ABOUT US
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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WITH SUNSUP
Our Story
Aloha, Rick and Fuli Waldenburg here, we proudly opened SunsUp Tanning on April 1st 1995 with the passion of creating a wellness approach to tanning. This is our story.
I (FuLi) was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and had grown up in Oahu, Hawaii before moving to Portland, Oregon. As you can assume, growing up on the island of Oahu was nothing short of amazing. Fresh air, tropical scenery, a beautiful blue ocean and of course, plenty of SUNSHINE.
I moved to Oregon in August of 1989, and it was GORGEOUS! After enjoying summer, eventually Autumn rolled around and then Winter. I began to feel saddened, my energy sank to a dangerously low level, it was hard for me to even find the motivation to get out of bed, yet the only variable that had changed was the weather.
After weeks of non-stop rain with overcast and no sun, I began to have seasonal affective depression which was then followed by suicidal thoughts. I was deeply concerned and knew this wasn’t in my normal behavior so I made an appointment at the local hospital. My doctor said I was lacking Vitamin D, the “Sunshine” vitamin. After my doctor recommended UV Therapy, also known as tanning. I went to a local tanning salon and experienced the full benefits that UV Therapy can provide. When it came to the salon, I noticed a few real problems that didn’t have to do with the tanning aspect of things. The problems were that the customer service was nonexistent and the equipment had not been properly sanitized. It was then that I realized the industry needed a new experience that SunsUp could provide.
Vitamin D given from sunshine is a mood lifting, skin clearing, pain relieving vitamin. Not only does it give a sun kissed glow, but also an overall serotonin release, which is the body’s natural “Feel Good” hormone. At the time, I was dating my soon to be husband Rick. He stated that although he was born and raised in Oregon, he had been tanning since he was young to help with his acne. With this exciting discovery on how much UV therapy can help more than just seasonal affective disorder, that was enough of a reason for us to start SunsUp Tan & Wellness Spa.
Shortly after, our daughter Karrera was born, she was able to watch us build this company and help countless clients. Since then, the company has grown tremendously. We now have multiple locations across the Portland and Vancouver area. Karrera has found her own passion in the wellness hospitality industry and is continuing to learn what she needs to in order to take over the business someday.
Since 2017, SunsUp has expanded to provide more wellness services to benefit a larger demographic of clients who vary in race, gender, age and who have a variety of health needs.
We opened SunsUp to provide the spiritual and biological benefits that UV light provides the body & soul. More than a quarter of a century later, the mission is still the same. We proudly continue to give our clients the opportunity to experience all the benefits that sunshine can provide in clean facilities, with warm smiles, and the aloha spirit.
About SunsUp
With 8 area locations- SunsUp Tan & Wellness Spa is the largest locally owned and operated (non-franchise) tan and wellness spa in the Portland/ Vancouver Metro area. What does that mean? Consistency in our products and services, control over what we sell, and creating a customer experience that is uniquely Northwest. We’ve been providing a top-notch, premium experience to our clients since 1995, making us the longest operating spa/salon in the Pacific Northwest!
A Signature experience like none other.
SunsUp’s vision is simple: Create a dynamic wellness spa that offers a wide variety of the finest products and services at the lowest prices possible. We provide a wide range of personalized, results-driven services for relaxation, weight loss, stress relief, and of course color. Whatever your desired goals are we are confident we can help you achieve exactly what your after.
Our Equipment
No one offers a wider selection of products and services and we strive to maintain a customer experience that is above and beyond all expectations. We work tirelessly to offer products that match our customer’s needs and wants while maintaining a price point to match any budget.
With state-of-the-art equipment, top-quality products, and our highly trained staff, it’s no wonder why we have become the number one wellness spa in Portland and SW Washington.
We service ALL of our equipment in-house above and beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations….what’s this mean? That our services are consistent and more effective- saving our clients time and money. We know that this isn’t the most exciting thing about our spas, but it’s an important part of providing safe, quality, and consistent results to our customers. Ask your gym or salon about their equipment service schedule.
The SunsUp Difference:
Discover the SunsUp experience and why we mean every word when we say, “We Care Enough To Do It Right!”-That’s the SunsUp difference. Beautiful, clean facilities and friendly, knowledgeable staff with the absolute latest in products and professional equipment ready to provide you with an excellent spa experience from start to finish!
It’s no wonder we’re rated #1 in Portland since 1995!
About SunsUp
With 10 area locations- SunsUp Tan & Wellness Spa is the largest locally owned and operated (non-franchise) tan and wellness spa in the Portland/ Vancouver Metro area. What does that mean? Consistency in our products and services, control over what we sell and creating a customer experience that is uniquely Northwest. We’ve been providing a top-notch, premium experience to our clients since 1995, making us the longest operating spa/salon in the Pacific Northwest!
A Signature experience like none other.
SunsUp’s vision is simple: Create a dynamic wellness spa that offers a wide variety of the finest products and services at the lowest prices possible. We provide a wide range of personalized, results driven services for relaxation, weight loss, stress relief and of course color. Whatever your desired goals are we are confident we can help you achieve exactly what your after.
Our Equipment
No one offers a wider selection of products and services and we strive to maintain a customer experience that is above and beyond all expectations. We work tirelessly to offer products that match our customers needs and wants, while maintaining a price point to match any budget.
With state-of-the-art equipment, top quality products and our highly trained staff, it’s no wonder why we have become the number one wellness spa in Portland and SW Washington.
We service ALL of our equipment in-house above and beyond the manufacturers recommendations….what’s this mean? That our services are consistent and more effective- saving our clients time and money. We know that this isn’t the most exciting thing about our spas, but it’s an important part of providing a safe, quality and consistent results to our customers.. Ask your gym or salon about their equipment service schedule.
The SunsUp Difference:
Discover the SunsUp experience and why we mean every word when we say, “We Care Enough To Do It Right!”-That’s the SunsUp difference. Beautiful, clean facilities and friendly, knowledgeable staff with the absolute latest in products and professional equipment ready to provide you with an excellent spa experience from start to finish!
It’s no wonder we’re rated #1 in Portland since 1995!
