THREE friends have pooled their talents and opened a luxury beauty spa.

Treatments usually associated with an elite lifestyle can now be found in Yarm High Street at A Vita.

The centre offers a combination of the latest and more traditional beauty treatments, including hot stone therapy, massage and reflexology.

Customers can also try London's latest craze - the Jinny Lashes - eyelash extensions popular with celebrities.

A Vita also offers cosmetic laser treatment for hair removal, thread veins, skin lesions and mole removal.

Paul Baguley, medical director, is a plastic surgeon, Karen Peel, clinical director nurse specialist, has been a practitioner in the laser and aesthetic field for the past 12 years and Jessica Powell, managing director, is a successful businesswoman.

Ms Powell said: "We have brought together a wealth of experience in all aspects of skincare and cosmetic treatments to offer our clients a unique experience - no matter what treatment they require.

"We like to think we provide an oasis of calm and tranquility, where they can take time out from their hectic schedules for some serious self indulgence."