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If you arrived at Summus in search of relaxation, you might find your way to the float spa where you can reset, weightlessly and effortlessly, in a warm, salted sensory deprivation bath. If it is pain reduction you are in search of, you can check out one of the cryotherapy treatment rooms or another mode of pain relief and body restoration such as Normatec Compression or Bemer erapy. With an open mind, there's no doubt everyone will find something to love at Summus. e vast array of wellness modalities housed in a luxurious and highly aesthetic space is sure to leave visitors wondering who is behind this distinctive studio. Summus was designed and developed by husband and wife team Gabriel and Brittany Messuti. e two met, fittingly, in a yoga class, where holistic practices were outlets of healing for the pair, as they embarked on respective journeys to overcome adversity. Brittany experienced trauma during her childhood and found freedom and power in yoga. Gabriel combatted cancer at a young age and utilized integrative methods to detoxify his body aer traditional cancer treatment. Every modality, every class, every treatment at Summus is one that either Brittany or Gabriel have used successfully on their journeys towards healing and self-fulfillment. e motto at the heart of Summus is, "Experience your highest self." Gabriel stands firmly behind this and explains, "My only competition, the only person that I constantly chase, is my highest self." With this perpetual goal in mind, Gabriel is confident that everyone who steps through the doors of Summus can benefit from the personalized treatments available and leave feeling better than when they arrived. He affirms: "Visitors can expect to feel elevated, they can expect to feel calm, and they can expect to feel like it was the best part of their day. e experience is transformative." V U E N J . C O M 137

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