Published: June 21, 2009

PALESTINE - Five years after starting out in an 8-by-12 foot room, Jamie’s Therapeutic Touch has grown into Palestine’s first full-service day spa, offering treatments ranging from facials to massages, from Botox to permanent makeup and teeth whitening.

On Friday, owner Jamie Pettiette-Rhone and staff will celebrate five years in business with their customers, friends and family with an open house from noon to 6 p.m. at the spa, located at 1730 Crockett Rd.

“We want to thank everybody for our last five years of business. We have been so blessed,” Rhone said Friday. “Every year I think, what can I bring new to Palestine?”

The answer has been in the wide-ranging services, which include massage therapy; body treatments; skin care; anti-aging sensitive and acne facials; microdermabrasion; chemical peels; weight-loss body wraps; detoxifying mud wraps; Ionithermie cellulite treatments; full body waxing and sugaring; brow and lash tinting; ear candling; Triggerpoint Oriental foot bath; full body paraffin wrap; aqua detox; spray tan; professional Botox; infrared dry sauna; and teeth whitening.

In addition, Dr. Matthew Isom has joined the staff. Isom is a full-time obstetrician and gynecologist with Dr. Stephen Bates and Dr. Robert Blackwell, and is also certified to perform Botox and Restalyne treatments. 

“He’s awesome. He’s a good down-to-earth person,” Rhone said. “We’re happy to have him.”

And happy to celebrate five years in Palestine.

“We’re growing and Palestine is growing,” Rhone said. “We’re the best kept secret in Palestine.”

Events Friday include $2,000 worth of giveaways, free makeovers by makeup artist Randal, free chair massages, free mini facials, free skin analysis and free T-shirts, as well as Botox and permanent makeup by Jolonda. Representatives of each product line will be on hand to answer questions, Rhone said. The Breeze 102.3 FM will be on hand from 3 to 5 p.m. for a live remote broadcast.

“Nobody will walk away empty handed,” Rhone said. “We want people to come out and enjoy the good times.”

For more information or to schedule an appointment call 903-723-SKIN (7546) or visit the spa’s Web site online at www.spajamie.com.

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Isom to perform Botox, Restalyne treatments at spa

After serving as a physician in the U.S Army, Dr. Matthew Isom recently found a home for himself and his family in Palestine, joining the practice of Drs. Stephen Bates and Robert Blackwell at Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates of East Texas. Originally from the Houston area, Dr. Isom did his undergraduate college work at the University of Houston and attended medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa.

Dr. Isom served 14 years active duty and six years in the reserves. His last duty was at Fort Hood, where he served as the Chief of Gynecology at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. He spent one year, 2005, as a surgeon in Iraq.

Dr. Isom got his OB/GYN training at Brooke Army Medical and Wilford Hall Medical Centers in San Antonio He was board certified in the specialty in 2004. He is also certified to perform Botox and Restalyne treatments.

Dr. Isom brings with him to Palestine his wife, Patricia, who is a nurse, and their 6-year-old twins, Madison and Jared, who attend Christian Heritage Academy.

In his free time, Isom enjoys playing the saxophone, listening to jazz music, running, and playing golf or basketball.

“My family and I are really excited to be here and be part of this community,” he said. “We plan to make Palestine our new home. We think it is great place to raise our kids."