Laser Hair Removal & Med Spa near Saddle Ridge
Saddle Ridge is home to the Genesis Centre and the Saddletowne CTrain station. Our studio sits just across Airport Trail to the north: about seven minutes and 4.2 km up 60 Street NE.
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Driving from Saddle Ridge
- Drive time
- About 7 min*
- Distance
- 4.2 km
Most of Saddle Ridge drives north on 60 Street NE, crossing Airport Trail, then bears left onto Cornerstone Drive NE and follows it up to Cornerstone Boulevard. The shopping centre with our unit is where Cornerstone Boulevard meets Country Hills Boulevard NE.
It is about 4.2 km from the middle of the community. If you are coming from the Genesis Centre on Falconridge Boulevard, add a couple of minutes.
Saddletowne is the north-east end of the Blue Line, and the clinic is further north than the train goes, so most clients drive or are dropped off. Parking at our door is free.
*Approx., light traffic; routed from the middle of Saddle Ridge with OpenStreetMap data.
#1020 - 1155 Cornerstone Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T3N 2E9
Free parking at the door. Monday to Saturday 10AM–7PM, Sunday 10AM–5PM.
Around Saddle Ridge
Genesis Centre
The 225,000 sq ft recreation centre at 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE opened in 2012 and includes the Saddletowne YMCA.
Saddletowne Library
The Calgary Public Library branch inside the Genesis Centre opened on January 3, 2012.
Saddletowne CTrain station
The Blue Line terminus on Saddletowne Circle NE, with bus connections including Route 100 to the airport.
Nelson Mandela High School
The CBE high school near the station, which opened in 2016.
Bilal Islamic Centre
A Saddle Ridge mosque and community centre that opened in 2021.
Saddle Ridge families and laser that fits their skin
Saddle Ridge is one of the largest communities in Calgary, with more than 24,000 residents in the 2021 Census. About seven in ten residents have South Asian heritage, and Punjabi is the most common language at home after English. The first question we hear from Saddle Ridge clients is nearly always the same: will the laser be safe on brown skin?
The honest answer depends on the device and the technician. The Candela GentleMax Pro has a 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelength, the long wavelength recommended for deeper skin because the surface melanin absorbs less of it. We start with a patch test, begin conservatively and adjust settings as your skin shows how it responds. Coarse dark hair on the face, underarms and bikini line usually responds well.
Wedding season is busy here, and many clients are planning multi-day celebrations. For brides and bridal parties we suggest starting laser six months or more ahead. After that, book a HydraFacial the week of the mehndi and brow threading or lamination a couple of days before.
The women-exclusive setting matters to many Saddle Ridge families. So does being open seven days a week, including Sundays until 5 PM.
Popular prices
- Upper lip laser $25
- Bikini laser $85
- Brazilian laser $150
- Full arms laser $170
- Full body laser $499
- HydraFacial $199
- Eyebrow threading $10
Per session. $10 consultation, credited toward your first treatment. Full menu
Saddle Ridge questions
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How long is the drive from Saddle Ridge?
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About 7 minutes and 4.2 km in light traffic (approx.): north on 60 Street NE across Airport Trail, then Cornerstone Drive NE to Cornerstone Boulevard and Country Hills Boulevard.
Can I take the CTrain from Saddletowne?
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The Blue Line ends at Saddletowne, about 4 km south of us, so most clients drive, get a ride or take a short taxi from the station. There is free parking at the clinic.
When should a bride start laser before the wedding?
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Ideally six months or more ahead, because laser reduces hair over a series of sessions spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart. Our bridal packages combine laser with facials timed to the wedding week.
Is laser hair removal permanent?
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Laser gives long-term, permanent hair reduction, not guaranteed removal of every hair. Most clients see a large, lasting reduction after a full series, sometimes with an occasional maintenance session.
Do you treat full body?
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Yes. Full body laser covers 16 areas for $499 per session. Many Saddle Ridge clients start there instead of paying for areas one at a time.