We had the good fortune of connecting with Izhak Revah Liran Friedman and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Izhak Revah, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
“Hello DFW Shoutout & thank you for inviting us to share our story with your readers & supporting local businesses ! We truly appreciate the opportunity given us, and we’re honored to be featured alongside so many inspiring local voices ! — though now we’ll need to explain to our moms that yes, this does count as being ‘famous’ (laughing)”

“Our journey began with a deep passion for the beauty industry and a desire to bring something unique to a community we truly care about. After years of hands-on experience, we knew it was time to create a space that reflected Our values & goals. At Malka Med Spa, our philosophy is we believe in earning your trust first. That’s why we offer a promo treatment so you can experience our care and results before committing to a program or higher-end services. We want you to feel the difference before you invest. We perform a variety of non-invasive treatments & skin care solutions, that creates natural improvement to answer different concerns. We serve personalized care & assist our members accomplish lasting results they’re looking for, in a warm, welcoming environment. Being able to offer top-notch luxury services, while staying competitive & affordable for our clients!”

“ “Malka” is more than just a name, it’s a tribute – It’s my (Izhak) sister’s name & Liran’s mom’s nickname. “Malka” also means queen in Hebrew, which exactly embodies our services & the way we want our clients to feel – royal, confident and valued. So it really all aligns perfectly together for our name! Our vision was clear from the start – to focus on non-invasive, high-impact treatments that deliver real results without the downtime. We believe beauty should enhance your confidence, not compromise your well-being. That’s the heart behind everything we do.”

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
“For this question, we wanted our fabulous Lead Esthetician Marlie Teel to share her own words. Marlie has been with us since day one — helping craft our treatments, shape the service menu, mentor new staff, and add her thoughtful touch to everything she does. Here’s what she had to say:”

“I truly found my home away from home here at Malka Med Spa! You’ll always catch the team laughing together, we’re all just one big family. We love going to team dinners, celebrating birthdays and special occasions together, or some more competitive bowling nights lol. What truly sets us apart is the personal connection we build with each of our clients. We are not a traditional med spa, and we make sure our clients are not just cycled through. We are blessed to have many loyal clients, and we’re always available to assist them with anything they need, so every service will be memorable. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’re not just receiving a treatment – you’re being heard, cared for, and supported. Another important factor that I love in our concept at Malka – the team work makes the dream work ! Our professional consultants are designing the ideal solutions & options for each customer together with us the estheticians, based on their concerns & AI skin analysis. And then my co-workers of licensed estheticians – Emma Baldwin, Yuliya Naurotskaya, Akiva Anthon & I – are making it happen ! I couldn’t ask for better teammates — each one brings not only skills and professionalism, but also heart, kindness, genuine care, and just the right amount of spice to keep things interesting lol !
We’re consistently brain storming & sharing knowledge between us in order to help our customers, follow their journey, and to answer the changing needs of each one’s skin. We’re committed to giving you our very best, every visit, with personalized skincare solutions tailored to your unique needs and goals. It’s not just about results – it’s about the experience, the trust, and the relationship we build with you along the way. One of my favorite things at Malka is being able to perform our treatments one on each other, our families & friends – and see the changes on ourselves (including myself, my mom & aunt – see pictures below – first from left up – my mom. Below from right to left – my aunt & I) ! Also, we are proud to offer only non-invasive treatments, because we believe every line on your skin tells a story-a memory, an experience, a moment that’s shaped who you are. Our goal isn’t to erase your journey, but to enhance your natural beauty and help you feel confident in the skin you’re in.”

Now Turning it back to the other Malka’s co-founders & owners, Liran Friedman, to talk about how Malka Med Spa found its way to little elm. “To be honest, I’ll probably need a whole book to tell about Izhak & me (laughing). Izhak Revah & I have been inseparable for over 30 years since first grade, growing up side by side in Ramat Gan, Israel. His home quickly became my second home, and from the start we had a deep bond that only grew stronger over time. God only knows how many expression lines we caused our moms while growing up, so it seemed to make a perfect opportunity to close this cycle and do the opposite result in our spa (laughing)!”

“After completing our three years of service in the Israeli military, we both made the bold move to the U.S., each carving our own path in the skincare industry. Life had a funny way of bringing us back together – in different times and places – until one day, we finally decided it was time to bring our shared dream to life: opening a spa of our own! And we headed in the direction of Texas.”

“Our partnership started by searching for locations, initially in Houston, but like so many others, our plans were upended by the Covid pandemic. Due to the pandemic, we’ve postponed our plans, until one day Izhak suggested to look for a location in the DFW. His brother lives here in DFW, so he already knew he liked the area and saw potential in it. And no less important, that way he could be closer to family. Then after cautious thinking and searching, we found what we were looking for in Little Elm. We instantly fell in love with the charm of the community, the peaceful lake, and the sense of home we found here.”

“Now, we get to do what we love every day – offering the highest level of care and personalized service, being able to use our combined experience in the industry to do it in our way. With the hard work & efforts of our precious teammates, we’ve created a platform that brings to life our values, visions & standards. Honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way! We’re driven to achieve our future goals, committed to provide exceptional customer satisfaction, continuous growth, embracing new technologies, seizing every opportunity to evolve and elevate our services – while cultivating the human factor, core values, and vision intact.”

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Here in our area, we love hosting events at Stewart Peninsula Golf Course – it’s a stunning location and a must-visit for anyone who enjoys a great game of golf. We believe that healthy lifestyle is integral part of healthy skin, so we love being active with our members on the golf course !
We make sure our amazing team here at Malka Med Spa also has a Work life balance, which is really important to us. So when we’re not working, we love to take advantage of the fact that we’re just 5 minutes away from Little Elm beach, where you can often finds us unwinding, hanging out, or jumping into a fun game of footvolley, It is one of our favorite local spots to relax and soak up the Texas sun.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
“First of all we want to thank our team of licensed estheticians Marlie Teel, Emma Baldwin, Yulia Naurotskaya, And Akiva Anthon, they are the heart of our spa. Each one is handpicked and creates a unique piece in Malka’s puzzle. With personalized care and a commitment to results, they turn every treatment into a meaningful, confidence-boosting experience.”

“We are very thankful to god for the many blessings in our business. We’re truly fortunate to have a fun work environment, that gives us the opportunity to enjoy our passion & deliver excellence together day by day. We would like to express our deep gratitude to our loyal customers – they mean everything to us ! Thank you for choosing us, sharing honest feedbacks, and spreading the word on their experiences. Their love, satisfaction & support are giving us the motivation to keep it going.”

“We’re endlessly grateful for the unwavering support of our parents & families-none of this would be possible without their love, encouragement, and belief in our vision. Their strength & lessons they taught us through the years, has been the foundation behind every step of this journey.”

“A special thank you for inspiring our way in the business world, deserves to our dads, our #1 role-models. Both our fathers were independent entrepreneurs & business owners their entire life. My (Izhak’s) late father, Yosef Yehiel Revah, owned & managed high-end night clubs & restaurants, and Liran’s father, Avraham Friedman (may he live many more healthy & happy years), was an independent theatre producer & show operator. Thanks to them sharing with us their infinite knowledge & rich experience, we felt ready & confident starting our own partnership. The real-life lessons we got from them on business integrity, responsibilities, dedication, and out of the box thinking, are absolutely priceless. Always wisely guided us how to overcome any difficult situations & times, we couldn’t ask for a better example to learn from than our fathers! And a Huge part of our business is Izhak’s Wife, Malka’s Real Queen – Sara ! Every client talking to her instantly falls in love! She was here from the opening day, delivering extraordinary customer care & creating a positive environment at Malka. She has helped so many of our clients achieve their skincare goals. Now she’s the most amazing full-time Mother to their precious baby boy Zohar Joseph, The Big Boss of Malka Med Spa !”

Website: https://www.malkaspa.com/

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Other: Phone number (469)888-6616

Email: Contact@malkaspa.com

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