Rooted in Care
Susanne Miller Builds Liora Spa Around Family, Community & Self-Care
Liora Spa owner, Susanne Miller, is a Kokomo native. Long before she became the owner of Liora Spa, Susanne was just a girl growing up – playing on the trails and climbing trees at Highland Park, enjoying slushies at the ballfields.
Raised by her Grandma Trudy, with additional influence from weekends spent with her Grandma Violet, Susanne has always been surrounded by family in the Kokomo area and stays grounded in the values that shaped her life. She learned early, care isn’t just something you receive, it’s something you show up with every day. She credits her grandmothers, mentors and professors for reinforcing her resilience and compassion.
“Family and community are everything to me,” she says. “That’s where I come from. It’s at the heart of what I bring to Liora Spa.”
So, it only makes sense she opened a business in her hometown — the same place that raised her. A graduate of Kokomo High School and married to her business partner and high school sweetheart of 32 years, she and her husband have four children and four grandchildren — all of whom also live in Kokomo.
After years in health care, as a registered nurse and health care administrator, Susanne left her traditional career to plan and create a space where self-care could be genuinely restorative.
“Last year I became interested in massage therapy for pain management, stress relief and relaxation,” says Susanne, who is also a licensed nurse. “Not long after, I learned assets from a local business were for sale and purchased them.”
In spring of this year, she opened Liora Spa, a new, independent business focused on delivering elevated and transformative wellness experiences.
Susanne notes owning a business isn’t easy — faith, family and friends have helped the new business owner through the challenges. The name Liora means “light” – a fitting choice for a business raising standards and helping people reconnect with themselves.
People come to spas for many reasons – pain relief, stress relief, healing, beauty,” Susanne says. “We take those reasons seriously because we know the importance of confidence, peace of mind and the ability to show up fully in life. That’s why everything we do is grounded in kindness, integrity and professionalism.”
The team is dedicated to continuous improvement in providing an elevated experience with a focus on professionalism, care and client satisfaction.
“At Liora Spa, we don’t just offer services — we strive to offer a new level of care,” Susanne says. “Our guests feel that difference the moment they arrive.”
The spa offers a wide variety of quality services to fit self-care needs. Experienced staff will help you determine the best services for your goals and deliver the kind of quality you expect from a professional spa and salon.
Liora Spa is designed to make your experience enjoyable and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, with services including:
- Massage treatments (relaxation, therapeutic, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, sports, pregnancy safe/prenatal)
- Eyelash extensions (full sets and fills)
- Lash lifts & tints
- Brow lamination & tinting
- Skin care services for men and women (custom facials, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, LED/Light therapy facial)
- Manicures and pedicures
- Waxing
- Hair salon and Barber services
Customers can also buy products at Liora Spa, including items from popular lines like Dermalogica skincare and Balm of Gilead healing balms, creams and oils.
Her advice for anyone starting a business is to stay open to learning, trust your instincts and know every problem has a solution, though some take longer to find. Staying focused – while being willing to adjust – will guide you to success.
You can find more information on the spa at lioraspa.com and can book an appointment online or by calling 765-455-0570. The spa is located at 4027 S. Webster St. in Webster Plaza.
