Sophia Tade’s passion for holistic skincare is “rooted” in her love for working with plants, her family’s ministerial and herbalist lineage, faith, and her desire to help people feel good about themselves. Tade is the owner of Eeyah Holistic Spa located at 10632 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 100 in Columbia, Maryland. An award-winning, Christian-based holistic spa dedicated to providing a nurturing and restorative environment, Tade said her company offers a healing ministry through skincare and wellness.
“I really do love plants,” said Tade who was born and raised in the Ivory Coast. “I believe we come from dirt, plants grow in dirt, and so the best way to heal us should be through plants. I choose to work with organic products and cutting-edge technology because I know the combination of the two can really bring results when it comes to healing the skin.”
Eeyah Holistic Spa specializes in oncology spa services, holistic facials, and body treatments. Tade said the company offers a blend of traditional and advanced therapies, including HydraFacial, DMK Enzyme Therapy, LED Light Therapy, and waxing.
“I believe everyone is beautiful,” said Tade. “The only thing is that sometimes there are those little things on the surface that make people feel like they are not valuable, not pretty, or don’t matter. They don’t feel confident. So, my goal is to bring that beauty back to the surface where it belongs, and to allow them to see that they truly are beautiful.”
Eeyah Holistic Spa is the recipient of several recognitions including Best Wellness Spa for Howard County 2024 and The Baltimore Sun’s Best of Baltimore 2023 Reader’s Choice Winner for Best Day Spa.
A master esthetician and oncology-trained skincare specialist, Tade is also a Maryland educator with Oncology Spa Solutions and holds the Connect Certified Master designation for HydraFacial treatments. Her extensive credentials include Dermaplaning, Functional Nutrition, and Paramedical Skincare certifications. She holds a master’s degree in Business Law, and advanced certifications in Instructional System Design and Project Management. She is bilingual in French and English.
“My grandfather was a healer and a man of God,” she said. “I believe I am an instrument for God and faith plays a major part in my work. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the skin. People have often told me I have a healing touch.”
She added, “It is a mandate that God assigned to me to touch people. He wants to touch the people who come into my space, and I just surrender completely to His will. Eeyah is dedicated to God and to Christ. It’s a hidden sanctuary. Everyone that walks in should find peace because of the presence of God in that space.”
With compassion and professionalism, Tade said her team supports clients undergoing cancer treatments with oncology-safe skincare; oncology safe skincare products; Reiki healing; tinting; and tailored services to enhance their wellness journey.
“We aim to provide a peaceful environment for our clients,” said Tade. “We treat every client like royalty. At Eeyah, our dedicated therapists are committed to creating a safe, peaceful space where healing flourishes, providing exceptional care to every client who walks through our doors. We maintain the highest standards in holistic care, grounded in Christian values.”
She said her company’s name – Eeyah is a tribute to her mother and all mothers and means, “mother” “nurturer,” and “provider.”
Tade said Eeyah Holistic Spa is a Silver DMK Certified Paramedical Clinic and HydraFacial Connect Master Clinic. The company officially launched during the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020. The company has since expanded from a home-based operation to a spa with three treatment rooms and a team of four. Offering a multiplicity of skin services such as helping cancer patients manage side effects such as dryness and rashes, Tade said her goal is for Eeyah Holistic Spa to become the premier oncology skincare provider in Maryland and the East Coast. She is seeking grants and sponsorship support to offer complimentary services to cancer patients.
“Our commitment is bringing your beauty to the surface,” said Tade. “The inner beauty of our clients starts to grow by the end of the service. It’s not just because we work on the skin…but it’s all the attention that we put into creating a magnificent experience for each client. I have always felt that I was just a medium through which God is touching people. Improving their skin gives them a new way to look at life.”
For more information, call (443) 899-1539 or to book an appointment, visit www.vagaro.com/eeyahholisticspa.