Scottsdale-based firm Mendil + Meyer (mandmds.com) brought that vision to life by blending Japanese simplicity with the raw textures of the Arizona desert. Designer Anissa Mendil describes their approach as intentionally tactile. “Spatially, we focused on sequencing, how someone arrives, decompresses and transitions from the outside world into a slower internal state,” she says. “Materially, we chose finishes that feel grounded and tactile: walnut, clay plaster, stone and soft layered textures. The palette is intentionally quiet, allowing the guest to exhale and feel held by the space rather than overstimulated by it.”
The result is a sanctuary where every material choice supports the nervous system. Walnut accents bring warmth, while clay plaster offers breathability and softness. Stone grounds. These aren’t trendy finishes, Mendil emphasizes, but sensory materials that age gracefully and create calm through texture, tone and touch.
Inside, clients can access everything from hyperbaric oxygen therapy and cryotherapy to medical-grade peptide protocols and regenerative skin treatments under the guidance of triple board-certified physician Dr. Amy Lee and Harvard-MIT trained dermatologist Dr. Tia Paul. But the experience is never clinical. “Modern doesn’t have to mean cold,” Meyer explains. “Every detail was considered through the lens of comfort, how it feels, how it sounds, how it holds you.”
Biophilic elements thread through the design as a deliberate connection to nature. Greenery enhances air quality, organic textiles soften edges and intentionally directed natural light serves as architectural drama and a therapeutic tool, supporting circadian rhythms and emotional regulation.
The design philosophy extends to the smallest sensory details: a custom signature scent developed to calm the nervous system, a curated soundscape incorporating healing frequencies and even an intention bowl where clients pause before treatments begin. “We were aiming for a vibe that’s grounded and restorative,” Lewis shares. “Like a pause from the outside world.”
