean and tidy. You come here from somewhere distant, you deserve a healthy, dirt-free environment. You can say that I want perfection in that area, too,” Valencia-Lim says.

“We enjoy talking to our patients, listening to their concerns and making things work for them. We tell them, in all honesty, that availing themselves of our machines and treatments will only help them up to a certain point. They must also do their part in leading a healthy lifestyle, taking care of the way they eat and live, and having a positive outlook in life.”

For over a decade now, it is this well-rounded approach that has made Cathy Valencia Skin & Body Centre a leading destination in the skin and body care stakes. No wonder people face mile-long trips just to come here and enjoy the most satisfying results.

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For more information, visit www.cathyvalencia.com.