Novel L. Carter-Vasquez, JD, Owner of Holistic Health Day Spa & Lodging has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for her dedication, achievements and leadership.

Since 2005, Novel has excelled as the owner of Holistic Health Day Spa & Lodging. Prior to this endeavor, she attended Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, Glendale, California and completed a law apprenticeship. She also excelled as the Honorary mayor of Wrightwood, California. Before embarking on her professional journey, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs from Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey. Subsequently, she earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from the Abraham Lincoln University School of Law.

Eventually, Novel began working full-time as a Massage Therapist upon relocating to the west coast. She enrolled in the massage program at the Southern California College of Holistic Health, Redondo Beach, California while studying for her law degree. She ultimately acquired a degree as a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP). She also attended Medical Massage Academy and became a certified Medical Massage Practitioner (MMP). Through Holistic Health Day Spa & Lodging Novel is responsible for providing Medical Massage (Oncology Massage, Hospice Massage, Infant Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Cupping, Acupressure Massage and more). The Spa also offers various massages, facials, skincare, manicures/pedicures, Energy Healing including bridal services.

Outside of her primary endeavors, Novel remained active within her local community as well as outside of her community. During her time as a member of the Wrightwood Lodging Association, over the years, it lost popularity and began to lose its zeal.  Many years as a fixture of Wrightwood the Association hardly existed and the former President bestowed the honor upon Mrs. Carter-Vasquez to become President. In the two years of being President, she was fortunate to resurrect the Association and become its current Vice President. She was also passed as second Vice President of the Wrightwood Chamber of Commerce. She is also currently involved with the Chamber and serves as Vice President of the Wrightwood Timberline Lions Club. The Marquise Who’s, Who’s recognized Mrs. Carter-Vasquez exceptional services with being awarded the Lions International Appreciation Award, 2012 & 2021.

Novel later volunteered from 2016-2023 as a State Delegate and received the CADEM Volunteer Award of the Year (2023). Previously, she had served as a long-term volunteer Board Member and Vice President for the High Desert Homeless Shelter, 2005-2020 and was awarded the Appreciation & Gratitude Award (2020). She currently volunteers with Our Lady of the Snows serving the homeless and those in need. In 2022, Novel was asked to sit on the board of Shield of God as a Legal Advisor.