Albuquerque · Established 1985

Light, skin and style, perfected since 1985.

No appointment neededWalk in any time we are open
Montgomery Blvd. NESuite 107, Albuquerque
OpenMon–Fri 11–7 · Sat 11–6
Tanning & UV therapy Spray tan Custom facials Facial LED red light Whole body red light Wellness Pod Solarius Optique Tanning & UV therapy Spray tan Custom facials Facial LED red light Whole body red light Wellness Pod Solarius Optique
Welcome

Forty years of light, refined into one studio.

Solarius Spa opened on Montgomery Blvd. in September 1985 as the Sun Center of America, eight rooms and a conviction that light, used properly, changes how people feel. Fifteen rooms later the conviction has not changed — only the equipment. Tanning and UV therapy, spray tan, custom facials, red light for the face and for the whole body, the Wellness Pod, and an eyewear salon most cities do not have.

Walk in, no appointment

Solarius is a walk-in studio. There is nothing to book and no waiting list — arrive during opening hours and our team will get you set up.

Facials, scheduled in person

Facial services are the one exception, and they are scheduled while you are already here for another service — simply ask at the front desk during your visit.

Solarius Optique

Chrome Hearts, Dita, Thom Browne, Celine, Balmain, Matsuda, Loewe, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior and Valentino — fitted with custom prescription lenses by Albuquerque’s only Cartier certified opticians.

Services

Everything we do, under one roof.

Seven services, one studio, no appointment required. Red light sits at the centre of what we do — for the face and for the whole body — alongside the tanning and skincare Albuquerque has come to us for since 1985.

01 / Service

High Performance Whole Body Red Light

Twelve minutes, standing, no turning over. Our Solarius HP system delivers 633nm red and 850nm near-infrared light across the whole body — photobiomodulation (PBMT / LLLT) at 93mw/c2 at the skin.

02 / Service

Facial LED Red Light Therapy

Omnilux LED red light used as an anti-aging facial — minimising pore size and re-energising the skin to produce new collagen and elastin.

03 / Service

Tanning Services / UV Therapy

A natural, longer-lasting tan from light that is gentler on your body than the New Mexico sun, on our $40,000 Solarix system.

04 / Service

Spray Tan Services

Organic, UV-free spray tanning — including Precision Express — for colour without the light.

05 / Service

Custom Facials

Facials built around your skin rather than a menu. Scheduled in person while you are visiting us for another service.

06 / Service

Wellness Pod

Rejuvenate and hydrate the entire body in a single session in our Wellness Pod.

07 / Service

Solarius Optique

Limited-edition luxury frames and custom prescription lenses — brands you will not find at Sunglass Hut, Warby Parker or a mall kiosk.

Smile gallery

Inside the studio.

Fifteen private rooms, the Solarix system, the red light suite and the Optique salon — see the space before you visit.

Meet the team

Four decades in, still run by the man who opened it.

Solarius has been independently owned since day one — which is why the equipment keeps changing and the standards do not.

Scott Bushey

Founder · Solarius Spa

Scott opened the studio in September 1985 as the Sun Center of America — eight rooms on Montgomery Blvd. He grew it to fifteen, brought Albuquerque its first 30-minute, then 20-minute, then 12-minute tanning sessions, and added designer eyewear in 1993. The pattern has held for forty years: find the better technology first, then bring it here.

More about Solarius
The practice

Why people keep coming back.

Four things have kept this studio full since 1985.

I

Walk in, not wait

We operate as a walk-in studio. No appointment, no booking system — come in during opening hours and we will look after you.

II

The equipment first

The $40,000 Solarix system and a 12-minute whole-body red light unit — Albuquerque saw both here first.

III

Cartier certified

Solarius Optique is staffed by the only Cartier certified opticians in Albuquerque, fitting custom prescription lenses to limited-edition frames.

IV

Forty years, one owner

Open since September 1985 and still independently run — the same standards, four decades of refinement.

Patient stories

What Albuquerque says.

★★★★★

Always love the customer service! I love the ambiance and being able to shop for exclusive high end sunglasses is a bonus. The tanning beds are great and I haven't had a bad experience with my sensitive skin.

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Megan Ruiz
★★★★★

I’ve been coming to Solarius for over 20 years - you can’t beat the customer service, cleanliness, and care that Scott and his team provide consistently. There’s a reason I’ve stayed this long!

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Nicole S.
★★★★★

I love this place! Nice, comfortable, safe, and welcoming. On top of the great beds, they have an impressive collection of eyewear! Most tanning places feel rushed and almost like a barber shop, but this brings the comfort of a spa with friends.

J
Jeffrey B.
★★★★★

Solarius has every pair of designer sunglasses that you could ever need, want, and didn't know that you needed to have! They have designers and options that you will not find anywhere else in Albuquerque. They also have a full range of wellness services you won't find elsewhere, like wellness pods and custom redlight beds. We love Solarius!

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Shaine N.
★★★★★

Great people, customer service, and products. They always know what I need. I have been going there for years and my skin looks amazing. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. I always leave with a smile on my face.

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Amanda M.
★★★★★

The facials at Solarius are divine! I walked out glowing, paired with a UV session it was amazing. The products are divine as well. And totally affordable.

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Summer F.
1985Serving Albuquerque since
15Private rooms
12minWhole body red light session
Questions

Before you walk in.

The questions we are asked at the front desk most days.

Visit us
Do I need an appointment?+

No. Solarius operates primarily as a walk-in business — tanning, spray tan, red light and the Wellness Pod are all available without booking. Come in any time between 11am and 7pm Monday to Friday, or 11am and 6pm on Saturday.

How do I arrange a facial?+

Facial services are scheduled in person, while you are already in the office for another service. Ask at the front desk during your visit and we will set a time with you.

What is whole body red light?+

Photobiomodulation therapy — 633nm red and 850nm near-infrared light delivered across the whole body. Our Solarius HP system does it in a 12-minute standing session, with no need to turn over.

How is that different from the facial red light?+

Facial LED red light uses Omnilux Lumiere as an anti-aging treatment for the face — pore size, collagen and elastin. Whole body red light treats you head to toe. Many clients use both.

Do you sell eyewear to non-members?+

Yes. Solarius Optique is open to anyone. Every frame carries its manufacturer warranty, and our Cartier certified opticians fit custom prescription lenses, tints, Transitions and specialty coatings in house.

Where are you and when are you open?+

12500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 107, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Monday to Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 11:00am to 6:00pm, closed Sunday. Call (505) 299-3116 with any question.

Open now. No appointment, no waiting list.

Walk in to 12500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 107 — or call (505) 299-3116 if you would rather ask first.

Visit the studio

Begin the conversation.

Every relationship here starts with a conversation — no pressure, no surprises. Whether you're here for a routine cleaning or planning a smile makeover, we'll take the time to understand what you need.

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Office hours

Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed

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12500 Montgomery Blvd. NE Suite 107Albuquerque, NM 87111
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