Med Spa Near Barrington, IL

Catara Med Spa is an independent, women-owned med spa in historic downtown Algonquin, about 8.5 miles from Barrington. We offer Botox and Xeomin wrinkle relaxers, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, Sylfirm X RF microneedling, chemical peels, HydraFacial and custom facials, and Emsculpt NEO body contouring. Every treatment starts with a consultation.

Catara Med Spa | 308 South Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102 | (847) 658-1300

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Serving Barrington from Nearby Algonquin

Barrington is a village in Cook and Lake counties. Our clinic is about 8.5 miles away, roughly 15 minutes by car, in a Victorian building in historic downtown Algonquin, a short walk from the Fox River and the shops on Main Street. Catara Med Spa has one clinic, at 308 South Main Street, Algonquin, IL, and Barrington is one of the communities we serve.

Clients travel to us from across the northwest Chicago suburbs, including Barrington, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills and Elgin. We are a small, independent medical spa, with Cathy Neuhalfen as Founder and CEO, Jeanne Foote as Operating Owner and Head of Operations, Stefanie Drozd, MSN-APRN, as Medical Director and aesthetic nurse injector Lily Zelaya, RN.

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Med Spa Treatments for Barrington Clients

Here are some of the treatments we offer at our Algonquin clinic. Each one has its own page with the full detail, and every plan is set with you at a consultation. You can also browse our full treatment menu.

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Botox and Xeomin Wrinkle Relaxers

Botox and Xeomin are prescription wrinkle relaxers that relax the small facial muscles that crease the skin. Common treatment areas include forehead lines, frown lines (the 11s), crow's feet, bunny lines, lip lines, chin dimpling, TMJ and masseter slimming, and neck bands. Your injector will map which areas to treat, and at what dose, during your consultation.

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Xeomin, Our Preferred Wrinkle Relaxer

Our licensed injectors use Xeomin, our preferred wrinkle relaxer, to temporarily improve the look of frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet. It is made without accessory proteins. Xeomin and Botox are both prescription neurotoxins, but they are different products, and their doses are not interchangeable.

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Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are gels placed under the skin to add volume back where volume has been lost. At Catara Med Spa, filler is placed in the cheeks and midface, the chin, the jawline, the under eye area, the smile and laugh lines of the lower face, the lips, the temples, and the backs of the hands. Filler adds volume. Wrinkle relaxers work on movement lines instead, and the two are often used together.

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Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal at Catara Med Spa uses GentleMax Pro technology to reduce unwanted hair on the face and body over a series of sessions. Commonly treated areas include the face, chest, back, arms, underarms, legs, and the bikini area. Sessions are spaced about four to six weeks apart, and your provider sets the series length at consultation.

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Sylfirm X RF Microneedling

Sylfirm X pairs microneedling with dual-depth radio frequency to reach deeper layers of skin with precision, stimulating collagen renewal. We treat the face, neck, decollete, and under-eye area, including jawline and neck tightening. On treatment day we apply topical numbing and treat for about 30 minutes.

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Chemical Peels

A chemical peel is a professional exfoliation treatment that uses medical-grade solutions to remove dull, damaged outer skin layers. Peels are most often applied to the face and can also treat the neck, chest, and hands. Each peel is customized by type and strength to your concerns, and most sessions take 30 to 45 minutes.

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HydraFacial

A HydraFacial is a multi-step facial treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses the skin with nourishing serums. HydraFacial treats the face, neck, and decollete in 30 to 60 minutes. You start with a skin consultation with a clinical aesthetician.

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Custom Facials

A custom facial at Catara Med Spa is a 30 to 60 minute session built for your skin rather than run from a fixed protocol. Your provider starts with a skin analysis and a conversation about your routine and your goals, then decides what goes into the session with you.

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Body Contouring and Pelvic Floor Therapy

Body contouring at Catara Med Spa uses Emsculpt NEO, a non-surgical system that pairs radiofrequency heat with high intensity electromagnetic energy. We book Emsculpt NEO by area, and seven are active: the abdomen, glutes, inner thighs, outer thighs, hamstrings, calves, and arms. Each area is its own appointment, and sessions run about 30 minutes.

Emsella is a non-invasive pelvic floor therapy. You sit fully clothed on the Emsella chair while it uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to trigger contractions that help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Each session takes about 28 minutes, and treatment is delivered as a series of visits rather than a single appointment.

Learn more about body contouring and Emsella pelvic floor therapy, or book a consultation to talk through your goals.

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Why Barrington Clients Choose Catara Med Spa

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FSA, HSA and Payment Plans

We can accept FSA and HSA cards as a form of payment. Whether a specific service or product is an eligible expense is determined by your plan administrator, not by our office. Financing is available through Cherry and CareCredit, subject to their approval.
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Medical Direction

Stefanie Drozd, MSN-APRN, is the Medical Director at Catara Med Spa. She began her career at Loyola University Medical Center in oncology, hematology, and bone marrow transplant, and graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2010 as an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner.
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A Small, Independent Team

Catara Med Spa was founded by Cathy Neuhalfen, our Founder and CEO. Jeanne Foote is our Operating Owner and Head of Operations, and a licensed aesthetician in the State of Illinois. Injectable treatments are handled by our aesthetic nurse injector, Lily Zelaya, RN, who earned her BSN at Purdue University.
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Consultation First, No Pressure

Every client begins with a conversation. We listen to your concerns, examine your treatment area, and review your health history before recommending anything. No upselling. No pressure.
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Historic Downtown Algonquin

You will find us at 308 South Main Street, in a Victorian building in historic downtown Algonquin, a short walk from the Fox River. Free parking is available on Main Street and in the nearby municipal lots, and the building is wheelchair accessible.

How to Reach Catara Med Spa from Barrington

Catara Med Spa is about 8.5 miles from Barrington, roughly 15 minutes by car depending on traffic and where you start. We are at 308 South Main Street in downtown Algonquin, with easy access from major routes including IL-31 and IL-62. Free street parking is available, and our location is ADA-compliant with elevator access.

For directions, use the Google Maps link on our contact page, or call us at (847) 658-1300.

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Barrington Med Spa FAQs

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Ready to Visit a Med Spa Near Barrington, IL?

We are open Monday through Saturday, with later hours until 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Monday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Hours can change around holidays. If you are not sure, give us a call at (847) 658-1300.

Catara Med Spa
308 South Main Street
Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: (847) 658-1300

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Every treatment starts with a consultation so we can recommend only what makes sense for you. Book online, or call us at (847) 658-1300.

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