Founder & story

A dream rooted in resilience

I always dreamed of owning my own business, but for years, fear kept me from taking the leap. I followed my passion for beauty and wellness, becoming licensed in cosmetology, nails, and massage, while also exploring facials, makeup, and body sculpting. Then I discovered the world of head spa.

In September 2025, I became very sick and was hospitalized. Coming so close to losing my life changed my perspective. I realized life was too precious to keep putting my dreams on hold.

While recovering at home, I started building the business I had always imagined. One step at a time.

That dream became Down To The Root Head Spa.

Today, it’s more than a business. It’s a peaceful space created to help people slow down, reconnect, and leave feeling renewed.

Sometimes, the hardest seasons lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.

Maribel, founder of Down To The Root Head Spa, seated in the treatment room

Founder & Head Spa + Massage Therapist

Maribel created Down to the Root with one belief: wellness begins at the root. As a licensed cosmetologist and massage therapist, she brings her passion for scalp wellness, massage, and self-care together to create personalized rituals designed to restore both scalp and spirit.