Events benefitting Bo's Place and Children's Assessment Center
Catastrophic Theatre Gala and Project 88's Jean & Jerseys Party
The openings of Sweat 1000, Catalyst, Cottonmouth Club and Paris Texas Apparel Co.
Mercury’s 10th annual gala and the Symphony Ball
Hermann Park Conservancy's Evening in the Park gala
CultureMap’s Tastemakers event and Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair
Serial entrepreneur and spa visionary LeBrina Jackson
Intrigued by the legacy of Vichy's wellness traditions, serial entrepreneur and spa visionary LeBrina Jackson founded and aptly named her very first spa Pure Vichy, knowing she wanted to incorporate the healing powers of water into her offerings. Drawing inspiration from a visit to France and her passion for water-based wellness, LeBrina aimed to bring the essence of Vichy's healing waters to Texas, creating a sanctuary where clients could experience the revitalizing benefits of hydrotherapy that she had fallen in love with.
Today, LeBrina's dedication to Vichy's legacy lives on at her Escape Spa in Cypress, just outside of Houston. Offering a range of Hydrotherapy services, LeBrina’s treatments seamlessly integrate Vichy practices with contemporary spa techniques to stimulate circulation, aid in relaxation, and promote healing and wellness. Water therapy has proven beneficial for a variety of health conditions including arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, cardiovascular diseases, and sports injuries, making the spa’s treatments perfect for anyone seeking an overall boost in their health and wellbeing.
“I read years ago that in Latin SPA stands for ‘solus per aqua’ or ‘health by water.’ Water has always held almost sacred space when it comes to healing,” explains LeBrina. “Then after experiencing the healing power of natural geothermal hot springs around the world as well as visiting Vichy, France, I realized I always felt like I pushed a hard reset button on my personal renewal. It became clear that if I wanted to offer authentic wellness therapies in any spa I would create, it was essential to incorporate water-based treatments into the service menu."
Among the spa’s signature treatments is the Nourishing Glow Wrap, a standout service that combines exfoliation with a luxurious volcanic clay mask. As warm water cascades over the body, detoxification and relaxation intertwine, leaving your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and radiant. Similarly, the Vichy Recovery Massage melts away stress under eight shower heads, followed by a full body massage and a body scrub — a synergistic blend that relieves tension. Additional signature treatments include the Sleek and Slim and Illuminating Vichy Body Peel, also designed to harness the power of water to boost relaxation and rehabilitation.
These offerings not only pay homage to the rich heritage of Vichy's spa culture, but also reflect Escape Spa's commitment to modernizing traditional wellness rituals.
Book a service at Escape Spa to experience the magic of Vichy hydrotherapy and expand your self-care regime.
LeBrina Jackson
Emily Peterson
The models were selected not only for their contributions in their field, but also for the ways in which they connect with their community. The beautiful ladies strutting their stuff included surgeons Tamara Saunders, Christy Moeller, Victoria Chang, Kelly Bree, Mara Antonoff, Kristy Hamilton, Sanaz Harirchian and Abigail Rodriguez; cardiologists Tim Pham and Brit Owen; anethesiologists Emily Peterson and Tiffany Su; family medicine practitioners Gabrielle Lyon and Monica Kalra; healthcare strategists Paola Alvarez-Malo and Alex Colver Brock; gastroenterologist Chami Amaratungee; gynecologic oncologist Anne Busisiwe Alaniz; researcher Livia Schiavinato Eberlin; and philanthropist and CEO Jessica Hatch Farrokhza.
Tootsies’ creative director Fady Armanious hand selected outfits for each of the models, and the crowd applauded and cheered them on as they took to the catwalk.
“Through medicine, art, creativity and community, we impact physicians’ and patients’ lives,” said Arts of Healing executive director Kristen Collins, who coordinates other events including a fall art show and gala, and a summer art camp for pediatric cancer patients. “We specifically design outlets and events for creativity and connection for the physicians, as well as patients.”
Alexis Rosales, Nadia Hafeez, Jasmine Gallo
Whitney Lawson, Carson Brown, Casey Adams
Brittany Chamber, Amber Shelvin, Lisa Joubert
Tina Maddox and Rebecca Zhou
Amy and Christen Springs
Mandy Breckbill and Rachele Goetz
Danielle Antosh, Katie Bolt
Lauren Haire, Jen Grigsby
Christy Moeller
Kristy Hamilton
Kristen Collins and Fady Armanious
Jessica Hatch Farrokhza and Brookelyn Barton Avila
Monica Patel, Brittany Owen, Shaden Khalaf
Tamara Saunders
Tiffany Su
Isaac and Lori Raijman
Jacy Cooper, Ashlee Rubbo
Ede Booth, Laurie Dykoski, Tammy Saunders, Brittany Allen
Julia Davis, Sophia Cantu, Christiana Reckling, Julia Hotze, Randa McConn
The annual al fresco fete included a dinner catered by City Kitchen, and an oh-so-sweet dessert spread that included sorbet, gelato, chocolate mousse shooters, fruit tarts, and gooseberries dipped in chocolate. Nick Serena provided a live poolside soundtrack for the evening, which took inspiration from the Portrait of Eleanor, Countess of Lauderdale painting in the Drawing Room at Rienzi.
Chaired by Meg and Nelson Murray, the Spring Party raised nearly $95,000 for Rienzi's operating budget.
Ann Weston, Mitchell Cox
Mary and John Craddock
Anna and Alan Chambers
Maddy and Harrison Schuhmacher
Bagpiper at the 2024 Rienzi Spring Party
Linda Burdine, Jane DiPaolo, Jenny Elkins
Carroll and John Wessels
Natassia Horowitz, Monica Hoz de Vila
Celina Hellmund, Courtnay Elias
Gillian Sarofim, Selim Baysal, Lauren Gray
Chairs Nelson and Meg Murray
Eddie Allen, Eric Bing, Jeff Firestone
