Public Educator Steps Into Entrepreneurship, Opening First Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Pleasant View, Utah

The Pleasant View Hand & Stone Spa is owned and operated by Kamara Edes, a longtime public educator turned entrepreneur. After dedicating 25 years to teaching, Kamara was inspired by her sister’s success as a Hand & Stone owner in Boise, Idaho, and decided to bring the same rejuvenating experience to her own community in northern Utah.

“As a public educator for 25 years, a day at the spa always felt like a luxury. That’s why I wanted to open a Hand & Stone in my community,” said Kamara Edes, owner of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Pleasant View. “Hand & Stone’s accessible and friendly model makes self-care feel less like a luxury and more like an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.”

The new Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Pleasant View offers a full menu of professional massage and skincare treatments, performed by licensed massage therapists and estheticians. Signature services include:

• Massage Therapy: Hot Stone, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, and Prenatal Massage

• Advanced Facials: DiamondGlow®, NuFACE®, NanoFusion, and LED Phototherapy

• Enhancements: CBD Oil, Aromatherapy, Peppermint Scalp Massage, and more

• Professional Skincare Brands: Dermalogica® and IMAGE Skincare™

Ahead of the grand opening, more than 50 founding members have joined the Pleasant View spa. New members can take advantage of a $0 enrollment fee, free enhancements for life, and a complimentary massage or facial when activating their membership.

The spa will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Pleasant View Hand & Stone joins a growing network of locations throughout Utah, including spas in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Draper, and St. George. This opening underscores the brand’s dedication to expanding accessible wellness experiences across Utah through strong local ownership and community involvement.

Founded in 2004, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is a leading wellness franchise with over 600 locations nationwide. The brand brings luxury spa services to the mainstream, offering professional massages, facials, and hair removal services at affordable prices. Hand & Stone is committed to making wellness accessible for every lifestyle through flexible memberships, professional care, and community-driven values.

Delivering accessible and personalized skincare and massage services, Hand & Stone has over 650+ locations in the US with 1000+ available trade areas to grow in. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.35 million!