Northwest Medical Arts Nominated as Best Med Spa in the Pacific Northwest by the Seattle Times

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UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Northwest Medical Arts (NWMA), an award-winning medical spa, has been honored by The Seattle Times’ 2025 “Best in the PNW,” securing top recognition in five categories. As a first-time nominee, this prestigious acknowledgment underscores NWMA’s commitment to excellence in patient care, community engagement, and innovative aesthetics.

The Seattle Times’ “Best in the PNW” awards celebrate outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations across the Pacific Northwest. Last year, over 500,000 votes were cast across 290 categories.

The public is encouraged to vote at https://www.votethepnw.com/nwma.

Northwest Medical Arts is now on the ballot for Best in the PNW:

• Best Med-Spa
• Best Facials
• Best Weight Loss Center
• Best Wellness/Nutrition Program
• Best Customer Service
  

Voting began at Noon on Monday, June 9, and will conclude at 5:00 pm on Friday, June 27. Ballots may be submitted once per day, per person.

Since its inception in April 2023, NWMA has become a cornerstone in the South Sound community. Co-owners and nurse practitioners Shanti Benoit and Heather Grods have combined their 17 years of experience to offer top-tier aesthetic services, including Botox, laser hair removal, dermal fillers, HALO hybrid fractional laser, GLP-1 weight loss plans, custom treatments. Clients love having many same day appointments available, free parking, and knowledgeable providers in a discreet, elevated spa setting.

Beyond clinical excellence, NWMA is deeply invested in community initiatives. Their “Impact Circle” membership program channels a portion of proceeds to local nonprofits, supporting causes from PTSD awareness to child welfare including:

• The Claire Bear Foundation
• Rebuilding Hope
• Eloise’s Cooking Pot
• Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center
• Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation
• Joy Thru Tears Foundation
• Associated Ministries
  
  

“Being recognized by the Seattle Times in five categories is a testament to our team’s dedication and the trust our community places in us,” said Shanti Benoit, ARNP. “We’re honored to serve our clients and contribute positively to the region we call home.”

ARNP Heather Grods adds, “It’s not often a South Sound business claims a spot as the best in the Pacific Northwest, but we know it is our duty to our clients and our community to strive for excellence.”

For more information about Northwest Medical Arts, visit us online, call (253) 352-0882 or follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

About Northwest Medical Arts:
Northwest Medical Arts is an award-winning medical aesthetics clinic in University Place, WA. Founded by nurse practitioners Shanti Benoit and Heather Grods, NWMA is committed to enhancing individual beauty while making a positive impact on the community. As a woman-owned, minority-owned and veteran-owned business. Northwest Medical Arts is honored to receive accolades from the Seattle Times’ Best of the PNW, Tacoma News Tribune’s Best of Pierce County, and 253 Lifestyles Magazine’s 40 under 40.

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