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Riverside nurse and business owner asks village to investigate neighboring spa’s medical services
Summary
Gina Chap, owner of Next Level Wellness, told trustees that Prestige Spa appears to offer medical and dental procedures requiring regulated oversight; the board said staff would continue to review and that state regulators have jurisdiction.
Riverside, Ill. — A local nurse and business owner asked the Village of Riverside Board of Trustees on April 3 to investigate whether a neighboring business is offering regulated medical and dental services without proper licensure.
Gina Chap, owner of Next Level Wellness at 1 Riverside Road, told the board she has practiced as a registered nurse in the community for 19 years and operates her clinic next to Prestige Spa. "They are actively advertising and performing services that go far beyond those of a typical spa, including Botox, IV hydration therapy, laser treatments, vitamin injections, and even teeth whitening," Chap said. She added that the Prestige Spa owner told the building landlord she was opening a dental office and that the business appears to operate two different websites advertising different services.
Chap said she had already contacted the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and had shared supporting materials with village staff, including a service flyer. "I respectfully ask the village to investigate whether Prestige Spa has the necessary licensure, medical, and dental oversight to perform these advanced services," she said, adding that the proximity of the two businesses raises the risk of reputational confusion for her practice.
Village President Doug Pollock thanked Chap for bringing the matter to the board and said the State of Illinois licensing agencies are likely to have primary jurisdiction. "Our staff will continue to look at it," Pollock said.
No formal board action was taken at the meeting. Staff indicated they would follow up and coordinate with state regulators and report back to the board as needed.
Ending: Chap said she would provide documentation as needed; staff will continue to investigate and coordinate with the state licensing agency.
