Conveniently located in the heart of Bowie Maryland our retreat spa has provided professional services to women and men for the past TWENTY years. All of our staff are certified and professional to give you exceptional service.
• Mission:
To provide relaxing spa, health and education services in a quiet, nurturing environment to help clients acheive release of stress and anxiety and help them explore their life journey, incorporating optimal health and longevity strategies.

Marilyn Dawson, RN, Master Esthetician is President and CEO of Special Care Face & Body Wellness Spa in Bowie Maryland. When she started Special Care Wellness Spa in Silver Spring Maryland,1988 she knew that God had lead her to use her gift of touch and love of people to fulfill her purpose to help people restore the balance, health and peace in their lives in a nurturing calm enviroment away from the hospital setting. Ms Dawson’s life journey has taken her from the tranquil snow covered mountains of Colorado to the hectic pace of the local hospitals of the Washington Metro area to her a quiet relaxation spa in Bowie Maryland.
Because of her innovations and pioneering endeavors in the world of Esthetics and Spa. , Ms. Dawson’s Special Care has been featured in many national trade journals such as Skin Inc. Magazine, on the internet and in many print articles including Soul of AmerIca.com, BlackEnterprise.com, Essence, Heart and Soul,The Spirit,Pathfinders,Oddessy of Couleur, and Washington Post Express magazines.
Mrs. Dawson has received numerous awards: Mrs. Dawson is also a busy public speaker. If your organization is interested in a spa retreat or speaker Marilyn will bring a wealth of knowledge, motivations, education, inspiration, along with innovative spa services to make your event special.
