Tucked away on the second floor of an unassuming office building in Bay Harbor Islands, NIYA Miami is the kind of hidden gem that skincare obsessives secretly hope stays under the radar. Step inside, and you’re instantly transported from the bustling streets below into a minimalist, limewashed oasis designed for peak zen.
NIYA isn’t just about a relaxing facial—though you’ll get that there, too. It’s a serious medical spa that offers personalized wellness treatments for every guest, think glow-boosting peels, microneedling with PRP, laser surfacing or even a little neuromodulator love (yes, 'tox and fillers are on the menu). They’ve got the tools to lift, smooth, and brighten whatever needs a little extra attention.
Helming it all is co-founder Yael Emano, a medical aesthetician with two decades of experience in luxury spas and high-end plastic surgery clinics. Her work has graced the faces of Miami’s elite and she’s not shy about sharing jaw-dropping before-and-afters on Instagram. After a visit myself, I walked out with glassy, poreless skin and a newfound appreciation for the words bright and radiant—which, fittingly, is exactly what NIYA means in Sanskrit.