Our Story
milk + honey is a premier spa, salon, and medSPA dedicated to nurturing guests and service providers through an environment focused on holistic wellness, relaxation, and professional care.
Founded in 2006 in Austin, Texas, our brand has grown into a thriving collection of day spas and medspas across Texas, California, and Chicago, offering a full range of services from therapeutic spa treatments and medical aesthetics to a curated bath, body, and skincare line.
With a commitment to exceptional quality and clean, safe ingredients, milk + honey provides an elevated self-care experience designed to restore balance, promote well-being, and engage all the senses. Whether you’re visiting for a soothing massage, a revitalizing medical aesthetic treatment, or an escape from the every day, milk + honey is here to enhance your journey to feeling good, inside and out. Your escape awaits.
Our Philosophy
Proudly Women Founded
Our Spas
Practice Gratitude With Us
Our Philosophy
Mission:
We exist to help people relax and feel good. We provide a place where they can escape, nourish their wellbeing, and satisfy their self-care.
Vision:
To set the standard for premium spa experiences, self-care, and holistic wellness while cultivating a company culture that cares for its people and community.
Values:
- Integrity- We strive to do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
- Excellence- We have high standards for ourselves. We’re dedicated to constantly learning and improving across the organization.
- Kindness- We exude genuine care to one another.
- Inclusiveness- We embrace diversity and inclusion in all of our team, guests, ideas, and partners.
- Connection- We view our services as a means to foster a genuine bond with our guests and to the community at large.
Proudly Woman Founded
Alissa Bayer founded milk + honey in 2006 with a vision to bring the restorative, urban day spa experience she enjoyed in New York, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco to her new home in Austin. After moving to Austin to attend graduate school at the University of Texas, Alissa quickly fell in love with the city’s vibrant culture but felt a lack of accessible, high-quality wellness spaces. Driven by a belief in holistic wellness and a passion for helping others feel their best, she embarked on creating milk + honey. This journey combined her business acumen, creative spirit, and personal commitment to wellness, resulting in an oasis that now serves communities in Texas, California, and Chicago.
Today, Alissa works alongside a dynamic team who share her mission, collectively raising the standard for premium spa experiences. Her leadership emphasizes both exceptional client care and a nurturing workplace, making milk + honey not just a beloved destination for guests but also a valued employer known for its supportive environment.
Our Spas
Each of our locations is designed as serene, luxurious retreats that immerse guests in a tranquil experience from the moment they step inside. Each location is carefully curated, with attention to every detail, including aromatic elements and comforting textures that engage the senses and foster a restorative experience.
Austin, Texas
2nd Street District
Arboretum Market
Hill Country Galleria
South Lamar
The Loren
Chicago, Illinois
Fort Worth, Texas
Los Angeles, California
Practice Gratitude With Us
We believe gratitude is the foundation of true well-being. by embracing thankfulness, we invite healing, renewal, and peace into our lives. This practice is embedded into our spas.
When you visit, we invite you to take a moment to reflect and share what you’re grateful for, bringing a sense of mindfulness and calm to your experience. Your gratitude notes don’t just end with a note in a jar, they become something much bigger. When we build our spas, we take your notes and place them with corresponding crystals into the walls. so you are literally surrounded by gratitude and positive vibes.