Aerial view: White car on a dirt road through a forest with yellow and green trees.

Where beauty walks with nature ~

Come to the ForRest Spa

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Branches of Wellness Rooted in Care

Massage & Natural Bodywork

Skincare rituals healing beyond the sands of time

Facials & Body Wraps

Pure Beauty, Purely Natural

Nail Treatments & Event Makeup

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Beauty that Flows as Smoothly as the Tide

Waxing, Lash Extensions, and Permanent makeup

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Welcome 

For Immediate Online reservations click on the gold and black tree!

Forrest is located in beautiful downtown West Branch, Michigan. We are proud to offer our local holistic health, wellness and beauty enthusiasts elevated services they can trust.

Our micro- community at ForRest consists of independent professionals who evolve with every encounter, and they play an integral role in our mission. They are the lifeline of our goal to "be in service to others" as we provide elevated services. We are committed to providing curative therapies with a tinge of style. We aim at educating and nurturing clients. We also focus on serving and fostering long-lasting relationships with our clients. That's why we work tirelessly to develop new ways to improve your experiences with us.

The ForRest A Haven for Wellness and Community ~

 Bridgette Allen L.M.T

Bridgette Allen is a licensed massage therapist and a seven-time award winner hailing from the beautiful region of Northern Michigan. With a wealth of experience garnered from her time in wellness clinics, five-star resorts, and chiropractic offices, she successfully opened three spas located in the charming towns of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Bay Harbor prior to her recent relocation. In the year 2024, Bridgette re-married and made the significant move to West Branch, where she established ForRest Wellness Spa, a place dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in the health, wellness, and beauty sectors, fostering a community of holistic well-being.


As a seasoned therapist with an impressive 17 years of experience, Bridgette specializes in therapeutic massage, which is designed to promote overall wellness and rehabilitation for her clients. She employs a diverse array of certified modalities, expertly integrating techniques such as hot stone, Thai, Swedish, sports recovery, structural integration, therapeutic, lymphatic drainage, cupping, pregnancy, and myofascial release, among others. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of her guests, ensuring a personalized experience that enhances both physical and mental health.


For appointments, please conveniently book online or feel free to contact me personally at 989-745-2915 for any inquiries. I look forward to welcoming you to ForRest Wellness Spa and helping you on your journey to relaxation and rejuvenation.

The Beauty Spot Esthetics

Hello and welcome! My name is Allison, and I am proud to be the owner of Beauty Spot Esthetics. I specialize in a variety of beauty services, including full-body waxing, expert microblading, and flawless makeup application tailored for weddings and special events. In addition to these primary offerings, I also provide a range of luxurious treatments such as eyelash extensions, lash lifts and tints, brow lamination, professional spray tans, and rejuvenating facials.


With over 5 years of dedicated experience as an esthetician, coupled with 8 additional industry certifications, I am committed to helping you achieve your beauty goals. I can't wait to meet you and assist in fulfilling all your beauty needs, whether it's a special occasion or just a little self-care!


To make it easy for you to book an appointment, feel free to do so online through this website by simply clicking on the tree logo. If you have any questions or prefer to speak with me directly, don’t hesitate to call me at 989-891-7531. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Annette's Beautiful Nails 

With 25 years of experience as a master nail artist, Annette is wholeheartedly committed to providing her guests with not just a beautiful finish, but a truly soothing and relaxing experience. She specializes in an extensive range of premium nail care services, taking great care to customize each treatment to meet the individual needs and desires of her clients. Her expertise is unmatched in the world of nail art, ensuring that each design is as unique as the person wearing it. 


Indulge in a seasonal Farmhouse Fresh signature service, which includes luxurious traditional manicure and pedicure treatments that are thoughtfully complemented by a dreamy scrub, a soothing honey glaze treatment, a revitalizing mask, and a lavish whipped butter leg and foot massage. Additionally, you can explore any of Annette's various service options, such as gel or Dazzle Dry nail polish, all within a serene and tranquil environment designed to enhance your relaxation. 


To make it as easy as possible for you to book an appointment, feel free to do so online through this website by simply clicking on the beautifully designed tree logo. If you have any questions or prefer to speak to me directly for a more personal touch, don't hesitate to call me at 989-329-8770. I am here to assist you and look forward to welcoming you soon!

Spotted Cow Wellness

Welcome to Spotted Cow Wellness.

Located inside ForRest Spa in West Branch, Michigan I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and Natural Wellness Practitioner providing mindful and rejuvenating care through therapeutic massage and holistic bodywork. My services are designed to support both physical healing and emotional well-being, offering a deeply personalized experience for each client. Each massage and bodywork session begins with a warm, aromatic foot soak as we discuss your session goals. I exclusively use a skin-nourishing body butter handcrafted in-house, made with carefully selected natural ingredients to enhance your experience and support your skin's health. Whether you're seeking targeted muscle relief, nervous system support, or simply space to reset, you'll find it here. My menu includes a variety of services designed to support your body's natural healing processes while wrapping you in grounded care and holistic intention.

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Pretty Obsessed

Melainie Kettlewell is the area's leading Brow & Lash Artist. When she's not at the spa or advancing her education, she enjoys family time, cooking, and outdoor activities. Her passion for beauty started in first grade when she would sneak her mother's magazines to "fix" the models’ brows and lashes with crayons. Over 20 years, she has honed her skills by training with top industry professionals. After earning her Cosmetology Degree from David Presley Aveda Academy, she began her career at Mystique Day Spa, specializing in Aveda skin and nail care under a Master Esthetician. As a brow rehabilitation specialist, she obtained her initial lash certification from Paris Lash Academy and completed the Lash Educator International Certification, among others.


**Education:**

- Cosmetology Degree, David Presley Aveda Academy

- Advanced Aveda Makeup Certification with Janell Geason

- Advanced Aveda Makeup Certification with Anna Conte

- Skin Wise I & II Advanced Aveda Skincare

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Kiki's Beauty Service

I received my Associates in Cosmetology at Kirtland Community College in Roscommon in 2018 and later pursued further education to earn my Esthetician certification at Kirtland's Grayling location in 2020. While I have a deep love for working with hair, skincare is where my true passion lies, and it is this area that I will be focusing on exclusively in my practice! Among the various services I will be offering, facials are my absolute favorite; the transformative experience they provide never ceases to amaze me. Additionally, my service menu will include Back Treatments, Body Wraps, Manicures, Pedicures, and Facial Waxing, all designed to enhance your natural beauty and well-being. It brings me immense joy to create an atmosphere where clients can experience relaxation and rejuvenation while I help them unwind. One review that stands out to me came from a client who had been navigating the difficult journey of grief following the loss of her father. She shared, "I’ve been having a really hard time for months now, and I feel like you just helped wash away all that extra stress." Knowing that I could bring some comfort during a challenging time is what makes my work so fulfilling.

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Autumn Farmhouse Fresh Treatments

Experience our Signature spa treatments this fall.

Vanilla Pumpkin Potion Intoxicating Massage

Irresistible aromas of spiced pumpkin envelop your surroundings, while a luxuriously rich mousse combines to create a deeply rejuvenating massage that hydrates the skin as muscle tension is tenderly released.

PUMPKIN & FIG

illuminating facial

Want an autumn glow? This pumpkin and chocolate facial has you covered! Pores are pre-cleansed with vanilla bourbon oil to remove makeup, followed by a hydrating coconut milk cleanse. A quick spritz of rose water tonic minimizes pores before applying a pumpkin mud mask that extracts impurities, leaving your skin looking perfect! Enhance results with Chocolate Fig Serum for smoother skin. The treatment concludes with a brightening serum, Three Milk™ Moisturizer for hydration, and an under-eye serum to address crow's feet.

WHIPPED PUMPKIN

MOUSSE

clarifying enzyme facial

Looking for a good deep clean? This facial is packed with powerful ingredients. A foaming cleanser with Hi-Bio® hemp oil starts the process, followed by a cucumber tonic that renews your skin. A red Arizona clay polish refines the complexion, while a pumpkin puree mask removes excess oils and bacteria. Brighten up with a vitamin-rich illuminating serum and retinol-infused facial mousse. We finish with an eye serum containing bio-peptides and organic gotu kola to reduce fine lines for a refreshed look!

HONEY-PUMPKIN

SOUFFLÉ

body treatment

A touch of clementine sparkling oil infuses your skin with an ultra-hydrating softness. Following a zesty whipped honey sea salt exfoliation, you’re enveloped in a whipped, organic pumpkin puree and nutrient-rich mud mask that delivers over 12 essential nutrients and minerals as it absorbs. A warm Honey-Chai Steeped Milk Lotion® massage completes this indulgent experience.


HONEY BOURBONPUMPKIN 

Mani/pedi

Dive into invigorating relaxation with a soothing soak to kick things off! Your hands and feet will immerse in vitamin E-enriched waters that provide deep hydration and nourishment. Following that, a rejuvenating exfoliation unveils silky-soft skin, enriched with Kentucky whiskey and delightful brown sugar! It's time to lock in that newfound moisture with a luscious honey glaze wrap. Conclude your experience with the skin-replenishing blend of retinol and palmitic acid in a decadent whipped body mousse!

HONEY PUMPKIN GLOW

mani-pedi

Dip into a steaming olive oil effervescent soak
- brimming with notes of cheerful pumpkin and vanilla. Next, a sea salt scrub polishes dry skin, followed by a detoxifying pumpkin puree mask. Finish with a decadent duo of peptide-rich, whipped body mousses — one infused with rose-gold shimmer for a radiant glow, the other delivering an extra surge of deep hydration. Brimming with vitamin E and plant oils, this luminous pair leaves skin as nourished as it is vibrant.

"All the services I received were top notch and I was made to feel at home. Thank you Forrest Wellness Spa, I'll never forget my day ."

Heather M-

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